Went down for a band event. Great venue space and really good food. The steak Mac and cheese was crazy good! Enjoyed the beer as well. They had a great variety on tap, unlike a lot of places around here that seem all IPA and light stuff as soon as weather threatens warmth. Mixed drinks were heavy pours, so totally worth the price. We'll be going back at some point for sure.
It was a very chill date night. The band was later than we were willing to stay for, but the food and drinks were worth the drive.
Tom Man
Concert tickets just get in door. Vip just gets you to upper area. No guarantee sitting. Still good time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wings
Anna C.
They served me frozen flounder which was expensive. Honestly me and my friends will never visit this place again. We could hear other employees complaining about the customers. Wow.
Braids By Danielle
This was my second time and I must say I guess it’s a hit and miss restaurant. First time everything was amazing and it was so busy. Second time during the week very slow and food was horrible. I had hair in my food yes a long piece of hair I pulled from the middle of my chicken sandwich. Never seen a manager the waiter did take it off my check but still kept going like it was nothing that I didn’t like because that’s not normal for people to have hair in there food. So I’ll check this restaurant off my list of return places
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Rebecca S.
Family meal and didn't disappoint. Plenty of variety and food was delicious too. Our fries were cold but they replaced them right away. Fried pickles, Gouda burger, both good. Also beware if you pay with card there is an additional fee.
Jim Barnes
They charge you extra when a band is there and just setting up but hasn't started playing yet. Even if you're not going to stay for the band to play.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Allie D.
We came out tonight for a friends birthday and had a good time. They had a 90's cover band playing and the music was great! We ordered appetizers when we arrived, pretzels with beer cheese sauce, and Brussel sprouts. The appetizers came fairly quickly and were good, although the brussel sprouts were kind of heavy in the oil and the sauce drizzled on the top the flavor was good and they were well cooked. It took the waitress a fair bit to come back to take our entree order (like 45 minutes) and then another 45 minutes to an hour before the food came out. It came out warm at best, to the credit of the staff and management they apologized for the delay and removed the food from our tab because it was not even warm enough to eat. I feel the size of our party and the mayhem with the event going on contributed to the mess up with the order and i appreciate the lengths the staff went to to make it right. The food would have been amazing and we will likely be back to give it another try as we are new to the area and exploring fun places to hang out.
Linda P.
Went Sunday to see Julie Clark play. Got there early for a planned birthday party. Seemed a little hectic with tables and arrangements. Ordered a bottle of wine for birthday girl .. a Merlot for from bar. Wine was ok but way over priced. Later ordered a burger with fries ( fries a little greasy) after tying to get service for a very long time. When it arrived it was good, priced fairly. Service was nice once I got some. The best thing about this place is the free entertainment and it was worth the drive. With more staff they could be awesome! I recommend this place for concerts, good beer, good food but management should put some work into service for customers for big events! Don't go if you are in a hurry . Otherwise bar is huge comfortable atmosphere and food good when you finally get it. Wine selection not good and overpriced but it's a brewery not a wine house. Oh side note friends ordered cobbler ! Looked amazing!!!! Had a good time just annoyed by very very slow service.
Jubal Metzger-Smith
Been here a few times to pick up beer (Casiel Coffee Blonde is amazing)! Went in about 1:50pm, on Tuesday, 3/19 and no one was there except me. Bartender was sitting at the bar on her phone and went behind the bar while I picked up 4 (4 packs...you know over $50.00) and brought it to the counter. No greeting, no smile, just "That be all for you?" Then she walked and got several plastic bags and put them on the counter and said, "Here's some bags for you." She rung up beer, and literally watched while I fumbled with bags, trying to hold them open, putting cans in, then double bagging. Never offered to help. She gave me the tab, said, "Here ya go" and walked away, no thank you. Every other time, bartenders do the bagging and I assist because you know...customer service.Not sure who you are but I'm a super generous tipper and needless to say, you didn't get one. Vanguard, do better! Coach your employees to at least smile and act like they are having a good day, even if they aren't. It's customer service after all.
NEVER GET THE MAC AND CHEESE!!!! Didn't get a water refill. The fish is seasoned on the outside but not on the inside. All the silverware was dirty. Never coming back but I hope they improve.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Barbara Edwards
We were a large group and we were well accommodated. Food was outstanding. I especially liked the fried onions on my meatloaf
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Craig S.
Tried this place again and yet again the service was dismal. Our 4th meal never came out and the waitress never came back. Spoke to the manager several times. Never coming back.
Dennis Sell
The food was good, the beer was great, the service was slow and sparse, and there were issues with the bill that were left unresolved. All of this seems on par with other reviews.The aesthetic of the place was very nice, and I enjoyed the flight of beers I got, with a variety of flavor.At this time, I likely won’t go back. The first experience was too stressful for me personally. I did take a couple days to carefully consider this review before I posted it. If only one of the issues were present, this would warrant 3-4 stars.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Beer Flight of 6
Michelle E.
This place was really cool! It's a bar but they have their own distillery which is really cool!. My friend and we just hangout for a little bit and watch their corn whole tournament! Their drinks was actually good and bar tender was so knowledgeable and so friendly.
Went down for a band event. Great venue space and really good food. The steak Mac and cheese was crazy good! Enjoyed the beer as well. They had a great variety on tap, unlike a lot of places around here that seem all IPA and light stuff as soon as weather threatens warmth. Mixed drinks were heavy pours, so totally worth the price. We'll be going back at some point for sure.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Gouda & Steak Mac & Cheese, Fried Brussel Sprouts, Pickle Chips
It was a very chill date night. The band was later than we were willing to stay for, but the food and drinks were worth the drive.
Concert tickets just get in door. Vip just gets you to upper area. No guarantee sitting. Still good time.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Wings
They served me frozen flounder which was expensive. Honestly me and my friends will never visit this place again. We could hear other employees complaining about the customers. Wow.
This was my second time and I must say I guess it’s a hit and miss restaurant. First time everything was amazing and it was so busy. Second time during the week very slow and food was horrible. I had hair in my food yes a long piece of hair I pulled from the middle of my chicken sandwich. Never seen a manager the waiter did take it off my check but still kept going like it was nothing that I didn’t like because that’s not normal for people to have hair in there food. So I’ll check this restaurant off my list of return places
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Family meal and didn't disappoint. Plenty of variety and food was delicious too. Our fries were cold but they replaced them right away. Fried pickles, Gouda burger, both good. Also beware if you pay with card there is an additional fee.
They charge you extra when a band is there and just setting up but hasn't started playing yet. Even if you're not going to stay for the band to play.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We came out tonight for a friends birthday and had a good time. They had a 90's cover band playing and the music was great! We ordered appetizers when we arrived, pretzels with beer cheese sauce, and Brussel sprouts. The appetizers came fairly quickly and were good, although the brussel sprouts were kind of heavy in the oil and the sauce drizzled on the top the flavor was good and they were well cooked. It took the waitress a fair bit to come back to take our entree order (like 45 minutes) and then another 45 minutes to an hour before the food came out. It came out warm at best, to the credit of the staff and management they apologized for the delay and removed the food from our tab because it was not even warm enough to eat. I feel the size of our party and the mayhem with the event going on contributed to the mess up with the order and i appreciate the lengths the staff went to to make it right. The food would have been amazing and we will likely be back to give it another try as we are new to the area and exploring fun places to hang out.
Went Sunday to see Julie Clark play. Got there early for a planned birthday party. Seemed a little hectic with tables and arrangements. Ordered a bottle of wine for birthday girl .. a Merlot for from bar. Wine was ok but way over priced. Later ordered a burger with fries ( fries a little greasy) after tying to get service for a very long time. When it arrived it was good, priced fairly. Service was nice once I got some. The best thing about this place is the free entertainment and it was worth the drive. With more staff they could be awesome! I recommend this place for concerts, good beer, good food but management should put some work into service for customers for big events! Don't go if you are in a hurry . Otherwise bar is huge comfortable atmosphere and food good when you finally get it. Wine selection not good and overpriced but it's a brewery not a wine house. Oh side note friends ordered cobbler ! Looked amazing!!!! Had a good time just annoyed by very very slow service.
Been here a few times to pick up beer (Casiel Coffee Blonde is amazing)! Went in about 1:50pm, on Tuesday, 3/19 and no one was there except me. Bartender was sitting at the bar on her phone and went behind the bar while I picked up 4 (4 packs...you know over $50.00) and brought it to the counter. No greeting, no smile, just "That be all for you?" Then she walked and got several plastic bags and put them on the counter and said, "Here's some bags for you." She rung up beer, and literally watched while I fumbled with bags, trying to hold them open, putting cans in, then double bagging. Never offered to help. She gave me the tab, said, "Here ya go" and walked away, no thank you. Every other time, bartenders do the bagging and I assist because you know...customer service.Not sure who you are but I'm a super generous tipper and needless to say, you didn't get one. Vanguard, do better! Coach your employees to at least smile and act like they are having a good day, even if they aren't. It's customer service after all.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
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NEVER GET THE MAC AND CHEESE!!!! Didn't get a water refill. The fish is seasoned on the outside but not on the inside. All the silverware was dirty. Never coming back but I hope they improve.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
We were a large group and we were well accommodated. Food was outstanding. I especially liked the fried onions on my meatloaf
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Tried this place again and yet again the service was dismal. Our 4th meal never came out and the waitress never came back. Spoke to the manager several times. Never coming back.
The food was good, the beer was great, the service was slow and sparse, and there were issues with the bill that were left unresolved. All of this seems on par with other reviews.The aesthetic of the place was very nice, and I enjoyed the flight of beers I got, with a variety of flavor.At this time, I likely won’t go back. The first experience was too stressful for me personally. I did take a couple days to carefully consider this review before I posted it. If only one of the issues were present, this would warrant 3-4 stars.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Recommended dishes: Beer Flight of 6
This place was really cool! It's a bar but they have their own distillery which is really cool!. My friend and we just hangout for a little bit and watch their corn whole tournament! Their drinks was actually good and bar tender was so knowledgeable and so friendly.