Reads Landing Brewing Company
70555 202nd Ave
Reads Landing, Minnesota, 55968
United States
(507) 560-4777 | map
rlbrewingco.com
Recent ratings and reviews.
Reviewed by heytomcat from Minnesota
4.2/5 rDev +8.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 4.25
4.2/5 rDev +8.5%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4 | food: 4.25
A great place right along the Mississippi with a great view of the river. They have 6 taps and about 20 various craft bottles. 5 of the taps are the house beers. At the time they have a Cream Ale, Kotbusser, Pale Ale, Black IPA and an Amber. Great beer and great food. The burgers are awesome.
Jun 19, 2013
Reviewed by Chaz from Minnesota
3.9/5 rDev +0.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
3.9/5 rDev +0.8%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 3.5
We stopped in at Reads Landing Brewing Company while out catching the tail end of 'Fall Peak', and it's quite the setup: a two story redbrick facing the Mississippi River, with a brand new deck just waiting for warmer weather to arrive.
Upon entering we were seated at the bar and handed copies of two menus; One for beverages, the other for food.
The selection of Craft Beer is a good cross section of all that's available in the area, with sixteen bottles and cans from which to choose -- including a couple of larger format 'bombers'. The six taps represent regional offerings from Wisconsin (Lucette, Rush River) and Minnesota (August Schell, Surly), and as word gets out about this place I reckon they'll rotate through this selection frequently. Seven choices of mass-market and N.A. beer, soda-pop, and a dozen wines round out the beverage selection.
We started with sweet potato tater tots, which made for a great pairing alongside the beer sampler. Although I don't normally go for burgers, the bacon cheeseburger I ordered was cooked to perfection and really hit the spot. Incidentally, the menu offers familiar pub grub alongside a couple out of the ordinary selections ("Shrimp and Grits") and there's a focus on seasonal changes, with heartier selections added a few days after our visit; I can already see snowmobilers stopping in for soups and roasts along with a pull from the taps.
During our visit we learned that the place is truly a family-run operation: the owner’s son covered the front of the house, and when the Chef arrived we learned that he and his wife work alongside one another, so there’s a true dialogue between Front and Back of House.
A few observations about the atmosphere:
Restored brickwork and wooden floors. Beautiful new windows to bring in natural light, and a sole flat-screen television set to provide a casual feel. Several personal touches which you have to see in person to appreciate (as a spoiler, I’ll mention the phone booth ; )
The bar itself is the final touch, and Breweriana collectors are in for a treat; Labels and coasters from historic regional breweries are sealed beneath a layer of lacquer, and you’re bound to see some favorites. A half-dozen restored neons, ceramic signs and even a vintage clock adorn the walls. Outside, a selection of weathered exterior signs give the place a historic, lived-in feel.
Throughout our visit the service was both attentive and friendly, and the pricing is fair across the board. Altogether we really enjoyed our visit and I’m looking forward to the next -- hopefully before on-site brewing starts in 2012.
Travel / Day Trip thoughts:
While the town of Reads Landing is quaint, RLBC could make for an ideal stop on a family visit to the National Eagle Center (Wabasha) or Lark Toys (Kellogg).
RLBC is adjacent to the Great Northern railway line, and during our visit we saw several trains pass by, loaded with goods.
Nov 19, 2011Upon entering we were seated at the bar and handed copies of two menus; One for beverages, the other for food.
The selection of Craft Beer is a good cross section of all that's available in the area, with sixteen bottles and cans from which to choose -- including a couple of larger format 'bombers'. The six taps represent regional offerings from Wisconsin (Lucette, Rush River) and Minnesota (August Schell, Surly), and as word gets out about this place I reckon they'll rotate through this selection frequently. Seven choices of mass-market and N.A. beer, soda-pop, and a dozen wines round out the beverage selection.
We started with sweet potato tater tots, which made for a great pairing alongside the beer sampler. Although I don't normally go for burgers, the bacon cheeseburger I ordered was cooked to perfection and really hit the spot. Incidentally, the menu offers familiar pub grub alongside a couple out of the ordinary selections ("Shrimp and Grits") and there's a focus on seasonal changes, with heartier selections added a few days after our visit; I can already see snowmobilers stopping in for soups and roasts along with a pull from the taps.
During our visit we learned that the place is truly a family-run operation: the owner’s son covered the front of the house, and when the Chef arrived we learned that he and his wife work alongside one another, so there’s a true dialogue between Front and Back of House.
A few observations about the atmosphere:
Restored brickwork and wooden floors. Beautiful new windows to bring in natural light, and a sole flat-screen television set to provide a casual feel. Several personal touches which you have to see in person to appreciate (as a spoiler, I’ll mention the phone booth ; )
The bar itself is the final touch, and Breweriana collectors are in for a treat; Labels and coasters from historic regional breweries are sealed beneath a layer of lacquer, and you’re bound to see some favorites. A half-dozen restored neons, ceramic signs and even a vintage clock adorn the walls. Outside, a selection of weathered exterior signs give the place a historic, lived-in feel.
Throughout our visit the service was both attentive and friendly, and the pricing is fair across the board. Altogether we really enjoyed our visit and I’m looking forward to the next -- hopefully before on-site brewing starts in 2012.
Travel / Day Trip thoughts:
While the town of Reads Landing is quaint, RLBC could make for an ideal stop on a family visit to the National Eagle Center (Wabasha) or Lark Toys (Kellogg).
RLBC is adjacent to the Great Northern railway line, and during our visit we saw several trains pass by, loaded with goods.
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