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£16 - £24
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American, Bar, Pub
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Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options
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Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Realizing it's St. Patrick's Day we still give this poor rating. Service was slow. Husband's corned beef and cabbage meal was a big slab of unsliced, corned beef, on the fatty side. They couldn't serve it sliced because it was so fatty. The accompanying pittance...of cabbage, potatos and carrots could fit in the palm of my hand. My onion soup was typical. The Irish Egg Rolls were okay. Best part about meal was my 5oz draft. I only drink that little so it was perfect.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Food was not as good as last time we went. We were there to celebrate a special occasion. Called restaurant a day ahead of time to tell them. (They said they noted it in reservation.) Told hostess when we were seated. Found another server during...our meal and asked them to remind our server. And yet…there was no birthday dessert given to our guest. AFTER we paid our check, I asked the waitress about it and it was the first she had heard of it!!! I would have gladly paid for a dessert if it had guaranteed our guest would have been celebrated BEFORE we were almost walking out the door. Maybe communicate better with your staff. I know it’s a little thing, but little things mean a lot when choosing to go back to a restaurant.More

Date of visit: March 2024
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Reviewed 11 February 2024

This restaurant was picked based on the menu and the reviews. However our experience was far from the what other reviewers said. We waited an hour for our food. There were 2 other tables that came in after us (there was 4 of us) and...received their food before we did. Incredible. I watched as other diners had to get up and get their own utensils and appetizer plates. When our food finally came it was lukewarm like it had been sitting under heat lamps for a period of time. A busser cleaned off our dishes without first asking if we were done eating(we were) or if he could take our plates. The busser walked away and left a dirty dish on our table from another table he had just cleaned. Not sure what happened but the experience was not what we hoped for.More

Date of visit: February 2024
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Reviewed 29 December 2023 via mobile

A group of paying customers and I were denied entry by a power tripping bouncer. A friend went to a different bouncer trying to get his ID and the power tripping bouncer lost his mind. After we complied following his demands he continued to be...rude a f for no reason. We were going to spend hundred of dollars tonight but will take our business elsewhere. Do not recommend.More

Date of visit: December 2023
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Reviewed 1 November 2023

Halley took such good care of us! We were early for our reservation, but were able to be seated. My husband thought the beer he had and the beer he tasted were so good we bought a 6 pack (in bottles) to take home. Halley...also helped us out with local attractions to visit. I was very happy that there were multiple gluten free options even though I had the great German Chocolate cake for dessert. I plan on taking our friends up there the next time we visit.More

Date of visit: October 2023
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Reviewed 23 September 2023

We had our son and future daughter in law's rehearsal dinner at Brewer's Alley. I had never been to Brewer's Alley, we are from Alabama. I chose it from reading reviews and from emailing Jackie, who is in charge of handling events they have there,...back and forth. Jackie is amazing! So responsive. She went over and above in answering all my questions and reassuring me the dinner would be exactly like I envisioned it. Everything exceeded my expections! The atmosphere was beautiful, the service top notch, and the food was delicious! We had guest from the Eastern Shore and they all said the crab cake was the best they ever had! Have your party here!! Jackie and her team are amazing! They went over and above for me! Everything was absolutely perfect!More

Date of visit: September 2023
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Reviewed 20 July 2023

Just after we sat down an octet sitting at a nearby table broke out in song - acapello - and got a rousing hand from the diners and staff. Our waitress was excellent. She had Ahi tuna bowl. Theirs is with oriental noodles instead of...rice but she said it was very good, I had a french dip sandwich which, also, was excellent. Had an abundance of cheese (which is usually lacking) on my sandwich. I also had a side of the mac & cheese - which also was very good. I tried two flights of beer (of their lowest alcohol content). The higher content one had a bite that reminded me of budweiser. The 2nd reminded me of Sam Adams Porch Rocker. I preferred that,More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 18 July 2023 via mobile

Was in town for High Wheel race and was invited to after race dinner by a friend of ours…we did not order from the menu but had buffet set up for us…the penne with red sauce & broccoli and chicken fettuccine Alfredo were very good...as was the garlic cheese bread…had a salad and various brownies for dessert.. I enjoyed a craft beer…if in the area we would definitely eat here again, would like to try regular menu…More

Date of visit: July 2023
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Reviewed 16 April 2023 via mobile

We were attending a retirement party at Union Mills. The party ended at 7pm. A small group of approximately 20 including the retiree and his family, my wife and I went over to Brewers Alley. As we were entering and our party started going upstairs,...the bouncer became rude and stopped half of our party and told us we would have to stay in the lower bar area. When the retirees daughters arrived, he would not allow them up nor would he allow one of us to at least go up and tell their father that half of the party couldn’t get in. This is all the while the dining room was empty. While we were standing by the elevator trying to reach someone in the party by phone, the bouncer got extremely rude and said either go into to downstairs bar or leave. He then insulted us and told us to leave. When the retirees wife came down to look for us he got rude with he and threw her out! This man cost this establishment an easy $800.00 worth of business ! He needs to be fired! Stay away from this establishment!More

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 31 March 2023 via mobile

Arrrived for drinks and apps around 9:30 pm. Our group of 4 had a hard time finding seats. When we did, we had to keep flagging down staff to clean the table, take an order, etc. Waitress had an attitude. Food was very slow to...arrive. The place was crowded, noisy - all to be expected at a brew pub - but also dirty. All in all, a less than pleasant experience.More

Date of visit: March 2023
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Reviewed 6 February 2023

I went to eat on Saturday 2/4/23( Brunch) . I don’t like to comment. But this time I will. The Buffalo Chicken sale is the worst. Normally Restaurant deep fried panko chicken breast and toasted on Buffalo sauce .. this Cheff , put on my...salad 4 tiny pieces of chicken nuggets and toasted on Buffalo sauce. Shame on the Cheff for $16 dollars . And I told the waitress that they should specify better in the menu. I’ve been working in The industry before . ( that’s why I don’t comment) Since the new management took charge (owner ) everything is going Down hill . I’ve living in this town for 18 yrs . I’ve never see this on Brewers alley.More

Date of visit: February 2023
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Reviewed 25 January 2023 via mobile

The food was very good as was the beer selection. Our server was very tentative. He kind of rushed us a bit since we were in no hurry.

Date of visit: January 2023
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Reviewed 30 December 2022 via mobile

Stopped for an early dinner on a Friday. Staff was very friendly and attentive and we were seated quickly. Between the three of us, we ordered the Pastrami Reuben with Fries, Pete's Pulled Pork BBQ with Fries, and the Brew House BBQ Meatloaf with Mashed...Potatoes. The portion size was very good for each of them. Would return again.More

Date of visit: December 2022
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Reviewed 3 October 2022 via mobile

Busy Saturday night. They worked hard to get us a table of 4. Server Tony was great! Food came quickly and was great as usual! This has become a fav restaurant!

Date of visit: October 2022
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Reviewed 2 October 2022

Even though the place was totally packed, the service was quick & friendly and the food fresh & tasty. Highly recommend.

Date of visit: October 2022
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Inside is a sports bar and loud. Outside is as quiet as traffic allows. Food and drinks are great. Take a chance and see. Cheers - G
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  • Food: 4
  • Service: 4
  • Value: 4
  • Atmosphere: 4