I gave 3 stars for the waitress only. My family went in about 1/2 hour before closing and were not greeted pleasantly. If your open to what ever time,you seat til that time and welcome the business. Appetizer of thier poutine was good. My matty...melt way over cooked. Asked for medium rare got well done. Had touch mustard, not sure who puts that a patty melt. Thier beer is good will try other types outside establishment.More
We have frequently dined at this restaurant-pub and enjoyed it, but last night was not good. We chose outside dining since the weather was so nice. What surprised us is that they now allow customers to bring their dogs (on leashes) to stay with them...while they dine. Various dogs barked and growled at each other during our outside wait and during dinner. I like dogs, I just don't think they belong at a restaurant. Getting to the food, I have always loved their Lemon-Capered Chicken dish that they took off the menu in 2019 but have now brought back (with a $5~$6 price increase to $23). I ordered it but the chicken was over-cooked (dry) and the potatoes were cold. A medium-rare burger was also ordered and it was served very well done. The draft beer was good as usual, but the prices have gone up. A pint of Ipswich Ale is now cheaper at Choate Bridge Pub down the street than at the brewery where it is brewed (isn't that called price gouging)? Summing our dining experience up: We won't be going back.More
I was pleased with the ability to park close to the building and even happier that Ipswich Ale has an elevator. Being a wine drinker I am always happy to see wine on the menu at a brewery. It's a choice of red or white,...but quite drinkable. My husband had a double IPA and was quite happy. We also purchased several beers to take home. If you're unsure about a selection, they happily give a sample. The have a nice variety of beers ranging from light to dark and bold. We were obligated to purchase food and chose the chicken barbecue flatbread (pizza). It was hot and delicious. We ate every morsel. They do have outdoor seating as well. I am not overly concerned about contactless ordering or payment so tend not to pay attention. I prefer a real menu and use cash.More
Great COVID pre-cautions, friendly staff, lots of outdoor seating! Had an IPA flight, only down side was sitting outside in 90 deg weather the tasters warmed up before I got to them all. Not their fault of course. Had truffle tater tots for an appetizer...and fish & chips for meal. Food was good!More
Food was perfect, service was excellent. Restaurant is compliant with COVID separation felt very comfortable. Would definitely come back, taking beer to go! The blueberry shady is delish !
great service and atmosphere. fun place and always a good choice for beer - viewing the brewery while eating is a plus.
We arrived as families group for a late lunch. Service was poor and the food uninteresting and dull. if it were not for us all being very hungry we would have left several times over.
My wife and I stopped in for a late lunch. There were only 2 other customers present. The atmosphere is pleasant and our server was very friendly and efficient. I chose their IPA flight and was pleasantly surprised. My wife ordered the Patty Melt which...she enjoyed. Whenever I go somewhere in New England serving fish and chips, that's what I order. What a disappointment. It could not have been fresh and I had to use a knife to saw through it. I realize I should have complained and sent it back but our schedule did not permit. The only other issue was that the prices on the bill were higher than posted on the menu. I would just recommend that if you go to dine, ask for recommendations. You won't go wrong with their beers!More
We happen to go when they where having their annual block party, the restaurant was quiet inside due to all the action outside, so we got a table right away, great assortment of beer, I had the blueberry beer , it was nice, for food...one daughter had the steak with blue cheese, my other daughter had the fish and chips, I wanted the clam plate but they were out of clams, super disappointed, so my next choice was the cheddar soup and the poutine, everything was delicious, they give you plenty of food, all cooked to perfection. We definitely will be back, and our waitress was very friendly.More
We took Dad here for Father's Day and it was a perfect fit. We started with a flight of beer. What's cool about their flights is that they offer a few different ones among their beers. You can get a standard flight or, for example,...the IPA flight. I liked how they offered these suggestions. We got the standard flight which gave us a taste of their range of offerings. Each beer was solid within its style. For food, we enjoyed the variety of options. We ordered the burger, the Korean rice bowl, the burrata pesto pasta, and a salad with grilled shrimp. Everyone agreed that the food was good. The vegetarian appreciated having a few different options to choose from. We did have a wait, even at 2 PM on a Sunday, but it didn't take long. All told, we had a good experience.More
Casual setting, huge place with view of the brewing facilities... Lots of choices when it comes to beer. Friendly staff and decent food menu to accompany your brew of choice.
You might be surprised at how incredible both the food and menu options at a restaurant associated with a craft brewery. However, this place never disappoints, and in fact always amazes me with their culinary options, food presentation and how delicious every item I’ve had...is. I highly recommend their meatloaf, as it compliments a nice bet if their beer options.More
It's a tough life when you're a wine drinker and everyone else in the family is a brew pub enthusiast. However, dinner here was fun for all. Loved the venue--a big brewery building at the end of the street. It was too chilly for us...to sit at the tables outside, but I bet they're fun in nicer weather. The restaurant area itself had a great vibe--exposed beams, brick walls and ducting gave it an industrial decor flavor. Through large windows, the brewing area could be seen. Be sure to check out the really smashing door handles on the way in, and the clever use of a truck body behind the bar. The beer menu offered all of Ipswich Ale's offerings, including some combination drinks, four or five different beer flights, wine (one each white, rose and red--they are a brewery, after all) and non-alcoholic offerings. Food menu was varied. Appetizers were appetizer size, enough to share a nibble with others, but not overwhelming. We chose the baked brie with lingonberry jam and crostini, and loaded Tater Tots. All get thumbs up from our group of three. For main courses, we had pickle-brined wings, chicken piccatta and a chicken-pesto-pasta combination. The wings were a bit odd, and this comes from a wing enthusiast, but were good with the sauce that came with them, and were big and meaty. The pasta dish disappeared, so the person ordering that obviously had no reservations about that choice. The chicken piccatta was served with dirty mashed potatoes and slender green asparagus, with a lemon caper sauce. The pieces of chicken were pounded slightly and cooked just right. The asparagus was thin and delicious, and the sauce had a slightly stronger lemon taste than many similar renditions of the same dish I've had elsewhere. It was pleasant to really get some "piccatta" in a chicken piccatta. Our group of three ordered two different beer flights, ingeniously delivered to the table in wooden racks that took up less space on the table and were easier for the servers to manage than flat trays. The wine--meh. As I said, it is a brewery, after all. Staff was friendly and helpful. There were plenty of notices, advising of the different events going on at different times: a "breakfast for dinner" evening, live music, and brewery tours on Saturdays and Sundays. Atmosphere was family-friendly, with several families arriving as we dined. Burgers and sandwiches are on the menu Great place to go, and Ipswich is a wonderful town with lots to do, so make the trip!More
Went on a Saturday afternoon in early April. The outdoor seating was in place, but still a little nippy for sitting outside, so we went in. Fairly empty inside. The flights are all pre-chosen per the menu, but the waitress said she'd put a custom...one together - but they really didn't have a huge selection we were interested in anyway. No cask ale selection ('cask is broken'!) Quite a limited menu, we split a 'pizza', which turned out to be a flatbread (they should describe it correctly!) which was ok, nothing spectacular, and not filling for 2 people for lunch.More
Another great experience at Ispwich Ale. Enjoyed a great flight of beers along with a surprising good dinner. Best place for a bratwurst plate! We always leave with a growler or two of our favorites.
