
Loose Rail Brewing
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About Loose Rail Brewing
Loose Rail Brewing occupies a converted 1880s power substation once used for the interurban railroad, on W Waterloo St in Canal Winchester's Historic District. Orders are placed at the bar, with food brought to the table and drink refills handled back at the counter. The menu runs to build-your-own pizza, garlic parm chicken pizza, fried pierogies including a buffalo version, and wings in flavors like garlic parmesan and PB&J with chipotle ranch. Beer flights and themed espresso martini flights are also poured. Weekly specials include Whiskey Wednesday and half-off wings on Monday. Seating spans two floors inside plus an outdoor patio with firepits, and live music recurs in the evenings. The brewery is walk-in, and it opens Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention garlic parm pizza, pierogies, wings and live music.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention garlic parm pizza, pierogies, wings and live music.
Customer Review Summary
Wings draw the most repeated praise, from garlic parmesan wings and PB&J wings with chipotle ranch to half off wings on Mondays and buffalo pierogis. Close behind, pizza comes up often, with the build your own pizza and garlic parm chicken pizza both singled out, alongside fried pierogies and hot honey Brussels sprouts, the latter noted as a little too spicy for one reviewer's wife though she finished them anyway. Live music, from evening sets to Whiskey Wednesday, and themed espresso martini flights and beer flights come up repeatedly as highlights, along with the indoor and outdoor seating, upstairs area, and firepits. Several mention ordering food and drinks at the bar rather than table service, and multiple reviewers call out affordable pricing, including a full food order for a couple totaling around thirty four dollars. The setting in the historic downtown building and its atmosphere draw consistent mentions, and reviewers repeatedly say they plan to return.
Customer Review Summary
Wings draw the most repeated praise, from garlic parmesan wings and PB&J wings with chipotle ranch to half off wings on Mondays and buffalo pierogis. Close behind, pizza comes up often, with the build your own pizza and garlic parm chicken pizza both singled out, alongside fried pierogies and hot honey Brussels sprouts, the latter noted as a little too spicy for one reviewer's wife though she finished them anyway. Live music, from evening sets to Whiskey Wednesday, and themed espresso martini flights and beer flights come up repeatedly as highlights, along with the indoor and outdoor seating, upstairs area, and firepits. Several mention ordering food and drinks at the bar rather than table service, and multiple reviewers call out affordable pricing, including a full food order for a couple totaling around thirty four dollars. The setting in the historic downtown building and its atmosphere draw consistent mentions, and reviewers repeatedly say they plan to return.
Featured reviews
- Alec H
“Great service. Great drinks. Great specials. Great music. Every time. Street parking, or use the free public lot behind. Half off wings on Monday. Weekend brunch specials on cocktails with monthly rotating Espresso Martini flavors. Exceptionally friendly service (make sure to order at the bar.) Great everyday of the week.”
- Jenelle Leppla
“Very chill, relaxed vibe. Drinks were good and food was good. I mean... what else do you need? You order everything at the bar... both food and drinks. Food is delivered to your table, but if you need drink refills, back to the bar you go. We visited on a lovely summer evening and sat upstairs. Live music with a breeze blowing... it was great. We will be back.”
- Danielle Woodd
“We came in from out of town and got dinner here. The food was delicious and the brews were great! We got wings and the garlic parm pizza and highly recommend both! The ladies working were fun and talkative and very accommodating! Thank you!”
- Carla Persinger
“Great service, atmosphere & food. They have a great craft selection and the food was phenomenal. They have a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. The establishment is one we will return to.”
- Lance Easley
“Had an incredible night at Loose Rail. The service was excellent and the atmosphere in the historic downtown area is unbeatable. The highlight was definitely the food and drink combo: PB&J wings with chipotle ranch and a pint of Dead Man’s Throttle Hazy IPA. The fusion of flavors is spot on. It was Whiskey Wednesday, so the selection and vibes were at an all-time high. This spot is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates great spirits and experimental, high-quality food.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
“We are a microbrewery based in the Historic District of Canal Winchester, Ohio in what was once an 1880s power substation for the interurban railroad. We stand by our craft, our beer, and our hardworking American heritage. Our rustic brews are made with quality ingredients to make a more palatable beer for the people.”
- ReservationsWalk-in only
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