Roundabout Brewery

Stumbled upon this little gem while in town for work… really good IPAs and a small but good food menu. Will be bookmarking this for next time I am in town.

Really enjoyed the Boysenberry Oatmeal Brown. Growlers from $ 15.

You can’t go wrong with the beer at Roundabout! I’ve been here at least once a month since they opened and the beer continues to improve. Some smaller scale breweries excel in one style or a few, although this is not true at Roundabout; I would urge a sampler with any visit. The only negative is the loud tasting room and it seems they have tried to damper the sounds, it still gets loud. Or stop by and get a growler to go and satisfy any beer nerds thirst for exceptional local beer.

One of my favorite breweries to go to in the Pittsburgh. Try their ginga wheat beer!!!

I love roundabout brewery! Their beers are so reasonably priced and delicious, and the little pie things they make are delicious. Definitely a go to place

Great brews and a damn good price for it!
Ginga beer is where it’s at. I first tried this place at a Unilocal event and have been meaning to make a trip out to Lawrenceville for the longest time! I am so glad I finally got a minute to grab a beer here. I am so so curious about their meat pies, I am definitely coming back here for their bites.

I went to Roundabout Brewery for a Unilocal event and really enjoyed the brewery. The owners are extremely nice and seem to have a true appreciation of the quality of their product.
The bar is pretty small, as is the brewery but the quality is evident. The Ginga beer is delicious and the fresh ginger really comes through. I tried several other beers there including the Earl Grey pale ale and the Oktoberfest. All were delicious. I hope to go back there soon!

Round About Brewery … what a cool modern place! I visited the brewery for a Unilocal– Brewventure and had a blast. The owners — a friendly married couple are very down to earth. I sampled «Octoberfest» and «Ginga Wheat» which was my absolute favorite! Just the right amount of Ginger — hint of lemon. its so delicou and refreshing.
Great location on Butler Street — not on a block near any resturants or bars — SO there is plenty of parking. Plus growlers to go.
Thank you to Unilocal,our wonderful and lovely Community Manager, Rachel and Kerrie too.
Round About Brewery is… ta ta a asty!!!

One of my favorite breweries in the Pittsburgh region. Low key, no frills vibe with damn good beer. It’s a little off the heavily traveled regions of Lawrenceville but well worth the trip. My advice: bring your growler along because you’ll definitely be taking some beer home.
Ambience:
Nothing fancy. Just high tables and chairs with a single bar. It’s that unassuming feel that I like though; kind of like they are saying we put all the effort into the beer. I’ve seen people stroll up with friends or just bring a book and grab a seat. The only downside is they could use more space– sometimes getting a table for a group is tough.
Drinks:
Solid beers with interesting flavor profiles. The Ginga Wheat is my go to– a nice marriage of the kick of ginger with a light, somewhat sweet wheat beer. I recently had one of their nitro porters too which was delicious if you saved room for a heavy beer. The best thing is the prices: ranges from $ 4 – 6 for a 12 oz and around $ 15 for a 64 ounce growler. Very reasonably priced in my opinion.
Service:
Most of the times the bartenders are the owners. They give generous samples so make sure you try the beer before taking the plunge.

Small and crowded on a Saturday at 4pm. Super loud volume. Not very pleasant.
No food is served.
We had a flight of beer which is perfect for trying many beer. If it is your first time I suggest you go for a flight, as you may not like their beers. I had five different — my favorite being a gose (sour). Pretty decent quality of their brews.
No AMEX accepted.

Roundabout has more of a modern décor than most craft breweries I’ve been to. The beer though was on point. I tried the ginga wheat, Pacific rim ipa, and a small batch Brettanomyces beer. All were tasty but the ipa was the best for the style. They have a few high top tables by the Windows and a few stools by the taps. There are no tvs and overall the vibe is not as warm or as relaxing as some of the other local craft breweries. Wednesday was the 9 dollar pint and pie deal and I am regretting not trying the lamb pie. Other than two different meat pies they had a few other snacks but not too much food. They offer growlers to go but do not bottle yet.

Roundabout Brewery is my favorite brewery in Pittsburgh. Also, it’s a local brewery, which makes me even more proud of its awesomeness.
Great service and great beer.
Where they lack in variety, they make up for in unique, pronounced flavors. Some breweries will make a beer and say «there’s cardamom inside this beer,» and you just have to take their word for it because you can’t taste it or it’s not given a chance to shine. Roundabout’s beers are flavorful with complex combinations complimenting each other. I would write a review about specific beers, but seriously, go forth and discover! Every beer is unique and the only unifying theme is how much flavor is condensed into every sip.
My favorite beer thus far from Roundabout is their Bourbon barrel stout. It was fantastically smooth and rich.
You can take most of their beers home. They sometimes sell out of certain beers quickly (Earl Grey tea ale, I will someday be with you again). Sometimes, they make a small barrel and you have to drink it there. The beers are priced well, better than most bars in Pittsburgh.
Another major plus: their service is friendly and helpful.
I come here often to discover whatever they have brewing. Every time is a perfect experience and my tastebuds are happy.

The Ginga Wheat and Black Possum are DELICIOUS! Ginga Wheat will quench your thirst, and the Black Possum will warm your tummy and mood on a cool November Day. It’s very clean in here, and you can sit family style with other patrons near the windows in front. Service is friendly and efficient, and well, the price of the brewery brews is just right.
Get a growler!

My husband and I loved the Ginga Wheat beer that we tried at the Unilocal’s Under the Big Top event at the Children’s Museum and decided that we had to pick up a growler or two to take on our annual beach trip. Roundabout Brewery’s space is small and out of the way in Lawrenceville but had enough seating to accommodate everyone, even on a busy Saturday afternoon. Though our intention was just to come and grab a growler or two, we stayed and hung out for a while to drink a couple Ginga Wheats. One of the bartenders was heating up Little Round Pies from The Pub Chip Shop, and I couldn’t resist trying one. We tried the lamb and gravy one, which was the perfect quantity of rich and flavorful and balance of crispy and gooey. I really enjoyed my Roundabout Brewery experience and would love to come back for beers and a snack sometime soon.

I went here during RAD and haven’t been back sadly.
The Ginga Wheat (An American wheat beer made with fresh pressed ginger, McCormack honey (Aliquippa) and lemon.) is amazing. I’m not really a beer drinker and my s.o. will be the first to tell you that, so maybe my opinion doesn’t count as much.
As far as what I would drink here, the Ginga Wheat is where it’s at. It’s very ginger-​y and very delicious. It went down quite quickly and I had to rush up for another one!

Wow– what a cool place! I couldn’t wait to finally head over here after it opened a few years ago. I was surprised that the actual building was off the beaten track on Butler a little further down from the other major restaurants and bars. I was also surprised when I walked in as to how intimate the brewery was– I think this can work both in the place’s favor and may be to its own detriment. It was quite crowded on a Saturday night and at first there were no places to sit. However, I loved the intimate environment, the minimalist-​industrial vibe that is now typical of the new Lawrenceville, and the crowd was awesome.
And the beer! We got a flight (which included the new amazing ginger beer), and everything was seriously good. The two IPAs were great, and the chocolate stout was a favorite of mine. …So we got another flight. Awesome. I now can’t wait to get back to this place!

Awesome place, great people and yummy beers (this coming from someone who isn’t much of a beer drinker). The beers change quite a bit so it can be great for exploring new things that you may not have had before.
Highly recommended– and be sure to get some of the Wheel and Wedge cheeses and crackers that they offer. They change them up but they are always pretty good :)

They’ve earned the extra star! And I’ve apparently become a regular as I am now greeted by name.
Roundabout now serves pints and they have a few bar seats and tables that often get crowded during tasting hours. They also now offer rounders (32 oz) as well as the regular growlers (64 oz). If you’ve been to Roundabout and enjoy their beers, I recommend signing up for their mailing list. It lets you know what they’re up to and what’s new every week. I’ve never been disappointed.

Visiting Roundabout is one of my favorite traditions when visiting family in Pittsburgh. My girlfriend is a Kiwi and made fast friends with the owner, who lived in New Zealand for ages. I really appreciate their use of NZ Nelson Sauvin hops, as well as their creative takes on standard beer styles. I think Roundabout has done well with making experimental beers with finesse, which is something many breweries really lack with over-​the-​top, unbalanced flavors. They have a limited tap selection that changes with the seasons/​availability, but there’s something for most beer drinkers.
Their meat pies are another Kiwi delicacy. For those unfamiliar, think of it as a snazzy, gourmet hot pocket or like a shepherds pie crammed into a turnover. Really basic, kinda plain flavor, but that’s all very true to the Kiwi tradition. It’s good for a hearty snack, but maybe not satisfying as a meal on its own.
I can’t wait to go back next time I visit PGH!

Really cute little place off the beaten path in Larryville. We stopped in for a ladies’ night out for a sort of bachelorette party. Very accommodating to our laughter and bit of loudness.
The beer is damn good. I tried the Ferdl weiss – very nice but not what I was in the mood for that night. Ended up with IPA which had a nice hoppy bite to it and almost a buttery taste at the end? I don’t know exactly how to explain it, but it was was like a bite of the hops and a kiss to smooth it over. I think it’s a nice summer IPA.
Very reasonably priced. The service was great and she even took some picture of the group for us. We’ll all be back.