Latest reviews from Scottsdale

“Patty and I went there after a hike at Browns ranch. It's a nice fancey place. Luckily at 4pm on a Monday not many people there. Wife had tacos and I had the french dip. $24 was a bit pricey for the small sandwich, but it was good and came with a side salad. I had a Huss NEIPA, not really a top tier Beer but this was not a Beer place, Others were the usual tourist beer.“

Ron 121 days ago

“Went to this place back in 2018 when we were visiting family and friends. The place was a lot of rock and cement and a little dark. Decent food and beer. we were there for about 2+ hours and a lot of people were coming and going. Looked like a fairly popular place.“

coasternut 162 days ago

“I've stopped in several times over the last few years. They always have a decent IPA on tap. They are located right in middle of a street of shops. I like to stop in while wife is shopping. I just wish they were opened sooner during week as wife shops sooner sometimes. Small place might seat 20.“

Ron 279 days ago

“I was looking for a place to get a good craft beer at noon on a Thursday and many good places were not open yet. Just places with macro beer. I came upon this place where most people were drinking coffee and on laptops. They had about 8 craft beers on tap. Glad to find one I would like and not had before.“

Ron 482 days ago

“Stopped in heading back to our hotel room. Nice atmosphere, lots of indoor and outdoor seating. Had a flight, then tried a few full pours. All were decent, beer tender made some good picks for us. Well worth the stop.“

jandd1983 486 days ago

“Beautiful spot in a beautiful part of Scottsdale. There's a large, comfortable and beautiful patio out front. Large taplist with flights of 3 available for $6 (+$2 for some "big" beers). For the most part, the taplist was uninteresting when I visited, but they had a couple of IIPAs and a sensational BA imperial stout on, which alone made the visit worthwhile. Friendly service and just a great place to chill. One of the better breweries in Great Phoenix still.“

mcberko 764 days ago

“Nice brewpub , great vibe . Great selection of beers and the service was quick“

edgallow 1019 days ago

“Large brewpub in one of a line of many strip malls. There was a wait for a table on a Sunday afternoon. There are some outdoor tables and a large indoor space. They had an interesting tap list, although quite a few of the beers listed were already out. I was a little disappointed in some of the beers. For example the vanilla peanut donut beer - sounded very intriguing, but was underwhelming in flavor. The matcha stout was interesting. Food menu was pretty standard. Hummus plate was good, a little oily. My chili chicken salad was more than adequate- tasty and large. They have sandwiches and burgers also. Overall, got the job done, perhaps a little disappointed in some of the beers, but still a solid stop.“

LilBeerDoctor 1159 days ago

“Visited on a Sunday for beers and a pretzel with my wife. Located right around the corner from Goldwater Brewing, parking is on Scottsdale drive or around the corners. The building that has the bar is quite small, though the draw here is the small patio out front, or the huge beer garden in back. Fun spot, great for groups and dogs. Beer selection was a handful of German beers and a good selection of local craft. Food menu is traditional German Beer Hall, the pretzel was quite tasty. Great service, fun hang. Locals should check it out, visitors with extended time. I only use the total score, not the component parts.“

theisti 1163 days ago

“Visited midday on a Saturday. Typical Trader Joe layout with the beer right up front as you enter. Good selection of local craft beers, TJ house, as well as quality national craft. As with most TJ’s anything can be broken up to be purchased as a single. Worth hitting. Locals should check it out, visitors with extended time. I only use the total score, not the component parts.“

theisti 1163 days ago

“Visited on a Sunday afternoon in February 2019. I liked this family-friendly relaxed place with a pleasant patio. The service was nice as was the selection.“

gyllenbock 1785 days ago

“Visited quite early on a Sunday in February 2019. The service was decent and the beers nice. I really liked the patio at this place. I would not hesitate to visit this place again.“

gyllenbock 1785 days ago

“Went for dinner with Patty, Kara and Andy. Nice outdoor seating out back in the shade. Good service. Good food. I choose Hazy Hoperator and they brought me what tasted like a regular IPA. Not Hazy!! I asked about it and she said that's it! So, besides that, all was well.“

Ron 1851 days ago

“Stopped in for 1 Beer while passing by with Kara and Andy and Patty. Large Saturday afternoon crowd. Had a good IPA while they had live music. Lots of good beers on tap. Good outdoor area.“

Ron 1859 days ago

“We went for lunch today. Big clean new place. Good good at a good price.“

Ron 1859 days ago

“About 14 taps on. Flights available but a bit expensive. Beers were moderate at best.“

BVery 1911 days ago

“Visited during lunch on a Friday in February 2019. The pleasant patio was full but we managed to get a table. The service was good as was the food. I think that the beers were ok with some not that good ones.“

gyllenbock 1914 days ago

“Visited early on a Friday in February 2019. A large and modern place with a decent patio. The beers were ok and the service was good. A decent place.“

gyllenbock 1914 days ago

“Large brewpub with good beers. The service were kind of so so, but the pizza was delicious.“

Kristophe 2086 days ago

“Visited on a Saturday afternoon shortly after they opened. They were about half full at this time. Interesting place with a the tap room pretty much right in amongst the brewing operation, with some beers pouring directly from the brite tank. That part was very cool. The actual brewing side was glassed off but you could see it all. Service was good. They offered flights of four at a time. I had a couple of those, but that didn't hit everything, just the styles I enjoy. They have free popcorn, which was very good, but since it wasn't even an appetizer, I decided not to include a rate for that. Overall, I recommend this as one of the nicer brewery experiences in the Phoenix metro. Definitely stop in.“

JStax 2158 days ago

“Visited on a Saturday afternoon. The place is fairly small and was mostly full, but I lucked into a bar seat. Might have been full because there was a World Cup Game on with Germany playing. Either way, service level was maintained. I had a couple beers while I waited on Goldwater next door to open. Would recommend hitting both at the same time as they are both worthwhile.“

JStax 2158 days ago

“We were meeting a local friend in Phoenix and he suggested meeting here at the McFate Brewing. What a great idea. The place was really kid friendly, the food (we had salad) tasty and the beers absolutely great. A flight of 3 beer $6. What not to love? And there is plenty of parking space next to the brewpub. Next time in Phoenix this place is definitely on our plans.“

rosenbergh 2168 days ago

“Small indoor taproom and patio with a huge beer garden for special events (and a downstairs taproom as well?). 17 beers on tap upstairs, encompassing a wide range of styles. Friendly bar service with unfriendly prices.“

ajnepple 2264 days ago

“They have a great selection of local, domestic and international beers. The food is very good and the service was great.“

Aggiebob 2332 days ago

“Stop for a pint at the brewery in Old Town Scottsdale Nice setting with counter high tables with the tanks as backdrop Ordered the hop chowda New England India Pale Ale. Beer is ok nothing wrong but also nothing amazing just ok compared to other IPAs Service was slow and person at the bar was busy talking with only one person Selection: not a lo Overall: not a good experience, not the best value. Not for beer enthusiast “

donandres 2481 days ago

“Modern interior, with an upstairs and outside patio seating, as well as a downstairs that offers up their BA beers on Friday and Saturday evenings. They had about a dozen house beers on tap, plus a bunch more guests, all available in single sample pours. Prices are rather high at ~$3 per 5 oz. (even $4 for some) -- that is too much for house beers. Beer quality was good, with a few standouts (their NE IPA especially). Service was nonchalant, but quick. Recommended stop.“

mcberko 2598 days ago

“This taproom is a complex with a fairly spacious bar and a few tables at ground level, a whole downstairs room open on weekends, and a rooftop patio overlooking the sunset. They nailed the modern, industrial feeling. It’s not too stark and feels welcoming and open. Thankfully the weather was simply hot and not yet brutal so we got to enjoy the outdoors. Service was all around great. This was arguably the best beer we had during our brief visit to Arizona. The brewer(s) know what they’re doing. Each beer we had was top notch. A few really interesting offerings mixed in nicely with more safe territory. I feel like this is a must stop in the area, but I haven’t made it to all the breweries out this way.“

NachlamSie 2616 days ago

“Nice little spot with an industrial feeling, just South of the old town. There were not as many beers on as previous raters suggest during my visit last week though, maybe 10 or so. Quality was generally good. Atmosphere was great, a blend of beer hunters and tourists. Friendly service. All in all a fine neighborhood brewery you wished every neighborhood would have.“

Rastacouere 2637 days ago

“Visited for dinner and beer. Tried 13 of their 19 beers. Range was ok to excellent, really nice brews. Food and staff were excellent. Really great place to drink local brewed beer. My favorite in the area I’ve found in terms of beer quality.Easy walk to papago to continue the session. A real plus!“

KPD 2683 days ago

“Large open modern place. Large food menu and beer list. I had a few brews and dinner before making my way to the airport. I would cbsolutly return.“

UDBeernut 2792 days ago

“First stop after landing. I was here a year ago when this place was not quite open, so its cool to come back and see what its become. This is a pretty nice space, lots of space indoors and a patio with the obligatory misters. Plenty of lot parking as well. I took a seat at the bar and ran through a tasting flight that was pretty solid fare overall. Didnt try the food. Staff was helpful and friendly.“

bytemesis 2793 days ago

“Visited after work on a Thursday. Located on a quiet side street of Scottsdale, and an old smaller building set back a bit from the road. Parking is mostly along the street, though there were a couple of spots in front. Outside there is a sign advertising 36 local Arizona craft beers. Interior is a few tables, and a smaller bar in the second room. There is a patio out back that can accommodate a few more people, but a small space in general. The selection is 4 house beers (brewed at SunUp) and 32 additional Arizona beers - wide variety of brewers and all of the selections are unique, special offerings. Beers are available as full Nonic pint, 10 oz half pint and 64 oz growler. Service is crazy nice and knowledgeable, clearly a true passion for Arizona craft beer. Pizza was excellent as well. I love this place, my favorite spot in Phoenix at the moment.

88 = ★★★★ (best in area, a must for locals and visitors)

I only use the total score, not the component parts.“

theisti 2850 days ago

“Visited after dinner on a Wednesday. Smaller tasting room with 15 or so spots at the bar along with a few smaller hightops around the perimeter of the room. Free popcorn maker in the corner. 12 house beers which included 2 specials. Pours are available as 5, 10 and 16 oz. Brewing equipment behind the bar and all around you. Great service, fun happy crowd, great vibe all around. Crowlers and growlers are available to go. Nice design touches throughout, including the beautiful copper bar. I enjoyed this place, excellent beer, chill music and great vibe.

88 = ★★★★ (best in area, a must for locals and visitors)

I only use the total score, not the component parts.“

theisti 2850 days ago

“Solid spot to try a few beers and grab some food. The food was fine, I had the BBQ Chicken pizza. The beers weren’t too bad either. Nothing earth shattering, but not terrible either. Very modern brewpub with lots of parking. Staff was nice.“

dinkle50 2851 days ago

“Went on a Wednesday night. Got there less than an hour before close, but we stayed for about an hour after and the staff were really friendly about it. The flights were good and I was very impressed w/ the beer itself considering I only found out about it through ratebeer. I’m surprised this place isn’t more renowned with how good the beer was. Maybe we just got it on a good night but their good stuff was excellent (Fate-ality IPA and Mexican Hot Chocolate stout were great). Definitely recommend.“

SG111 2863 days ago

“Expansive place set up like a modern sports bar and with an open concept. Lots of bar seating and otherwise. Tons of beers on tap, all of which are available in flights of 6 for $10 or individual samples for $2-3. Beer quality wasn’t too impressive, with some minor infections in a few of them. Service is very friendly and helpful. Fun place to kick back with a beer.“

mcberko 2866 days ago

“The food quality is good. At any given time, there are a number of good beers among the dozen house beers on tap. Compared to most other brewpubs, they do a good job of supplementing their selection with guest taps and bottles in case you’re in the mood for something different.“

eswing83 2988 days ago

“Very modern, ample parking, very bright (i deducted an ambience point for the brightness...what can I say, I like a little more of a ’cave’ feel as a rule). Pretty spacious and lots of seating. The indoor/outdoor bar was a nice touch. Several TV’s over the concrete bar. Beers were all solid, the SPA and Simcoe Sour were excellent. Pizza was good if a little undercooked.“

alagnak 3039 days ago

“This place has a glitzy Scottsdale vibe, with a touch of anarchy. We didn’t eat, but the menu looked good. The service was A+ and the beers were quite good. Definitely worth the stop. Brewery #723. (Oh, and bonus points for naming a beer "Four Peak$ Sake")“

Braudog 3049 days ago

“Large place, pretty close to Fate. Six taps in the growler area, which is nice. Well organized, decent prices. Worth a look.“

Travlr 3054 days ago

“Large modern sports bar with about a million TVs turned up full blast - no escape, even in the men’s room. Decent enough service, OK beers. Nothing exciting.“

Travlr 3054 days ago

“I chose this location because it was on my route from Prescott to Gilbert. Sleek and modern. Large place, great patio. Pretty empty at first on a Sunday morning, but it filled steadily. I was the only one drinking beer, that should have been a sign. After one of their beers I switched to the guest taps. Brunch food was so-so, seemed pre-made. Not impressed enough to visit the other locations. Friendly staff.“

Travlr 3054 days ago

“Visited early evening on a Wednesday. Located right next to the ratty strip mall that Papago is in, and this place couldn’t be more different. The design is bright, modern and designed to handle a crowd. The patio space is very pretty, though located right on Scottsdale Boulevard. The interior is concrete, with a large oval bar that is ⅔ indoors and ⅓ outdoors, nice design. Restaurant seating takes up the remainder of the space. Brewing equipment visible behind the bar. 8 beers on tap with a good range of styles. Efficient service. I had the hummus snack, which was quite tasty, along with the S.P.A., certainly a place to hit when in the area.

76 = ★★★ (Worth the visit, must for locals, and visitors with time)

I only use the total score, not the component parts.“

theisti 3055 days ago

“A sophisticated beer nerd place. Top notch beer list and some good beers brewed by themseles. A main stop for Phoenix.“

Sammy 3058 days ago

“Chain mall looking retarant with decent patio. Serviceable quality beer.“

Sammy 3058 days ago

“Modern, hip, which means clean but not particularly inviting. Very spacious, nice to sit outdoors. Good selection. Did not eat, but food looked good.“

DCLawyer 3082 days ago

“Fate has a second location and this one is spacious. 4 times bigger than Fate North. A huge barrel room, a really big brewery, tons of inside and outside seating. More taps. Expanded menu. Great addition to South Scottsdale.“

daknole 3201 days ago

“Plenty of space in this brewpub. A nice bar with several of their own offerings plus a variety of guest taps. A really like the setup and a nice view of brewery behind the booths. A very friendly staff with good beer and good food.“

JPDurden24 3209 days ago

“Tucked into Old Town Scottsdale near the Valley Ho. A pretty cool restaurant and beer/wine bar with excellent pizza. It is a little pricey, but very well done. All local beers on draft with a good variety from throughout the state. Staff was very attentive and a great experience overall.“

JPDurden24 3209 days ago