Outstanding Belgium Double IPA, excellent Pork Belly Mac and Cheese and a great place to hang out; a brewery dedicated to those who wore the Green Beret. It’s obvious to those who have served in or alongside those who earned the Special Forces “Long Tab” these proprietors have been there done that. Thank you for serving our Nation and now providing awesome Class One and Six supplies!
Awesome place for those who have served as or with our Special Forces, great for those who have served in the military, and good for those who just love great ales/beer. Superior atmosphere; makes me happy to remember all the units who have “been there done that”. Only recommendation I have is to build one on the Northside so I don’t have to drive so far. The Smoked Pork Belly Mac & Cheese is only available on the weekends, so make it a Saturday or Sunday. Job well done A-Team, we will be back for the excellent food and adult beverages!
Longtab is a locally and veteran owned brewery on a side of San Antonio that really needed a brewery. The beers are fine and the food is fine, but the real standout is the atmosphere. It is the most macho looking and feeling brewery I have ever been to. The walls are lined with flags, photos of military units, and hard rock blasts through the speakers. You can find better beer and food around town, but you cant find anything resembling their tap room atmosphere.
This seemingly ‘hole in the wall’ place offers a great chill, down to earth atmosphere. They offer a wide variety of food and drink so you’re bound to find something for everyone. We went during the afternoon after a morning at sea world, the kids enjoyed playing uno and the waitress was super friendly and offered suggestions when we asked.We’re definitely adding this to our list of places to go regularly
As 5 stars as it gets.Great theme and atmosphere and some of the best food and libations you can get.We had the Lamb Empanadas and Loaded Bavarian Pretzel. Both were excellent, but the bid goes to the Pretzel. There was something exceptional about it. Light and doughy inside, firm on the outside and wonderfully flavored. Plus the sausage, red cabbage, and corned beef were delicious and excellent accompaniment.For beer I tried the V42 dubbel Belgian and the Devils Brigade German altbier. Both were excellent. The V42 has that distinct Belgian beer flavor that has a hint of banana and full bodied flavor. The Brigade was a maltier flavor and a little lighter and was my overall favorite.Make your way to Longtab at your earliest convenience, you will be glad you did.
Excellent food and beer. Nice laid back atmosphere. Ive tried the pork nachos, curry sausage, and giant pretzel thus far. All were excellent. The pork belly in the nachos was absolutely amazing. Id definitely recommend .
What a great find in San Antonio! My husband and I stopped in after I randomly came across Longtab Brewing Company while driving past. We realized that the brewery is run by veterans and honors the history and legacy of the Special Forces. As a veteran, it is important to me to support well run veteran owned and operated businesses; Longtab Brewing Company is just that!Incredible food, incredible beer, and incredible service. We had help from one of the employees to pick out beers and appreciated her advice. From the time we stepped inside to the time that we left, we absolutely loved this brewery. Happy to have such a exceptional place to sit down, relax, and enjoy.
Had a couple pints of beer with a couple friends of mine the other day and it was fantastic! Their Oktoberfest specials (both beer and food) were delicious. I recommend the salted pretzel as an all the time favorite of mine. Great place to bring friends!
Great beer. Great food. Sara(h) was awesome. I had planned to brew hop and after meeting her and hanging I ordered 2 more there instead. Plus veteran owned as a cherry on top. Id definitely go back.
Ive been almost a dozen times. The food seems like its prepared by an actual chef. Always great presentation and taste. Beers are all unique and excellent, especially the OG and V42. Interior is very clean and well decorated, there is music but not so loud that you cant have a conversation.My only improve would be the hours. Theres been times Ive wanted to go but they close earlier than most bars.
If you want bar food or an experience you can get literally anywhere else, theres no need to continue reading. Longtab has an ever-changing beer AND food menu that never fails to disappoint (or leave me desperately wondering if/when each delicious item will make a return). the beers are original, crisp, and full of distinguishable flavor, and the eats are creative, satisfying, and full of variety. this business is veteran-owned, and you can see and feel the integrity when you drink or dine in. Longtabs environment is cozy, kid and pet friendly, and has wonderful staff.
Nice relaxing spot. Friendly staff. Delicious dubbel.
This place is great! The coffee is really good and smooth. I had the roasted lamb and cabbage empanadas, they are delicious and like nothing I’ve ever had. The atmosphere is relaxed and quiet, at least during the day.
I love micro-breweries and try to visit as many as I can. Longtab is honestly the best brewery I’ve been to. Every beer I have tried from them has been good. They routinely update their beer menu with new beers. Food is pretty solid and decently priced. The pretzel is my favorite to snack on while drinking.You really can’t go wrong with any beer from Longtab. They have a large enough selection to fit any preference.
Long list of great brews. The food was tasty, they have happy hour and are dog friendly. We will definitely return.
I dont review restaurants or businesses very often but when I do its because I must and the business deserves a great or awful rating. Longtab was a great experience, from the food to the service I enjoyed every minute. I can definitely recommend Longtabs to family and friends with confidence. The price is reasonable for the food and service you receive hands down!
A brewery I should have had in my radar earlier! Exceeded my expectation and their Belgians man... Belgian lovers should definitely make a stop here! The bartenders are amazing too. Made my last day in SA.
This place is awesome!!! Cara was our server and she was great. She was very nice and so helpful. I got a coffee before I left and it was so good I might go back for just coffee next time.
Local brewery with great beer selection and they serve many food items. Great staff!
Unlike any Bar or Brewery; Longtab is truly something else. EXCELLENT. If youre a former SOF professional, AD/retired military, military spouse or not, this is definitely worth the long drive from anywhere in Central Texas.
Ambience was the bomb, loved it! Staff are very pleasant and helpful. Thanks for a great experience.
Very disappointing 😕We frequently have stopped in for appetizers and a good brew. This time Nick the manager seemed to be bothered by meaningless Tom Foolery! Picks up our drink from the table and walks away. Needless to say that was the LAST TIME we stop at LONGTAB! There are many different ways to do things when you are in the hospitality industry. And yes, you have the right to refuse service. The CONSUMER also has rights! Theres plenty of other places that will gladly take my money. And for great service we will tip them very well. Here us a tip for you Nick. Next time think before you react! You keep that up and you will cause the owners loss of business!
The beer is great and the staff is friendly! Enjoy Oktoberfest with a stein or two their delicious Festbier
We normally love this place but they forgot our food and we asked for a cup cheese it took like 30 minutes not good serves today.
Love this place. Great beers, food and service.
Came in for some coffee. Cara was great and coffee was amazing. Just need some 1/2 & 1/2 and it would have been perfect..
Wish there were more beer options not sure why ipas are such a hit, ipas overwhelmed the menu imo
The beer selection is Delicious! There is strong ABV! The environment is very military themed, but i likee ittt :)
Great place, good environment! Servers very friendly. Annas the best!
Over the last 10 years, small breweries have popped up all over our nation. Longtab is unique in the quality beer on the menu for a small startup... Every beer is well balanced and guaranteed to put a huge smile on your face when you have that first sip. Put this on top of its Veteran owned and operated business model.. wow... its a diamond in the rough. I love this place and will be visiting frequently. 20 out of 5 star review. Im so happy to have a place like this in my hometown. - Dr. Kemper.
Special delivery from San Antonio to SoCal just in time for Memorial Day Weekend!Angry Charlie AleThis beer is dedicated to Green Beret SSG AARON BUTLER. Aaron died on August 16, 2017 at the age of 27 in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan of injuries suffered from an improvised explosive device. Aaron was a natural-born leader. He was a source of strength and inspiration to all those around him and a joy to his family. Aaron was absolutely fearless, selfless, courageous and relentless.The Beer Name:Aarons nickname was Angry Charlie and he was an IPA fan, so we developed and brewed this IPA in his honor and as a beer we think he would have enjoyed. Angry Charlie comes in at 6.7% ABV and 66 IBUs.Giving Back x2:Most importantly, part of the proceeds from this beer will go to the Green Beret Foundation, which helps injured Green Berets and families of the fallen. Additionally, we brewed this beer with Yakima Chiefs Veterans Blend Hops. Yakima Chief is donating portions of the sale of this hop blend to Wounded Warriors Family Support.
Hidden brewery in San Antonio pumping out some of the most diverse beer selection in city.
Great selection of beers. Food menu looks interesting, though weve not eaten there yet.
Nice vibe and a good selection of brews. Most seating is indoors but there are a couple tables out front, tho your view is the street. In addition they offer some seriously good bar food!
Brew and food was on point. They werent serving up the Cuban when we came but Im coming back for that and more beer. Great chill environment.
Really enjoyed the friendly staff. Great place for beer and their pop tarts are amazing!
Affogato on point. Husband loved his IPA. Will return to try menu.
Good brews and food! Will definitely be back.
Talk about one of the coolest places Ive been too! From their coffee to their beer, this place is phenomenal! Nachos were the best!!! Go see Hannah!! My favorite hangout spot! 🤙🏼The Quiet Professional will not disappoint! 🍺
Cozy. Great beer. Decent cubano. Schwab and merch... Dope. Also have coffee and pop tarts if thats your thing. They no longer have their Irish red Wine Pari I believe it was called. By far was my fave. Have hands down the best merch selection in town compared to other breweries, though its a little pricey. Server was a knockout.
Great atmosphere, the beer and price outstanding. Definitely be back!
The beers we tried were great and we had the pretzel with beer cheese which was delicious! Staff was attentive and friendly.
4.9 out of 5 stars, only because they didnt have a Kolsch. Great atmosphere and great beer! Christmas decorations put it over the top 🎅
The shrimp and cheese grits are amazing, food is rich and very well done! The beer, atmosphere and customer service also deserves 5 stars. 👏
It was my third time being here, atmosphere and music were great. Tried the food for the first time and the Cuban sandwich as well as the soup of the day was amazing! Red Empire and the Tripel are definitely my go to’s. Hannah as well as Nick and Brittany are very welcoming and knowledgeable on all the variety of beer the brewery has to offer. I’ll definitely be returning.
Fantastic beer, great food and very interesting place!! Will definitely go back and highly recommend!!
Now... let me tell you something. This is a nice little spot. Pizza aint all that (do not recommend. Aint the worst but far from the best, but the beer is awesome and good bar food (pretzels and what not... not. the. pizza.) and atmosphere.
I visited Longtab with a friend for their Octoberfest. It was great beer, delicious curry wurst, and simply the best service all with a smile. Recommend checking it out if you haven’t yet!
First time here and we were so impressed! We had the Bavarian Pretzel...OMG and the beer cheese! I loved the Glorious Amateur malty ale, not hoppy, a little roasted. He had 3 different beers and couldnt decide his favorite, loved all three of them. Saw short ribs delivered to a table nearby...wow... will have to try that next time. Patriotic theme, really good service. We will be back and bring friends!
Hannah our current server just plain rude and argumentative. She definitely ruined my friends 2nd time and my 1st time experience here at Longtab. So my friend asked if there was any chance if the music could change to something heavier. Mind you that we arrived an hour and a half prior to closing so it wasnt packed with people so we thought maybe by the off chance they would honor our request. She replied with Why do you keep asking? You asked that the last time you were here. Why dont you try to apply and get a job here and work a 10-12 hour shift and see if you can get the music changed. Instead of replying in a more professional manner such as Unfortunately sir, we have to keep the current music playlist per the owner. But I remember you from last time and I can bring it up to the owner again. Will NOT be coming back and supporting this business. Longtab customer service needs some working on but the food and beer was good.
Love that this place honors veterans!! I’m always happy to see Nick, Brittany and Hannah. Great place.
Really nice brewery. Beers I tried were great and so was the large pretzel.
Longtab brewing was nothing less than stellar, the staff was warm and welcoming. The food was good and the beers were flavorful with a nice variety. The ambiance was warm, a place you could go to and relax while sharing an afternoon or evening with friends. The beer selection alone is enough to start a conversation as to understand the meaning of the name. Top it off with the fact that Longtab gives back to SF charities and stands ready to assist families of the fallen, well they’ve earned my business, and I will pass their name on to friends and family.-DOL
It was a nice visit, short ribs and beer were great! Picked up a hat, coffee mug and had a good time. Wonderful atmosphere!
Really good beers here. Had a flight and enjoyed them all. Their mexican beer is a super unique thing to see in a microbrewery, and it was fantastic. Well be back, best beers in San Antonio weve found yet.
Really cool atmosphere and patriotic feel! Love it and love this state and country! Good beer and good people
In a peculiar location (not really a big deal) but could be a good thing as it’s away from large crowds of shoppers or general traffic. Parking lot was decent. Brewery was very clean and organized. Decent prices. Really like that it’s local and veteran owned. Very important during this time to support these type of businesses. Tried the breacherbier and it was pretty darn good. The pork sliders were well-presented and delicious. Staff was super friendly and helpful. What I really love is how businesses such as these honor those who served with unique brews and create an atmosphere for those who share the same respect for them. It’s a bit of a niche in today’s market (I.e. BRCC). I highly recommend at the very least giving this place a try. I will be back again with friends and family.
Food is better and craft beer is great taste for good pallet for those how know how to party and appreciate.
Great beer, great food, great atmosphere, and great folks running the place. Screw the pearl I’m coming here from now on!
Great food & beer!
We had Bronze Bruce draft it was delicious 😎✌🧜♀️😷
Some pretty incredible beers in here as well as some great coffee. Veteran owned and operated but service or not everyone is welcome and served all the same. Definitely a hidden gem as far as brewpubs in San Antonio go. I definitely reccomend trying the flight if its your first time.Thanks guys for taking the sanitation and everything seriously during the covid ordinance. Much love.
Good beer & service, clean atmosphere. Would definitely go back!
Great beers! Both of the blonde ales were smooth and paired great with the hot pretzels.
New veteran-owned, veteran themed brewery and coffee bar with kitchen. If you love beer and America this is the place. Great looking, easy to get to venue with friendly staff. Looking forward to seeing great things from these guys.
Great beer and food
I understand the pretzel is supposed to be shared but I opted out. Nom nom nom. Nice spot.
Great beers and nice decor. Ill be back to try the coffee.
Great beers and great service. Looking forward to the next visit.
This place is great! Going back tomorrow!
I tried all three of the beers that were on tap and had an espresso. The espresso was too hot but still better than most places in san antonio so Id order it again for sure. The beers were good but nothing really was a stand out at this point. However, they have some really cool sounding beers in the works and I am eager to come back and try them when they are ready. Being that they just opened I understand they are still working out their system, so I would like to offer some constructive criticism. This would have easily been a four star experience if they worked out the service counter a bit better. It seems the current system is you order at the counter and they will bring you the beer when they get around to it. Our first order we waited about 5 minutes and only received 2 of our 3 beers, after we realized they definitely had forgotten about it we had to ask for it. After ordering our second round we waited another 7-10 minutes, watching as the two gentleman on staff used their phones. When we asked for our beers one of them told us that they would get to it but they were busy helping other customers. Mind you Im sitting next to them and can see that there were no customers being helped at that time or for a few minutes before I asked. I think he immediately realized the truth of it and apologized and got us our beers right then. Finally when we went to pay our tabs they put the beers on the wrong tickets. So all in all this place would easily get 4 stars if they worked out the kinks in their service. Its a great looking tap room and Im hopeful this place is successful as San Antonio needs more places like this.
Great selection of craft beers. Fresh ingredients for the food. Friendly staff.
Great beer!
I had a great latte and a delicious flight of beer. Super nice staff, and comfortable place to hang out.
Great mission, great beer and love the staff! this is definitely a favorite!
The environment was chill and the Americano, I drank was smooth. One of the best Americanos I ever drank. 5 stars
Wonderful food and wonderful beer! The owners and staff are polite and open and the store itself is very clean!
Beer was good, and the atmosphere was really cool, but the service was kind of interesting, and not in a good way. My friends and I went in and ordered our beers and were told to go sit down and they would bring them to us. Normally you order a beer and they give you the beer, but not here. Kind of weird for a bar/brewery, but not too crazy yet. Once we sat down we waited for over five mintues and then asked for the beers. It seemed like they had forgotten them. For the second round we once again ordered at the bar and sat down. We then saw both employees lean against the counter while we were waiting for our beers (one was on his phone, and the other looked like he was messing with a portable credit card reader). One of the guys eventually came out and starting cleaning tables, so I asked him where our beers were (since it had been over 5 minutes and they werent busy or doing anything else). The guy said they were busy with other customers and that they have a different process there and the beers would be out soon,. As he was explaining this you could see a switch flip on (I think he realized we had eyes and could see there were not other customers), and he said You know what, why dont I grab your beers now. He came back with one beer for the three of us and walked away. The other guy eventually brought us the last two beers. Again good beer, super weird service. I know they just opened up, so they are sorting out the kinks, but it was quite a weird experience. It seemed like they were trying some unique system to maybe help when they get busy, but to be honest it was not very succesful when it was just us, so please just operate like a brewey normally does, or work on your communication. They have quite a few more beers that are coming out soon, and I really look forward to trying them, but really hope they work on service.TLDR: Beer was good, but service was extremely lacking. Still very new, so hoping they will get better. I am excited for their upcoming beers, so will go back hoping the service has improved. Hoping to be able to add more stars to this review in the future!
Average product but great staff