376 766 5657
Hours: Daily 12pm - 9pm
Parking street-side. Credit Cards accepted.
Directions: From Walmart, drive west through Ajijic about 2 miles. Turn left on De Las Flores. The Brewhouse is located on the left, across from Don Pedro's Restaurant.
First Impressions
The Brew House is the hippest new place in town. The maker of Corazon de Malta beer has opened a taproom and gastro pub that, from the size of the crowd on Friday night, looks like a big hit with locals and expats.The dining room is small and dark with an upscale urban atmosphere. The tanks and equipment in the brew house can be seen through the glass wall that separates it from the dining room. There is a full bar and a large variety of Corazon de Malta beers on tap.
A chalkboard at the hostess stand announces the specials of the day. We were fortunate to get one of the last tables available. The hostess handed us a menu and the waitress appeared immediately to take our drink order.The table next to us ordered 2 flights of beer with 7 generous samples. I didn't see this on the menu, but if you like craft beer, you may want to give this a try.
Menu
Besides the chalkboard with daily specials, the menu offers an interesting variety of small plates and comfort food entrees, including Sirloin and Cheddar Sliders, Ribbies, Baked Panela and Basil, Chicken Wings, Popcorn Shrimp, Salads and Soups, Homemade Chili, Sheppard's Pie of the Day (chicken, beef or lamb), and Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup.We ordered a Corazon de Malta India Pale Ale and a glass of Pinot Grigio. The India pale ale was light, hoppy and satisfying. Unfortunately, they ran out before we could order more, so we moved on to the American Brown Ale, a molasses-flavored brew that reminded us of Guiness.
Brew House has a good selection of beers on tap, including an American Wheat Ale, India Pale Ale, American Brown Ale, Robust Porter Ale, Stout Ale and Bohemian Pilsner Lager among others.
If you don't care for draft beer, order one of the bottled craft beers. Brew House also offers wine and mixed drinks. For dinner we ordered the special, a Four Cheese Hamburger, and the Ribbies, which features a four rib portion of tender pork served with French Fries.
We would have ordered guacamole to eat while we waited for our meal, but the waiter insisted that they did not have guacamole, though it was advertised on the Daily Special chalkboard.
The ribs were some of the best I have ever tasted. The meat was so tender it fell off the bones. The French Fries were good, though a little salty for my taste. The Four Cheese Hamburger was giant, cooked perfectly in the middle and served on a crusty baguette with lettuce and tomato with creamy melting cheeses. It was also accompanied by fries. The waitress described the desserts of the day and we settled on a brownie and ice cream. The brownie was freshly made with crunchy bits of caramel inside, chocolate sauce and more crunchy bits on top of the ice cream.
I splurged on a cappuccino which I have not had in a long time because I fear being disappointed. I shouldn't have worried. At the Brew House, besides brewing a darn good beer, they also brew an excellent cappuccino. Service and Price
The service at Brew House is excellent and most of the wait staff speak English. Our waitress was busy, but she did not neglect us. The young waiters were roving around the dining room, maybe a little too anxious to grab a glass before we were finished, but they were also quick to make sure we always had a refill when our glasses were empty.
One of the reasons I like to post a picture of the check is so our readers will know that we really did eat at this restaurant and the reviews are based on our own experience. Our meal came to less than 500 pesos including 3 beers, 2 glasses of wine, 2 entrees, dessert and cappuccino. A bargain.Our Recommendation ****
It is a treat to have a craft brewery at Lake Chapala. The owners have invested no small amount of money to create a spot that is unique and inviting. The Corazon de Malta beer is crafted with care and the menu is different from anything you will find in the area.If you like gastro pubs then check this place out. I think you will agree that the Brew House is one of the best new dining experiences lakeside.
Salud!
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