Hop Lot Brewing Co. & Beer Garden

My wife and I have been to Hop Lot before and it was a lot of fun. Music, drinks, food, etc. This time we went expecting the same but our experience came up short. Our daughter has a food allergy so we looked over the menu beforehand and picked out a few items to ask about to confirm they were ok. Being Memorial Day weekend, the place was packed so we sat near the entrance. Our table didn’t have a QR code so I got in line for drinks and to ask about the food. 20 min later I got to the bar only for the bartender to point me to a manager near the entrance. I made my way that direction and asked two employees at the entrance my questions. They’d responded that gluten free buns were an option and I mentioned gluten wasn’t related to the allergy. The “manager” then went off to talk to the kitchen while the older “greeter” stayed. I asked clarified the situation with him only to be told that I “should bring something from home”. Now, I understand not every establishment takes allergies into account but when that’s the case the menu typically identifies that or a server apologies and says they can’t accommodate. I have NEVER been told to “bring something from home”. This was especially ironic considering this is a tourist destination, all of whom are away from home. While this didn’t sit well with me, my wife and I agreed to just pick some same options and order anyway. Then came another problem. When I finally tracked down a QR code from another table, the online menu had a fraction of the options shown on their website. Looking for answers another customer mentioned they were able to order food from the merchandise counter. I then made my way there only to be told I could order food there and must wait in the 30 min long bar line. TLDR: staff was uninformed about food allergens on a menu that didn’t match what was online and getting service was near impossible. But hey, at least the drinks were good.

The food was really good. Gluten free buns were available for their sandwiches and the local sodas were great. They have bags and a fire pit where people were roasting marshmallows. Lots of outdoor space for kids to run around and play. Overall a really nice evening.