Aurora Brewing Company

What a wonderful slice of heaven this place is. We went here for dinner and some beers right at sunset. The views were second to none, the pizzas were great (highly recommend the pulled Burrata and Arugula), and the beers were also delicious. Seems to be mostly self service ie. Walk in, sit yourself, grab your own menus and utensils, and order at the bar but that didn't bother us.

Beer is so flavorful and the descriptions couldn't be more on point. Each hop profile described can be tasted in the beer. Very unique and flavorful beers. Would highly recommend if you are a beer enthusiast. We tried anything from their IPAs to Pilsner to the Fruited Berliner Weisse. We also opted for some apps to go with our beer tasting as we visited late afternoon (chips/queso and fried pickles). Atmosphere was great, staff was friendly and I would highly recommend if you seek out breweries on your travels. We visited their Aurora location, but love that they also expanded to Rochester.

Food is pretty good. If you actually get it served.

This was the second time visiting Aurora Brewing Company. The first time our order was incorrect. We chalked it off as a fluke, paid for the extra food even though the other people at our table were done eating and figured everyone makes mistakes. It happens. That was in July 2023.

My husband and I came back for our anniversary week in October 2023. Our order again was not taken correctly. I ordered fries with my wrap. It came with chips. And my husband's burger and chips never showed up. I went back for another glass of wine, asked about the fries and what happened to the burger? The guy chuckled and said I forgot to add the fries. I asked again about the burger. The burger was never put on the order. So, even after having received my meal, I said okay add the burger, put fries on there and we will figure it out. I went back to our table wait for the burger before I ate my wrap. We had also ordered nachos, so we figured we would munch on those while we waited.

We waited at least 20-25 more minutes. Probably more like 30 minutes. I finally broke down and started eating my wrap without the fries figuring they would arrive soon.

Alas, the burger and fries NEVER showed. Finally, we had to get going. My husband went to close the tab, told him we never got a meal. No burger and fries. There was no apology. No comp of a drink. Nothing. Zero customer service.

Suffice it to say, since this happened both times we came to eat, we won't be going back. We wanted to like it. Great view of the vines. Good beer. But if they can't get a food order correct, even after me going back up to politely correct it, we aren't taking another chance.

Last week we ate up the road. Wonderful service. We gave a 25+% tip to the staff and tipped the attendant an extra $20. At Aurora Brewing Company we weren't expecting the Ritz. The Finger Lakes Cider House across the lake has the same order at the counter service and no problems there. We just expect simple service and getting the food we ordered. If there is a mistake, just make it right. ABC, there is a reason you got a $3 tip and we won't be back.

We also didn't purchase the beer to take home that we had planned, nor did we buy the swag we thought we might. Too disappointed.

It's not too much to ask that an order be taken correctly and that everyon's meal arrive together. Even Pizza Hut can do that. We expect more from an establishment in such a restaurant rich area of the Finger Lakes where hospitality is key.

We aren't hard to please. A simple apology probably would have greatly helped. A comp of one of our drinks would have made up the hassle of my husband never receiving his meal and we could have at least had some empathy. But it was just horrible to be ignored. Twice in one visit. And then no apology, just a reaction like it was something that happens all the time.

Which it probably does since it happened back in July as well.

Awesome brewery! The sour beers are the best I’ve had in a while. The inside is crisp and clean, very pulled together. The outside you can sit right by the field and horses.

The setting is beautiful. Husband had a beer and pizza that he loved, and I had a sandwich which was excellent.

A wonderful experience. Great food, really nice people in a very comfortable setting. Can't wait to go back and try more)

There’s a lot of breweries in the Finger Lakes but Aurora really makes some good beers. Definitely a must visit!

Aurora brewing is always a wonderful trip! The food is delicious, the atmosphere great, and the beer is amongst some of our favorites. I love the pulled pork nachos, the outdoor seating has stunning views, and the beer/cider list is always rotating.

If you’re into hazy IPAs, this is your spot. If you’re not into hazy IPAs, this is still your spot.

What was meant to be a quick stop just to “check it out” turned into a couple hours. The beers are definitely tasty. I was surprised at the full food menu too, everything was good.

Good vibes all around overlooking a great stretch of scenery. If I lived nearby this would instantly be my everyday hangout.

Dog friendly and kid / family friendly.

This place has a great vibe. Killer lake views. Great food and service. We liked the food so much we had it two nights in a row. “Weather changes moods”was great! Bartenders were great at their job. Clearly a locals favorite place. People should take notes as restaurant owners. Views+greatfood+service=super busy! Had a great time there and would definitely return!

Absolute FAVORITE brewery around. The service is chefs kiss. I’m not a huge fan of IPA’s, but I’ve enjoyed almost all of them from Aurora. I have loved every single sour I’ve ever tried from here. Plus they have good food? Yes please. If you’re in the area (honestly even if you aren’t) stop by and have good beer, good food, and a beautiful view?

So the place was a short drive from where we were staying, and definitely worth it. The pre-defined flight was interesting. I'll say this - the Moscow Mule is hands down one of the best beers I've had.

We also did hummus and chips and it was tasty. The sausage and pepper pizza was good as well. Perfect size for two, and nice char spots.

Definitely a good place to go.

Beers are delicious - the Moscow mule spur was the first sour beer I have ever truly liked! Great food & great views!

Visited here based on a recommendation from a bartender in Ithaca at Cornell’s hotel. The beer and food were fantastic. The beer was some of the best I’ve had in years. We will be back for sure on our next trip to the Finger Lakes! Especially enjoyed the smoked wings and pizza.

I am truly impressed by this place. I have NEVER been to another establishment that could combine everything I hate under one roof.
Long lines
All IPAs
Drinks were meh
Slow ticket times (1hr15m)
Food was meh
Long Bathroom lines (1 individual all gender)
And humid indoor seating

If you're someone I hate. I recommend checking it out

Vibes for days first timer here! 8 of us enjoyed Aurora's delicious brews and scenic outdoor setup over Memorial Day weekend to celebrate our beautiful bride to be. My favorite was their "ALL OUR PRETTY SONGS" (Helles Bock 7%)

"A beautiful golden spring lager hopped with traditional german lineage hops poured from LUKR tap! " And it delivered! Felt like I was back in Germany or Eastern Europe on a spring day. Soooo good and something unique compared to the IPA trend that's swept through upstate NY and the FLX area. Although.don't get me wrong, their IPAs are also delish

Some of the other ladies really enjoyed Aurora's hand crafted cocktails. You really can't go wrong here and there is plenty of outdoor seating to truly relax and soak up the good vibes without feeling like you need to leave after a round or 2! And if you're a plant nerd like me, you'll also be swooning over their adorable little table succulents and fiddle leaf fig! It's a must if you're in the area, cheers!

Cool spot. Beautiful view. Good food. Good vibe. Seems to be the chiller spot on the east side of the lake. Enjoyed it.