Our last night in Abbotsford, for our weekend staycation, ended at Field House brewing and restaurant. I always say that the best way to get better aquatinted with a city and its locals is through the town’s favourite Brewery.
With a patio strung with lights and kept warm by a fire pit, visitors are able to be seated outside or indoors. We would decide on the latter with the desire for additional warmth in mind.
We began at the bar, while we waited for a table to clear. White tile backs multiple taps, and the best way to taste them all is via one of their flights. A best practice is to try each variety of beer, then choose the one you like the most as a pint.
Each offering is arranged from lightest to darkest, each labelled with its own informative card. A selection that includes staples, as well as seasonal brews on rotation. We basically tried it all, opting to skip on the sour wheat gose, as both my guest and I are not a fan of lip puckering beer.
When we were able to migrate to a table we ordered food to accompany our drinks starting with some dips. I was especially interested in their Farm Features listing, as it highlighted ingredients from their Field House Farms’ Project and other local suppliers. All the options under this category are only available while supplies last.
Luckily they had enough of the Spinach and Artichoke Dip for us to try. Baked spinach and artichoke with cream cheese, mozzarella, and parmesan. Served with toasted pita bread for dipping and scooping up. As a fan of both spinach dip and artichoke dip, I was a fan of the two combined. There was so much flavour in this one, a warm and comforting snack that is easy to enjoy with beer.
My guest and I are both fans of pickles so naturally gravitated towards the Dill Pickle Dip + Chip. The dip is made with cream cheese, pickle juice, chopped dill pickles, and Field House Farm’s dill. The menu states that it is served with a side of Hard Bite chips. However from look and crunch it, the chips we had reminded me of Ruffles, not that it made much difference; we were there for the dip anyways. The dip was so fresh and fragrant, that there was no hiding the tangy dill as the star of it all.
For something more substantial, they have pizza that is crafted fresh daily and only available while ingredients last. Your own options are Margherita, three cheese, or pepperoni. We ordered the latter as the only non vegetarian option. The pepperonis used are from local deli: Karls Meats. It is a topping along with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese. This certainly is not the best pizza I have had; but it certainly did its job to fill our bellies. Though it would have been higher ranked, had the crust been baked a little longer. More char so that it was crispy and crunchy, instead of soft and limp. Flavour-wise, it was on the bland side, but luckily our server was on the ball and highly recommend that we order a side of Caesar dip to inject some flavour. The sauce was sharp with the parm, and similar to the version Earls has for their customers.
In conclusion, Field House Brewing is an excellent way to get better acquainted with Abbotsford. Good food, great beer, and even better service. Friendly atmosphere, cozy setting, and a vibe that you can submerge yourself within. Highly
recommend visiting them for a great time in Abbotsford.
Field House Brewing Co.
2281 W Railway St, Abbotsford, BC V2S 2E3
(604) 776-2739
fieldhousebrewing.com
