Réservation Brasserie Artisanale & Restaurant Ardwen

Alastair McKenzie

8 years ago

4

Interesting tour and some great beer to taste.

Tom Koolen

11 months ago

5

Perfect stop for lunch, small but good menu, nice beer and friendly staff

Victor Gatto

7 years ago

5

In the early 20th century the Ardennes region of France had over 200 working breweries, which were decimated during two world wars. After the German confiscation of copper during WWII, only a couple dozen breweries in the region remained. When Ardwen brewery opened in 2006 the founders were proud to help revitalize the craft brewing tradition in this area. The sizable brewery produces award winning beers and has an attached brewpub restaurant which is good for visitors. There is a dedicated parking lot in front. The large one-story wooden building houses the brewery on the left. In front is a large black sign with gold letters. Large windows allow you to see the large stainless steel brewing vessels inside, and further back are stainless steel fermenters. It is a large operation and they bottle their beer for distribution. On the right is an outdoor wooden patio near the entrance to their restaurant. Inside is a spacious dining room with distinctive red and bright green table cloths. On the left is a bottle shop area where they sell small and large format bottles of their beer to go. In the center of the room is a walk-up service bar with a stainless steel tap tower with 7 of their beers on tap. It is also stocked with wine and liquor so they is something for everyone. They usually do not serve a sampler flight, but if you plan to stay for a meal you’ll be able to have a few of their beers. The beer is served in distinctive brewery labeled stemware glasses which are conducive for getting the full aroma of each beer. My favorite was their 8% Triple, a delicious and strong ale. The restaurant exquisitely good food, while also being affordable. I visited for lunch when they have a limited menu lunch combo with a starter, main dish and dessert. The food was delicious with a perfect variety of creative ingredients. The staff is welcoming and the kitchen was fast, but the table service was a little slow. All things considered this is a model for how good a small brewpub restaurant can be! Voir plus