Prison City Pub and Brewery - Auburn, New York

Lenore C.

Corned Beef and…? Ordered the St. Patrick’s Day corned beef and cabbage for take-out and this is what was in the container. Not sure where the cabbage went, and there were only about 5 beef jerky sized strips of corned beef. This was not a $16 dinner. Might not be writing a bad review if it at least tasted amazing, but it was just mediocre. So disappointing. Shame on me for trying this place again- I should have known! Now I remember why I don’t eat here often. I love our local businesses and want to support them, but this isn’t the first time I’ve been disappointed with my meal here. There are so many other local eateries that are better. Guess I didn’t want to give up on them, but I just find Prison City to be overrated. Hopefully I’ve learned my lesson with this one!

Rob R.

Beer is very flavorful, smooth, and not too potent you have to stop at one drink.
Food is full of flavor, the corned beef was physically difficult to eat though.
Would recommend the poutine.

Howie H.

First, cool location so you can walk in town to other fun places. Chad was are waiter he was attentive and his local knowledge and food knowledge is amazing. I had the pork chop special it was delicious. I paired it with the cream ale. Can’t wait to go back.

Bill M.

We came to Prison City to try a few beers and get a small snack before driving back to our Airbnb on Seneca. We are fortunate enough to have Prison City beer distributed to SE Pennsylvania so I was familiar with their stuff before coming here. The beers were all very good and I would have taken some home but I didn’t have a cooler. We ordered fries and the Brussels sprouts just to help absorb the beer. Both were very good. The mustard on the Brussels sprouts was the standout for us.

Giveita S.

There a brunch menu that I just missed but at least they still had this delicious bacon! The staff is great. Bacon was nice and crispy.

Archie J.

Chicken sandwich was damn good, but the wings were 🔥. Light crisp and flavorful ... the fries were overcooked and a little hard. Service was slow but that's probably not all the time, just 2 waitresses that day at lunch. I'd go back

Mike D.

I was visiting some friends and we went here for lunch. The place was great. I love the food and the vibe. The waitress I do not know her name. But she was amazing she helped us with the menu and made sure we had an awesome time. She suggested that I get the ranch dipping sauce with the cheese curds cuz they get a bit spicy as you eat them. That was a great tip. They were my fav and I loved the fries too.

Michael L.

Prison City has locked me up and I hope they throw away the key! What a wonderfully delicious lunch we had that put my taste buds under arrest.

Truly, it was a fantastic lunch, went on a Saturday shortly after opening and somehow got a table right away. Expect wait times and you should wait, it's so worth it!

The place is really chill inside with a solid welcoming vibe. The staff was helpful and kind. Service was fast but not rushed.

We enjoyed a local soda, the buffalo cauliflower perogies, a crispy chicken sandwich, a power salad and something I don't remember the name of. All of it was incredibly delicious, bringing happy taste buds and tummies to everyone.

If all the other reviews didn't convince you. What the heck are you waiting for... Enjoy!!