Great beer, and good food. Nice small tap room. Make sure you look for all of the small roosters around. I saw about 20 while I was there.
Ivory Randolph
I pulled up to this location excited to try a chi dog. While in my car I notice 2 dogs near the bar with a gentleman. I get people love their dogs. But this was a no for me. I am not an animal lover and it just made me pull off.
Joshua Steverson
Cool vibe, good beers
Mark Cutmore
Great brewpub. We were there mid afternoon and it was quiet, friendly and relaxed. The beer was solid and the nachos were great.
1ncChief
Beautiful taproom, clean and modern. Most importantly the brews are excellent. Kevin is in full control behind the bar, knows his beer A-Z and has a great knowledge of the area as well."Treat yo' self" and eat one of the best dang hot dogs you'll likely ever find. I can't remember the last one I had because I'm not really a fan, the one I ate here was fantastic!
Vernon Wildy, Jr
Cozy location but you will have to park on the street. There is a food menu but you have to scan the QR code to get access.
Crystal R.
This is next door to Hatch Local in downtown Southside Richmond. It is a great place for those wanting to try unique beers and cocktails. The anesthetics are cool and the BarTender was friendly and helpful. My husband and friends really enjoyed the drinks they chose. Good for small to medium size groups.
Kathleen D.
I've been to Benchtop a few times recently, and I always enjoy the beers from them. It's cool that they have this outpost in Manchester. The vibe inside is clean, light and welcoming. Service has been helpful and friendly each time. Recently I had a strawberry shortcake sour that I enjoyed, along with a couple funky farmhouse bottles, but they do have a range of styles to suit any taste, which is cool.They also serve hot dogs. I've had the dog with chili and queso before, and it was lovely. They're also next door to Hatch Local if you're not into hot dogs for whatever reason.
Scott N.
We had heard good things about this place and wanted to check it out. Definitely take advantage of the local parking decks as finding parking can be tough on the street. The parking garage isn't too far away. The space is not very big but it is open and airy and there are places to sit at high top tables. The beers were really good. They do offer 6ounce flights and there is a wide variety of beers. I did not see any food but that doesn't mean there wasn't that option to order. The staff was nice and accommodating and answered all my questions. I would rate this. 4.2. Nice place.
Beer was just ok. It was dead on a Saturday afternoon.
Mark Canada
Delicious Ipa's, friendly bartender too
Grant Collier
The beer is really really good here!! They’ve got loaded hot dogs & a unique vegan carrot option as well.
Annie B.
Good stuff. I've been here a couple times now but last weekend was my first time trying their food. We ordered hot dogs - they have a lot of variety there. The owner used to work at Smithfield I believe. Tasty hot dogs and we also tried the nachos - yum! Better than what you think nachos at a brewery will taste alike. Lots of good spices.The bartender was personable and we enjoyed his Irish accent. He made us feel welcome. It wasn't too busy because it's new-ish. It's a very modern space and the bathrooms are clean.The one thing that's missing for me is there's no non-alcoholic options when it comes to beer although they do have sodas. I would love to see a non-alc beer on tap or a kombucha.
Sarah O.
The beers were good and the "bartender" was very low key and sociable. Lots of big windows and locals. Didn't know they had food. I think it's trying to decide who it's gonna be but it's worth a beer or three.
Great beer, delicious dogs, love Benchtop!
Great beer, and good food. Nice small tap room. Make sure you look for all of the small roosters around. I saw about 20 while I was there.
I pulled up to this location excited to try a chi dog. While in my car I notice 2 dogs near the bar with a gentleman. I get people love their dogs. But this was a no for me. I am not an animal lover and it just made me pull off.
Cool vibe, good beers
Great brewpub. We were there mid afternoon and it was quiet, friendly and relaxed. The beer was solid and the nachos were great.
Beautiful taproom, clean and modern. Most importantly the brews are excellent. Kevin is in full control behind the bar, knows his beer A-Z and has a great knowledge of the area as well."Treat yo' self" and eat one of the best dang hot dogs you'll likely ever find. I can't remember the last one I had because I'm not really a fan, the one I ate here was fantastic!
Cozy location but you will have to park on the street. There is a food menu but you have to scan the QR code to get access.
This is next door to Hatch Local in downtown Southside Richmond. It is a great place for those wanting to try unique beers and cocktails. The anesthetics are cool and the BarTender was friendly and helpful. My husband and friends really enjoyed the drinks they chose. Good for small to medium size groups.
I've been to Benchtop a few times recently, and I always enjoy the beers from them. It's cool that they have this outpost in Manchester. The vibe inside is clean, light and welcoming. Service has been helpful and friendly each time. Recently I had a strawberry shortcake sour that I enjoyed, along with a couple funky farmhouse bottles, but they do have a range of styles to suit any taste, which is cool.They also serve hot dogs. I've had the dog with chili and queso before, and it was lovely. They're also next door to Hatch Local if you're not into hot dogs for whatever reason.
We had heard good things about this place and wanted to check it out. Definitely take advantage of the local parking decks as finding parking can be tough on the street. The parking garage isn't too far away. The space is not very big but it is open and airy and there are places to sit at high top tables. The beers were really good. They do offer 6ounce flights and there is a wide variety of beers. I did not see any food but that doesn't mean there wasn't that option to order. The staff was nice and accommodating and answered all my questions. I would rate this. 4.2. Nice place.
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Beer was just ok. It was dead on a Saturday afternoon.
Delicious Ipa's, friendly bartender too
The beer is really really good here!! They’ve got loaded hot dogs & a unique vegan carrot option as well.
Good stuff. I've been here a couple times now but last weekend was my first time trying their food. We ordered hot dogs - they have a lot of variety there. The owner used to work at Smithfield I believe. Tasty hot dogs and we also tried the nachos - yum! Better than what you think nachos at a brewery will taste alike. Lots of good spices.The bartender was personable and we enjoyed his Irish accent. He made us feel welcome. It wasn't too busy because it's new-ish. It's a very modern space and the bathrooms are clean.The one thing that's missing for me is there's no non-alcoholic options when it comes to beer although they do have sodas. I would love to see a non-alc beer on tap or a kombucha.
The beers were good and the "bartender" was very low key and sociable. Lots of big windows and locals. Didn't know they had food. I think it's trying to decide who it's gonna be but it's worth a beer or three.