I'm new to the area from Los Angeles and I have to honestly say that this is one of those places that can be in the middle of LA or comfortably in any brew town in Colorado. Along with the very cool brews, I was introduced to deep fried picked and a tenderloin, service was quick and always attentive. I'm glad I found it, it'll be a regular spot!!!
(5)
Brenda G.
Love the small town feel. The beer and service are both excellent, I recommend the 1520 :] the only negative thing I can say is that the food menu could use some improvement
(4)
D h.
tasty beer & food in a comfortable, relaxes atmosphere with enough hdtvs to watch the game. super friendly staff & patrons (bar area). food is average to slightly above average depending on what you get. stick with the basics. beer is very good and that's what counts. also include a few guest taps. assuming you drive to gjbc, you'll likely enter through the rear door. come into a small eating area with lower eating tables. not sure why it's separate, but maybe for large groups. through open arch is the bar area. bar is on south side and contains 8-10 black wooden stools. wooden bar with rounded wooden rail. bar back is very simple and includes the beer list and bottles. tap tower located on the bar top. opposite the bar are high tables & booths. will be worth the trip once meridian/31 is finished, but tough to get there at this moment if you are south of 116th.
(4)
Tabitha W.
Had a great experience due to wonderful customer service. Our server was genuine and knowledgeable. She helped us make our way through a beer flight, appetizers and dinner paired with more beer:) It would be nice to see a brewery offer a larger selection of food or healthier choices, but overall above average bar food.
(4)
Nikki H.
We love this place! We've been 2x and it's been great each time. Service is good, hostess is friendly. The food wasn't disappointing either time. We can't wait to go again. Highly recommend this place. We have small children, and we haven't brought them in but I've seen lots of families in there.
(5)
Mike W.
I'm always appreciative of someone who puts in the effort to offer their own in house brew. Great small town local vibe with everyone very friendly. We stopped in late to try the beer flight and ended up enjoying their version of American IPA the "one with nature - American style IPA". Order the fries for a taste, serving size is very large. Serves four. Location has potential but the lighting is bright. Enough to preform surgery. Bring your sunglasses. I would recommend you try it for the beer alone. The food is bar food. Hope the menu continues to improve because Westfield could use the brew pub.
(4)
Scott P.
Had high hopes, but they were not fulfilled. They have 5 house brews, three were gone. Food was nothing to write home about. Limited menu, and nothing inventive. If you're going to have a menu of 6 things, make them memorable! Tryed to clean the pallet between beers, but the water was city water and Westfield's water has a strong chlorine taste. Don't waste your time.
(2)
Theresa R.
A quiet brew pub in the relaxed hometown feel of Westfield. A comfortable building combining the charm of a historical building, tin roof and wood floors meets modern aesthetics. Our server was friendly, helpful and attentive, a delightful balance of help without over intrusiveness. addressing each person at the table with warmth. I love the idea of having a 5 beer sampler tray, a few ounces of each beer served on a wooden platter. The beer was a huge disappointment. If one is familiar with award winning Barley Island's fair in Noblesville as well as many other beers developed by microbrewers, you will not find your favorite here. Every beer was watered down, weak hints of flavor that implied "light" beer. There was an ever present off taste in each sample, leaving me unable to finish any of them. With that said and the newness of the facility, a serious effort to correct the quality and taste of the beer will make this establishment a success among the growing filed of local microbreweries. It's not there yet. My reply to comment- Yes, coming from a college town and traveled the world, I have sampled many kinds of beers and stay away from the cheap ones. Many of the beers you offered as samples were skunked or had very low specific gravities which as you know has nothing to do with carbonation.
(2)
J C.
I'd been here 3 or 4 times, just for the beer, which is legitimately very good! And they frequently offer $4 pints, which is good for a micro brew. I even had a couple appetizers, which were very tasty. At this point, the review would have been a very strong 4 stars. I came here for dinner a couple times, though, and i was pretty disappointed. The fish and chips, which they list as their signature dish, was actually pretty gross: way over battered and fried to the point of being nearly burnt and super greasy. The next time, i got their tenderloin sandwich. This was honestly very good. Most tenderloins are wafer thin and as wide as a hubcap. Their's, however, are wide as a hubcap but still very thick and juicy. Great sandwich. The service that night was really bad though. I tend to be fairly forgiving of service; you're busy, the place is swamped, you have a bunch of people to tend to and take care of, i get it, it's cool. But when it's so bad as to make me have a bad time, that's not ok. And this last time was not ok. I'll be back and hopefully they'll get back into the 4 star range. My recommendation though: come for the beer, which is very good; if you're hungry get fried pickles for an appetizer and the tenderloin sandwich for a meal; stay away from the rest of the food. And sit at the bar or right next to it, otherwise you can forget about ever seeing your waiter.
(3)
Steven T.
I like the decor. Also like that I could take my son in with me. Fried pickles and French fries were good. Wings, burger and tenderloin were just ok. Light Beer was good. I really want this place to succeed as a local who lives and works close by, just needs some help with main entrees.
(4)
Angie R.
I wish I could break this review up, one for beer and one for food. If I were able to, I would give 3 stars for beer, but I would give the food less than 1 star. We used a Groupon to try this place out with the family for lunch this weekend, understanding that we had limited brewery choices with the kids in tow. We didn't expect much of the food but figured it would be passably good. We were wrong. We started with flights of beer. Our deal came with two, so we basically got everything on tap, including the guest pours. I am a new craft beer fan and am less difficult to please than my husband, but even I found the lighter beers pretty bland. As the beers progressed, they improved, and we both found some decent drinks on the second flight. My husband liked the IPAs best, while I enjoyed the Mulligan's scotch ale (something I'm not usually as big a fan of). Overall the beer was fun to try, and it was decent, but we didn't fill our two empty growlers in the car (saved those for a $5 Sunday fill at fountain square). For lunch, we ordered the sliders (one tenderloin, one 'Kobe beef' and one pork), the mahi tacos and the fries as appetizers. The kids ordered a burger and a tenderloin. The sliders were actually: greasy boiled burger, pre-made slop of pork and icky-sweet sauce, and a flat fried disc that the elementary school cafeteria used to call a pork fritter. The mahi tacos were soft shells with indistinguishable bland fish, chopped romaine and canned salsa. The fries were fine - they were dumped from a bag and fried. The kids pushed away their burger and tenderloin after two bites and just ate fries. I refused to eat the mahi tacos, because not only could I have made them better, I could have made them better while drinking and using only ingredients found at the gas station. Based on the description above, you've probably correctly guessed that the sliders were picked at and discarded. During this meal, we subsisted on average beer and fries, and made the easy decision not to return.
(2)
Sarah D.
My husband and I came in on a Saturday night.. it is very confusing with two entrances, and no hostess stand. You can apparently seat yourself, but it took us a while to figure that out.... it's a little awkward to stand around waiting to scoop up a table.. and then sit there for 10 minutes waiting for someone to clean it off. The beer was good, but both the beer and food menu were small. The pulled pork was good, the burger was average, but the pub fries were good. We'd go again, but they have a lot of work to do in order to stay around long past the craft beer craze...
(3)
Jeff B.
Wanted to like this. Service was friendly and attentive. Good place to go for the beer, but I am sorry but the food was lackluster. My son, who loves burgers, did not finish half of his and the tenderloin was so, so. Plus, the AC was way too cranked up and the live music way too loud (and we were sitting in the back room)
(2)
Alan B.
Went there last night and thought overall it was a good experience. Beer batter fries - A+ Sweet potato fries - A Burgers - B would be an A if the buns weren't a D- Beer - C+ Staff - A++ super nice people I have faith the beer will get better. But for now it's a good start but not on the level of other breweries in Indy. You should give GJB a shot, overall it was worth it.
(3)
Curt W.
Not a huge Beer Drinker for starters but excited for the new business. Main disappointment is hours of business. No weekday lunch or mondays at all, which makes no sense in a community of Westfields size. Beer reviews seem great and ambiance seems to feel comfortable. Will go back but still looking for that great family pub in downtown Westfield
(3)
Brent S.
I always dig local brewpubs and Westfield has a good one in Grand Junction. We met some friends there on a Saturday evening and found a comfortable atmosphere and a friendly server who seemed to be quite knowledgeable about what was on tap. I decided to go with a four beer flight to try all of their available house brews (the Scottish ale was unfortunately not available that night). All the beers were tasty but their nut brown was my favorite. As for the food they have quite a small menu, but my bacon cheeseburger was flavorful if cooked a little further than past medium for my liking. I thought the battered fries were excellent and the standard portion is pretty large. I enjoyed our fried pickle appetizer as well. For 2 beer flights, an appetizer, a bacon cheeseburger, and a breaded tenderloin our bill was 47 bucks. I thought that was a bit steep but understandable when each beer flight was 7 dollars. We'll be going back.
(4)
Jake S.
Went and ordered a burger and beer. Beer was good. Burger was so over cooked and dried out if I were in the kitchen I would have been embarrassed to serve it. I guess thats what happens when you place no emphasis on food and pay the kitchen staff minimum wage
(1)
JC T.
I tried this place twice this week and enjoyed it both times. They have 5 of their own beers and this week had three guest taps from Bier brewery. Everything I tried was enjoyable. The tenderloin sandwich was good. I liked the hamburger too. It was cooked as requested. The thing I liked best was the pub fries. They are thick, irregularly cut, and lightly breaded. Really tasty. The staff was friendly and did not let my glass get empty before asking if I wanted another. Definitely worth a stop.
(3)
Paul K.
An absolutely fantastic blend of craft beers! Not sure which one is my favorite?!?! Took home a growler of The Mulligan because my wife and I had to agree on one. Staff were very friendly and attentive!
(5)
Lib C.
The food was just OK. House Salad was pretty small for $5. The "flat bread" pizza was on a puffy tasteless dough. Others in the party had tenderloin and pork sandwich which they said was just OK. Large party with loud kids right next to us. I have kids and enjoy children....just not the vibe I am looking for at a brewing company. There is a dining room in back that could be a family dining area. I usually like limited menus because I would rather have fewer choices but good quality. Not really the case here. May return for a beer sometime but probably not to eat.
(3)
Tara B.
Amazing! We had a group party here and the staff was so accommodating. The food was wonderful. Loved the specials and the variety of drinks. Great place to have a get together.
(5)
Dave M.
Great atmosphere and decor. Better than average bar food. Beer is very good with five in house brews on tap and at least two craft "guest" taps. The Scottish ale was very good and my wife enjoyed the oatmeal stout. We will definitely be back.
(4)
Jim H.
Love this place. The beer is good. The food is good. The atmosphere is good. Local Westfield business we all should support.
(5)
Paul D.
The service was the main issue. They were simply inattentive. Had to ask for water 3 times, the waitress seemed put out by our presence. She had friends sitting 2 tables over and she kept stopping to chat with them, that was annoying. The beer was typical, but fairly priced at $5 a pint. The food was good, had the breaded tenderloin which I think was breaded in house as it should be in Indiana, but it was served with white onion, come on, everyone knows its red onion that is served on a tenderloin! I'll probably go again once some kinks are worked out.
(2)
Allison F.
I use to live biking distance from GJ, so it was the perfect bar stop...and the only bar stop on the strip in Westfield. The service is always friendly, which is refreshing these days. The beer is alright, nothing too crazy..it's easy to see that they're in the early brewing stages--which is a good thing! You can't go too crazy too fast. It would be cool if they added some healthier options to their menu.
(5)
Amy W.
Note: review is for beer/overall experience; stumbled upon after lunch and did not try the food (but the menu looked great). I spied Grand Junction while driving by and impulsively stopped in. It was an odd time - between lunch and dinner and not yet happy hour - and the staff was in the back reviewing the menu, but they were definitely listening for the door and came out right away. They did not offer a sampler, but the bartender asked me what styles of beer I liked and poured me samples based on our conversation. He was very informative and helpful and let me try a range of styles. I settled on the house IPA, which was very pleasant. I enjoyed the Hefeweizen and brown ales as well. The staff was attentive without being in your face and very friendly. I'll be back for sure.
(4)
Erin C.
On the Brewsline Tour this was my least favorite spot, not because the drinks were bad (the beer was quite good!) but because it was over crowded and there was standing room only. Since we had to huddle by the bar we were unable to look at the food menu or order. I loved the building and would love to try and come back when they are less busy.
(3)
Sarah R.
I have been back on several occasions to our local brewery and things have definitely improved! I appreciate the menu changes, the better attentiveness of the wait staff and the more options of beer.
(4)
Matt M.
Solid stout, burger and chicken salad. Great service too. Wish there was a little more menu variety for allergy needs, but that's not unexpected for this size place. Oh and sweet potatoes fries - swoon!
(5)
Krysha M.
Beautiful sunny evening + top off the jeep + a Groupon offering = an impromptu road trip up to Grand Junction Brewing Company. We were promptly greeted by a super friendly hostess who opted to seat us "toward the front" of the place as "trivia was about to start" and she wanted to make our first visit special. Uhhh, ok! This same hostess made several stops at our table throughout the night to ensure our evening was going well. So thoughtful. We opted to get a 5 sample beer flight as opposed to the 2 pint alternative so we could try a few different offerings. They were out of the Squirrel Stampede Nut Brown Ale, so our flight of 5 was perfect -- all but the IPAs (we don't dig hoppy beers). It's not often that I like all of the beers in a flight, but this was the case at GJBC as they were all tasty. My favorite was the Imperfect Backside Oatmeal Stout, followed closely by the Dark Road Porter, the 1520 Hefeweizen, the Cream Ale, and The Mulligan Scottish Ale. For our 2 appetizers we chose the Jumbo Boneless Wings with Sriracha Bourbon sauce (YUM) and the Pretzel Breadsticks. Both were REALLY good, but please believe me when I tell you that the Mulligan Scottish Ale Cheese Dip for the pretzel sticks was life changing. Yes, life changing. This was perhaps one of a handful of times I was *happy* my husband could not eat something so that it was mine...all mine! If you get nothing else from this review, get the sticks just to try the Mulligan Scottish Ale Cheese Dip. Our apps gave us a pretty full tummy, but we decided to split the Signature Fish and Chips meal -- batter made with their Nut Brown Ale and served with beer-battered pub fries and some yummy mushy peas. Again, SO good. The breading on the half-pound of cod was perfectly crisp and not too thick. Fish was thick, moist, and flaky. Did I mention it was good? The Groupon may have initially brought us in, but an amazing overall experience will bring us back. Polite and attentive service combined with great beers and tasty food makes it worth the hike up to the north side. We are already planning our next trip to Grand Junction and will be bringing friends! LIVE Trivia on Thursdays at 6:30!
(5)
Nicki C.
Cute place, great service, tasty beer and unique food offerings. The seating is limited, but friendly. We got the Redneck Caviar with garlic Parmesan sauce - delicious. We also got two flights to try nearly all of their offerings. We each had our favorites but enjoyed their wide selection to fit each of our tastes. The beer cheese with Bavarian style pretzels was a fun appetizer to balance the beer. Great date night location. Although they have a kids menu, we probably won't take our wild and crazy kiddos there. We will wait until another date night to enjoy their beer, food and atmosphere unencumbered. Definitely somewhere we will come again.
(5)
Keith S.
Grand Junction Brewery was a real treat in the heart of Westfield. The place is fairly quiet for having a lot of open space. They have a room in the back for overflow or for events and serve a great assortment of appetizers for a large party. Full bar and great, fast, friendly table service compliments their menu. I chose their sig burger with fries and a drink, there were enough fries to share. Tasted great and price was reasonable. Def will be back. Want to try all of their brews. Parking in back or across the street. Free.
(4)
Allison F.
I've got a thing for strong beers. Not necessarily beers with a high alcohol content, but beers that pack punches of hoppy or full-bodied flavors with each sip, giving me no flashbacks of my beer-pong-and-PBR days. Having experienced an evening at Grand Junction, I found myself with mixed reviews about the beers I tried, because most didn't meet my "strong beer" standards. Let's rank 'em: First Place: Double IPA - With its primary taste of hops, this was the strongest of the beers I drank. Second Place: 1520 Hefeweizen - It may be the lightest ABV's of the beers, but I could definitely taste the banana and cloves in each sip...easy drinkability without being too sweet. Third Place: Imperfect Backside Oatmeal Stout - Like a Guinness but watered down...little flavor. Participation Ribbon: Squirrel Stampede Nut Brown Ale - Contrary to the clever name with historical significance, the flavors did not create a charge in my palette. I found it to the be the weakest of all of the beers. Food-wise, I'd categorize the menu as your standard pub grub. If I had to choose, I'd recommend the sweet potato fries as long as you sprinkled some salt on top or the powdered sugar beignets. Although I'm not doing backflips over the quality of the food and drink, I'll be back to Grand Junction for some ghost-hunting. It's rumored that the building is haunted by a ghost named Hank and his dog, and they like to shift things around from time to time. Also, being impressed by the jolly staff, I'll make my way in for some Thursday night trivia knowing there's at least one good beer calling my name.
(3)
Beth W.
Used a groupon here. My bill was almost $50, after the groupon $0 Joel was our server, went through all the drinks available. I ordered a drink, didn't like it, and he brought me out another one to try. Stayed until closing time, very friendly people.
(4)
Chrissy C.
We had a party of 14 for my husband's birthday. I did call and make a reservation the week before. I was a little worried when I called the day before to confirm and they didn't have the book to double check, but things were fine and we were on the list. We even got the table I asked for. It's just a pretty laid back place. I am not a huge beer drinker, but everyone at the table ordered different beers and seemed to enjoy them. I do know they had a few substitutions since some things were out of stock. We had a wide assortment of appetizers. My favorite was the fried pickles and the pretzel bread sticks. The chicken wings also looked good. I had the fish and chips. I think my fish seemed a little overdone on the outside, but it was still good. Just a little dark on the outside. The fries were amazing and there were so many I couldn't possibly have eaten them all. I loved it came with smooshy peas! I would totally get this again next time we eat here. The beignets are also very good. I loved they were more bite size so you don't make such a mess. Parking was a little hard to find on a Friday night, but you can park at the Pharmacy according to the signs. Our waitress did a great job for it being such a large party. I think we actually ended up with 15 people.
(4)
Eddie C.
Not sure how I ended up in Westfield but there is a new brew pub so let's go try it. Grand Junction Brewing Company has only been opened for a few weeks and business has been steady. Based on the beers they are off to a pretty good start. GJBC's calling card is of course their beers. There are currently five of them in their lineup (Hefeweizen, Nut Brown, Scottish Ale, IPA, Stout). There are also guest taps from Bier Brewery and Bloomington Brewing Co. I did a flight of four of the house beers and they were pretty good. The Hefeweizen is a refreshing, non-hoppy wheat beer w/ a fruity undertone. The Nut Brown tastes very much like Newcastle (now that the bartender mentioned it). The Scottish Ale seems like a milder version of Sun King Wee Mac, with a more cloudy appearance. The Stout is smooth and tastes like a less gritty version of Guiness. I did not try the IPA, but with 75 IBUs it's plenty hoppy enough. In terms of taste and style I can't say that any of the beers jumped out at me, but what I liked about them was the clean finish to all of them. Maybe it's the water they used or just the fact that the beers were fresh. Think that's the whole point of drinking local: a fresh, good tasting product. Think GJBC succeeded on that front. The pub also has a small menu of appetizers and entrees. I did not try the food but saw many people who did. The dining area feels open and spacious, with plenty of space between tables and booths. There are TVs mounted on each corner to watch games and such. Once they are ready, I hope to see GJBC beers available at other locations around town.
(4)
Miguel F.
What a disappointment this place was. My wife and I just moved into Westfield and as beer geeks, were quite excited that we had a local brewpub right down the street! I consider us to be definite beer snobs (in a good way!)...we really enjoy beers that showcase particular styles and taste as though they were crafted with love for the art of brewing...there are many examples of beers like this all over the place, especially in Indiana (Sun King, Upland, New Albanian, etc.). I hadn't ever heard of Grand Junction before so I went in with absolutely no knowledge of what beers they had or anything. I went in as a blank slate expecting to have some interesting Westfield beers. My wife and I are always looking for that next Beer Moment...that one where you have a sip of a new beer and it just completely blows your mind (like the first time I had an Arrogant Bastard after being a strictly Coors Light and PBR kinda guy). Anyways, we get to our table and ask for a flight of their house beers. The waitress was really nice and brought it out to us after a few minutes. The ambience of the place is very chill, definitely family friendly. There's a TV with the usual non-stop ESPN Sports Bar type idea...anyways...here is what I thought: 1520 Hefeweizen: Their lightest beer and what was described as being most popular as a growler fill..."It's a real people pleaser!"...Although not my favorite style, I love having a refreshing and light Hefeweizen every now and then...This specific Hefeweizen was by far one of the most awful beers I have ever had the displeasure of tasting. The taste of the grains and whatever hops or flavors would be in this beer were completely washed out with WATER. It literally just tasted like someone took a ladle and dipped it into a 5 gallon bucket that was filled it with water and a cup of barley...and served it into our sample glass. It was the closest a beer has ever tasted to water in my experience. Squirrel Stampede - Nut Brown Ale: After the first beer, I started to hope it was a fluke and that the rest of the beers would be awesome...nope. This beer has an actual taste, starting to get that malty deliciousness going...but yet again has this overpowering watered-down taste that ruins the beer. A slightly more malty version of the 1520. Awful! At this point I still somehow had hope that this brewery could pull through. The Mulligan - Scottish Style Ale: Listed as one of the strongest beers on tap...still tasted like water. I don't know if my tastebuds are just used to stronger beers or what...But literally all I have tasted in these beers thus far is remnants of what could have been awesome beers but have been totally watered down to almost nothingness. Ugh. Imperfect Backside - Oatmeal Stout: One of my favorite styles of beer! I was thinking "OK this is the one, no way anyone could mess up an oatmeal stout! This is their secret, I just know it!" First sip....UGH. It literally tastes like water mixed with a few drops of "Roasted Malt" mixed in. I was upset at this point because I can now say I have had a terrible Oatmeal Stout...something I didn't think was possible! The mouthfeel was incredible smooth (thanks nitrogen) but all of these beers so far feel like water in your mouth, and taste like water with tiny bits of random flavors added in...I couldn't believe it. Insanely awful! I lost all hope at this point. One With Nature - American Style IPA: Another beer style I love. My wife described the smell as "straight up cat pee" and I mostly agree with this. Whatever hop they chose to dry-hop with had a unique cat urine / ammonia type flavor. I've smelled some really raunchy hops that impart all sorts of citrus-y, skunk-y flavors that I absolutely LOVE...this was NOT one of those! Tasted like a super watered down Sierra Nevada Pale Ale or whatever American Style IPA you can think of...just water. Water everywhere. Man...I'm glad it only cost us 9 dollars to experience the sad line-up of beers this place has. If their beer is that bad, I can only imagine what the food must be like. I would stay very far from this place if you are used to any of the other local beers...If you like Dragonfly IPA or Osiris or anything remotely close to those bold tastes...you will absolutely hate this place! Man I had really high hopes for this place...still can't get over it. Gross.
(1)
Melissa B.
Inviting atmosphere. Great Beer, I love the Nut Brown, appetisers are tasty. All around enjoyable place.
(5)
Jarrod R.
Was fortunate to visit the Grand Junction on opening night and felt a great blend of excitement, "buzz" and relief. While I didn't get an opportunity to enjoy any of their dishes, I did have a sample of most of their brews and was impressed with all of them. First off, those names are just perfect with the right amount of "quirky" factor that one expects from a brewery. Names like "Squirrel Stampede" (Nut Brown Ale) and "Imperfect Backside" (Oatmeal Stout) - just seem to fit. I took home a growler of The Mulligan, their Scottish Ale, it has a bit of a "kick," but is excellent and shows a commitment to bringing some new flavors to our market. I will be looking forward to visiting Grand Junction again and watching how they grow.
(5)
Gern B.
Loved the beer. All three of our food orders were incorrect. I sure wish she would have written our order down instead of trying to remember it as we gave it to her. We'll definitely be back though.
(3)
Kira T.
Went here opening week and had a great time. Really good beer, simple menu was easy to order from and the food seemed fresh and made to order. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and it was very fresh, had great veggies on it and the fries were delicious. My husband had the pulled pork and felt it was good but way too spicy. He's been back several times for growler refills, prices are fair and the staff was fiend, hand attentive. Glad to have this place nearby!
(4)
Shyam S.
I was seriously disappointed by the food here. My friend and I were driving from Atlanta to Goshen and decided to look for some places north of Indy on Yelp. We were planning on going to a pizza place, but kind of stumbled on Grand Junction. The Good: 1. It is quite marvelous to see a brew-pub in a town like Westfield, but there is definitely a market for craft beers here. 2. The location is perfect and easy to find with ample parking and a huge amount of space inside. The Bad: 1. The menu is very limited. Yes it has a few bar food-type appetizers, as well as the obligatory Indiana choices (tenderloin, anyone), but overall, the food is limited and not nearly as fresh as the label "brew pub" might lead you to believe. In short, this is a brewery with an identity crisis. 2. While I did like the beer cheese dip, the breadsticks looked like there were pre-packaged and frozen and had just been baked. When I was in college at Purdue, I worked at a couple of bars and we worked with breadsticks that looked just like these. 3. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich, and she basically just ate the pork till she found a couple of large pieces of fat that she had to remove before she choked. She was not impressed with the meat, or the sweet potato fries that looked like the shoestring fries from a Steak 'n Shake, and were mildly sweet, but tasted burnt also. 4. I had six, very disappointing wings that had been lightly doused in a Cajun dry seasoning. I wanted Buffalo, but when I asked my server for a sample and she told me that it was just Frank's Red Hot, I was crestfallen and appalled. All in all, the beer may be good for here, but the food needs to be kicked up several notches to convince people to drop in here more often.
(2)
Tony T.
Great place in Westfield and becoming ever more crowded. Ask for the "Lifted Kilt" which is a mix of the stouts. Very good beers and the Cajun rub wings are great. Cold beers and hot wings. What not to love.
(4)
Kira T.
Went here opening week and had a great time. Really good beer, simple menu was easy to order from and the food seemed fresh and made to order. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and it was very fresh, had great veggies on it and the fries were delicious. My husband had the pulled pork and felt it was good but way too spicy. He's been back several times for growler refills, prices are fair and the staff was fiend, hand attentive. Glad to have this place nearby!
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Shyam S.
I was seriously disappointed by the food here. My friend and I were driving from Atlanta to Goshen and decided to look for some places north of Indy on Yelp. We were planning on going to a pizza place, but kind of stumbled on Grand Junction. The Good: 1. It is quite marvelous to see a brew-pub in a town like Westfield, but there is definitely a market for craft beers here. 2. The location is perfect and easy to find with ample parking and a huge amount of space inside. The Bad: 1. The menu is very limited. Yes it has a few bar food-type appetizers, as well as the obligatory Indiana choices (tenderloin, anyone), but overall, the food is limited and not nearly as fresh as the label "brew pub" might lead you to believe. In short, this is a brewery with an identity crisis. 2. While I did like the beer cheese dip, the breadsticks looked like there were pre-packaged and frozen and had just been baked. When I was in college at Purdue, I worked at a couple of bars and we worked with breadsticks that looked just like these. 3. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich, and she basically just ate the pork till she found a couple of large pieces of fat that she had to remove before she choked. She was not impressed with the meat, or the sweet potato fries that looked like the shoestring fries from a Steak 'n Shake, and were mildly sweet, but tasted burnt also. 4. I had six, very disappointing wings that had been lightly doused in a Cajun dry seasoning. I wanted Buffalo, but when I asked my server for a sample and she told me that it was just Frank's Red Hot, I was crestfallen and appalled. All in all, the beer may be good for here, but the food needs to be kicked up several notches to convince people to drop in here more often.
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Tony T.
Great place in Westfield and becoming ever more crowded. Ask for the "Lifted Kilt" which is a mix of the stouts. Very good beers and the Cajun rub wings are great. Cold beers and hot wings. What not to love.
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Mike W.
I'm always appreciative of someone who puts in the effort to offer their own in house brew. Great small town local vibe with everyone very friendly. We stopped in late to try the beer flight and ended up enjoying their version of American IPA the "one with nature - American style IPA". Order the fries for a taste, serving size is very large. Serves four. Location has potential but the lighting is bright. Enough to preform surgery. Bring your sunglasses. I would recommend you try it for the beer alone. The food is bar food. Hope the menu continues to improve because Westfield could use the brew pub.
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D h.
tasty beer & food in a comfortable, relaxes atmosphere with enough hdtvs to watch the game. super friendly staff & patrons (bar area). food is average to slightly above average depending on what you get. stick with the basics. beer is very good and that's what counts. also include a few guest taps. assuming you drive to gjbc, you'll likely enter through the rear door. come into a small eating area with lower eating tables. not sure why it's separate, but maybe for large groups. through open arch is the bar area. bar is on south side and contains 8-10 black wooden stools. wooden bar with rounded wooden rail. bar back is very simple and includes the beer list and bottles. tap tower located on the bar top. opposite the bar are high tables & booths. will be worth the trip once meridian/31 is finished, but tough to get there at this moment if you are south of 116th.
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Lib C.
The food was just OK. House Salad was pretty small for $5. The "flat bread" pizza was on a puffy tasteless dough. Others in the party had tenderloin and pork sandwich which they said was just OK. Large party with loud kids right next to us. I have kids and enjoy children....just not the vibe I am looking for at a brewing company. There is a dining room in back that could be a family dining area. I usually like limited menus because I would rather have fewer choices but good quality. Not really the case here. May return for a beer sometime but probably not to eat.
(3)
Theresa R.
A quiet brew pub in the relaxed hometown feel of Westfield. A comfortable building combining the charm of a historical building, tin roof and wood floors meets modern aesthetics. Our server was friendly, helpful and attentive, a delightful balance of help without over intrusiveness. addressing each person at the table with warmth. I love the idea of having a 5 beer sampler tray, a few ounces of each beer served on a wooden platter. The beer was a huge disappointment. If one is familiar with award winning Barley Island's fair in Noblesville as well as many other beers developed by microbrewers, you will not find your favorite here. Every beer was watered down, weak hints of flavor that implied "light" beer. There was an ever present off taste in each sample, leaving me unable to finish any of them. With that said and the newness of the facility, a serious effort to correct the quality and taste of the beer will make this establishment a success among the growing filed of local microbreweries. It's not there yet. My reply to comment- Yes, coming from a college town and traveled the world, I have sampled many kinds of beers and stay away from the cheap ones. Many of the beers you offered as samples were skunked or had very low specific gravities which as you know has nothing to do with carbonation.
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Scott P.
Had high hopes, but they were not fulfilled. They have 5 house brews, three were gone. Food was nothing to write home about. Limited menu, and nothing inventive. If you're going to have a menu of 6 things, make them memorable! Tryed to clean the pallet between beers, but the water was city water and Westfield's water has a strong chlorine taste. Don't waste your time.
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J C.
I'd been here 3 or 4 times, just for the beer, which is legitimately very good! And they frequently offer $4 pints, which is good for a micro brew. I even had a couple appetizers, which were very tasty. At this point, the review would have been a very strong 4 stars. I came here for dinner a couple times, though, and i was pretty disappointed. The fish and chips, which they list as their signature dish, was actually pretty gross: way over battered and fried to the point of being nearly burnt and super greasy. The next time, i got their tenderloin sandwich. This was honestly very good. Most tenderloins are wafer thin and as wide as a hubcap. Their's, however, are wide as a hubcap but still very thick and juicy. Great sandwich. The service that night was really bad though. I tend to be fairly forgiving of service; you're busy, the place is swamped, you have a bunch of people to tend to and take care of, i get it, it's cool. But when it's so bad as to make me have a bad time, that's not ok. And this last time was not ok. I'll be back and hopefully they'll get back into the 4 star range. My recommendation though: come for the beer, which is very good; if you're hungry get fried pickles for an appetizer and the tenderloin sandwich for a meal; stay away from the rest of the food. And sit at the bar or right next to it, otherwise you can forget about ever seeing your waiter.
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Steven T.
I like the decor. Also like that I could take my son in with me. Fried pickles and French fries were good. Wings, burger and tenderloin were just ok. Light Beer was good. I really want this place to succeed as a local who lives and works close by, just needs some help with main entrees.
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JC T.
I tried this place twice this week and enjoyed it both times. They have 5 of their own beers and this week had three guest taps from Bier brewery. Everything I tried was enjoyable. The tenderloin sandwich was good. I liked the hamburger too. It was cooked as requested. The thing I liked best was the pub fries. They are thick, irregularly cut, and lightly breaded. Really tasty. The staff was friendly and did not let my glass get empty before asking if I wanted another. Definitely worth a stop.
(3)
Tara B.
Amazing! We had a group party here and the staff was so accommodating. The food was wonderful. Loved the specials and the variety of drinks. Great place to have a get together.
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Dave M.
Great atmosphere and decor. Better than average bar food. Beer is very good with five in house brews on tap and at least two craft "guest" taps. The Scottish ale was very good and my wife enjoyed the oatmeal stout. We will definitely be back.
(4)
Jim H.
Love this place. The beer is good. The food is good. The atmosphere is good. Local Westfield business we all should support.
(5)
Angie R.
I wish I could break this review up, one for beer and one for food. If I were able to, I would give 3 stars for beer, but I would give the food less than 1 star. We used a Groupon to try this place out with the family for lunch this weekend, understanding that we had limited brewery choices with the kids in tow. We didn't expect much of the food but figured it would be passably good. We were wrong. We started with flights of beer. Our deal came with two, so we basically got everything on tap, including the guest pours. I am a new craft beer fan and am less difficult to please than my husband, but even I found the lighter beers pretty bland. As the beers progressed, they improved, and we both found some decent drinks on the second flight. My husband liked the IPAs best, while I enjoyed the Mulligan's scotch ale (something I'm not usually as big a fan of). Overall the beer was fun to try, and it was decent, but we didn't fill our two empty growlers in the car (saved those for a $5 Sunday fill at fountain square). For lunch, we ordered the sliders (one tenderloin, one 'Kobe beef' and one pork), the mahi tacos and the fries as appetizers. The kids ordered a burger and a tenderloin. The sliders were actually: greasy boiled burger, pre-made slop of pork and icky-sweet sauce, and a flat fried disc that the elementary school cafeteria used to call a pork fritter. The mahi tacos were soft shells with indistinguishable bland fish, chopped romaine and canned salsa. The fries were fine - they were dumped from a bag and fried. The kids pushed away their burger and tenderloin after two bites and just ate fries. I refused to eat the mahi tacos, because not only could I have made them better, I could have made them better while drinking and using only ingredients found at the gas station. Based on the description above, you've probably correctly guessed that the sliders were picked at and discarded. During this meal, we subsisted on average beer and fries, and made the easy decision not to return.
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Sarah D.
My husband and I came in on a Saturday night.. it is very confusing with two entrances, and no hostess stand. You can apparently seat yourself, but it took us a while to figure that out.... it's a little awkward to stand around waiting to scoop up a table.. and then sit there for 10 minutes waiting for someone to clean it off. The beer was good, but both the beer and food menu were small. The pulled pork was good, the burger was average, but the pub fries were good. We'd go again, but they have a lot of work to do in order to stay around long past the craft beer craze...
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Jeff B.
Wanted to like this. Service was friendly and attentive. Good place to go for the beer, but I am sorry but the food was lackluster. My son, who loves burgers, did not finish half of his and the tenderloin was so, so. Plus, the AC was way too cranked up and the live music way too loud (and we were sitting in the back room)
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Alan B.
Went there last night and thought overall it was a good experience. Beer batter fries - A+ Sweet potato fries - A Burgers - B would be an A if the buns weren't a D- Beer - C+ Staff - A++ super nice people I have faith the beer will get better. But for now it's a good start but not on the level of other breweries in Indy. You should give GJB a shot, overall it was worth it.
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Paul D.
The service was the main issue. They were simply inattentive. Had to ask for water 3 times, the waitress seemed put out by our presence. She had friends sitting 2 tables over and she kept stopping to chat with them, that was annoying. The beer was typical, but fairly priced at $5 a pint. The food was good, had the breaded tenderloin which I think was breaded in house as it should be in Indiana, but it was served with white onion, come on, everyone knows its red onion that is served on a tenderloin! I'll probably go again once some kinks are worked out.
(2)
Paul K.
An absolutely fantastic blend of craft beers! Not sure which one is my favorite?!?! Took home a growler of The Mulligan because my wife and I had to agree on one. Staff were very friendly and attentive!
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Brent S.
I always dig local brewpubs and Westfield has a good one in Grand Junction. We met some friends there on a Saturday evening and found a comfortable atmosphere and a friendly server who seemed to be quite knowledgeable about what was on tap. I decided to go with a four beer flight to try all of their available house brews (the Scottish ale was unfortunately not available that night). All the beers were tasty but their nut brown was my favorite. As for the food they have quite a small menu, but my bacon cheeseburger was flavorful if cooked a little further than past medium for my liking. I thought the battered fries were excellent and the standard portion is pretty large. I enjoyed our fried pickle appetizer as well. For 2 beer flights, an appetizer, a bacon cheeseburger, and a breaded tenderloin our bill was 47 bucks. I thought that was a bit steep but understandable when each beer flight was 7 dollars. We'll be going back.
(4)
Curt W.
Not a huge Beer Drinker for starters but excited for the new business. Main disappointment is hours of business. No weekday lunch or mondays at all, which makes no sense in a community of Westfields size. Beer reviews seem great and ambiance seems to feel comfortable. Will go back but still looking for that great family pub in downtown Westfield
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Jake S.
Went and ordered a burger and beer. Beer was good. Burger was so over cooked and dried out if I were in the kitchen I would have been embarrassed to serve it. I guess thats what happens when you place no emphasis on food and pay the kitchen staff minimum wage
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Amy W.
Note: review is for beer/overall experience; stumbled upon after lunch and did not try the food (but the menu looked great). I spied Grand Junction while driving by and impulsively stopped in. It was an odd time - between lunch and dinner and not yet happy hour - and the staff was in the back reviewing the menu, but they were definitely listening for the door and came out right away. They did not offer a sampler, but the bartender asked me what styles of beer I liked and poured me samples based on our conversation. He was very informative and helpful and let me try a range of styles. I settled on the house IPA, which was very pleasant. I enjoyed the Hefeweizen and brown ales as well. The staff was attentive without being in your face and very friendly. I'll be back for sure.
(4)
Krysha M.
Beautiful sunny evening + top off the jeep + a Groupon offering = an impromptu road trip up to Grand Junction Brewing Company. We were promptly greeted by a super friendly hostess who opted to seat us "toward the front" of the place as "trivia was about to start" and she wanted to make our first visit special. Uhhh, ok! This same hostess made several stops at our table throughout the night to ensure our evening was going well. So thoughtful. We opted to get a 5 sample beer flight as opposed to the 2 pint alternative so we could try a few different offerings. They were out of the Squirrel Stampede Nut Brown Ale, so our flight of 5 was perfect -- all but the IPAs (we don't dig hoppy beers). It's not often that I like all of the beers in a flight, but this was the case at GJBC as they were all tasty. My favorite was the Imperfect Backside Oatmeal Stout, followed closely by the Dark Road Porter, the 1520 Hefeweizen, the Cream Ale, and The Mulligan Scottish Ale. For our 2 appetizers we chose the Jumbo Boneless Wings with Sriracha Bourbon sauce (YUM) and the Pretzel Breadsticks. Both were REALLY good, but please believe me when I tell you that the Mulligan Scottish Ale Cheese Dip for the pretzel sticks was life changing. Yes, life changing. This was perhaps one of a handful of times I was *happy* my husband could not eat something so that it was mine...all mine! If you get nothing else from this review, get the sticks just to try the Mulligan Scottish Ale Cheese Dip. Our apps gave us a pretty full tummy, but we decided to split the Signature Fish and Chips meal -- batter made with their Nut Brown Ale and served with beer-battered pub fries and some yummy mushy peas. Again, SO good. The breading on the half-pound of cod was perfectly crisp and not too thick. Fish was thick, moist, and flaky. Did I mention it was good? The Groupon may have initially brought us in, but an amazing overall experience will bring us back. Polite and attentive service combined with great beers and tasty food makes it worth the hike up to the north side. We are already planning our next trip to Grand Junction and will be bringing friends! LIVE Trivia on Thursdays at 6:30!
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Mike G.
I'm new to the area from Los Angeles and I have to honestly say that this is one of those places that can be in the middle of LA or comfortably in any brew town in Colorado. Along with the very cool brews, I was introduced to deep fried picked and a tenderloin, service was quick and always attentive. I'm glad I found it, it'll be a regular spot!!!
(5)
Brenda G.
Love the small town feel. The beer and service are both excellent, I recommend the 1520 :] the only negative thing I can say is that the food menu could use some improvement
(4)
Allison F.
I use to live biking distance from GJ, so it was the perfect bar stop...and the only bar stop on the strip in Westfield. The service is always friendly, which is refreshing these days. The beer is alright, nothing too crazy..it's easy to see that they're in the early brewing stages--which is a good thing! You can't go too crazy too fast. It would be cool if they added some healthier options to their menu.
(5)
Nicki C.
Cute place, great service, tasty beer and unique food offerings. The seating is limited, but friendly. We got the Redneck Caviar with garlic Parmesan sauce - delicious. We also got two flights to try nearly all of their offerings. We each had our favorites but enjoyed their wide selection to fit each of our tastes. The beer cheese with Bavarian style pretzels was a fun appetizer to balance the beer. Great date night location. Although they have a kids menu, we probably won't take our wild and crazy kiddos there. We will wait until another date night to enjoy their beer, food and atmosphere unencumbered. Definitely somewhere we will come again.
(5)
Allison F.
I've got a thing for strong beers. Not necessarily beers with a high alcohol content, but beers that pack punches of hoppy or full-bodied flavors with each sip, giving me no flashbacks of my beer-pong-and-PBR days. Having experienced an evening at Grand Junction, I found myself with mixed reviews about the beers I tried, because most didn't meet my "strong beer" standards. Let's rank 'em: First Place: Double IPA - With its primary taste of hops, this was the strongest of the beers I drank. Second Place: 1520 Hefeweizen - It may be the lightest ABV's of the beers, but I could definitely taste the banana and cloves in each sip...easy drinkability without being too sweet. Third Place: Imperfect Backside Oatmeal Stout - Like a Guinness but watered down...little flavor. Participation Ribbon: Squirrel Stampede Nut Brown Ale - Contrary to the clever name with historical significance, the flavors did not create a charge in my palette. I found it to the be the weakest of all of the beers. Food-wise, I'd categorize the menu as your standard pub grub. If I had to choose, I'd recommend the sweet potato fries as long as you sprinkled some salt on top or the powdered sugar beignets. Although I'm not doing backflips over the quality of the food and drink, I'll be back to Grand Junction for some ghost-hunting. It's rumored that the building is haunted by a ghost named Hank and his dog, and they like to shift things around from time to time. Also, being impressed by the jolly staff, I'll make my way in for some Thursday night trivia knowing there's at least one good beer calling my name.
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Beth W.
Used a groupon here. My bill was almost $50, after the groupon $0 Joel was our server, went through all the drinks available. I ordered a drink, didn't like it, and he brought me out another one to try. Stayed until closing time, very friendly people.
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Tabitha W.
Had a great experience due to wonderful customer service. Our server was genuine and knowledgeable. She helped us make our way through a beer flight, appetizers and dinner paired with more beer:) It would be nice to see a brewery offer a larger selection of food or healthier choices, but overall above average bar food.
(4)
Nikki H.
We love this place! We've been 2x and it's been great each time. Service is good, hostess is friendly. The food wasn't disappointing either time. We can't wait to go again. Highly recommend this place. We have small children, and we haven't brought them in but I've seen lots of families in there.
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Chrissy C.
We had a party of 14 for my husband's birthday. I did call and make a reservation the week before. I was a little worried when I called the day before to confirm and they didn't have the book to double check, but things were fine and we were on the list. We even got the table I asked for. It's just a pretty laid back place. I am not a huge beer drinker, but everyone at the table ordered different beers and seemed to enjoy them. I do know they had a few substitutions since some things were out of stock. We had a wide assortment of appetizers. My favorite was the fried pickles and the pretzel bread sticks. The chicken wings also looked good. I had the fish and chips. I think my fish seemed a little overdone on the outside, but it was still good. Just a little dark on the outside. The fries were amazing and there were so many I couldn't possibly have eaten them all. I loved it came with smooshy peas! I would totally get this again next time we eat here. The beignets are also very good. I loved they were more bite size so you don't make such a mess. Parking was a little hard to find on a Friday night, but you can park at the Pharmacy according to the signs. Our waitress did a great job for it being such a large party. I think we actually ended up with 15 people.
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Keith S.
Grand Junction Brewery was a real treat in the heart of Westfield. The place is fairly quiet for having a lot of open space. They have a room in the back for overflow or for events and serve a great assortment of appetizers for a large party. Full bar and great, fast, friendly table service compliments their menu. I chose their sig burger with fries and a drink, there were enough fries to share. Tasted great and price was reasonable. Def will be back. Want to try all of their brews. Parking in back or across the street. Free.
(4)
Erin C.
On the Brewsline Tour this was my least favorite spot, not because the drinks were bad (the beer was quite good!) but because it was over crowded and there was standing room only. Since we had to huddle by the bar we were unable to look at the food menu or order. I loved the building and would love to try and come back when they are less busy.
(3)
Sarah R.
I have been back on several occasions to our local brewery and things have definitely improved! I appreciate the menu changes, the better attentiveness of the wait staff and the more options of beer.
(4)
Matt M.
Solid stout, burger and chicken salad. Great service too. Wish there was a little more menu variety for allergy needs, but that's not unexpected for this size place. Oh and sweet potatoes fries - swoon!
(5)
Eddie C.
Not sure how I ended up in Westfield but there is a new brew pub so let's go try it. Grand Junction Brewing Company has only been opened for a few weeks and business has been steady. Based on the beers they are off to a pretty good start. GJBC's calling card is of course their beers. There are currently five of them in their lineup (Hefeweizen, Nut Brown, Scottish Ale, IPA, Stout). There are also guest taps from Bier Brewery and Bloomington Brewing Co. I did a flight of four of the house beers and they were pretty good. The Hefeweizen is a refreshing, non-hoppy wheat beer w/ a fruity undertone. The Nut Brown tastes very much like Newcastle (now that the bartender mentioned it). The Scottish Ale seems like a milder version of Sun King Wee Mac, with a more cloudy appearance. The Stout is smooth and tastes like a less gritty version of Guiness. I did not try the IPA, but with 75 IBUs it's plenty hoppy enough. In terms of taste and style I can't say that any of the beers jumped out at me, but what I liked about them was the clean finish to all of them. Maybe it's the water they used or just the fact that the beers were fresh. Think that's the whole point of drinking local: a fresh, good tasting product. Think GJBC succeeded on that front. The pub also has a small menu of appetizers and entrees. I did not try the food but saw many people who did. The dining area feels open and spacious, with plenty of space between tables and booths. There are TVs mounted on each corner to watch games and such. Once they are ready, I hope to see GJBC beers available at other locations around town.
(4)
Miguel F.
What a disappointment this place was. My wife and I just moved into Westfield and as beer geeks, were quite excited that we had a local brewpub right down the street! I consider us to be definite beer snobs (in a good way!)...we really enjoy beers that showcase particular styles and taste as though they were crafted with love for the art of brewing...there are many examples of beers like this all over the place, especially in Indiana (Sun King, Upland, New Albanian, etc.). I hadn't ever heard of Grand Junction before so I went in with absolutely no knowledge of what beers they had or anything. I went in as a blank slate expecting to have some interesting Westfield beers. My wife and I are always looking for that next Beer Moment...that one where you have a sip of a new beer and it just completely blows your mind (like the first time I had an Arrogant Bastard after being a strictly Coors Light and PBR kinda guy). Anyways, we get to our table and ask for a flight of their house beers. The waitress was really nice and brought it out to us after a few minutes. The ambience of the place is very chill, definitely family friendly. There's a TV with the usual non-stop ESPN Sports Bar type idea...anyways...here is what I thought: 1520 Hefeweizen: Their lightest beer and what was described as being most popular as a growler fill..."It's a real people pleaser!"...Although not my favorite style, I love having a refreshing and light Hefeweizen every now and then...This specific Hefeweizen was by far one of the most awful beers I have ever had the displeasure of tasting. The taste of the grains and whatever hops or flavors would be in this beer were completely washed out with WATER. It literally just tasted like someone took a ladle and dipped it into a 5 gallon bucket that was filled it with water and a cup of barley...and served it into our sample glass. It was the closest a beer has ever tasted to water in my experience. Squirrel Stampede - Nut Brown Ale: After the first beer, I started to hope it was a fluke and that the rest of the beers would be awesome...nope. This beer has an actual taste, starting to get that malty deliciousness going...but yet again has this overpowering watered-down taste that ruins the beer. A slightly more malty version of the 1520. Awful! At this point I still somehow had hope that this brewery could pull through. The Mulligan - Scottish Style Ale: Listed as one of the strongest beers on tap...still tasted like water. I don't know if my tastebuds are just used to stronger beers or what...But literally all I have tasted in these beers thus far is remnants of what could have been awesome beers but have been totally watered down to almost nothingness. Ugh. Imperfect Backside - Oatmeal Stout: One of my favorite styles of beer! I was thinking "OK this is the one, no way anyone could mess up an oatmeal stout! This is their secret, I just know it!" First sip....UGH. It literally tastes like water mixed with a few drops of "Roasted Malt" mixed in. I was upset at this point because I can now say I have had a terrible Oatmeal Stout...something I didn't think was possible! The mouthfeel was incredible smooth (thanks nitrogen) but all of these beers so far feel like water in your mouth, and taste like water with tiny bits of random flavors added in...I couldn't believe it. Insanely awful! I lost all hope at this point. One With Nature - American Style IPA: Another beer style I love. My wife described the smell as "straight up cat pee" and I mostly agree with this. Whatever hop they chose to dry-hop with had a unique cat urine / ammonia type flavor. I've smelled some really raunchy hops that impart all sorts of citrus-y, skunk-y flavors that I absolutely LOVE...this was NOT one of those! Tasted like a super watered down Sierra Nevada Pale Ale or whatever American Style IPA you can think of...just water. Water everywhere. Man...I'm glad it only cost us 9 dollars to experience the sad line-up of beers this place has. If their beer is that bad, I can only imagine what the food must be like. I would stay very far from this place if you are used to any of the other local beers...If you like Dragonfly IPA or Osiris or anything remotely close to those bold tastes...you will absolutely hate this place! Man I had really high hopes for this place...still can't get over it. Gross.
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Melissa B.
Inviting atmosphere. Great Beer, I love the Nut Brown, appetisers are tasty. All around enjoyable place.
(5)
Jarrod R.
Was fortunate to visit the Grand Junction on opening night and felt a great blend of excitement, "buzz" and relief. While I didn't get an opportunity to enjoy any of their dishes, I did have a sample of most of their brews and was impressed with all of them. First off, those names are just perfect with the right amount of "quirky" factor that one expects from a brewery. Names like "Squirrel Stampede" (Nut Brown Ale) and "Imperfect Backside" (Oatmeal Stout) - just seem to fit. I took home a growler of The Mulligan, their Scottish Ale, it has a bit of a "kick," but is excellent and shows a commitment to bringing some new flavors to our market. I will be looking forward to visiting Grand Junction again and watching how they grow.
(5)
Gern B.
Loved the beer. All three of our food orders were incorrect. I sure wish she would have written our order down instead of trying to remember it as we gave it to her. We'll definitely be back though.
Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only Outdoor Seating : No Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
Mike G.
I'm new to the area from Los Angeles and I have to honestly say that this is one of those places that can be in the middle of LA or comfortably in any brew town in Colorado. Along with the very cool brews, I was introduced to deep fried picked and a tenderloin, service was quick and always attentive. I'm glad I found it, it'll be a regular spot!!!
(5)Brenda G.
Love the small town feel. The beer and service are both excellent, I recommend the 1520 :] the only negative thing I can say is that the food menu could use some improvement
(4)D h.
tasty beer & food in a comfortable, relaxes atmosphere with enough hdtvs to watch the game. super friendly staff & patrons (bar area). food is average to slightly above average depending on what you get. stick with the basics. beer is very good and that's what counts. also include a few guest taps. assuming you drive to gjbc, you'll likely enter through the rear door. come into a small eating area with lower eating tables. not sure why it's separate, but maybe for large groups. through open arch is the bar area. bar is on south side and contains 8-10 black wooden stools. wooden bar with rounded wooden rail. bar back is very simple and includes the beer list and bottles. tap tower located on the bar top. opposite the bar are high tables & booths. will be worth the trip once meridian/31 is finished, but tough to get there at this moment if you are south of 116th.
(4)Tabitha W.
Had a great experience due to wonderful customer service. Our server was genuine and knowledgeable. She helped us make our way through a beer flight, appetizers and dinner paired with more beer:) It would be nice to see a brewery offer a larger selection of food or healthier choices, but overall above average bar food.
(4)Nikki H.
We love this place! We've been 2x and it's been great each time. Service is good, hostess is friendly. The food wasn't disappointing either time. We can't wait to go again. Highly recommend this place. We have small children, and we haven't brought them in but I've seen lots of families in there.
(5)Mike W.
I'm always appreciative of someone who puts in the effort to offer their own in house brew. Great small town local vibe with everyone very friendly. We stopped in late to try the beer flight and ended up enjoying their version of American IPA the "one with nature - American style IPA". Order the fries for a taste, serving size is very large. Serves four. Location has potential but the lighting is bright. Enough to preform surgery. Bring your sunglasses. I would recommend you try it for the beer alone. The food is bar food. Hope the menu continues to improve because Westfield could use the brew pub.
(4)Scott P.
Had high hopes, but they were not fulfilled. They have 5 house brews, three were gone. Food was nothing to write home about. Limited menu, and nothing inventive. If you're going to have a menu of 6 things, make them memorable! Tryed to clean the pallet between beers, but the water was city water and Westfield's water has a strong chlorine taste. Don't waste your time.
(2)Theresa R.
A quiet brew pub in the relaxed hometown feel of Westfield. A comfortable building combining the charm of a historical building, tin roof and wood floors meets modern aesthetics. Our server was friendly, helpful and attentive, a delightful balance of help without over intrusiveness. addressing each person at the table with warmth. I love the idea of having a 5 beer sampler tray, a few ounces of each beer served on a wooden platter. The beer was a huge disappointment. If one is familiar with award winning Barley Island's fair in Noblesville as well as many other beers developed by microbrewers, you will not find your favorite here. Every beer was watered down, weak hints of flavor that implied "light" beer. There was an ever present off taste in each sample, leaving me unable to finish any of them. With that said and the newness of the facility, a serious effort to correct the quality and taste of the beer will make this establishment a success among the growing filed of local microbreweries. It's not there yet. My reply to comment- Yes, coming from a college town and traveled the world, I have sampled many kinds of beers and stay away from the cheap ones. Many of the beers you offered as samples were skunked or had very low specific gravities which as you know has nothing to do with carbonation.
(2)J C.
I'd been here 3 or 4 times, just for the beer, which is legitimately very good! And they frequently offer $4 pints, which is good for a micro brew. I even had a couple appetizers, which were very tasty. At this point, the review would have been a very strong 4 stars. I came here for dinner a couple times, though, and i was pretty disappointed. The fish and chips, which they list as their signature dish, was actually pretty gross: way over battered and fried to the point of being nearly burnt and super greasy. The next time, i got their tenderloin sandwich. This was honestly very good. Most tenderloins are wafer thin and as wide as a hubcap. Their's, however, are wide as a hubcap but still very thick and juicy. Great sandwich. The service that night was really bad though. I tend to be fairly forgiving of service; you're busy, the place is swamped, you have a bunch of people to tend to and take care of, i get it, it's cool. But when it's so bad as to make me have a bad time, that's not ok. And this last time was not ok. I'll be back and hopefully they'll get back into the 4 star range. My recommendation though: come for the beer, which is very good; if you're hungry get fried pickles for an appetizer and the tenderloin sandwich for a meal; stay away from the rest of the food. And sit at the bar or right next to it, otherwise you can forget about ever seeing your waiter.
(3)Steven T.
I like the decor. Also like that I could take my son in with me. Fried pickles and French fries were good. Wings, burger and tenderloin were just ok. Light Beer was good. I really want this place to succeed as a local who lives and works close by, just needs some help with main entrees.
(4)Angie R.
I wish I could break this review up, one for beer and one for food. If I were able to, I would give 3 stars for beer, but I would give the food less than 1 star. We used a Groupon to try this place out with the family for lunch this weekend, understanding that we had limited brewery choices with the kids in tow. We didn't expect much of the food but figured it would be passably good. We were wrong. We started with flights of beer. Our deal came with two, so we basically got everything on tap, including the guest pours. I am a new craft beer fan and am less difficult to please than my husband, but even I found the lighter beers pretty bland. As the beers progressed, they improved, and we both found some decent drinks on the second flight. My husband liked the IPAs best, while I enjoyed the Mulligan's scotch ale (something I'm not usually as big a fan of). Overall the beer was fun to try, and it was decent, but we didn't fill our two empty growlers in the car (saved those for a $5 Sunday fill at fountain square). For lunch, we ordered the sliders (one tenderloin, one 'Kobe beef' and one pork), the mahi tacos and the fries as appetizers. The kids ordered a burger and a tenderloin. The sliders were actually: greasy boiled burger, pre-made slop of pork and icky-sweet sauce, and a flat fried disc that the elementary school cafeteria used to call a pork fritter. The mahi tacos were soft shells with indistinguishable bland fish, chopped romaine and canned salsa. The fries were fine - they were dumped from a bag and fried. The kids pushed away their burger and tenderloin after two bites and just ate fries. I refused to eat the mahi tacos, because not only could I have made them better, I could have made them better while drinking and using only ingredients found at the gas station. Based on the description above, you've probably correctly guessed that the sliders were picked at and discarded. During this meal, we subsisted on average beer and fries, and made the easy decision not to return.
(2)Sarah D.
My husband and I came in on a Saturday night.. it is very confusing with two entrances, and no hostess stand. You can apparently seat yourself, but it took us a while to figure that out.... it's a little awkward to stand around waiting to scoop up a table.. and then sit there for 10 minutes waiting for someone to clean it off. The beer was good, but both the beer and food menu were small. The pulled pork was good, the burger was average, but the pub fries were good. We'd go again, but they have a lot of work to do in order to stay around long past the craft beer craze...
(3)Jeff B.
Wanted to like this. Service was friendly and attentive. Good place to go for the beer, but I am sorry but the food was lackluster. My son, who loves burgers, did not finish half of his and the tenderloin was so, so. Plus, the AC was way too cranked up and the live music way too loud (and we were sitting in the back room)
(2)Alan B.
Went there last night and thought overall it was a good experience. Beer batter fries - A+ Sweet potato fries - A Burgers - B would be an A if the buns weren't a D- Beer - C+ Staff - A++ super nice people I have faith the beer will get better. But for now it's a good start but not on the level of other breweries in Indy. You should give GJB a shot, overall it was worth it.
(3)Curt W.
Not a huge Beer Drinker for starters but excited for the new business. Main disappointment is hours of business. No weekday lunch or mondays at all, which makes no sense in a community of Westfields size. Beer reviews seem great and ambiance seems to feel comfortable. Will go back but still looking for that great family pub in downtown Westfield
(3)Brent S.
I always dig local brewpubs and Westfield has a good one in Grand Junction. We met some friends there on a Saturday evening and found a comfortable atmosphere and a friendly server who seemed to be quite knowledgeable about what was on tap. I decided to go with a four beer flight to try all of their available house brews (the Scottish ale was unfortunately not available that night). All the beers were tasty but their nut brown was my favorite. As for the food they have quite a small menu, but my bacon cheeseburger was flavorful if cooked a little further than past medium for my liking. I thought the battered fries were excellent and the standard portion is pretty large. I enjoyed our fried pickle appetizer as well. For 2 beer flights, an appetizer, a bacon cheeseburger, and a breaded tenderloin our bill was 47 bucks. I thought that was a bit steep but understandable when each beer flight was 7 dollars. We'll be going back.
(4)Jake S.
Went and ordered a burger and beer. Beer was good. Burger was so over cooked and dried out if I were in the kitchen I would have been embarrassed to serve it. I guess thats what happens when you place no emphasis on food and pay the kitchen staff minimum wage
(1)JC T.
I tried this place twice this week and enjoyed it both times. They have 5 of their own beers and this week had three guest taps from Bier brewery. Everything I tried was enjoyable. The tenderloin sandwich was good. I liked the hamburger too. It was cooked as requested. The thing I liked best was the pub fries. They are thick, irregularly cut, and lightly breaded. Really tasty. The staff was friendly and did not let my glass get empty before asking if I wanted another. Definitely worth a stop.
(3)Paul K.
An absolutely fantastic blend of craft beers! Not sure which one is my favorite?!?! Took home a growler of The Mulligan because my wife and I had to agree on one. Staff were very friendly and attentive!
(5)Lib C.
The food was just OK. House Salad was pretty small for $5. The "flat bread" pizza was on a puffy tasteless dough. Others in the party had tenderloin and pork sandwich which they said was just OK. Large party with loud kids right next to us. I have kids and enjoy children....just not the vibe I am looking for at a brewing company. There is a dining room in back that could be a family dining area. I usually like limited menus because I would rather have fewer choices but good quality. Not really the case here. May return for a beer sometime but probably not to eat.
(3)Tara B.
Amazing! We had a group party here and the staff was so accommodating. The food was wonderful. Loved the specials and the variety of drinks. Great place to have a get together.
(5)Dave M.
Great atmosphere and decor. Better than average bar food. Beer is very good with five in house brews on tap and at least two craft "guest" taps. The Scottish ale was very good and my wife enjoyed the oatmeal stout. We will definitely be back.
(4)Jim H.
Love this place. The beer is good. The food is good. The atmosphere is good. Local Westfield business we all should support.
(5)Paul D.
The service was the main issue. They were simply inattentive. Had to ask for water 3 times, the waitress seemed put out by our presence. She had friends sitting 2 tables over and she kept stopping to chat with them, that was annoying. The beer was typical, but fairly priced at $5 a pint. The food was good, had the breaded tenderloin which I think was breaded in house as it should be in Indiana, but it was served with white onion, come on, everyone knows its red onion that is served on a tenderloin! I'll probably go again once some kinks are worked out.
(2)Allison F.
I use to live biking distance from GJ, so it was the perfect bar stop...and the only bar stop on the strip in Westfield. The service is always friendly, which is refreshing these days. The beer is alright, nothing too crazy..it's easy to see that they're in the early brewing stages--which is a good thing! You can't go too crazy too fast. It would be cool if they added some healthier options to their menu.
(5)Amy W.
Note: review is for beer/overall experience; stumbled upon after lunch and did not try the food (but the menu looked great). I spied Grand Junction while driving by and impulsively stopped in. It was an odd time - between lunch and dinner and not yet happy hour - and the staff was in the back reviewing the menu, but they were definitely listening for the door and came out right away. They did not offer a sampler, but the bartender asked me what styles of beer I liked and poured me samples based on our conversation. He was very informative and helpful and let me try a range of styles. I settled on the house IPA, which was very pleasant. I enjoyed the Hefeweizen and brown ales as well. The staff was attentive without being in your face and very friendly. I'll be back for sure.
(4)Erin C.
On the Brewsline Tour this was my least favorite spot, not because the drinks were bad (the beer was quite good!) but because it was over crowded and there was standing room only. Since we had to huddle by the bar we were unable to look at the food menu or order. I loved the building and would love to try and come back when they are less busy.
(3)Sarah R.
I have been back on several occasions to our local brewery and things have definitely improved! I appreciate the menu changes, the better attentiveness of the wait staff and the more options of beer.
(4)Matt M.
Solid stout, burger and chicken salad. Great service too. Wish there was a little more menu variety for allergy needs, but that's not unexpected for this size place. Oh and sweet potatoes fries - swoon!
(5)Krysha M.
Beautiful sunny evening + top off the jeep + a Groupon offering = an impromptu road trip up to Grand Junction Brewing Company. We were promptly greeted by a super friendly hostess who opted to seat us "toward the front" of the place as "trivia was about to start" and she wanted to make our first visit special. Uhhh, ok! This same hostess made several stops at our table throughout the night to ensure our evening was going well. So thoughtful. We opted to get a 5 sample beer flight as opposed to the 2 pint alternative so we could try a few different offerings. They were out of the Squirrel Stampede Nut Brown Ale, so our flight of 5 was perfect -- all but the IPAs (we don't dig hoppy beers). It's not often that I like all of the beers in a flight, but this was the case at GJBC as they were all tasty. My favorite was the Imperfect Backside Oatmeal Stout, followed closely by the Dark Road Porter, the 1520 Hefeweizen, the Cream Ale, and The Mulligan Scottish Ale. For our 2 appetizers we chose the Jumbo Boneless Wings with Sriracha Bourbon sauce (YUM) and the Pretzel Breadsticks. Both were REALLY good, but please believe me when I tell you that the Mulligan Scottish Ale Cheese Dip for the pretzel sticks was life changing. Yes, life changing. This was perhaps one of a handful of times I was *happy* my husband could not eat something so that it was mine...all mine! If you get nothing else from this review, get the sticks just to try the Mulligan Scottish Ale Cheese Dip. Our apps gave us a pretty full tummy, but we decided to split the Signature Fish and Chips meal -- batter made with their Nut Brown Ale and served with beer-battered pub fries and some yummy mushy peas. Again, SO good. The breading on the half-pound of cod was perfectly crisp and not too thick. Fish was thick, moist, and flaky. Did I mention it was good? The Groupon may have initially brought us in, but an amazing overall experience will bring us back. Polite and attentive service combined with great beers and tasty food makes it worth the hike up to the north side. We are already planning our next trip to Grand Junction and will be bringing friends! LIVE Trivia on Thursdays at 6:30!
(5)Nicki C.
Cute place, great service, tasty beer and unique food offerings. The seating is limited, but friendly. We got the Redneck Caviar with garlic Parmesan sauce - delicious. We also got two flights to try nearly all of their offerings. We each had our favorites but enjoyed their wide selection to fit each of our tastes. The beer cheese with Bavarian style pretzels was a fun appetizer to balance the beer. Great date night location. Although they have a kids menu, we probably won't take our wild and crazy kiddos there. We will wait until another date night to enjoy their beer, food and atmosphere unencumbered. Definitely somewhere we will come again.
(5)Keith S.
Grand Junction Brewery was a real treat in the heart of Westfield. The place is fairly quiet for having a lot of open space. They have a room in the back for overflow or for events and serve a great assortment of appetizers for a large party. Full bar and great, fast, friendly table service compliments their menu. I chose their sig burger with fries and a drink, there were enough fries to share. Tasted great and price was reasonable. Def will be back. Want to try all of their brews. Parking in back or across the street. Free.
(4)Allison F.
I've got a thing for strong beers. Not necessarily beers with a high alcohol content, but beers that pack punches of hoppy or full-bodied flavors with each sip, giving me no flashbacks of my beer-pong-and-PBR days. Having experienced an evening at Grand Junction, I found myself with mixed reviews about the beers I tried, because most didn't meet my "strong beer" standards. Let's rank 'em: First Place: Double IPA - With its primary taste of hops, this was the strongest of the beers I drank. Second Place: 1520 Hefeweizen - It may be the lightest ABV's of the beers, but I could definitely taste the banana and cloves in each sip...easy drinkability without being too sweet. Third Place: Imperfect Backside Oatmeal Stout - Like a Guinness but watered down...little flavor. Participation Ribbon: Squirrel Stampede Nut Brown Ale - Contrary to the clever name with historical significance, the flavors did not create a charge in my palette. I found it to the be the weakest of all of the beers. Food-wise, I'd categorize the menu as your standard pub grub. If I had to choose, I'd recommend the sweet potato fries as long as you sprinkled some salt on top or the powdered sugar beignets. Although I'm not doing backflips over the quality of the food and drink, I'll be back to Grand Junction for some ghost-hunting. It's rumored that the building is haunted by a ghost named Hank and his dog, and they like to shift things around from time to time. Also, being impressed by the jolly staff, I'll make my way in for some Thursday night trivia knowing there's at least one good beer calling my name.
(3)Beth W.
Used a groupon here. My bill was almost $50, after the groupon $0 Joel was our server, went through all the drinks available. I ordered a drink, didn't like it, and he brought me out another one to try. Stayed until closing time, very friendly people.
(4)Chrissy C.
We had a party of 14 for my husband's birthday. I did call and make a reservation the week before. I was a little worried when I called the day before to confirm and they didn't have the book to double check, but things were fine and we were on the list. We even got the table I asked for. It's just a pretty laid back place. I am not a huge beer drinker, but everyone at the table ordered different beers and seemed to enjoy them. I do know they had a few substitutions since some things were out of stock. We had a wide assortment of appetizers. My favorite was the fried pickles and the pretzel bread sticks. The chicken wings also looked good. I had the fish and chips. I think my fish seemed a little overdone on the outside, but it was still good. Just a little dark on the outside. The fries were amazing and there were so many I couldn't possibly have eaten them all. I loved it came with smooshy peas! I would totally get this again next time we eat here. The beignets are also very good. I loved they were more bite size so you don't make such a mess. Parking was a little hard to find on a Friday night, but you can park at the Pharmacy according to the signs. Our waitress did a great job for it being such a large party. I think we actually ended up with 15 people.
(4)Eddie C.
Not sure how I ended up in Westfield but there is a new brew pub so let's go try it. Grand Junction Brewing Company has only been opened for a few weeks and business has been steady. Based on the beers they are off to a pretty good start. GJBC's calling card is of course their beers. There are currently five of them in their lineup (Hefeweizen, Nut Brown, Scottish Ale, IPA, Stout). There are also guest taps from Bier Brewery and Bloomington Brewing Co. I did a flight of four of the house beers and they were pretty good. The Hefeweizen is a refreshing, non-hoppy wheat beer w/ a fruity undertone. The Nut Brown tastes very much like Newcastle (now that the bartender mentioned it). The Scottish Ale seems like a milder version of Sun King Wee Mac, with a more cloudy appearance. The Stout is smooth and tastes like a less gritty version of Guiness. I did not try the IPA, but with 75 IBUs it's plenty hoppy enough. In terms of taste and style I can't say that any of the beers jumped out at me, but what I liked about them was the clean finish to all of them. Maybe it's the water they used or just the fact that the beers were fresh. Think that's the whole point of drinking local: a fresh, good tasting product. Think GJBC succeeded on that front. The pub also has a small menu of appetizers and entrees. I did not try the food but saw many people who did. The dining area feels open and spacious, with plenty of space between tables and booths. There are TVs mounted on each corner to watch games and such. Once they are ready, I hope to see GJBC beers available at other locations around town.
(4)Miguel F.
What a disappointment this place was. My wife and I just moved into Westfield and as beer geeks, were quite excited that we had a local brewpub right down the street! I consider us to be definite beer snobs (in a good way!)...we really enjoy beers that showcase particular styles and taste as though they were crafted with love for the art of brewing...there are many examples of beers like this all over the place, especially in Indiana (Sun King, Upland, New Albanian, etc.). I hadn't ever heard of Grand Junction before so I went in with absolutely no knowledge of what beers they had or anything. I went in as a blank slate expecting to have some interesting Westfield beers. My wife and I are always looking for that next Beer Moment...that one where you have a sip of a new beer and it just completely blows your mind (like the first time I had an Arrogant Bastard after being a strictly Coors Light and PBR kinda guy). Anyways, we get to our table and ask for a flight of their house beers. The waitress was really nice and brought it out to us after a few minutes. The ambience of the place is very chill, definitely family friendly. There's a TV with the usual non-stop ESPN Sports Bar type idea...anyways...here is what I thought: 1520 Hefeweizen: Their lightest beer and what was described as being most popular as a growler fill..."It's a real people pleaser!"...Although not my favorite style, I love having a refreshing and light Hefeweizen every now and then...This specific Hefeweizen was by far one of the most awful beers I have ever had the displeasure of tasting. The taste of the grains and whatever hops or flavors would be in this beer were completely washed out with WATER. It literally just tasted like someone took a ladle and dipped it into a 5 gallon bucket that was filled it with water and a cup of barley...and served it into our sample glass. It was the closest a beer has ever tasted to water in my experience. Squirrel Stampede - Nut Brown Ale: After the first beer, I started to hope it was a fluke and that the rest of the beers would be awesome...nope. This beer has an actual taste, starting to get that malty deliciousness going...but yet again has this overpowering watered-down taste that ruins the beer. A slightly more malty version of the 1520. Awful! At this point I still somehow had hope that this brewery could pull through. The Mulligan - Scottish Style Ale: Listed as one of the strongest beers on tap...still tasted like water. I don't know if my tastebuds are just used to stronger beers or what...But literally all I have tasted in these beers thus far is remnants of what could have been awesome beers but have been totally watered down to almost nothingness. Ugh. Imperfect Backside - Oatmeal Stout: One of my favorite styles of beer! I was thinking "OK this is the one, no way anyone could mess up an oatmeal stout! This is their secret, I just know it!" First sip....UGH. It literally tastes like water mixed with a few drops of "Roasted Malt" mixed in. I was upset at this point because I can now say I have had a terrible Oatmeal Stout...something I didn't think was possible! The mouthfeel was incredible smooth (thanks nitrogen) but all of these beers so far feel like water in your mouth, and taste like water with tiny bits of random flavors added in...I couldn't believe it. Insanely awful! I lost all hope at this point. One With Nature - American Style IPA: Another beer style I love. My wife described the smell as "straight up cat pee" and I mostly agree with this. Whatever hop they chose to dry-hop with had a unique cat urine / ammonia type flavor. I've smelled some really raunchy hops that impart all sorts of citrus-y, skunk-y flavors that I absolutely LOVE...this was NOT one of those! Tasted like a super watered down Sierra Nevada Pale Ale or whatever American Style IPA you can think of...just water. Water everywhere. Man...I'm glad it only cost us 9 dollars to experience the sad line-up of beers this place has. If their beer is that bad, I can only imagine what the food must be like. I would stay very far from this place if you are used to any of the other local beers...If you like Dragonfly IPA or Osiris or anything remotely close to those bold tastes...you will absolutely hate this place! Man I had really high hopes for this place...still can't get over it. Gross.
(1)Melissa B.
Inviting atmosphere. Great Beer, I love the Nut Brown, appetisers are tasty. All around enjoyable place.
(5)Jarrod R.
Was fortunate to visit the Grand Junction on opening night and felt a great blend of excitement, "buzz" and relief. While I didn't get an opportunity to enjoy any of their dishes, I did have a sample of most of their brews and was impressed with all of them. First off, those names are just perfect with the right amount of "quirky" factor that one expects from a brewery. Names like "Squirrel Stampede" (Nut Brown Ale) and "Imperfect Backside" (Oatmeal Stout) - just seem to fit. I took home a growler of The Mulligan, their Scottish Ale, it has a bit of a "kick," but is excellent and shows a commitment to bringing some new flavors to our market. I will be looking forward to visiting Grand Junction again and watching how they grow.
(5)Gern B.
Loved the beer. All three of our food orders were incorrect. I sure wish she would have written our order down instead of trying to remember it as we gave it to her. We'll definitely be back though.
(3)Kira T.
Went here opening week and had a great time. Really good beer, simple menu was easy to order from and the food seemed fresh and made to order. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and it was very fresh, had great veggies on it and the fries were delicious. My husband had the pulled pork and felt it was good but way too spicy. He's been back several times for growler refills, prices are fair and the staff was fiend, hand attentive. Glad to have this place nearby!
(4)Shyam S.
I was seriously disappointed by the food here. My friend and I were driving from Atlanta to Goshen and decided to look for some places north of Indy on Yelp. We were planning on going to a pizza place, but kind of stumbled on Grand Junction. The Good: 1. It is quite marvelous to see a brew-pub in a town like Westfield, but there is definitely a market for craft beers here. 2. The location is perfect and easy to find with ample parking and a huge amount of space inside. The Bad: 1. The menu is very limited. Yes it has a few bar food-type appetizers, as well as the obligatory Indiana choices (tenderloin, anyone), but overall, the food is limited and not nearly as fresh as the label "brew pub" might lead you to believe. In short, this is a brewery with an identity crisis. 2. While I did like the beer cheese dip, the breadsticks looked like there were pre-packaged and frozen and had just been baked. When I was in college at Purdue, I worked at a couple of bars and we worked with breadsticks that looked just like these. 3. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich, and she basically just ate the pork till she found a couple of large pieces of fat that she had to remove before she choked. She was not impressed with the meat, or the sweet potato fries that looked like the shoestring fries from a Steak 'n Shake, and were mildly sweet, but tasted burnt also. 4. I had six, very disappointing wings that had been lightly doused in a Cajun dry seasoning. I wanted Buffalo, but when I asked my server for a sample and she told me that it was just Frank's Red Hot, I was crestfallen and appalled. All in all, the beer may be good for here, but the food needs to be kicked up several notches to convince people to drop in here more often.
(2)Tony T.
Great place in Westfield and becoming ever more crowded. Ask for the "Lifted Kilt" which is a mix of the stouts. Very good beers and the Cajun rub wings are great. Cold beers and hot wings. What not to love.
(4)Kira T.
Went here opening week and had a great time. Really good beer, simple menu was easy to order from and the food seemed fresh and made to order. I had a grilled chicken sandwich and it was very fresh, had great veggies on it and the fries were delicious. My husband had the pulled pork and felt it was good but way too spicy. He's been back several times for growler refills, prices are fair and the staff was fiend, hand attentive. Glad to have this place nearby!
(4)Shyam S.
I was seriously disappointed by the food here. My friend and I were driving from Atlanta to Goshen and decided to look for some places north of Indy on Yelp. We were planning on going to a pizza place, but kind of stumbled on Grand Junction. The Good: 1. It is quite marvelous to see a brew-pub in a town like Westfield, but there is definitely a market for craft beers here. 2. The location is perfect and easy to find with ample parking and a huge amount of space inside. The Bad: 1. The menu is very limited. Yes it has a few bar food-type appetizers, as well as the obligatory Indiana choices (tenderloin, anyone), but overall, the food is limited and not nearly as fresh as the label "brew pub" might lead you to believe. In short, this is a brewery with an identity crisis. 2. While I did like the beer cheese dip, the breadsticks looked like there were pre-packaged and frozen and had just been baked. When I was in college at Purdue, I worked at a couple of bars and we worked with breadsticks that looked just like these. 3. My friend had the pulled pork sandwich, and she basically just ate the pork till she found a couple of large pieces of fat that she had to remove before she choked. She was not impressed with the meat, or the sweet potato fries that looked like the shoestring fries from a Steak 'n Shake, and were mildly sweet, but tasted burnt also. 4. I had six, very disappointing wings that had been lightly doused in a Cajun dry seasoning. I wanted Buffalo, but when I asked my server for a sample and she told me that it was just Frank's Red Hot, I was crestfallen and appalled. All in all, the beer may be good for here, but the food needs to be kicked up several notches to convince people to drop in here more often.
(2)Tony T.
Great place in Westfield and becoming ever more crowded. Ask for the "Lifted Kilt" which is a mix of the stouts. Very good beers and the Cajun rub wings are great. Cold beers and hot wings. What not to love.
(4)Mike W.
I'm always appreciative of someone who puts in the effort to offer their own in house brew. Great small town local vibe with everyone very friendly. We stopped in late to try the beer flight and ended up enjoying their version of American IPA the "one with nature - American style IPA". Order the fries for a taste, serving size is very large. Serves four. Location has potential but the lighting is bright. Enough to preform surgery. Bring your sunglasses. I would recommend you try it for the beer alone. The food is bar food. Hope the menu continues to improve because Westfield could use the brew pub.
(4)D h.
tasty beer & food in a comfortable, relaxes atmosphere with enough hdtvs to watch the game. super friendly staff & patrons (bar area). food is average to slightly above average depending on what you get. stick with the basics. beer is very good and that's what counts. also include a few guest taps. assuming you drive to gjbc, you'll likely enter through the rear door. come into a small eating area with lower eating tables. not sure why it's separate, but maybe for large groups. through open arch is the bar area. bar is on south side and contains 8-10 black wooden stools. wooden bar with rounded wooden rail. bar back is very simple and includes the beer list and bottles. tap tower located on the bar top. opposite the bar are high tables & booths. will be worth the trip once meridian/31 is finished, but tough to get there at this moment if you are south of 116th.
(4)Lib C.
The food was just OK. House Salad was pretty small for $5. The "flat bread" pizza was on a puffy tasteless dough. Others in the party had tenderloin and pork sandwich which they said was just OK. Large party with loud kids right next to us. I have kids and enjoy children....just not the vibe I am looking for at a brewing company. There is a dining room in back that could be a family dining area. I usually like limited menus because I would rather have fewer choices but good quality. Not really the case here. May return for a beer sometime but probably not to eat.
(3)Theresa R.
A quiet brew pub in the relaxed hometown feel of Westfield. A comfortable building combining the charm of a historical building, tin roof and wood floors meets modern aesthetics. Our server was friendly, helpful and attentive, a delightful balance of help without over intrusiveness. addressing each person at the table with warmth. I love the idea of having a 5 beer sampler tray, a few ounces of each beer served on a wooden platter. The beer was a huge disappointment. If one is familiar with award winning Barley Island's fair in Noblesville as well as many other beers developed by microbrewers, you will not find your favorite here. Every beer was watered down, weak hints of flavor that implied "light" beer. There was an ever present off taste in each sample, leaving me unable to finish any of them. With that said and the newness of the facility, a serious effort to correct the quality and taste of the beer will make this establishment a success among the growing filed of local microbreweries. It's not there yet. My reply to comment- Yes, coming from a college town and traveled the world, I have sampled many kinds of beers and stay away from the cheap ones. Many of the beers you offered as samples were skunked or had very low specific gravities which as you know has nothing to do with carbonation.
(2)Scott P.
Had high hopes, but they were not fulfilled. They have 5 house brews, three were gone. Food was nothing to write home about. Limited menu, and nothing inventive. If you're going to have a menu of 6 things, make them memorable! Tryed to clean the pallet between beers, but the water was city water and Westfield's water has a strong chlorine taste. Don't waste your time.
(2)J C.
I'd been here 3 or 4 times, just for the beer, which is legitimately very good! And they frequently offer $4 pints, which is good for a micro brew. I even had a couple appetizers, which were very tasty. At this point, the review would have been a very strong 4 stars. I came here for dinner a couple times, though, and i was pretty disappointed. The fish and chips, which they list as their signature dish, was actually pretty gross: way over battered and fried to the point of being nearly burnt and super greasy. The next time, i got their tenderloin sandwich. This was honestly very good. Most tenderloins are wafer thin and as wide as a hubcap. Their's, however, are wide as a hubcap but still very thick and juicy. Great sandwich. The service that night was really bad though. I tend to be fairly forgiving of service; you're busy, the place is swamped, you have a bunch of people to tend to and take care of, i get it, it's cool. But when it's so bad as to make me have a bad time, that's not ok. And this last time was not ok. I'll be back and hopefully they'll get back into the 4 star range. My recommendation though: come for the beer, which is very good; if you're hungry get fried pickles for an appetizer and the tenderloin sandwich for a meal; stay away from the rest of the food. And sit at the bar or right next to it, otherwise you can forget about ever seeing your waiter.
(3)Steven T.
I like the decor. Also like that I could take my son in with me. Fried pickles and French fries were good. Wings, burger and tenderloin were just ok. Light Beer was good. I really want this place to succeed as a local who lives and works close by, just needs some help with main entrees.
(4)JC T.
I tried this place twice this week and enjoyed it both times. They have 5 of their own beers and this week had three guest taps from Bier brewery. Everything I tried was enjoyable. The tenderloin sandwich was good. I liked the hamburger too. It was cooked as requested. The thing I liked best was the pub fries. They are thick, irregularly cut, and lightly breaded. Really tasty. The staff was friendly and did not let my glass get empty before asking if I wanted another. Definitely worth a stop.
(3)Tara B.
Amazing! We had a group party here and the staff was so accommodating. The food was wonderful. Loved the specials and the variety of drinks. Great place to have a get together.
(5)Dave M.
Great atmosphere and decor. Better than average bar food. Beer is very good with five in house brews on tap and at least two craft "guest" taps. The Scottish ale was very good and my wife enjoyed the oatmeal stout. We will definitely be back.
(4)Jim H.
Love this place. The beer is good. The food is good. The atmosphere is good. Local Westfield business we all should support.
(5)Angie R.
I wish I could break this review up, one for beer and one for food. If I were able to, I would give 3 stars for beer, but I would give the food less than 1 star. We used a Groupon to try this place out with the family for lunch this weekend, understanding that we had limited brewery choices with the kids in tow. We didn't expect much of the food but figured it would be passably good. We were wrong. We started with flights of beer. Our deal came with two, so we basically got everything on tap, including the guest pours. I am a new craft beer fan and am less difficult to please than my husband, but even I found the lighter beers pretty bland. As the beers progressed, they improved, and we both found some decent drinks on the second flight. My husband liked the IPAs best, while I enjoyed the Mulligan's scotch ale (something I'm not usually as big a fan of). Overall the beer was fun to try, and it was decent, but we didn't fill our two empty growlers in the car (saved those for a $5 Sunday fill at fountain square). For lunch, we ordered the sliders (one tenderloin, one 'Kobe beef' and one pork), the mahi tacos and the fries as appetizers. The kids ordered a burger and a tenderloin. The sliders were actually: greasy boiled burger, pre-made slop of pork and icky-sweet sauce, and a flat fried disc that the elementary school cafeteria used to call a pork fritter. The mahi tacos were soft shells with indistinguishable bland fish, chopped romaine and canned salsa. The fries were fine - they were dumped from a bag and fried. The kids pushed away their burger and tenderloin after two bites and just ate fries. I refused to eat the mahi tacos, because not only could I have made them better, I could have made them better while drinking and using only ingredients found at the gas station. Based on the description above, you've probably correctly guessed that the sliders were picked at and discarded. During this meal, we subsisted on average beer and fries, and made the easy decision not to return.
(2)Sarah D.
My husband and I came in on a Saturday night.. it is very confusing with two entrances, and no hostess stand. You can apparently seat yourself, but it took us a while to figure that out.... it's a little awkward to stand around waiting to scoop up a table.. and then sit there for 10 minutes waiting for someone to clean it off. The beer was good, but both the beer and food menu were small. The pulled pork was good, the burger was average, but the pub fries were good. We'd go again, but they have a lot of work to do in order to stay around long past the craft beer craze...
(3)Jeff B.
Wanted to like this. Service was friendly and attentive. Good place to go for the beer, but I am sorry but the food was lackluster. My son, who loves burgers, did not finish half of his and the tenderloin was so, so. Plus, the AC was way too cranked up and the live music way too loud (and we were sitting in the back room)
(2)Alan B.
Went there last night and thought overall it was a good experience. Beer batter fries - A+ Sweet potato fries - A Burgers - B would be an A if the buns weren't a D- Beer - C+ Staff - A++ super nice people I have faith the beer will get better. But for now it's a good start but not on the level of other breweries in Indy. You should give GJB a shot, overall it was worth it.
(3)Paul D.
The service was the main issue. They were simply inattentive. Had to ask for water 3 times, the waitress seemed put out by our presence. She had friends sitting 2 tables over and she kept stopping to chat with them, that was annoying. The beer was typical, but fairly priced at $5 a pint. The food was good, had the breaded tenderloin which I think was breaded in house as it should be in Indiana, but it was served with white onion, come on, everyone knows its red onion that is served on a tenderloin! I'll probably go again once some kinks are worked out.
(2)Paul K.
An absolutely fantastic blend of craft beers! Not sure which one is my favorite?!?! Took home a growler of The Mulligan because my wife and I had to agree on one. Staff were very friendly and attentive!
(5)Brent S.
I always dig local brewpubs and Westfield has a good one in Grand Junction. We met some friends there on a Saturday evening and found a comfortable atmosphere and a friendly server who seemed to be quite knowledgeable about what was on tap. I decided to go with a four beer flight to try all of their available house brews (the Scottish ale was unfortunately not available that night). All the beers were tasty but their nut brown was my favorite. As for the food they have quite a small menu, but my bacon cheeseburger was flavorful if cooked a little further than past medium for my liking. I thought the battered fries were excellent and the standard portion is pretty large. I enjoyed our fried pickle appetizer as well. For 2 beer flights, an appetizer, a bacon cheeseburger, and a breaded tenderloin our bill was 47 bucks. I thought that was a bit steep but understandable when each beer flight was 7 dollars. We'll be going back.
(4)Curt W.
Not a huge Beer Drinker for starters but excited for the new business. Main disappointment is hours of business. No weekday lunch or mondays at all, which makes no sense in a community of Westfields size. Beer reviews seem great and ambiance seems to feel comfortable. Will go back but still looking for that great family pub in downtown Westfield
(3)Jake S.
Went and ordered a burger and beer. Beer was good. Burger was so over cooked and dried out if I were in the kitchen I would have been embarrassed to serve it. I guess thats what happens when you place no emphasis on food and pay the kitchen staff minimum wage
(1)Amy W.
Note: review is for beer/overall experience; stumbled upon after lunch and did not try the food (but the menu looked great). I spied Grand Junction while driving by and impulsively stopped in. It was an odd time - between lunch and dinner and not yet happy hour - and the staff was in the back reviewing the menu, but they were definitely listening for the door and came out right away. They did not offer a sampler, but the bartender asked me what styles of beer I liked and poured me samples based on our conversation. He was very informative and helpful and let me try a range of styles. I settled on the house IPA, which was very pleasant. I enjoyed the Hefeweizen and brown ales as well. The staff was attentive without being in your face and very friendly. I'll be back for sure.
(4)Krysha M.
Beautiful sunny evening + top off the jeep + a Groupon offering = an impromptu road trip up to Grand Junction Brewing Company. We were promptly greeted by a super friendly hostess who opted to seat us "toward the front" of the place as "trivia was about to start" and she wanted to make our first visit special. Uhhh, ok! This same hostess made several stops at our table throughout the night to ensure our evening was going well. So thoughtful. We opted to get a 5 sample beer flight as opposed to the 2 pint alternative so we could try a few different offerings. They were out of the Squirrel Stampede Nut Brown Ale, so our flight of 5 was perfect -- all but the IPAs (we don't dig hoppy beers). It's not often that I like all of the beers in a flight, but this was the case at GJBC as they were all tasty. My favorite was the Imperfect Backside Oatmeal Stout, followed closely by the Dark Road Porter, the 1520 Hefeweizen, the Cream Ale, and The Mulligan Scottish Ale. For our 2 appetizers we chose the Jumbo Boneless Wings with Sriracha Bourbon sauce (YUM) and the Pretzel Breadsticks. Both were REALLY good, but please believe me when I tell you that the Mulligan Scottish Ale Cheese Dip for the pretzel sticks was life changing. Yes, life changing. This was perhaps one of a handful of times I was *happy* my husband could not eat something so that it was mine...all mine! If you get nothing else from this review, get the sticks just to try the Mulligan Scottish Ale Cheese Dip. Our apps gave us a pretty full tummy, but we decided to split the Signature Fish and Chips meal -- batter made with their Nut Brown Ale and served with beer-battered pub fries and some yummy mushy peas. Again, SO good. The breading on the half-pound of cod was perfectly crisp and not too thick. Fish was thick, moist, and flaky. Did I mention it was good? The Groupon may have initially brought us in, but an amazing overall experience will bring us back. Polite and attentive service combined with great beers and tasty food makes it worth the hike up to the north side. We are already planning our next trip to Grand Junction and will be bringing friends! LIVE Trivia on Thursdays at 6:30!
(5)Mike G.
I'm new to the area from Los Angeles and I have to honestly say that this is one of those places that can be in the middle of LA or comfortably in any brew town in Colorado. Along with the very cool brews, I was introduced to deep fried picked and a tenderloin, service was quick and always attentive. I'm glad I found it, it'll be a regular spot!!!
(5)Brenda G.
Love the small town feel. The beer and service are both excellent, I recommend the 1520 :] the only negative thing I can say is that the food menu could use some improvement
(4)Allison F.
I use to live biking distance from GJ, so it was the perfect bar stop...and the only bar stop on the strip in Westfield. The service is always friendly, which is refreshing these days. The beer is alright, nothing too crazy..it's easy to see that they're in the early brewing stages--which is a good thing! You can't go too crazy too fast. It would be cool if they added some healthier options to their menu.
(5)Nicki C.
Cute place, great service, tasty beer and unique food offerings. The seating is limited, but friendly. We got the Redneck Caviar with garlic Parmesan sauce - delicious. We also got two flights to try nearly all of their offerings. We each had our favorites but enjoyed their wide selection to fit each of our tastes. The beer cheese with Bavarian style pretzels was a fun appetizer to balance the beer. Great date night location. Although they have a kids menu, we probably won't take our wild and crazy kiddos there. We will wait until another date night to enjoy their beer, food and atmosphere unencumbered. Definitely somewhere we will come again.
(5)Allison F.
I've got a thing for strong beers. Not necessarily beers with a high alcohol content, but beers that pack punches of hoppy or full-bodied flavors with each sip, giving me no flashbacks of my beer-pong-and-PBR days. Having experienced an evening at Grand Junction, I found myself with mixed reviews about the beers I tried, because most didn't meet my "strong beer" standards. Let's rank 'em: First Place: Double IPA - With its primary taste of hops, this was the strongest of the beers I drank. Second Place: 1520 Hefeweizen - It may be the lightest ABV's of the beers, but I could definitely taste the banana and cloves in each sip...easy drinkability without being too sweet. Third Place: Imperfect Backside Oatmeal Stout - Like a Guinness but watered down...little flavor. Participation Ribbon: Squirrel Stampede Nut Brown Ale - Contrary to the clever name with historical significance, the flavors did not create a charge in my palette. I found it to the be the weakest of all of the beers. Food-wise, I'd categorize the menu as your standard pub grub. If I had to choose, I'd recommend the sweet potato fries as long as you sprinkled some salt on top or the powdered sugar beignets. Although I'm not doing backflips over the quality of the food and drink, I'll be back to Grand Junction for some ghost-hunting. It's rumored that the building is haunted by a ghost named Hank and his dog, and they like to shift things around from time to time. Also, being impressed by the jolly staff, I'll make my way in for some Thursday night trivia knowing there's at least one good beer calling my name.
(3)Beth W.
Used a groupon here. My bill was almost $50, after the groupon $0 Joel was our server, went through all the drinks available. I ordered a drink, didn't like it, and he brought me out another one to try. Stayed until closing time, very friendly people.
(4)Tabitha W.
Had a great experience due to wonderful customer service. Our server was genuine and knowledgeable. She helped us make our way through a beer flight, appetizers and dinner paired with more beer:) It would be nice to see a brewery offer a larger selection of food or healthier choices, but overall above average bar food.
(4)Nikki H.
We love this place! We've been 2x and it's been great each time. Service is good, hostess is friendly. The food wasn't disappointing either time. We can't wait to go again. Highly recommend this place. We have small children, and we haven't brought them in but I've seen lots of families in there.
(5)Chrissy C.
We had a party of 14 for my husband's birthday. I did call and make a reservation the week before. I was a little worried when I called the day before to confirm and they didn't have the book to double check, but things were fine and we were on the list. We even got the table I asked for. It's just a pretty laid back place. I am not a huge beer drinker, but everyone at the table ordered different beers and seemed to enjoy them. I do know they had a few substitutions since some things were out of stock. We had a wide assortment of appetizers. My favorite was the fried pickles and the pretzel bread sticks. The chicken wings also looked good. I had the fish and chips. I think my fish seemed a little overdone on the outside, but it was still good. Just a little dark on the outside. The fries were amazing and there were so many I couldn't possibly have eaten them all. I loved it came with smooshy peas! I would totally get this again next time we eat here. The beignets are also very good. I loved they were more bite size so you don't make such a mess. Parking was a little hard to find on a Friday night, but you can park at the Pharmacy according to the signs. Our waitress did a great job for it being such a large party. I think we actually ended up with 15 people.
(4)Keith S.
Grand Junction Brewery was a real treat in the heart of Westfield. The place is fairly quiet for having a lot of open space. They have a room in the back for overflow or for events and serve a great assortment of appetizers for a large party. Full bar and great, fast, friendly table service compliments their menu. I chose their sig burger with fries and a drink, there were enough fries to share. Tasted great and price was reasonable. Def will be back. Want to try all of their brews. Parking in back or across the street. Free.
(4)Erin C.
On the Brewsline Tour this was my least favorite spot, not because the drinks were bad (the beer was quite good!) but because it was over crowded and there was standing room only. Since we had to huddle by the bar we were unable to look at the food menu or order. I loved the building and would love to try and come back when they are less busy.
(3)Sarah R.
I have been back on several occasions to our local brewery and things have definitely improved! I appreciate the menu changes, the better attentiveness of the wait staff and the more options of beer.
(4)Matt M.
Solid stout, burger and chicken salad. Great service too. Wish there was a little more menu variety for allergy needs, but that's not unexpected for this size place. Oh and sweet potatoes fries - swoon!
(5)Eddie C.
Not sure how I ended up in Westfield but there is a new brew pub so let's go try it. Grand Junction Brewing Company has only been opened for a few weeks and business has been steady. Based on the beers they are off to a pretty good start. GJBC's calling card is of course their beers. There are currently five of them in their lineup (Hefeweizen, Nut Brown, Scottish Ale, IPA, Stout). There are also guest taps from Bier Brewery and Bloomington Brewing Co. I did a flight of four of the house beers and they were pretty good. The Hefeweizen is a refreshing, non-hoppy wheat beer w/ a fruity undertone. The Nut Brown tastes very much like Newcastle (now that the bartender mentioned it). The Scottish Ale seems like a milder version of Sun King Wee Mac, with a more cloudy appearance. The Stout is smooth and tastes like a less gritty version of Guiness. I did not try the IPA, but with 75 IBUs it's plenty hoppy enough. In terms of taste and style I can't say that any of the beers jumped out at me, but what I liked about them was the clean finish to all of them. Maybe it's the water they used or just the fact that the beers were fresh. Think that's the whole point of drinking local: a fresh, good tasting product. Think GJBC succeeded on that front. The pub also has a small menu of appetizers and entrees. I did not try the food but saw many people who did. The dining area feels open and spacious, with plenty of space between tables and booths. There are TVs mounted on each corner to watch games and such. Once they are ready, I hope to see GJBC beers available at other locations around town.
(4)Miguel F.
What a disappointment this place was. My wife and I just moved into Westfield and as beer geeks, were quite excited that we had a local brewpub right down the street! I consider us to be definite beer snobs (in a good way!)...we really enjoy beers that showcase particular styles and taste as though they were crafted with love for the art of brewing...there are many examples of beers like this all over the place, especially in Indiana (Sun King, Upland, New Albanian, etc.). I hadn't ever heard of Grand Junction before so I went in with absolutely no knowledge of what beers they had or anything. I went in as a blank slate expecting to have some interesting Westfield beers. My wife and I are always looking for that next Beer Moment...that one where you have a sip of a new beer and it just completely blows your mind (like the first time I had an Arrogant Bastard after being a strictly Coors Light and PBR kinda guy). Anyways, we get to our table and ask for a flight of their house beers. The waitress was really nice and brought it out to us after a few minutes. The ambience of the place is very chill, definitely family friendly. There's a TV with the usual non-stop ESPN Sports Bar type idea...anyways...here is what I thought: 1520 Hefeweizen: Their lightest beer and what was described as being most popular as a growler fill..."It's a real people pleaser!"...Although not my favorite style, I love having a refreshing and light Hefeweizen every now and then...This specific Hefeweizen was by far one of the most awful beers I have ever had the displeasure of tasting. The taste of the grains and whatever hops or flavors would be in this beer were completely washed out with WATER. It literally just tasted like someone took a ladle and dipped it into a 5 gallon bucket that was filled it with water and a cup of barley...and served it into our sample glass. It was the closest a beer has ever tasted to water in my experience. Squirrel Stampede - Nut Brown Ale: After the first beer, I started to hope it was a fluke and that the rest of the beers would be awesome...nope. This beer has an actual taste, starting to get that malty deliciousness going...but yet again has this overpowering watered-down taste that ruins the beer. A slightly more malty version of the 1520. Awful! At this point I still somehow had hope that this brewery could pull through. The Mulligan - Scottish Style Ale: Listed as one of the strongest beers on tap...still tasted like water. I don't know if my tastebuds are just used to stronger beers or what...But literally all I have tasted in these beers thus far is remnants of what could have been awesome beers but have been totally watered down to almost nothingness. Ugh. Imperfect Backside - Oatmeal Stout: One of my favorite styles of beer! I was thinking "OK this is the one, no way anyone could mess up an oatmeal stout! This is their secret, I just know it!" First sip....UGH. It literally tastes like water mixed with a few drops of "Roasted Malt" mixed in. I was upset at this point because I can now say I have had a terrible Oatmeal Stout...something I didn't think was possible! The mouthfeel was incredible smooth (thanks nitrogen) but all of these beers so far feel like water in your mouth, and taste like water with tiny bits of random flavors added in...I couldn't believe it. Insanely awful! I lost all hope at this point. One With Nature - American Style IPA: Another beer style I love. My wife described the smell as "straight up cat pee" and I mostly agree with this. Whatever hop they chose to dry-hop with had a unique cat urine / ammonia type flavor. I've smelled some really raunchy hops that impart all sorts of citrus-y, skunk-y flavors that I absolutely LOVE...this was NOT one of those! Tasted like a super watered down Sierra Nevada Pale Ale or whatever American Style IPA you can think of...just water. Water everywhere. Man...I'm glad it only cost us 9 dollars to experience the sad line-up of beers this place has. If their beer is that bad, I can only imagine what the food must be like. I would stay very far from this place if you are used to any of the other local beers...If you like Dragonfly IPA or Osiris or anything remotely close to those bold tastes...you will absolutely hate this place! Man I had really high hopes for this place...still can't get over it. Gross.
(1)Melissa B.
Inviting atmosphere. Great Beer, I love the Nut Brown, appetisers are tasty. All around enjoyable place.
(5)Jarrod R.
Was fortunate to visit the Grand Junction on opening night and felt a great blend of excitement, "buzz" and relief. While I didn't get an opportunity to enjoy any of their dishes, I did have a sample of most of their brews and was impressed with all of them. First off, those names are just perfect with the right amount of "quirky" factor that one expects from a brewery. Names like "Squirrel Stampede" (Nut Brown Ale) and "Imperfect Backside" (Oatmeal Stout) - just seem to fit. I took home a growler of The Mulligan, their Scottish Ale, it has a bit of a "kick," but is excellent and shows a commitment to bringing some new flavors to our market. I will be looking forward to visiting Grand Junction again and watching how they grow.
(5)Gern B.
Loved the beer. All three of our food orders were incorrect. I sure wish she would have written our order down instead of trying to remember it as we gave it to her. We'll definitely be back though.
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