High up Spruceton Valley, West Kill Brewing feels stitched to the Catskills—wood grain, mountain air, the quiet hum of a crowd between pines and fields. Inside, the brewery pulses with the clink of glasses, fresh pours, and music rolling out over long tables. Out back, the porch and fire pit draw folks until sunset.
What to Expect:
🍺 Small-batch beers ranging from crisp lagers to hoppy pale ales and farmhouse styles
🌄 Sprawling mountainside setting with roomy porches, picnic tables, and fire pit
🎶 Regular live music and a food truck rotation—often pizza or tacos and other guest vendors
👨👩👧👦 Family and dog-friendly grounds; kids and pups sprawl on the lawn
🎲 Games, riverside lawn, and room to roam between pours
Important Information:
✔ Taproom service—order at the bar, grab your pour, and find a seat outside or in
✔ Wheelchair accessible entrance and grounds; patio areas reach by packed stone and grass
✔ Most seating is communal and outdoors; bring layers for chilly afternoons and evenings
✔ Draft lineup changes weekly; check the tap list for seasonal and canned options to go
Haley's Pick 🍽️
You probably know her as @milehighandhungry. Each week, Haley shares the one place she’s obsessed with right now. From hidden gems to hot new openings, if she picks it, it’s worth the hype.
Haley's Review of Riot BBQ
Riot BBQ on South Delaware feels like a backyard cookout run by a Top Chef, because it is. Chef Manny Barella and pitmaster Patrick Klaiber have teamed up to blend Monterrey flavors with Texas-style smoke, and the results are seriously craveable.
The brisket steals the show: tender, deeply smoky, and finished with Barella’s bold spice rub. Get it solo or wrapped in buttery Raquelita tortillas. The pulled pork brings heat with ancho, guajillo, and morita chiles, and the al pastor ribs are sticky, sweet, and slightly charred in all the right ways.
Even the sides are insanely good! Think crunchy pepita-macha slaw and banana pudding served in a jar that tastes just like childhood (but better). Every bite feels intentional.
It’s barbecue with heart, history, and just the right amount of heat. Riot BBQ isn’t just a meal, it’s a moment worth lining up for.
– Haley @milehighandhungry
Local Insights
🍕 Food Truck Intel: Pizza and taco trucks show up most weekends—check their Instagram for releases and surprises.
⛅️ Patio Sun: The back porch has limited shade; bring a hat or snag a spot under the awning on hot days.
🔥 Fire Pit Ritual: Fall afternoons mean fireside beers—best just as the sun drops behind the ridge.
🎶 Music Afternoons: Live bands often start mid-afternoon Saturdays; arrive early for a table when they’re booked.
What folks are saying
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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Most visitors rave about the beer variety, local views, and easygoing mountain setting. Staff are friendly and quick with pours even on busy weekends. The beer garden and patio stay lively as food trucks rotate—pizza and tacos get high marks. Some guests note occasional lines or waits for food when live music draws a crowd, but few linger on negatives. A handful mention higher-than-expected pricing by the pour, but call it worth it for the scenery. Accessibility and family-friendliness get high marks; dogs are welcome outdoors. Shade on the patio can be in short supply on hot days—bring a hat.
Last updated on
October 9th, 2025
