August 2, 2009
Very nice location, especially taking advantage of their great patio on a hot summer day. Inside is a little more formal, having a steakhouse vibe to it. Nice selection of beers ranging from fruit beers to dry-hopped ales, including cask ales every now and then. Most are good interpretations of the style and very sessionable. Staff is always very friendly, however, they don’t always know about the state of the cask, or even the presence of one, so you have to ask around a bit. The food is a little over priced and their interpretations of dishes are at times a little bland. I treat Pepperwood’s more as a pub where I will sit down for a few pints and maybe get an appetizer rather than a place I will go for dinner. A good beer destination, if nothing else.

October 2, 2008
Great location near the lake. Brewpub has an open feel with high ceilings, tables spaced apart and large patio but is not too big or corporate feeling. Not a beery place and staff isn’t knowledgeable but still very pleasant place to have a few pints of solid house beer.

March 1, 2008
I was here for the 1st time for the 2008 Pepperwood Bistro Beer Festival. I was able to sample several of their own beers, as well as many more they serve on tap. I only had finger foods and appetizers, but I really enjoyed everything I had. I hope to go back soon.

August 29, 2007
Visited after dinner on a Friday night in August, they started up a cool live jazz band at the front by the bar area, which fit fairly well with the soft lighting, modern musical paintings and wooden decor in the restaurant part at the back. Service was friendly but functional, double-checking that our group of four reeeeally wanted to try the new hoppy beer, plus the brewer Paul came over to say hello. Selection is an interesting mix (the West Coast IPA, Pale, Cream and Framboise were all quite good). Food menu seemed a little pricy but our appetizers (brie, seafood, and salad) were filling and good. An interesting place to catch a new pint every month, with a fun patio well-situated on the main street outside as it overlooks a nice green park and the waterside.

June 20, 2007
Pepperwood is in my neighbourhood, so I suppose I have a local’s acceptance of what they are and are not. Rather than a true brewpub, they are more of a somewhat upscale bistro restaurant that offers some of their own beers to a clientèle probably otherwise more interested in wine. Among these are four or five of brewer Paul Dickey’s ales, including a monthly special, and a couple of guest taps. The English ales are the better choices and occasionally can be very good. The food menu is eclectic and can be spotty and inconsistent, but also at times inspired. The same can be said of the service. Pepperwood is not a destination stop for the serious beer lover, but it is better than many of the other venues in this area, and you just might enjoy the atmosphere and the experience.

July 31, 2006
I’d say more of a crossover between a fine dining establishment and a brewpub. In fact, the only brewpub element to it is the microbrewed beers. The place is set up to be something along the lines of The Keg or similar dining place. Food is fairly good but nothing to really complement a night of ale sampling. Nut Brown Ale and goat cheese bruschetta just don’t go together! ’Tis a good quiet place to mingle and sample but I would prefer a wider selection of microbrewed beers and flavours. However, I don’t think it’s trying to establish itself as a brewpub so don’t hold your breath.

August 23, 2005
A very nice front brick patio situated on Burlington’s high-traffic Lakeshore Road. The interior is divided into numerous family/party sections. Pricey but stylish. I sampled the Shrimp Bisque Soup with Lime Yogurt, a Caesar Salad and the 12" Classic Pizza. The beers were very good while the food was simply "okay"... The total for the 4 beer samplers and above food was $35.68 before tip. I don’t know if I’ll be going back anytime soon...

August 22, 2005
Fairly upscale restaurant with credible food (though not exceptional). I personally prefer to sit on the patio as it is a little more casual. There is always soft jazz in the background, and on the weekends they have live performers. The service is what you would expect. The beer is solid but the variety is uninspiring, though they’ve recently started brewing a beer of the month. They also have a decent selection of Ontario micros. Their February Brewfest is worth checking out.

August 17, 2005
Beautiful upscale restaurant with pleasant low level jazz in the background. Service was efficient though somewhat detached. I must admit that on this trip, I was not able to sample the beers so I am taking my dining partners’ word for it on the quality. Some guest taps in addition to competent if mainstream house beers, though it seems the focus may be more on the food and wine in this upscale eatery. Food was excellent, varied and interesting though pricey. I will return to sample the beers as the rest of the experience was very good.

July 29, 2005
On the expensive end of the spectrum, but the food was excellent and satisfying. Beers are all well brewed, but mostly uninteresting. A few local gust taps. Clean modern-looking town, nice view on the lake. Fairly busy street. Interesting decor, oldish music intruments, paintings, nice restaurant looks, but the brewery is a nice addition.