Farm-to-table comfort, craft brews, and rustic charm in a lovingly restored barn
📍 Where It’s At
Just over the line, about 30 minutes east of Erie, Riverside Brewing Company is tucked beside French Creek at 1 Fountain Street, Cambridge Springs. Housed in a beautifully reconstructed 1800s barn from Cochranton, the setting is homey, historic, and impossibly inviting. The grounds include gardens, cozy outdoor seating, and plenty of space to linger or enjoy a meal.
🍺 What’s Good
This is one of those spots where the building and the food both feel like local love letters. The restored barn holds a large bar with 21 taps, serving up a rotating cast of local drafts alongside wine, cider, and spirit-forward cocktails.
On the menu? A smart, creative mix of comfort food and farm-to-table goodness:
- Steak and handheld sandwiches like the Craft Burger or Cuban Reuben
- Entrees including Duck Mac & Cheese, Cajun Shrimp & Grits, or Chicken Saltimbocca
- Starters like nachos, pretzel sticks, and Brussels sprouts
- A thoughtful selection of salads, soups, sides, and wood-fired pizzas
You’ll also find a small gift shop stocked with Riverside Brewing T-shirts, hats, and other branded gear, plus a few local goodies to take home—perfect for remembering your visit or grabbing a gift for a fellow craft beer fan.
The ambiance is as satisfying as the food, with an outdoor patio, live music events through their Summer Music Series, and even a brewing area you can catch a peek of.
👨👩👧👦 Who It’s Great For
- Food-loving families who want quality meals in a relaxed, friendly setting
- Couples or date-night groups seeking a cozy, unique backdrop with local flavor
- Craft beer aficionados or anyone curious about regional brews and rotating taps
- Shoppers who love picking up local merch and souvenirs along with their meal
🌟 Final Thoughts
If you’re up for a short drive, Riverside Brewing Company is the kind of place where every detail—from the reclaimed barn to the brewed beer—tells a story. Whether you stay inside by the fireplace, on the patio under the trees, or linger over a song, you’ll come away with full bellies, a few new favorites, and maybe even a T-shirt or jar of local jam to remember it by.
