Hello dear
Welcome To Helicon Brewing
Helicon Brewing, located at 102 Union Ave in Oakdale, PA, is a vibrant gathering place that marries great craft beer with a fun, nostalgic atmosphere. Known for its engaging pinball machines and rotating food truck options, this bustling brewery embraces a community-focused spirit. Guests can enjoy a welcoming environment that provides vegetarian choices, ample outdoor seating, and ADA-compliant facilities. With happy hour specials and the option for delivery or takeout, Helicon Brewing caters to all, including dogs! Its friendly service, delightful craft brews, and lively ambiance make it a must-visit spot for locals and newcomers alike.
Taste the best
Discover Our Menu
About
Helicon Brewing
Welcome to Helicon Brewing, a vibrant gem located at 102 Union Ave in Oakdale, PA. If you're looking for a place where you can unwind, indulge in craft beers, and relive nostalgic moments with classic games, look no further! With a community-driven atmosphere and fun activities, Helicon Brewing has quickly become a local favorite.
From the moment you step inside, you'll be greeted by a friendly crowd that's eager to share their love for craft beer. The brewery boasts an impressive selection of brews, with highlights including a delightful raspberry wheat and mead sourced from the local APIS Meadery. Whether you’re a seasoned beer aficionado or a casual drinker, Helicon has something to suit every palate.
- Entertainment Galore: One of the standout features of Helicon Brewing is its collection of pinball machines and other nostalgic games. Customers rave about the fun and lively competition these games bring to the space, making it a perfect spot to hang out with friends or meet new ones.
- Outdoor Bliss: On pleasant days, take full advantage of the spacious outdoor area. With ample field parking, the brewery welcomes guests to sit outside, enjoy their drinks, and soak up the sun. Just remember, while outside drinks are not allowed, the local food trucks that rotate daily provide delicious dining options right at your fingertips.
- Community Vibe: The brewery has a true neighborhood feel. Customers report a warm, inviting ambiance with friendly staff ready to deliver fast service.
Many patrons, like Liz R., delight in the atmosphere, highlighting the monthly Dungeons N Drafts event that adds a unique twist to the experience. Lisa F. appreciated the rotating food trucks, bringing variety to her visits, while Dan K. exclaimed it would likely become a go-to spot for him and his friends.
In summary, Helicon Brewing is more than just a brewery; it's a local hangout where craft beer lovers and pinball enthusiasts unite. With its engaging environment, great service, and an ever-evolving selection of food options, a visit here promises to be both enjoyable and memorable.
Ready to experience Helicon Brewing for yourself? Give them a call at (724) 693-4204, and get ready for an unforgettable time filled with laughter, good friends, and great beer!
People talk
Our Guestbook
“ Great place to chill and play pinball! Other games are also welcome here and they have Dungeons N Drafts once per month! ”
“ Great atmosphere, great outdoor are for the nice weather. Beer and alcohol choices good. Depends on trucks there that day for food. Enjoyable ”
“ We visited helicon for the first time. It is such a fun little neighborhood place. We recently moved just over the hill from there and it will quickly become a frequently visited place. The service was great. We loved the beer that we had and they have food trucks since they don't actually have a food menu. I read that they also let you get food from local spots, but I'm not sure on that. There are good places right across the street from them. They have a ton of pinball machines, which are so much fun and bring back the nostalgia of the video arcades from back in the day. The crowd seemed to be a local crew, but very friendly. We are definitely gonna be back. ”
“ Helicon is huge! But very awkwardly laid out. There is ample field parking (seemed a bit chaotic) where people sit outside in their own chairs with coolers. Even though signs say no outside drink, we saw a handful of people bring their own. Not enough tables for the amount of people either. The beers were all good - I liked the raspberry wheat and the addition of food trucks is smart. ”
“ Great place to drink and enjoy some pinball! Been here many time and the craft beer is delicious! I like the Mead from APIS Meadery that they have also!!! Service if fast and friendly! ”
“ Helicon Brewing is brewery #234 for me. Helicon is in a big industrial building with a large dedicated parking lot, which is always nice. It's not much to look at on the outside. Inside the taproom is big! They have a pretty cool bar area that is kind of S-shaped. The area behind the bar area has individual tables and a whole bunch of pinball machines and video games. No, pinball machines are not video games. No food onsite but they did have a food truck that pulled in after I arrived. The place was starting to fill up pretty good, which isn't surprising on a Friday night. No flights here but they do have 5 ounce samplers so I built my own. Hey, I make shit happen in the face of beer adversity! The Vienna lager had a nice toasty aroma and flavor. Nice traditional beer which I approve of. The Schwarzbier lager is dark in color of course with a bitter chocolate flavor at the end. Nicely dry. The American IPL is described on the menu as having notes of "smooth peach". It's definitely there in both the aroma and flavor. Nice beer! I decided to add on the American IPA before moving on. This one has a bit more hip flavor and bitterness than the IPL did but not overpoweringly so. Moon Breaker DIPA was up next. Why is this the only named beer? Is it that special? This was a good DIPA. I could drink a few of these really easily. It was a good beer but I'm still wondering why it alone earned a name. The oatmeal stout was pretty decent. I'm a bit jaded by nostalgia on oatmeal stouts though. You know what they say about you never forget your first and always use that as a comparison? Yes, it applies to beers too. That said, this was eminently drinkable. Honestly all of the beers I had were well done. Just solid, well executed beers with no fluff. I appreciate that and the brewer here knows his/her/their/theiyr're business. (Yeah, that last one was to piss off the grammar and gender nazis.) If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery, and distillery, reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. Yes, you will need to read into it a little to get the joke but I have confidence in you! ”
“ NOTE: I posted this review of the new McDonald Helicon location, but Yelp, in their infinite wisdom, decided to move it (and photos from the McDonald location) over here to this page . . . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- "Brand NEW Second location for Helicon Brewing in McDonald, PA, located in the old Grand Movie Theater. Two bars on two levels, air conditioned, pinball, pool tables, dart boards, amusement games, and of course beer, wine, cider, mead and craft cocktails. Much smaller, and more intimate than the original location in Oakdale (and not as many pinball machines as Oakdale) ... Cheers!" ”
