Captain Lawrence Brewing Company

This place is great. Came here with family on an early Saturday afternoon and had great time. Plenty of different beers to try and the food was also very good. We got a few different pizzas and wings. The buffalo wings were delicious! After we ate we played some games at the table. The staff was quick and friendly. Would love to come back and try a few more beers and pizzas.

8/3/25 first time here. Very cool brewery. I've had some of their brews before. So it was nice to actually visit this place. Yeah it's in an industrial/commercial space but that doesn't detract from the place. It's really a nice spot and the food and beer is good! We had the Bavarian pretzel and it was a 10/10! Possibly the Best pretzel I've had. Just right right amount salt and a perfect baking. The beer cheese was great. We also got the prosciutto and fig pizza which was very good too. Service was good, friendly and not rushed. Looking forward to returning some day soon-

Large parking lot. Arrived around 3pm on a nice Sunday and it was fairly empty. Lots of picnic bench-style indoor and outdoor seating. Neat and very well-maintained space. A great selection of beer on tap. There is also a nice selection of food as well. Good mix of diverse people...different age groups including some kids. Friendly and helpful staff throughout. Shop with some merch and to-go beer. Clean bathroom. Would love to return to try some other beers and maybe some food options.

We were in the area and stopped by here for lunch on Mother’s Day. Many of the outdoor tables were reserved but we had plenty of options in terms of seating indoors which worked out because it was a really sunny day. Casual, brewery vibes. Friendly service. Good beer. Reasonable prices. It’s pretty much self service: you order at the counter, grab your drinks, are given a buzzer for the food and go pick it up from a different spot when ready. The food was disappointing….i tried the mushroom pizza which was meh, ended up eating half of my kid’s marinara pizza which was actually decent. My son didn’t like the kid’s cheeseburger. The crispy chicken sandwich tasted like it was cooked in burnt oil and it was just not good at all, also pretty bland. I would return for the beer but maybe eat elsewhere beforehand!

I’ve always enjoyed the vibe and atmosphere here, the service is usually fine. Unfortunately, our experience was ruined by how the kitchen handled a really simple (but important) issue, especially since it involved food for my daughter. We ordered the kids chicken fingers- when I cut them up for her I noticed they arrived icy cold in the center—clearly undercooked and straight from frozen. That’s not just unappetizing, it’s potentially unsafe- especially for a child. I politely sent them back, assuming we’d receive a freshly cooked batch. What came out next was strange and frustrating- the chicken fingers had been cut in half before frying, which made them incredibly oily and inedible. It felt like the kitchen either rushed the fix or decided to make a point instead of just correcting the issue the right way. No explanation, no apology—just gross food, twice in a row. The server was great, but I don’t know if it was incompetence or a passive aggressive move by the kitchen staff which should’ve been easily solved with a thermometer. When you’re serving families—especially children—basic food safety and professionalism should be the bare minimum. Also- half their menu was unavailable until 2pm, they should probably put that on their menu / website so people know you can’t order pizza until later on.

I like this brewery a lot; I go for happy hours with colleagues usually because it's close to my job. They have lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The prices are okay for a brewery and the food is pretty good. They have assorted pizzas and finger foods and vegetable platters. They have a pretty large assortment of drinks as well, non-alcoholic options, and a little gift shop where you can get clothing and purchase bottles of liquor as gifts or cases of their beer to-go. The parking lot is okay, they have parking in front of the brewery and then up the hill as well, but on busy nights (Fri-Sat) it fills up pretty fast, so I would recommend carpooling for groups. They have a back room for catering events that can be booked ahead of time. The tables can also be individually booked for larger parties in the main seating areas.

Nice place to stop for a beer or two and a little something to eat. We had a sausage pie and two orange blossom beers. Both were excellent and service was great in the beginning. Only when it was time to leave we had to wait long for a waitress. Still our favorite place to stop when up this way.

First time going to a restaurant of this type. Went for small plates after doing some moving. Had the Memphis BBQ Wings & Truffle Fries - which hit the spot! Bathroom was clean, staff was friendly. We didn’t get plates until halfway through our meal, though, which was a little interesting. Trivia night seems to be fun & brings in a crowd. Great music. You can purchase their beer to take home, which is a plus.

Second time here. Was pretty busy for trivia night. Tried the new Black Velvet Lager and it was superb! We have had the pizzas in the past and they were incredible!

Great brewery with a large choices of local beers and seasonal ales They have events including trivia nights and live music. The Saturday afternoon we went, there was some live music. You order at the bar, the staff is nice and friendly. We shared a Pretzel with some ales locally made We will definitely go back for trivia night !!!

Got drunk and had good food. Don't know how much more you could ask for. This place is the bomb.com

One of our favorite places for over a decade! Love the beers, the food, the music and bands, the outdoor beer garden tables, the special events! The staff has been here for years and everyone is like family!

Pretty good selection of beer. Chocolate cherry stout specular. Nice venue, both indoor and outdoor seating. Food menu was impressive. Food and drink service were ok at best. However the ordering system is disjointed and there were more kids here than at Chuck E. Cheese.

I will say, they know how to handle groups and families. Much appreciated! We got here around noon on a Sunday, and the tables filled up quickly. It looks like a lot of tables were reserved ahead of time, though you can squat at those tables ahead of a reservation being made. The team quickly brought over water and menus. They knew how to handle to chaos of a table with little kids. They also made it easy to close out when we had to make a quick run for it. I appreciate the large beer selection and food selection. I hadn't expected more than just regular bar food, but they have a ton of options, including a Buddha bowl. Kids menu was ample. The Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich was solid. Parking can be a bit nutty. Note that there's an extra lot up a level from the hill.

I visited pre Covid had a nice time but I must say they have made a many improvements and have lovelier venue and nice menu great selections on alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages! Entertainment on weekends and the availability to do private events . Kid free zone 12 month and over . Service took a bit meaning 30 minutes but were kind . It is a beer garden atmosphere. I will come back!

At first it was chaos but then the beer and the wings arrived and all was well. In the warehouse, where our semi-private party was held, kids ran and scampered while adults talked and drank and ate. Good times. The Belgian Wheat was delicious and the wings were tasty.

Captain Lawrence Brewing Company is a craft brewery that opened in Pleasantville, New York in 2006. It was founded by head brewer Scott Vaccaro. In 1995, Vaccaro saw a high school classmate's father homebrewing and asked if he could help assist. Still just a teenager, Vaccaro was told that he would be allowed with parental permission. He later enrolled at Villanova University to study accounting, but transferred to UC Davis to study fermentation science when he realized that beer was his true passion. Vaccaro interned at Adnams Brewery in the UK and later worked at Sierra Nevada Brewing Company. He opened his first brewery on Castleton Street in Pleasantville. He named it "Captain Lawrence" in reference to the street that he grew up on: "Captain Lawrence Drive" (named for the 18th century militia captain Samuel Lawrence). In 2011, after outgrowing its 20-barrel system, the brewery relocated to a larger space in Elmsford that had a bottling line and a larger brew system. In May 2019, the Elmsford brewery expanded to 33,000-square-feet and added a full-service restaurant. In October 2020, the brewery opened a secondary Barrel House location in Mount Cisco which focuses on barrel-aging and blending both beer and spirits. My son and I recently visited Captain Lawrence Brewing for lunch. My wife and I visited the brewery a couple of times when we first started dating. The brewery had changed a lot since my last visit; I love the new restaurant space that they have now. One thing is for sure, the brewery is very family friendly. I couldn't help but notice that there were a lot of people who were like me: late 30s/early 40s, got into craft beer about 10 years ago, who now had young children, etc. Although the food menu features a variety of different dishes, my son and I were in the mood for wood-fired pizza. We decided to order the "Pepperoni Pie" (marinara, mozz, pecorino) and the "Honeybear Pie" (marinara, mozz, sausage, hot honey, whipped ricotta, oregano). The pizzas came out super fast and they were super delicious! To pair with the pizza, I ordered a beer flight which consisted of "Hop Commander" (IPA), "Jam Juice" (Hazy IPA), "Golden Delicious" (Belgian Tripel), and "Dark Chocolate Cherry" Imperial Stout). They were all pretty good, but the tripel was my favorite. Overall, we had an excellent experience at Captain Lawrence Brewing and I look forward to visiting their Barrel House in Mount Cisco in the future!

Great evening al fresco. Grabbed a table around 5:30pm and enjoyed the evening. The servers keep things moving (but as it gets later, the bar and kitchen get backed up, be patient). The shrimp roll was absolutely delish and the carnitas tacos were the real deal. I included a burger we had in the photos a few weeks ago but forgot to post. Also really good. You can't go wrong. Lots of kids and families, and there's plenty to do so the kids don't get bored. Not a bad way to start the weekend.

Really cool place. I have been in NY 4 years and this is my first brewery! Yea I can't believe it either. Well, I guess Yardhiuse kinda counts idk lol. Anyway great staff big open spaces indoor outdoor. Libby loves her job!!!! She was super knowledgeable on all the beer selection. We appreciated this as being Product developers in beverage! Thanks Libby and Maddy! Because I live in the city I can't say when I will be back, but I will be back! -also pizza was delicious!

This is a great spot for food and drinks. I was in the area for Pickleball and ended up here. I got the fig pizza and was pleasantly surprised. It consisted of crust, arugula, Parmesan cheese, fig jam and prosciutto. It was fresh and very tasty. They have a lot of other food options here ie. burgers, wings, empanadas, salads, etc. I'd definitely stop back in to try more of their food options. The indoor space was large too. This would be a great space for a party or an event. There is plenty of indoor seating including picnic tables and high tops with standing room. When you're ready to order, you need to go up to the bar and place your food and drink orders. I liked the set up here and would definitely come back.

Great place to hangout and enjoy good beer, great service and really good food! Beer and food options do change but never disappointing.

I not only loved this brewery because of the awesome atmosphere and being a lover of beer and going to new breweries but the food here was incredible. I had the chicken sandwich and the pretzel. The cheese sauce that comes with pretzel is very tasty! The drinks we had were tasty as well. I had the orange crush beer ( 2 of them actually) and then I had a mixed drink. I came here for my first time a few days ago for a fundraising event I helped out at. They have this really cool like give back thing where on Thursdays you can collect donations for whatever charity you are with and then its happy hour pricing for the people who donate all night. I also can't begin to tell you how wonderful the staff was here. Since we had a table by the door the staff would ask if we need anything .. drinks, food or anything else. I deff will be coming back here in the near future.

If you read my reviews word for word, you know I don't drink beer and have never as an adult. As a kid though, I'd sneak in some beer and add sugar to it (gross right?) when my parents had house parties. I'm so sure that's what set it off. Why come here then? Well, aside from beer- which hubs loves, Captain Lawrence has Red/White Sangria and a Mule (glass) cocktails and canned cocktails (?). Plus their food items sound good of course. I can see the outside seating area getting jam-packed in warm months- but it was so bone-chilling cold- inside it was. Lots of seating with like a separate space for private parties(?) and a gift shop to the left as soon as you come in here. We placed our order up front at the bar then given a buzzer to hold on to and pick up our order- but it was actually brought to us. Thank you! Their 1-page menu has a bit of everything for Vegans, Vegetarians and carnivores. My Mornay+ Mushroom pizza was quite good with those char marks I love- but not burnt to a crisp. My Miso-Maple Brussel Sprouts without bacon as I requested it were very tasty. So were hubs chewy-good pretzels that he enjoyed dipping in the mustard and I enjoyed without it. He also liked their buffalo-chili rub wings. The drinks? My Sangria (actually got 2) packed a very nice punch and hubs' enjoyed his 2 West Coast IPAs. Whatever makes a good brewery/beer garden- it's probably here: the staff is friendly and the mood is upbeat as you enjoy your pint on cafeteria-style tables. We actually sat awayyyy from everybody else on high-tops. But am I missing something....since when do beer gardens or anywhere they serve alcohol a free-for-all for parents to bring in their babies and toddlers???? I mean....this place looked like there were freaking playdates up in here. Parents just need to know a kid's place- and it's not here. I guess NO ONE misses out on a family day out¯\_(ツ)_/¯.

Good beer, big portions of food (wings are huge), and large hall to drink and party with your friends. Sports are playing on all screens, so when March Madness was on it was great to be able to keep up with the action.

Scott had list innovative way. All of the uniqueness that was the foundation of the brewery is no longer. It's to commercial nowadays, everything was just average. The Bronx brewery beers on tap were average as well. It reminded me as to why I no longer search out for their beers in the stores. Best of luck.

I've been to Captain Lawrence a few times now and it's consistently good. We first started coming here during the pandemic trying to help out small businesses and ordering from their takeout menu. Since then we've been back several times for warm sunny days outside, cold days inside, Oktoberfest in the back room, and more. Each time has been pretty good but always has something missing! A few times we've had issues with servers being unfriendly or unresponsive, a few times I haven't loved my food but this time was probably the best! Our server was pretty friendly, it wasn't too crowded (and wow does it get crowded!). We came at like 4 on a Friday (I wish they had some happy hour specials!) and they already had spaces reserved for 6 that we couldn't sit at. I thought it was a bit early but by 5 the place was getting quite packed. We ordered the pizza and fries to eat. I got the pizza with no Moz as usual (can't eat it) and asked for a little extra sauce on that side since it sometimes gets a little dry with no cheese. They didn't do that for me which was unfortunate, but it still tasted fine. The fries were nice and crispy but they were wayyy too salty for me. I ordered the vodka pink lemonade (in a can) and it was delicious. My bf got 2 beers and said they were both good! Overall, this place is good and I'd come back!

Such a fun hangout space. We sat at the picnic tables inside as it was getting chilly. Food selection was good. The pizza and the short rib sandwich were out of this world. Varieties of beer abound. Service was friendly and helpful. We liked hanging out there. Service was a little slow but we were there during peak hours. Also, music tends to be a bit loud inside. Overall, fun hang out space with good food and beer. Great for friends or family dinner.

Great food, great craft beers, great people! Wings are fabulous! Burgers are exceptional Just great!

@captlawrence_elmsford - awesome hang out spot with amazing food and ever been beer - it's a walk up service and you sit until your buzzer goes off then you go and grab your food at the ready station. The staff was nice, I do wish however there was a host or somebody at the door because we almost walked into a private party. Additionally would love if they had more cocktail options. P.S the empanadas are a must have!

Cool place , good for families with kids in the outside area! Nice live music and descent food.

This place has all around great vibes - it's big enough for people of all ages to be around without feeling crowded or uncomfortable. I went for my cousins husband's birthday and as someone relatively new to Westchester, did not realize I had this great brewery just 15 minutes away! Will definitely be back. The beers were good, the food was decent- pizza, wings and some really tasty accompanying sauces. If I had to be picky the only thing that was a bit annoying is the address. Google maps does not lead you to the correct lot, the lot is behind the brewery not in the front of the building. Will definitely be back! Good place to chill or have a low-key birthday get together.

Came here Saturday afternoon after a day of hiking. The place was great and I would like to give it a full five stars, but there's just one thing. It is WAYYYYY too kid friendly for me. I prefer my breweries/distilleries/wineries sans children running amok. If you're coming in a large group, I highly recommend making a reservation. We came without one. We had no problem getting a table inside, but outside, each picnic table was reserved. The parking spots are also QUICK to go. There's really nowhere else to park other than the lot so you're just gonna keep circling until someone pulls out. After a while, we did find a spot and found our way in. The place is HUGE. Nice outdoor spot with plenty of tables. The first door is to the distillery and the second leads into the indoor dining with the bar and where you order food. We got a table inside without a problem. Plenty available. To order food and drinks, you have to go up to the bar, but they also have tableside service because not long after we sat down, a very friendly waiter came to take our drink and food orders. It's not only beer they have here. They also have their own spirits and they have wine as well which is great because I'm very picky with my beers. I started off with the Ginger Mule. A DELICIOUS blend of organic ginger beer, lime, and a choice of CS local whiskey, vodka or gin, or Lunazul Tequila. I chose the gin. Ginger Mules are my usual go-to's. This was probably one of the best ones I've ever had. Perfect blend and so refreshing! Can't go wrong for $12. For food, we started off with the warm pretzel. It was good, but not the best I've had. Came with beer cheese and mustard. The pretzel was kind of hard and not warm, soft, and chewy like I'm used to. Seems like it was made with a whole wheat dough of some sort. I had the Ahi Tuna Poke Bowl for my main. Didn't think I'd get a great poke bowl at a brewery but it was so tasty! Came with a good portion of sticky rice, Sesame Furikake, Cucumber, Avocado, Crispy Shallots, Sriracha Mayo, and Pickled Ginger. The tuna was perfect and tender and the crispy shallots finished the dish off wonderfully. One of the best poke bowls I've had. I also tried a slice of the Honeybear pizza. The crust could have been a little firmer, but it was a tasty pizza nonetheless. Now, I'm not exaggerating when I say this but it was like having drinks on a playground. The ratio of children to adults was astronomically skewed. If you want to go get hammered with your children in tow, fine, but that's not my kind of scene. I like to have my cocktails in peace while I don't have children circling around me and screaming at the top of their lungs. That's really the only thing that'll keep me from coming back to this place. A good reprieve from the children is sitting in the distillery. You can have beers and do tastings of their gin/whiskey/vodka. I tried the vodka and gin and I have to say that they were REALLY good. Crisp and clean. The gin has fennel in it, which I really don't like, but it actually worked well! A bottle of it was $35 which is a good price for a decent-sized bottle. A bottle of whiskey on the other hand was $75. The food, drink, most of the wait staff, and the atmosphere sans children get five stars, but I have to take it down a star for the droves of children running wild. Just don't think this is the place for them to be. That's just my opinion. The place is also squeaky clean, reasonably priced, and has empty six-packs filled with utensils and napkins at each table. Very convenient.

Talk about busy! This appears to be the happening spot on a Sat night. One thing that's pretty cool is that they allow kids in here. Not sure if there's a cut off time when it becomes adults only but I'm sure there is. Anyways, pizza. When it comes to food that's what they appear to be about and I'd have to say they do it well. We got the sausage pizza, one size only, price is decent for what you get. It's a good pizza and more filling than I though when I first saw it. We also got the kids chicken fingers for the nephew. I will say that their kids serving was quite large. We pay much all ended up eating from it. Next, the beer. I'm down with this places beer. I only got one pint and it was the Autumn Blaze. I thoroughly enjoyed this beer. I'm a sucker for pumpkin beers and though this was one of the most didn't pumpkin flavors in a pumpkin beer I've had, and I mean subtle, it was a well rounded beer. I honestly wanted a second it to definitely taste what else they had to offer but just didn't have the time. I saw a super hazy on the list and was torn between the two b/c I love me a hazy as well. Seating in this place is aight. It's seat yourself. There's hella picnic table style seating like Oktoberfest but when you start getting more and more larger ppl in there the ability to get around diminishes pretty quickly. It is loud in there and I do mean loud. At times it was difficult to hold a conversion across the table. They have hella tv's. Gotta order everything at the bar and pickup your food yourself which is when that comment about it being difficult to maneuver comes in play. But everyone was nice and would move when you yelled "excuse me!" Service is quick. Our food was ready within minutes of ordering. They are fast and efficient. Definitely want to come back to try more of their beers and pizzas.

I had not been here in over a year. Boy, did I just regret it. The DJ tonight is awesome. The Maibock seasonal hit the spot. I'll be back SOON.

What a fun place to drop by for a beer (or two) and appetizers (or two, three ...). Great ambiance, friendly atmosphere, lots of televisions to view your favorite sports teams. Also, a great place for parties and family gatherings. Love their gift shop.

Can't believe this was so close and didn't realize. Huge space, huge menu. Seating inside and outside. Beer was great, we ordered the wings which were also quite tasty. Great vibe, really a very chill space.

I didnt even know I had this place so close for so long. I stumbled upon it by chance on my way to the gym. The outdoor patio did it for me. I usually stick to wine but I decided to try the spicy Moscow mule. A winner! I went on a Sunday afternoon and the vibe was great. Family friendly. Definately a go to place

This place is excessively crowded, the beer isn't that good (why is everything hoppy) you have to stand in line for like 20 minutes any time you want anything, and half the tables are always "reserved" but empty so there's nowhere to sit.

Came here after a birthday party for a toddler and was so surprised by how family-friendly the space is. Great drink selection for non-beer-drinkers (they had a blood orange spritz with tequila that was amazing), and a really solid food menu. My toddler had the giant soft pretzel and I had the mushroom pizza. The pizza was delicious and a huge portion. I'd definitely come back.

This place was so much fun. The vibe checks all the boxes. The staff is amazing dealing with what is a very busy rush mid afternoon into the evening on a Saturday. The food was delicious. I got the CLBC burger and the Buffalo CLBC wings. Can't wait to go back and have these again! I was not a fan of what taste like a homemade ranch sauce. Would like to try the blue cheese when I return. My initial order ( CLBC burger with wings) was messed up (received honey bear pie and wings) but the staff quickly took care of it and were extremely helpful! Wish I would have gotten their names to give them a shout out.

I've been here for trivia twice, and it's always fun! The food is good, especially the apps. I love that they have table service- most breweries I've been to don't.

Great place with great brews! We sat at the bar and ordered beer as well as food. We had the margarita pizza and the chicken sandwich. Their food is awesome. Everyone who works there was super friendly. We ended up purchasing lots of beer to go as well as some merchandise. It was a Friday night and they were really busy, but the employees all work well together and people are served quickly. A fun place to visit for sure!

Great brewery to hang out either indoor or outdoor. Food is decent and prices are reasonable. Nice variety of craft beers on tap. I recommend the liquid gold IPA and the pink lemonade mixed drink.

Mid-Saturday afternoon, took a special trip over to this long-standing brewery for a couple of beers. Back in the day this place was a lot smaller, doing out tickets for unlimited beers. Nowadays the location has truly expanded, with a full kitchen, dining hall, and outdoor tent for games and live entertainment. Since it was nice out, grabbed a table under the tent and placed an order inside. Opted for their Seasonal Flight ($12), which includes four 4-oz beers: Orbital Tilt- malty hop, bitter mouthfeel Mood Awakening- good standard IPA with multiple hops Oats McGoats- smooth dark roast porter Orange Crusher- odd tasting orange beer, like a light Fanta Service here is quick and food looks decent as well. Place does get packed, so best to go in warmer weather.

Just turn it into a Chuck E Cheese and be done with it. Too many unattended kids. The din upon entry of children yelling is something to behold. Immediately left.

Probably the best wings I've ever had, though there is some variance in the taste each visit. Their blue cheese sauce is really good. In terms of beer, we always get the seasonal flight and have discovered some really cool tastes - favorites are dark chocolate cherry and golden delicious. Service is fast for drinks but food takes substantially longer the bigger the crowd is. Ambiance is casual and good for meeting with friends. Live music is a welcome addition. Prices are great for what you get. This is my third time here and always looking forward to coming back.

Preface: I don't drink, but my loved ones do, and this place still has so much to offer. I will come back here time and time again for a chicken sandwich and pretzel. The space is huge and food/drinks come out quick. The buzzers confuse me a bit but that's no issue. Lovely staff. Only thing that can make it better is a very nice n/a beer :).

I love everything about this place! The food is amazing, as well as the drinks and the Apache is friendly for kids!

Great place to have a beer and apps with friends. Nice outdoor seating with string lights when the weather is nice. Love the seasonal beer flights.

I apparently left this review in my drafts for quite a while. Had a great time at Captain Lawrence Brewery. Celebrating my sons graduation from college. The place is so comfortable, you can come here and eat,drink and have a great time and always feel relaxed. They have great beers and now include a distillery with vodka, and gin. The food was delicious, excellent wings and pizza. And the nachos were fantastic with some great white cheese on them that made them unique. They have expanded the place and created a large room indoors for eating and drinking. I stay outside which is where I'd prefer to be, however when the cold weather comes it will be nice to enjoy. It's been a while since I've been here, and I think they have made it better, although even more crowded now than I recall. It was just as I remember though always relaxing.

Want to spend perfect afternoon in welcoming environment? If the answer is yes , head to Captain Lawrence Brewing ! A short drive from NYC. The atmosphere is vibrant and treated with extreme cleanliness. Moving on to the food , Bring.Your.Appetite. The pizza crust is thin and baked to perfection. The pretzels , a beer staple. Moving on to the Cubano sandwich - delicious and very very very flavorful! Lastly , try the fries , your well-developed palate with love you !

I wonder if they got a new food supplier or chef as the food we had today was awful. The chicken fingers and fried chicken sandwich both had a funny/foul taste, as if they're using low quality chicken with fillers. The empanadas just didn't taste good. And the tuna poke was all wrong, not fresh, overmarinated, and served at the wrong temperature. Pretzel was fine. Fries and kids cheeseburger were ok (but small). Pizzas looked decent so maybe stick with that if you go.

Hands down best brewery in the Hudson Valley area. Coming from another brewery that was a bad experience, this place was a nice choice. Great selection of beers and ciders. Something for everyone's taste. The food was delicious and served in a very timely fashion. No complaints!! Our server was Mark and he was very personable and very knowledgeable with the beers being served. Definitely recommend this brewery. Inside is spacious with a decent amount of indoor seating. Outside looks like a real nice beer garden. Our whole party enjoyed our time here and definitely will be back. Cheers

This is our go to brewery and beer garden! We go here at least once a week! The beers are so yummy and there's so many to choose from. They also have really good pizza and other dishes to try! They have an outdoor garden with live music and an indoor with TVs and now they have a whiskey area as well. We love coming here and the staff is so welcoming! Definitely one of our favorite spots in Westchester County!

I'm not really a beer person, but I'm familiar with Captain Lawrence since my brother and his friends frequent there (and when I say familiar, I mean I know it exists). One of my friends wanted to meet there for some drinks and food, and since I had never been to CL myself I thought it was a great opportunity to try somewhere new. Located in Elmsford not far from 287, Captain Lawrence is definitely one of the nicer breweries I've been to. They have a decent-sized outdoor area as well as a really nice inside area. The brewery itself seems to have recently been renovated because everything looks pretty new. The main bar is located inside as well as a counter to order food in addition to another smaller bar outside. While ordering is done counter-service style, there is staff walking around continuously clearing tables. I had one of their swirl beers which I thought was really smooth - again, I'm no beer connoisseur so take my judgement with a grain of salt. Food, however, is more in my wheelhouse. Since I was hungry I peeked at their menu - typical brewery/pub food. The crispy chicken sandwich stood out to me so I went with that. The sandwich was fine - the chicken was a little tough but it was served with this nice sauce as well as pickles and lettuce so I wasn't too disappointed. Overall, I had a good experience at Captain Lawrence - the service and aesthetics alone make it a standout compared to other breweries. I have heard that they recently stopped allowing dogs which seemed a bit odd to me since breweries and dogs kind of go hand in hand. Anyway, I would most likely return to explore more of their beer and expand my palette - plus of course the food ;-)

Listen, I'm an equal opportunist when it comes to beer. You give me anything from a crisp lager to a jalapeño lime stout and I'll try it (and probably like it). So no matter the beer or the brewery, I'm open to giving them a chance, even if I continue to come across brews I'm not crazy about. Weird way to start off a four star review for Captain Lawrence Brewing, but I needed that precursor to set the stage. Ya see, I've had my handful of CL suds and just haven't had many that are truly memorable/likable. So how do I constitute a four star review? Their dang brewery is off the hook (sorry for the dated slang, but it's needed to describe this place). Visiting with some chums a few weeks back gave way to true brewery glory. Walking in, you're greeted by copies of the beer menu on each table and to take (making it easy to see what's available). You can then head left to the gift shop (which doubles as a can store and growler fill station) or mosey into the tap room/brewpub with its semi-spacious seating, beautiful bar, and food ordering area. You could also travel outside to the absolutely glorious beer garden where we hung for the afternoon. The folky-classic rock music playing from the speakers and tall trees surrounding the garden made it feel like I was somewhere in the Midwest in another time period. I loved it. What I didn't love was the beer. Okay, that was mean (and not entirely true). I won't be that hard on the Captain. For starters, Fudgie the Beer does live up to expectations as a solid stout with a good balance of dark bitterness and chocolate notes. I also had Orbital Tilt IPA (which hit well on the hops) as well as the Effortless Grapefruit IPA (that rocked the namesake fruity flavor relatively well). Freshchester (APA) was my other taster and was fine, but fell a little more into that original feeling of Captain Lawrence. Hey, 3/4 ain't bad. The food ain't too bad either. We decided to order up a pizza (house pie) and the warm pretzels to nosh on. It does state these are wood fired pizzas so you can see/taste that char for sure, though I wouldn't say it's something I'd order again. The pretzels (on the other hand) were superb and rocked my taste buds especially when accompanied by the beer cheese they were sided with. Not too shabby, Mr. Lawrence. Overall, Captain Lawrence Brewing is a wonderful brewery from every aspect of set up and aesthetics (I don't know if I'll find a beer garden I love more). The food factor was decent and the beers, well, I guess we can make amends and live in basic-brew harmony (though I'm not 100% sold yet!). I'll most certainly return at some point (hopefully sooner than later to get in some more beer garden feels in the warm weather) with yearning to want to continue to gain respect for the ol' Captain.

I was riding around Bear Mountain and ended up near the Tappan Zee, so I paid a visit to the Captain Lawrence Brewery. It is GIGANTIC, especially for a craft brewery. And since it's in NY and not NJ, THEY SERVE FOOD! AND IT'S ACTUALLY GOOD! Flights are available, you just write the name of the beer you want on the flight tray. The prices vary based on which beer you get. Their beers were all good, but I'm a fan of their sours in particular. The food is ordered at a counter, and you are given a pager that vibrates when your food is ready. My friend and I ordered the Summertime Blues and Pepperoni pizza. According to the staff, the dough is made in house. It's got a nice chewiness and sourness to it. The mac and cheese is super cheesy, but could use a few sharper cheeses in it's sauce. The cheese sauce on the dirty fries was much better. Definitely one of the biggest and nicest craft breweries I've been to so far.