Recent Reviews
Dewey Beer Co.
Kenny Catbox : 5 on 5/23/2026 10:37 pm
Visited for the first time on a rainy, windy, Memorial Wknd Saturday around 12:30pm for lunch and beer.
Upon entry we were told 15-30 minute wait; however, server came by, asked how many we were (3), and said he might have a table available. He did, and we were seated right away. Yes! We were brought to the very busy, bustling dining area. Tables were close together and all tables were full. Table next to us was an 8 top-adults and several young children.
It was extremely loud--concrete floors creating an echo/reverberation of voices, eating, clinking, etc.
We almost didn't stay, as we couldn't even talk with each other. We mentioned this to the young man who brought us water, who said he understood and to let him know.
A woman who seemed to be manager came to check in, telling us no other tables available, but she understood it was extremely loud.
*Note- there is an outdoor patio area with tables with umbrellas, but due to rain and wind it wasn't open.
We decided to stay. My wife and I split a shrimp po boy with sweet potato tots; our son the beach burger w fries.
Both were excellent!
I came really wanting to check out their beer.
I tried two 6 oz pours--their flagship IPA Swishy Pants and Tide Motel- a DIPA collab with Troegs.
Both had a strange, harsh, lemony astringency.
Both were also very similar... too similar for being technically 2 different styles- hazy NEIPA and American DIPA.
I also tried a 6 oz pour of El Trono, a 4.5% Mexican lager. It arrived looking sad and lifeless- no head-- and no aroma. Taste was just ok. Nothing notable, nothing offensive.
The beer selection was largely IPAs (9), which I love, but many used same hops, so wondered if all taste similar.
3 fruit beers , 2 pale ales, 4 lagers, 1 stout.
Would definitely go back when outside tables are open, as service was exceptional- friendly and accommodating-- and food was excellent!
Would also try a few different brews as well.
Cool merch, too, but I need to really like the beer if I'm gonna wear/advertise their brewery.
Upon entry we were told 15-30 minute wait; however, server came by, asked how many we were (3), and said he might have a table available. He did, and we were seated right away. Yes! We were brought to the very busy, bustling dining area. Tables were close together and all tables were full. Table next to us was an 8 top-adults and several young children.
It was extremely loud--concrete floors creating an echo/reverberation of voices, eating, clinking, etc.
We almost didn't stay, as we couldn't even talk with each other. We mentioned this to the young man who brought us water, who said he understood and to let him know.
A woman who seemed to be manager came to check in, telling us no other tables available, but she understood it was extremely loud.
*Note- there is an outdoor patio area with tables with umbrellas, but due to rain and wind it wasn't open.
We decided to stay. My wife and I split a shrimp po boy with sweet potato tots; our son the beach burger w fries.
Both were excellent!
I came really wanting to check out their beer.
I tried two 6 oz pours--their flagship IPA Swishy Pants and Tide Motel- a DIPA collab with Troegs.
Both had a strange, harsh, lemony astringency.
Both were also very similar... too similar for being technically 2 different styles- hazy NEIPA and American DIPA.
I also tried a 6 oz pour of El Trono, a 4.5% Mexican lager. It arrived looking sad and lifeless- no head-- and no aroma. Taste was just ok. Nothing notable, nothing offensive.
The beer selection was largely IPAs (9), which I love, but many used same hops, so wondered if all taste similar.
3 fruit beers , 2 pale ales, 4 lagers, 1 stout.
Would definitely go back when outside tables are open, as service was exceptional- friendly and accommodating-- and food was excellent!
Would also try a few different brews as well.
Cool merch, too, but I need to really like the beer if I'm gonna wear/advertise their brewery.
Kenny Catbox
1779575847
5
5
Dewey Beer Co.
Mark Porter : 2 on 6/21/2026 10:31 pm
We wanted to love this place after having picked up their beers in the DC area. However,
the experience was not as we hoped. The beer was great and came to us quickly but after an hour of waiting we still only ended up with our appetizer (which was not complete) and chose to go elsewhere after being informed our main entrees would be a while.
It sounds like the kitchen had been having issues lately and it was evident based on other diners we overheard that we weren’t alone.
We can’t fault the server too much. She tried her best. Although being honest about the issues up front may have helped. The manager comped our first round but that was it.
It’s really unfortunate. We were looking forward to having some food, enjoying the beers with it, and grabbing some swag on the way out. Hopefully they can fix their kitchen issues. Even a manager walking around to apologize to guests would have been something but I’m not even sure who that was nor did that happen.
the experience was not as we hoped. The beer was great and came to us quickly but after an hour of waiting we still only ended up with our appetizer (which was not complete) and chose to go elsewhere after being informed our main entrees would be a while.
It sounds like the kitchen had been having issues lately and it was evident based on other diners we overheard that we weren’t alone.
We can’t fault the server too much. She tried her best. Although being honest about the issues up front may have helped. The manager comped our first round but that was it.
It’s really unfortunate. We were looking forward to having some food, enjoying the beers with it, and grabbing some swag on the way out. Hopefully they can fix their kitchen issues. Even a manager walking around to apologize to guests would have been something but I’m not even sure who that was nor did that happen.
Mark Porter
1782081065
2
5
Dewey Beer Co.
Jim DiPasquale : 3 on 6/19/2026 7:27 pm
We live just outside of Philly and are huge fans of your beer, so we were incredibly excited to finally visit the Dewey Beer Company in person during a recent trip to Delaware. Unfortunately, our experience was a bit of a letdown.
We were sat in the bar area, which was not very busy at the time (only about six other patrons). However, after waiting five minutes without being greeted, I walked to the end of the bar and made eye contact with the bartender. Even after she finished speaking with other guests, there was no acknowledgement or a quick "I'll be right with you." We felt completely unnoticed, so we ultimately decided to leave. We would have gladly waited ten minutes if someone had just said hello and given us a quick update.
We love your products and want to see you thrive, so we wanted to offer a friendly tip: perhaps the hostesses could take an initial drink order or offer water when seating guests. This small step buys the bar staff a few extra minutes, ensures customers feel seen right away, and prevents people from walking out.
We were so looking forward to enjoying a meal with some of our favorite Dewey beers. We hope this constructive feedback helps with your team's customer service approach, and we hope to have a better experience in the future.
We were sat in the bar area, which was not very busy at the time (only about six other patrons). However, after waiting five minutes without being greeted, I walked to the end of the bar and made eye contact with the bartender. Even after she finished speaking with other guests, there was no acknowledgement or a quick "I'll be right with you." We felt completely unnoticed, so we ultimately decided to leave. We would have gladly waited ten minutes if someone had just said hello and given us a quick update.
We love your products and want to see you thrive, so we wanted to offer a friendly tip: perhaps the hostesses could take an initial drink order or offer water when seating guests. This small step buys the bar staff a few extra minutes, ensures customers feel seen right away, and prevents people from walking out.
We were so looking forward to enjoying a meal with some of our favorite Dewey beers. We hope this constructive feedback helps with your team's customer service approach, and we hope to have a better experience in the future.
Jim DiPasquale
1781897264
3
5
Dewey Beer Co.
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