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( 3-7 of 11 )
“Bad Service; Got Food poisoning from the ribs”

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1 of 5 stars
Allentown, PA
Jun 24, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

I visited on a Sunday evening. When we got to our table, the table was dirty, with water spills scattered across. We politely asked to have it wiped, and it was wiped. We thought nothing more of it. The waitress took more than half an hour to take our orders, and then when she finally began taking our orders, she was distracted by a man who had passed her by. She started a conversation with him in the middle of taking our order, and then left! Later, when she came back, we finally got our orders taken. When it was time for the bill, she brought us a bill that was $15 higher than what we had purchased, and when we asked why the difference, she realized her mistake and apologized, explaining that she had accidentally brought us the bill from the neighboring table. She swore that the transaction would not be recorded in my debit card, but as of today, BOTH transactions are on my card--the actual purchase and those of the neighboring table. I have called and spoken to an HR representative on the phone, who was supposed to get back to me yesterday, but as of today, still hasn't. I would have called her back yesterday, but I couldn't because I spent most of the day in the bathroom, sick with food poisoning. And I know that it was from Brew Works, because I ate nothing else (other than fruit) that day. So, I will call her today, since I'm feeling a bit better. My friend loves this place, but after my service that Sunday (and after the food poisoning), I'm not sure that I'll be back there again. It's a shame, because it really is a beautifully decorated place--truly aesthetically pleasing. By the way, I ordered the half rack ribs. I don't recommend that for anyone, as I am certain it was the source of my food poisoning.

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BrewWorksOwner, co-owner
(Management representative)
Oct 27, 2008
Food poisoning from ribs is highly unlikely due to the slow roasting process. Our food is stored in any one of our many walk-in refrigerators and freezers. Our food is rarely on premise for more than two days due to the large turn over. Fruit on the other hand, can be the source of deadly infection once it is cut especially melons. It is most likely the poisoning referred to in this review is in fact from the fruit eaten and not from anything at the brew works. Our staff is "Serve Safe" trained and closely observed by the management to assure the proper handling of our food. You can check on-line, our last health inspection was 100% perfect - almost an impossibility!
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“Great beer and typical...”

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 9, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

Great beer and typical pub food.

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“The beer was good except...”

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Mar 9, 2008

The beer was good except for the Rude Elf Ale or whatever it was. The food was your typical pub food and the service was quick and price is reasonable.

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“Food is good the beer is...”

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 28, 2008

Food is good the beer is better.

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“A good value”

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4 of 5 stars
Allentown Pa
Feb 23, 2008

My wife and I live in the area and have eaten here about 15 times. We have found that it is a good place to eat. She likes the salads, and I like the French dip selection.

We have found that the service and atmosphere to be good. I am surprised to read some of the reviews here as things have been consistently pretty good.

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Allentown Brew Works Address

814 W Hamilton St, Allentown, PA 18101
Tel: (610) 433-7777
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