We have been going to Steam Bell on and off for about 5 years. When it opened, it had good beer. As time went on the Food Truck added good food options. Live music added that extra touch. Then the beer options changed. As time went on we found less and less choices for those of us who liked a simple lagers or ale. Instead they offer Hibiscus Cucumber Gose Ale, Moscow Mule Gose Ale, Margarita Gose, Pina Colada Gose, Old Fashioned Gose., and their Timamisu Collection. Last night we notice they had a band that seemed like our kind of music, so we checked ahead to see what was on tap. We were told 2 lagers, a stout, a brown, a sour, ipa, wine, and cider. We decided to give it a shot again. The ale has good until they ran out by 7:30. After that they served us cups of something that looked like watered down beer but tasted like water. When we took it back, they explain they ran out of the kegs of that beer and their brew master had been working since 3 am trying to get the beer from the big bar barrels to the tape. Seemed to fix it, as two in are party each got a good pour after that, but then it was back to the watered down looking beer that now tasted like peaches. When we tried to return it they said it was correct, it just needed to settle and it works be good (NOT). Ok, we’ll try the brown. It was ok but too heavy to drink more than one. A friend tried to get a non-alcoholic beer as advertised on their tv monitor, they didn’t have any (fortunately she brought her own diet soda). Someone ordered wine and got something green in a cup that looked like mouthwash. I didn’t taste it but she didn’t drink it ether, stating it was terrible. Ok enough about the beer, I think you got the idea. The food truck used to have more options, now you can have a salads, a wrap or chicken fingers with an assortment of fried apps to included French Fries, Truffle Fries, Fried Pickles, Fried Oyster, or Fried Chicken Tenders. Have a shell fish allergy, can’t eat any of that. It’s all fried in the same grease. Your options there are a Grilled Chicken Wrap or Salad. There were three desserts but we didn’t try them. On to the band. As stated above, we have always enjoyed the bands in the past, and it’s one reason we chose to try Steam Bell again. Laburunum Park seemed to have a good reputation and music selection, however the sound wasn’t quite right. We couldn’t figure out if their microphones weren’t set up right or if they just wanted to ground out their own voices. The music was good but the singing didn’t seem to be there. I think they had good voices, just sounded weird - hard to put into words. Sad to say, that was probably our last visit to Steam Bell. Wish them nothing but success in the future, it just won’t be our in our future.
SC Troy
Swift Creek Lager is excellent! NA meet up was fun. ITM!
Michael Archer
Awesome brewery with a great arcade next door now!
James Murphy
Large selection of great beers... just bring your own food
Lucas Kirchhoff
If they could be open when they say they are I can re-do my review. Went there for a $5 all arcade gaming Tuesdays - Thursdays. Place was closed at 4:30pm on a Tuesday. I guess rain closes them down. Even the sign next to the door says they open at 4pm. Checked their website too and no announcement of close either.
Dean Andryeyev
Great place for drinks. The new arcade is cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Parmesan Fries
Kyle
Grisette and truffle fries, can't go wrong. Added games for some extra fun
Super awesome! Was closing within the hour and they were super kind, the bands that play are worth a listen!
Dennis Derichs
What a great surprise brewery. Extremely friendly beertender (Gregory) with some great recommendations for brews. They also have seltzers and wine. We are not IPA fans but Gregory gave us 2 samples of their IPA's that were very very flavorful and not overly grapefruit flavorish. Blame it in Basil and Acid Rain. Both excellent. We had the Festbier and the Swift Creek Light Lager. Both excellent again! Great family atmosphere. Dog friendly outside due to no wall separating brew area from drinking area. They have a food truck with a somewhat limited menu but understood.If you've never been here you will not be disappointed!
Nancy Welk
This place offers unique blends of craftbeer and ciders. They'll even let you sample them!Live music and food trucks.Check their website for details.Seems very popular!❤️?
James F.
Beer and atmosphere are great but the food is horrible and overpriced. We received chicken wraps without chicken, Parmesan fries without Parmesan, and over cooked and burnt pizza rolls. Just stay away from the food.
Shane D.
Asked for a variety pack and was told they only had two beers. The two available beers were a hard seltzer and a habanero cucumber ale.
We have been going to Steam Bell on and off for about 5 years. When it opened, it had good beer. As time went on the Food Truck added good food options. Live music added that extra touch. Then the beer options changed. As time went on we found less and less choices for those of us who liked a simple lagers or ale. Instead they offer Hibiscus Cucumber Gose Ale, Moscow Mule Gose Ale, Margarita Gose, Pina Colada Gose, Old Fashioned Gose., and their Timamisu Collection. Last night we notice they had a band that seemed like our kind of music, so we checked ahead to see what was on tap. We were told 2 lagers, a stout, a brown, a sour, ipa, wine, and cider. We decided to give it a shot again. The ale has good until they ran out by 7:30. After that they served us cups of something that looked like watered down beer but tasted like water. When we took it back, they explain they ran out of the kegs of that beer and their brew master had been working since 3 am trying to get the beer from the big bar barrels to the tape. Seemed to fix it, as two in are party each got a good pour after that, but then it was back to the watered down looking beer that now tasted like peaches. When we tried to return it they said it was correct, it just needed to settle and it works be good (NOT). Ok, we’ll try the brown. It was ok but too heavy to drink more than one. A friend tried to get a non-alcoholic beer as advertised on their tv monitor, they didn’t have any (fortunately she brought her own diet soda). Someone ordered wine and got something green in a cup that looked like mouthwash. I didn’t taste it but she didn’t drink it ether, stating it was terrible. Ok enough about the beer, I think you got the idea. The food truck used to have more options, now you can have a salads, a wrap or chicken fingers with an assortment of fried apps to included French Fries, Truffle Fries, Fried Pickles, Fried Oyster, or Fried Chicken Tenders. Have a shell fish allergy, can’t eat any of that. It’s all fried in the same grease. Your options there are a Grilled Chicken Wrap or Salad. There were three desserts but we didn’t try them. On to the band. As stated above, we have always enjoyed the bands in the past, and it’s one reason we chose to try Steam Bell again. Laburunum Park seemed to have a good reputation and music selection, however the sound wasn’t quite right. We couldn’t figure out if their microphones weren’t set up right or if they just wanted to ground out their own voices. The music was good but the singing didn’t seem to be there. I think they had good voices, just sounded weird - hard to put into words. Sad to say, that was probably our last visit to Steam Bell. Wish them nothing but success in the future, it just won’t be our in our future.
Swift Creek Lager is excellent! NA meet up was fun. ITM!
Awesome brewery with a great arcade next door now!
Large selection of great beers... just bring your own food
If they could be open when they say they are I can re-do my review. Went there for a $5 all arcade gaming Tuesdays - Thursdays. Place was closed at 4:30pm on a Tuesday. I guess rain closes them down. Even the sign next to the door says they open at 4pm. Checked their website too and no announcement of close either.
Great place for drinks. The new arcade is cool.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Truffle Parmesan Fries
Grisette and truffle fries, can't go wrong. Added games for some extra fun
Great bluegrass jam 2nd Wednesday each month!
Loved this place since its opened
Awesome beers and even better people!
Restaurantji Recommends
Super awesome! Was closing within the hour and they were super kind, the bands that play are worth a listen!
What a great surprise brewery. Extremely friendly beertender (Gregory) with some great recommendations for brews. They also have seltzers and wine. We are not IPA fans but Gregory gave us 2 samples of their IPA's that were very very flavorful and not overly grapefruit flavorish. Blame it in Basil and Acid Rain. Both excellent. We had the Festbier and the Swift Creek Light Lager. Both excellent again! Great family atmosphere. Dog friendly outside due to no wall separating brew area from drinking area. They have a food truck with a somewhat limited menu but understood.If you've never been here you will not be disappointed!
This place offers unique blends of craftbeer and ciders. They'll even let you sample them!Live music and food trucks.Check their website for details.Seems very popular!❤️?
Beer and atmosphere are great but the food is horrible and overpriced. We received chicken wraps without chicken, Parmesan fries without Parmesan, and over cooked and burnt pizza rolls. Just stay away from the food.
Asked for a variety pack and was told they only had two beers. The two available beers were a hard seltzer and a habanero cucumber ale.