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| - This is downtown Willoughby's gem for dining and socializing and my favorite place to show off when friends come in from out of town. This has been my hometown since the 1960s, so I remember it as a sleepy, peaceful place growing up. Now, as an adult, I appreciate how vibrant it has become and the Willoughby Brewing Company can take pride in being the place that pretty much helped the town become a favorite hotspot in northeast Ohio.
Each time I've been here the service and the food have been excellent. I'm not a real beer aficionado, but I guarantee this place has a brew for everyone, even me. I thought I liked only wheat ales until I came to WBC and tried a sampler flight of about five different beers with my girlfriend. That's when I discovered their Creme Bulee porter, which has a great coffee tone that isn't overbearing.
The bar servers are quite knowledgeable about their brews as well as their food and the service at the bar and at their tables have been friendly and exceptionally attentive.
The food menu is enjoyable--something for every palate. Burgers are hearty and juicy, and the pizza was absolutely perfect for me. I recently got to try their Poutine, a plate full of French fries topped with smoked pulled pork, brown gravy, and cheese with an over easy egg at the very top. That was a tasty heap of decadence, especially the smoked pork.
This place can get really packed when bands play, making it difficult to navigate the bar area. It's a popular nighttime hotspot, so if you're thinking of coming on a Friday or Saturday night, be prepared.
I couldn't give a full five star rating because I get frustrated with parking there. It becomes valet only at a certain time and the lot is just a sea of cars. You're better off parking one street over by the old City Hall where parking is free and you can walk around a bit to become acquainted with the town (now affectionately and fashionably referred to as "DTW").
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