Montclair Brewery
101 Walnut St, Montclair NJ 07042
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On days where there is a live band, a music charge of $5 per person will be added to each tab. Well-behaved dogs are permitted, and children must be supervised at ALL times.
Reservations
Booking Notes:
During live music nights, a $5 per person music charge will be added to each tab during the performance time. This reservation is for outdoor seating and indoor seating with parties with 5-10 people. Indoor seating is very limited so please be patient with our staff. Reservations are limited to 1 1/2-hour time blocks during busy periods. . Well behaved dogs are permitted. Children are allowed but must be supervised at ALL times.
Business Info
- Address: 101 Walnut St, Montclair NJ 07042
- Cross Street: North Willow St.
- Location: Essex County
- Cuisine: No Food |
- Cost: | Very Inexpensive
- Category: Brewery
- Star Rating:
- Reservations: Recommended
- Dress Code: Casual
- Meals Served: Other |
- Parking: Street | Public Lot | Private Lot |
- Payment Options: VISA | Amex | MasterCard | Discover | Cash | Debit |
- Corkage Fee: N/A
- Website: www.montclairbrewery.com
- Phone: (973) 850-0541
- Features: Outdoor Seating, Takeout Available, Lounge / Bar, Free Wi-Fi,
- Occasion: Child Friendly, Romantic Dining, Dining Alone, Business Dining, Meet for a Drink, People Watching, Special Occasion, Dog Friendly, Trendy / Hip, Date Night,
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Business Hours
Reservations Available
- Monday
- Closed - Outside Beer Garden
- Tuesday
- Closed - Outside Beer Garden
- Wednesday
- Indoor TapRoom or Outdoor Beer Garden 3:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Thursday
- Indoor TapRoom or Outdoor Beer Garden 3:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Friday
- Indoor TapRoom or Outdoor Beer Garden 3 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Saturday
- Indoor TapRoom or Outdoor Beer Garden noon - 11 p.m.
- Sunday
- Indoor TapRoom or Outdoor Beer Garden noon - 9 p.m.
F.A.Q.s
Frequently Asked Questions- Do you serve food?
- No, we only serve drinks and snacks ie chips, peanuts, fruit snacks. You can either bring food or get it delivered if you would like.
- Can we make a reservation for under 5 people or over 10 people?
- No. Under 5 people is first come, first serve (There is always space outdoors so don't worry) and parties over 10 people need to pay a deposit and can get a price list here: https://www.montclairbrewery.com/event-form-response
- Are pets allowed?
- Dogs are allowed indoors and outdoors. Any other animal is not because that's weird.
Customer Reviews & Ratings
4.83 out of 5 stars based on 353 votes
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 15, 2023
Kathleen B.
We love this brewery and are so grateful it is in our community. Particularly love that it is family friendly and dog friendly. We like that we can bring food to enjoy with your delicious beer and really enjoyed the Brick Lane food on Saturday. The music, of course is great as well.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Nov 23, 2022
R. John M.
Montclair Brewery is that kind of place where all the neighbors hang and friends meet you there for the Award-Winning brews , some music , and fun conversation . Montclair Brewery is the place where the staff gets to know you , greets you as you walk in , and become friends before you leave . Award-Winning brews - seltzers and sodas too - and dogs are ALWAYS welcome ! Great place to hang out with family and friends.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 27, 2022
Wayne H.
Servers and beer tenders were awesome. Tom and Tony were top notch.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 18, 2022
Patricia K.
There were a lot of ants in the back patio, luckily they swarmed and focused on just one of our pizzas. Not sure if ant traps are an option back there or if it's an endless loop of trying and not working but thought I would mention it.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 11, 2022
Patrick T.
We had a fantastic time at the brewery!! The outdoor area was great!! Our table was ready upon arrival and the process was smooth. Dylan the bartender was very personable and explained the different beers. We even had a chance to diesel with the owner who was absolutely wonderful!! She even took a pic of us toasting our beers!! We will certainly be back!!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 06, 2022
María C.
Had a great time; this was a great space for a work happy hour - there was plenty of space and enough drink options for a diverse group of people.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 13, 2022
R. John M.
Montclair Brewery is ALWAYS a fun place to hang out - whether you are inside - or hanging outside during the warmer weather - you are always treated like family - incredibly creative brews - something for everyone - warm and inviting atmosphere - this really is the place where everyone knows your name - Leo and Denise are amazing hosts - and the staff is first-rate -
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Apr 28, 2021
marisa l.
We loved our trip to the Montclair Brewery it has a fun, casual atmosphere and most importantly great beer. There was some confusion when we paid, but Gwen at the brewery really helped me out with this and everything was resolved. Definitely recommend for beer and staff.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 28, 2021
Julia W.
Love the owners ! And can’t stop drinking that mango beer
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Mar 18, 2021
Nicolas W.
Always a pleasure
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Feb 28, 2021
Meghan M.
The people were so nice and helpful, lots of space for social distancing, and the beers were delicious. Not a single beer that we didn’t like. Can’t wait to go back!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 9/10
Dec 05, 2020
Peter S.
Great outdoor seating area with a great selection of craft beers. Super friendly staff. Will be back
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 27, 2020
Andrew A.
Great time, very attentive been back twice and loved it
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 05, 2020
Kelly P.
Excellent beers! Outdoor beer garden necessary for COVID, was enhanced with live music. Did I mention the best beer? Unique flavors. Enjoyed a Milkshake IPA, and Black is Beautiful Stout. They make my dream tap list!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 05, 2020
Aidan O.
Great Experience
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 10/10
Oct 03, 2020
Val D.
Everything was very nice,but can't wait to get back inside so i can park in the parking lot and not have to hunt for a parking spot on the street.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 18, 2020
Jason H.
Lamar was great. Excellent service.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 07, 2020
Ruth K.
Keep the outdoor seating even when you can reopen inside!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 5/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 06, 2020
Natasha G.
Hello- My first visit to the brewery and I did enjoy myself..band was awesome!! They were a bit understaffed and it was long wait times for you order.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 06, 2020
Jake H.
Love this place, great brews and plenty of outdoor seating
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 29, 2020
Kumarie P.
Love the spot and the owner is wonderful
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 24, 2020
Pat D.
Great beer garden and even better beers! I love this place! There's no food- would be great if they could coordinate a rotating schedule of food trucks. Take heart, there is great world food in town that complements the beer!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 23, 2020
Eve K.
The brewery was busy but made the best of it. They were accommodating and delivered great service. The music was so much fun. Thank you!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 22, 2020
Lauren D.
We had such a great time having our girls happy hour there! The beers are delicious and the staff were amazing. Highly recommend.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 17, 2020
April M.
Every beer tastes distinct and well developed. Some micro breweries have beers that all seem to blend together. Montclair Brewery is consistently making quality brews that are all unique and a pleasure to try. Rotation is fantastic. Will continue to come to this hidden gem! Always leave here with a four pack for home.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 02, 2020
Veronica H.
I felt safe AND had a great time at Montclair Brewery. The brews on tap were delicious and the staff were friendly and wore masks at all times. We were never closer than 15 ft from the other patrons.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 24, 2020
Nancy L.
It was very pleasant, all protocols were observed for COVID-19. Our server was a very nice young man, had a lot of patience with us as we tried to figure out what we wanted. Very attentive and friendly. We sat under a tent as it was raining when we arrived. Beer is good and they have non-alcoholic options for those who don't drink. Nice, relaxed atmosphere.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 19, 2020
Meredith C.
We had a great time! Everyone was super nice
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 06, 2020
April M.
I was impressed with the large selection of beers and craft styles. Flights were not available, so glad to order half pints! We sampled 6 and left with two four packs. High quality brews, would definitely recommend to anyone and will be back to continue enjoying the other options. We passed on the stouts due to the warm weather, but they sounded delicious.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 29, 2020
Raulyn W.
Our waitress was amazing. She was hilarious. Loved her energy!
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 27, 2020
Steve S.
Great service and I highly recommend this place.
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 26, 2020
Val D.
Can not wait to drink inside again.Out side was nice but to find a parking spot was very hard.Keep up the good beer making Leo.Thank You,Val
- Overall: 10/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jun 23, 2020
Rose L.
Love this place! Great selection of tasty beers and friendly service.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 14, 2023
Patricia G.
The Normal Living band was awesome. Beers were great. Fun night
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 9/10
Apr 05, 2022
Jill L.
Laidback…excellent variety…can’t wait to go back.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
May 24, 2021
Arthur E.
Food rated 0 because NA was not available as a survey choice. I always enjoy visiting Montclair Brewery
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 7/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Sep 06, 2020
Tyler W.
Server was overworked, so our second round took a while to come, but overall it was a great time!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2020
Shameah K.
Awesome time, great tasting beer.
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 9/10
Aug 23, 2020
Deidra V.
Great place! Cool vibe and live music was a hit
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 10/10
Aug 22, 2020
Kelly P.
We didn’t have food. The ambiance could have been better. We tried 8 beers and they were all incredible!
- Overall: 9/10
Aug 20, 2020
Sharon A.
My boyfriend and I randomly tried this place out yesterday. Lamar, who worked there, was amazing. He told us about the different beers. Played amazing music. Was very attentive and kind. The beer was amazing (and I am Not a beer drinking). They truly had something for everyone! We will be back later this week!
- Overall: 9/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 10/10
- Value: 10/10
Jul 13, 2020
Maurice J.
Service was a little slow but it most likely had to do with the special setup requirement because of COVID 19. Other than that great experience
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 10/10
Sep 05, 2020
Stephanie H.
The beer was tasty and the music was fantastic! The staff was friendly but service flow needs just a bit of a tweak. I’m thinking maybe it had to do with the COVID related issues? The girl up front was doing so many tasks it would’ve been better if she could focus on one or two things. Her being stretched so thin led to big gaps between ordering and serving times, so much so it eventually made sense to order the next round as soon as the current one came out since we knew it would be a while before someone could get to us again. Overall I really enjoyed myself and I’ll be coming back.
One question tho: I’m curious why this survey asks to rate food since you don’t serve it
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 10/10
- Service: 10/10
- Ambience: 7/10
- Value: 8/10
Aug 31, 2020
Tricia S.
There were a lot of bees flying around our table.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 9/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 5/10
- Value: 7/10
Aug 07, 2020
Dorian M.
People were very nice. Outdoor dining location could have been better. The beer was delicious and there was a good selection. Overall I am happy I went and would go back.
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 0/10
- Service: 9/10
- Ambience: 9/10
- Value: 9/10
Jul 20, 2020
Raymond John M.
There has to be more coordination between the servers outside and those sitting outside . One server is taking care of multiple customers and running between the tables and the brewery inside. There is some degree of wait time which is understandable given the circumstances but more attention has to be paid . Love the Montclair Brewery . Staff is wonderful . Very friendly place !! Brews are award-winning!!
- Overall: 8/10
- Food: 5/10
- Service: 8/10
- Ambience: 8/10
- Value: 8/10
Jul 13, 2020
Jaime M.
Great to be outside enjoying a few beverages. We had an issue with ants biting us - maybe location of the table - but the waitress was very accommodating once we mentioned it to her and we were able to finish our round of beverages at another table. Will definitely be going back.