Bootlegger’s Brewery Tasting Room

I want to start with I loved everything from the food to the atmosphere but something happened at the end that drops this down to 2 stars.

I went for trivia night and I feel like they can go a bit faster with questions but whatever, it was a two hour event and yeah it was fun. I wish it wouldn’t be just on a phone that we’re inputting answers but again, whatever, it was great and fun. I tried the Earth to Planet Mango IPA and BLT and both were delicious, the fries and fried pickles it comes with were superb. I’ve never had fried pickle spears but oh mama it was great.

Ok, the two stars: all night the trivia host is reminding you to tip your servers because they’re working hard and blah blah blah. At the end of the night, our server comes along with the giant tablet to close our tab. She lists everything you ordered to confirm it’s all correct, says the total price, and hands you the tablet open on the tip page, you add your tip, and then you can request the receipt via print or email. I looked at the email and was shocked to see 18% percent gratuity had already been included. So I ended up adding a tip on top of the already added tip. Pretty nasty trick to get more tips and left me feeling pretty sour after having a wonderful time there.

This is my first here. I had the Hot Chicken Sandwich. Allie the chef did a killer job. The flavors are still dancing around my mouth. The chipotle Aioli is a wow factor and don’t skip the Fried Pickles cause they are epic. This is a can’t miss spot, and the beer is amazing as well! REVISED!!! I am now trying the beer, and the Rocco Red is just spectacular mmmm creamy with the perfect amount of hopps.

Rock on Bootlegger’s Brewery!

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Great place to grab a beer and chill. Lots of great beer choices and the Lupima are delicious

Avoid this place at all cost!!! If I could give it negative stars I would. I tried reaching out to let them know how horrific our experience was, but I guess this brewery just doesn't care. First and foremost , we were fans of this place, but this last visit and the unprofessional staff, horrible food is sadly the last straw/visit. Went here with my family last Sat and it was empty; should've been our first sign to head down the way to Roscoes or another establishment, but we're fans of bootleggers craft (or were). I sampled 2 hazy IPAs, the taste was bland and lackluster. I tried my best with their newest release but it just tasted horrible; probably drank 2 more 3 sips and just couldn't stomach it, went back and asked to switch it out to another. The bartender rudely said "sure, whatever man, but... I'm going to pour it the same where that beer is left off." In my head, are you kidding me? The other patrons had a good laugh and I took thought he was joking but he wasn't, and he returned with my new beer of choice at far less of what my current beer was. I could've been a stickler, but it's beer and who cares right? Next the food, just don't eat here. Man... I miss the days of their partnership with Two Saucy Birds pizza. This food is absolutely terrible, so blan... How do I describe it? Maybe a step down from fair food. That's when I see the food truck. Figured it was my fault again for eating at a place where no one was ordering food, God I wish I had saved my appetite or just ate before I came here, . SOOOO MANY FLIES & MOSQUITOS TOO! To boot, they also, forgot my mom's food. Which we had ordered on separate bills (just 2 bills, both family's of 4). We asked and noted we were missing a burger. So they ran back and the server came back and tried to argue we only ordered 1 burger when holding only 1 check. If she'd just taken a look at what was on the table and what she had brought out, she'd had seen, 1 order was order and the second was not. Another gentleman came out and said, "no, there are 2 parties/checks and they ordered separately and 2 patty melts." So another 20 mins pass and we say screw that burger and canceled, did I mention we waited about 45 for just my 1 order. The gentleman, came out afterwards and apologized and noted he removed a couple beers from our check to make it right. Awesome, even though I don't believe the price tag reflected on my bill, so great for the other bill, no biggie. AND IM JUST GOING TO CAPITALIZE THIS PART SO YOU ARE ALL AWARE OF THE SCAM OR JUST PLAN NON-INTEGRITY OF THE BARTENDER (MALE WITH GLASS'), WE HAD A PARTY OF 4, THE OTHER PARTY WAS A PARTY OF 5; SEPARATE ORDERS AND CHARGED ME THE LARGE PARTY OF 18% GRATUITY AND I DIDNT EVEN NOTICE IT, SO TIPPED HIM THE ADDITIONAL 18% ON TOP OF IT AND WASNT EVEN SHOWN MY BILL. IT WASNT UNTIL WENT BACK AND ASKED FOR A PAPER COPY I SAW THE 18% GRATIUITY CHARGE. I JUST HAD A GOOD LAUGH AND TOLD THE REST OF THE PARTY, CLEARLY THEY NEED THE 36% IF THEY HAVE TO RESORT TO METHODS LIKE THIS. I think it's more the principal of a guy being tipped 36% when he was rude, maybe the arguing with a patron on their food order, maybe the dirty glass or lackluster food, I don't know... But we're done and it seems this place is done too. Because of their failure to respond to my "Contact Us" in their website, I'll just leave this comment for the masses. Avoid this place at all cost. Btw, if your business should see this and want to make things right, my check #3117 and we went here on 8/24/24.

Very friendly and knowledgeable servers and staff. Great food and menu choices. Ate outdoors in covered patio area that had misters to keep it nice and cool. Great beers!! Will be back often

Top oc. Beweries...been doing it since your favorite brewery was in diapers. Super owners. Good food on site. Do yourself a favor cone here.

Super, tasty beer n food. I had the Buffalo Chicken tacos.

Bootleggers is the best. Been coming here for a decade, just love the ambiance, the service is always great and the beer is pretty good, too.

Relaxed vibe in the patio. Food truck has a big menu. Food was good. BUT beers are $10 now. Pricey. And I don’t like how they don’t have the prices posted. That tab can sneak up on you and you’ll get sticker shock.

Good beer and good times. Very attentive staff. Good variety of food to choose from.

Love Bootleggers! ?

Amazing food and beer!!! Love the service and the atmosphere of the place??

boysenberry cream ale is so delicious! they don’t have happy hour unfortunately and not a fan of the country music but the food looks/smell good (didn’t try any). lots of outdoor seating, great service!definitely recommend coming to this brewery!!

Wish they have more food selections. Beer feels great.

Always a solid choice. Friendly staff, great beers!?