Rail Werks Brewing Depot

Rail Werks Brewing Depot is a solid spot for a casual hangout with friends, especially if you're looking for something to do beyond just grabbing a drink. We ended up spending practically the whole day here! First, we got food, then joined a paint-and-sip event they had going on, and capped the night with drinks and a few rounds of darts.The food was just OK--I ordered the Buffalo Mac, and while it wasn't particularly memorable, it did the job. The exciting part is their drink options! They don't just sell beer; they also offer cocktails and mocktails, which is great for groups with different preferences or for anyone avoiding certain drinks.You order at the bar, but to get your food, you have to head to a separate area in the back past the restrooms. They send you a text when your food is ready. It wasn't super obvious at first, so some clearer signage would help.That said, the atmosphere was fun, and the easy parking lot made getting there a breeze. It's definitely worth a visit for their events, drinks, and maybe sharing an appetizer with friends.

New brewery! I enjoyed my beer flight, but wished they had more options to choose from. My dad got one of their house made hot dogs, which he loved. I am looking forward to coming back to try their food. I appreciate that they have a large drink menu that includes more than beer, so there's something for everyone. Service is great and the space is inviting.

We finally got a chance to try out this place - we were very pleased! We got a couple appetizers and drinks, we thought the prices were very fair. The staff were very kind and service was quick. I am not a huge mustard person and would buy their dijon mustard by the gallon if I could! Their bbq sauces were also absolutely incredible. We couldn't dare waste any so we took the leftover home and used them up the same day. They have lots of events they host so we will be back for sure! Highly recommend!

Great food and beer! We decided to try something new based on what we had heard about their burgers. A nice double smash cheeseburger with great flavor. We also got the brisket Mac and cheese, which as you can see came with a generous portion of tender brisket and crispy onion strings on top! The brisket was delicious and juicy and the Mac and cheese was nice. Also, the dry rub fries are delicious and definitely don't miss out on the tangy mustard sauce which is delicious and addictive! It goes great on the fries, the burger, everything! We had the cookies and cream pastry stout, the carrot cake ale (basically like a pumpkin spice) and the brown ale. All of them were really good. I look forward to coming back again for the food and the beer!The food was great, but the fifth star is really for the very fair food pricing ($12 for a cheeseburger, less than many food trucks). The nachos are more if you add meat, but it is a good amount of meat and very delicious (we got the chopped chicken).

I got the chance to visit the relatively newly opened brewery, Rail Werks Brewing Depot. They are a family run business with some bomb BBQ, great beer, and a passion for the community they are part of. I got a flight to try four different beers they had on tap and enjoyed all four.Have Your Cake And Drink It Too!A Carrot Cake Inspired Ale that wasn't heavy in the slightest, but had the characteristics of a carrot cake with mild carrot flavors and a creaminess reminiscent of cream cheese frosting.Twisted Trax:An American Pale Ale brewed with experimental hop varietal HRC-002 in collaboration with Eric. Pleasant bitterness, medium low grape flavors, and almost a bright melon flavor.Switch Yard:A Kentucky Common with medium malt body and a dry finish.Cookie Crossing:A Cookies and Cream Pastry Stout that tastes like the ice cream it is mimicking with nice vanilla, chocolate, and sugar notes.____

There is a new brewpub in Columbia Heights!This fun, railroad themed brewpub features 20 tap lines consisting of 9 (for now) house made brews, as well as, red & white wine, a cocktail, and a mocktail. There is also a full bar and kitchen. The space is HUGE. There is plenty of seating for both small and large groups alike. There are also about 15 bar stools around the bar as well. I tried four beers and a cocktail and everything was pretty darn good and true to style. Being that it is a brand new place I can only see it getting better. Definitely a fun place to check out.

Awesome staff and good drink options. Welcoming family friendly vibes. Big open area with plenty of large tables. Perfect for board games. Also after 7:30pm on Sundays, it's Salsa night!

Beer is good. Sours poured in 10oz stupid tulip glasses. Now the bad. They need to get real with their pricing and/or portions. At $18 for a brisket sandwich, it better be good. This had one gray slice of meat on it about 3/8" thick. No discernible smoke flavor, nor could I smell any. It was flavorless. You want fries with that? $6. $6 for a tiny pile of dumped out of a bag frozen fries. A McD's small fry would make a bigger pile. Go there for their beer. Stay away from the food.

Meh. I will say they had a nice beer selection and many types of drinks! But for the price...11$ for a tiny drink... it's not a hangout spot. It's a 1 and done.Food. The dusted fries were delicious. For 10.50$ we expected more fries. The Pig Candy was very good! Highly recommend. Do NOT under any circumstances get the portabella mushroom. Yuck. And it was cold? The pork slider... meh. Pass on that. The meaty nachos were good. But not really all that spectacular. A lot of chips, and about 10 of them had the meaty goodness on them!Here's what we DIDN'T know... 18% is automatically added to your bill. And there's no servers (you pick up your own food), and you bus your own stuff. Am I going to come back? Probably not. Sorry.

Background. We were traveling by plane to the East Coast and became stranded at Minneapolis airport. During our stay in the area we discovered Railworks. Dinner and beer/drinks were excellent and a great value. Brisket, polish and hot sausage, burger, fries, sauces, and pork belly sandwhich on gluten free bun were all delicious.Owners William and Denise were outstanding hosts. The ambiance was comfortable. Our experience was so good that we are adjusting our 2025 road trip from Montana to northern NY so that we can stop again.