I'd like to consider myself somewhat of a craft beer connoisseur and I've always loved visiting Great South Bay Brewery's location in Bay Shore. This is the first time I had the opportunity to check out their Lindenhurst location and perhaps it was the wrong night to go (a Friday night) but I was a bit underwhelmed. The location is gorgeous, they renovated an old bank and did it justice, still showcasing a lot of the old bank features. The beer was solid - as always, and the food (their artisan pizzas) was perfection, but the service wasn't great. To start off with the good - their food. We ordered their Get Shorty and their seasonal Fig pizza - both were out of this world and cooked to perfection. I definitely recommend not sleeping on their pizza. Their beer is always solid, and we would have liked to have more of it, but our server was pretty much m.i.a all night. We ultimately decided to get the check (which we had to ask for a few times) and decided to grab beers some where else. I look forward to going back, but will probably go during one of their off peak times.
I've been a fan of GSB's beer since a group of us wandered into the Bay Shore tasting room many years ago. The building had been an aircraft warehouse and the only seating they had was a couple of old airline seats! Fast forward to today and GSB has opened a second location in Lindenhurst with a full-service kitchen and a full bar. A group of us came here for dinner because we heard the food was really good, and it didn't let us down. We were seated immediately. Our server took great care of us all night. The food lived up to its billing, my favorite being the Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice Tots (gluten free too!) Burgers were good and the teenager we brought devoured a giant pretzel and a pizza. This restaurant has a full bar but, being pumpkin season, we had to have a pumpkin beer with a cinnamon sugar rim. If there's any downside to this place, it's that it's noisy for dinner. For a night out or to watch a game I'm sure I wouldn't have minded!
I came here after an event close by at Venetian Shores. There was a lot of parking on the street and the outside of the brewery looked beautiful. I went inside and it was a big building with tall ceilings. The service was very good and enjoyed the food. Very top notch food quality and the tap beers were very good. My only issue with the brewery was that is closed so early. I was there for an hour and by 8:30 PM ish they were closing the brewery. I know it was a Sunday but they should at least be open until 11ish. It's a brewery lol. However, I would definitely return but I guess it a day drinking type of place.
Came here for a late lunch on a Sunday with a decent sized party of 6 and was able to be sat right away. Was very excited to try the newest addition to the Lindenhurst main strip and it certainly did not disappoint. Loved the ambiance, the building used to be an old bank and there are a lot of little touches that they kept around that add a lot of local charm. Would definitely love to really explore the bar area more the next time I stop by. Seating can be a little tight, but not too bad. Service was exceptional. Our server, Amanda, was not only incredibly attentive, she was fun and really helped bring the whole experience to the top level. If I could I'd ask for her everytime! Despite being affiliated with Great South Bay Brewery, the place has a lot more to offer than just beer for drinks, but of course the beer selection is not to be slept on and updates frequently. They also offer wine, cocktails, soft drinks, and even mocktails which were all great options for our mixed party of drinkers. They might be brewery first but the food here was delicious too! For appetizers we got the pretzels, the nachos, and the Mediterranean platter to share. You might not think it, but the pita platter was actually my favorite, very fresh and different than just your typical bar food you'd expect. For the main I got the Mulberry Street Panino, which was a little messy but very delicious. Everything on the menu looked great and I'd be absolutely stoked to try all their options, and especially eager to get down there for brunch some time. Parking on wellwood in my opinion is chaos, but there are luckily a bunch of municipal lots nearby (paid and unpaid) that you can use that are far more convenient.
Great new brewary in lindy that features some great beer, food, and service. Came here on Saturday with some friends, and even though it was packed, we were still able to get a spot in the back by the old vault. It's a converted old bank, so it has a large open floor plan with private rooms in the back and upstairs. They have a great bar menu with some great pizzas, pretzels, and wings. The truffle fries were also good. Like their other location, their beers are delicious. Overall, it's a great spot to try.
Like a Phoenix rising from the ashes, Great South Bay Brewery has completely transformed an old abandoned bank, originally built in the 1930s, into a brewpub that is completely original yet still retains much of the charm of the era from which it was built. With multiple areas to hang out and enjoy a cold one, and a menu with a ton of great options, this place is another great addition to the Lindenhurst downtown and brewery scene.