Julie K.
Yelp
Sherwood Brewing is a great find for a hole in the wall type place!
Nestled in a rather small strip mall in an area over saturated with them, from the outside, I was a bit trepidatious, as the façade was a bit...dumpy even? When we entered, the interior had a more welcoming appearance, yet EVERY empty table said it was closed for seating? We walked the entire length of the restaurant a couple times, and it appeared they wanted us to leave, as there was no available seating, but then someone said we could sit at the bar. Desperate from a long drive, we did.
This is when the entire experience at Sherwood turned around. Because up until this point, the vibes seemed off, as if to say, leave. But now, I would totally return!
Pros:
Service - the bartender, Veronica, was SO INCREDIBLY NICE! Would sit at the bar again just to interact with her!
Food - the BEST pickle pizza I've ever had! Really well thought out, with the pickles being thick and crunchy (maybe homemade?) so they keep their texture when cooked. A pesto base was the perfect accompaniment to the pickles, with lots of herbs to balance. Also added chicken, which was actually real chicken, not some deli meat or Aldi garbage. The Brussels sprouts were delicious as well, and something I wouldn't expect from this type of place. My husband loved the spicy beer sauce on his create your own pizza.
Drinks - though a smaller menu, enough variety for everyone. Veronica encouraged samples before settling on a beverage. The wine options were seasonal and yummy.
Music - great mix! A bit too much Red Hot Chili Peppers, but the variety was interesting enough to keep me listening.
Though Sherwood Brewing gave a bit of a rocky first impression, I will dream about that pickle pizza! They are unpretentious, unlike many breweries, and that is their secret to success.