Swinging Bridge Brewing Company

What a fantastic place! Great ambience with a classy gastropub vibe. We visited early in the afternoon on a Sunday. My husband tried a beer flight while I had a margarita that was on tap. Their liquor list is HUGE--I was very impressed! If a person drinks alcohol, they are bound to find something on their extensive menu. The bartender was incredibly friendly as well.We ordered a pretzel to share, and it didn't take long to come out. It was piping hot, as was the cheese dip. The pretzel was soft and delicious, great with the cheese--though the dip was a bit runny, so we made certain to clean up any mess.I included a picture of the Girl Scout cookie pairing promo, though we didn't take part.

There's a lot to likeA beer menu that rotatesQuite impressive barSwinging Bridge is greatly improved since I could call myself a RF townie over 8 years ago now. They were very small with only a couple of their own beers on tap. Fast forward to now and their space has more than doubled and they have 30 taps that are all of their own making. Only had the beers to drink here but the hard liquor selection is large and in charge. Very impressive looking bar. 16 choices on their food menu. I had the Chicken Bacon Ranch Kumpir tonight. Don't think I had ever had a Kumpir before. They are basically a Turkish loaded baked potato. Very good and very filling and reasonably priced. 4 stars and not 5 because I have not had any banger beers here. Decent to solid in that regard but nothing to write home about.

This is a cool place to hang out, have a couple of beers and catch up on conversation. That conversation may get a bit incoherent after those beers, but hey, it's all in good fun. You've heard it before, "It's the beer talking." Sure enough, the bond between beer and words is a strong one. But one loosens the other, and if you're not careful, your stay at the Swinging Bridge may be a short one.That would be too bad cause their beer offerings are great. You deserve to try a few of the variety. Heck, you've earned it. I had a nice little number called Playbook Pils. It was delightfully refreshing. I know, tame words for those of you who frequent the swill, but what do you want me to say? That this beer was the bomb? No, I'm a bit older than the college town clientele. I prefer to speak English, that is, until multiple brews pass over the lips, then who knows what may spew forth. Hopefully not the delicious beer that was just ingested!There's a patio out back that on this early Fall day was being occupied by a number of induldgers. I and my buddy John hung out inside. We watched a game while being embraced by the warm ambiance of our surroundings, both material and humankind. Very nice folk at the Bridge.So if your girl is giving you trouble and you just need a couple of hours to reboot, pop on in to the Swinging Bridge and have a few. I guarantee that when you exit, you'll be seeing through rose colored glasses, and your girl trouble will somewhat be diminished. On the other hand, maybe you should bring her with you. At least then, you'll be on a level playing field. Quick Tip: I suggest that you try their food. I hear it's pretty good. I didn't try it. Mainly because Swinging Bridge was only stop one for the afternoon. There were more breweries on the horizon and more adventure to be had.

Swinging Bridge knocked it out of the park! We were there for the first time on Saturday during the lunch hour. They have a great beer menu, plenty of cocktails for people like me that aren't beer drinkers, and a modestly sized menu (which you will understand why that is the case when you see how tiny the "kitchen" is). My hubby tried two different kinds of beer and enjoyed them both, while I had a couple delicious lemon drop martinis (the best I've had in quite some time, in fact). We split the Pub Pretzel and Goat Cheese BLT. They were both tasty, but my husband kept raving about the bacon in the sandwich. Given the day and time of our visit Swinging Bridge was quite busy, but all the servers worked seamlessly as far as orders being placed, delivering food and drinks, and clearing things off the table. We sat at a table in the bar area and it somehow managed to feel cozy even with us being there at a peak time; there was seating in a separate room for those that perhaps want more of a private/quiet visit.

Jumped over the border to try a couple breweries in River Falls, Wisconsin. The first stop was to grab a flight of four beers at @swingingbridgebrewing . I arrived as soon as they opened to have some great conversation with some regulars and the bartenders.Greta Van Peach:An American IPA using Magnum and Mosaic hops, with an addition of peach puree. The peach flavor is a backdrop to the hop flavors that included black pepper, little citrus, and nutmeg like spice. The citrus hop flavor rolled into the peach flavors and aromas - a ride I thoroughly enjoyed.It's Always Hazy: The Gang Uses Mosaic:A DDH Hazy New England IPA with a bunch of mosaic. Very hazy with tropical fruit aromas and flavors - think mango, citrus, and a little tangerine. A hint of spiciness from the usage of a Kveik yeast strain.Just Add Tequila:A Fruited Gose that reminds me of an unsweetened margarita (my favorite type!). Medium tartness, mild salt and sweet agave, and medium-high lime. Enjoyable with the nicer weather and something you could make a non-beer drinker even enjoy.Kinni Kolsch:Per its name, a traditional Kolsch. Crisp, clean, and mild flavors with low hop. On finish, there's a hint of fruit from the yeast.

I absolutely love this place, they've done a wonderful job with their expansion! This is a place I bring friends from out of town because it's impressive and I can wow people.The drinks are great, I haven't had a single beer or drink here that I haven't liked. And their beers are unique enough that you don't feel like you're getting something that you could find at any other brewery.And the service is wonderful. The people that work at Swinging Bridge genuinely seem to love what they do, and it shows.

Stopped in today...third time ever!! Had three flights so I could try all the offerings! The beers....weren't good... they were freaking delicious!! Corey, possibly the Tap Room Manager was delightful, as was beertender Sara!! Later shift, as was beertender Cody!! Brewer Kenny popped in, so was fortunate to chat him up! Digs, beers, service, fellow customers? All top notch, definitely won't wait as long to pop back in!!! The Who's That Girl sour? Spot on!!! Sour enough to stand up the hairs on the back of your neck!! The Seshable, I'm not an IPA person, wasn't great at first sip....but... finished it off!! Musta been lingering aftertaste from the previous beer....?! Definitely don't skip over this downtown brewery!! Cheers and THANKS for a deliciously fun afternoon Swinging Bridge!!

What a cute place in downtown River Falls! If you're in the area, this a must try. They have a nice selection of beer on tap. The usual variety with of course their own personal twist on each. They had a Halloween candy stout that I got to try which was fun. They also have a nice food menu with a variety of items including kimchi tacos and nachos. We ordered the nachos and they were absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. This is a smaller place so it fills up pretty quickly. Just goes to show how popular it is! We cozied up to the bar and enjoyed a nice afternoon sipping on good Wisconsin beer and munching on some delicious food! Will come again next time I'm in town! Also, very friendly service!!!!!

Swinging Bridge Brewing Company is one of our favorite spots. Not only does the interior of the business fit with the historic downtown but everything about it is incredible. They have a small menu of mainly bar food but let me tell you, those tots are the BEST that I have ever had! I highly recommend this stop. You won't be disappointed.

Great food, beer and service. I need to go there more on the weekends. I haven't been there since the expansion. It looks nice.