Reviews Two Stones Pub

Close your eyes real quick and try to recall the biggest teases of your lifetime. That boy/girl you liked but the timing just never quite worked. The year the 76ers traded for Andrew Bynum without knowing that his knees were made out of cotton candy. That NFL parlay card that started off 14-for-14 before the Cleveland Browns got a hold of you (that was your fault). For me, the story of Two Stones Hockessin could've very easily fallen into that sad basket of "what ifs." For over a year before their eventual opening, there were whispers of their arrival in Lantana Square. Then backtracks. New plans. Rumors of abandonment. Finally, silence. Thankfully, the fates turned and this little gem did indeed grace us all with a grand opening sometime around Leap Day 2016. I remember this because they brewed a beer called 'Hop Leap', an excellent IPA (yay!) that they will not be making again until the next leap year (boo! thanks for that. I'm sure the next 1000 days will just breeze by...). But I digress. Two Stones Pub is my favorite bar in the area and it has been for the past ten months. The beers are great, the food is solid (the rotating specials are always unique and often delicious), the decor is pleasing, and the televisions work. But what really makes the difference here is the lifeblood of any restaurant: the people. I will shamelessly lie to your face if ever asked to admit exactly how many times I've pulled up a stool at the bar, but suffice to say it's enough to have seen the various iterations of the staff doing their thing on days both hectic and dead. The bartenders and waitstaff are a wonderful, friendly, and professional crew. They are patient. They are attentive. And their knowledge (and cheerful willingness to assist with the selection) of the ever-changing whirlwind of saisons, goses, dubbels, tripels, quadruples (are there quintuples? if not, can we do this? can we just add a dubbel to a tripel? is that how it works?) and whatever else comes down the pike is uncanny. The management team is top-notch and keeps everything running smoothly. And whoever is responsible for their social media presence deserves an award. How many restaurants make multiple daily postings updating the draft lists and detailing the specials, replete with well-shot photos of that "Lucky Me Burger" or "When Pigs Fly Sandwich" that make you have to wipe the drool off your iPhone screen or shut your office door because you're now just a weeeeeee bit aroused? (too much? too far? sorry not sorry.) The point is, while the first Two Stones (Newark) was once way ahead of the curve on the craft beer scene, the years have gone by and your options are now ever growing in this golden age of malt and hops. But I'd still recommend Two Stones Pub *first* to anyone looking for a variety of interesting and diverse craft beers and a good meal to go with them. And I'd do that because behind the crisp ales, creamy stouts, decadent dirty kettle chips, and hilariously themed Taco Tuesdays is a solid, smiling crew who know their shit and will take care of you whether you're a wandering newbie or a degenerate regular like me. They, more than anything else, are the gems that make Two Stones shine. So stop in for a Bellcracker or a Weiss Wit. Have an order of sweet-heat wings or split the amazing cheese plate with someone else hungry. Follow them on Facebook and stay abreast of the daily specials and sporadic events. It's all worth it. And if you come in on a weekday at around lunchtime, you might just get to see an exceptionally handsome man in his early 30s sitting at the end of the bar, nursing a mug and grumbling to himself that "vegan chili" should NOT be on the menu in place of the other delicious chili because if you're a vegan, sorry, you don't get to have chili anymore! Right? Right?? Just ignore him. Cheers!

The top of line food and beer joint, off the hook food with awesome people working there. Always a great time when I go.

Great beer selection, good athmosphere, only question is: why did you change the queso on your pub nachos? It used to be the best by far, now it's just average.

Stopped in today for brunch with a party of 9. Very good food and friendly staff. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town.

I givevan overall rating of 5 stars. The food and service was great. However the chairs in the outside area were the most uncomfortable I’ve ever sat in. Granted I am a curvy gal, but even our guys were uncomfortable. This however did not impact our enjoying the food, service or atmosphere.

Prix fixe menu for NYE, excellent choices. I had the scallop app, surf & turf & cheesecake dessert. My husband had the lobster bisque, chicken entree & bread pudding. The service from Kylee was prompt & thoughtful. The bread pudding was decadent & enough for several patrons. Burgers & salads are our usual choices here but since it was NYE, felt the need for something special & we were not disappointed. Highly recommend.

I love the bar, great people. But I really love the burger. If a cook/chef can make a medium rare burger to order, sign me up. They’ve done it consistently. If you haven’t tried the sweet heat wings, you’re missing out. Some of the most flavorful wings I’ve had. Thank you for your attention to detail.

Always consistently great food. I like how they let the chef's have fun with the weekly specials. While they do brew good beers, I miss the early days when they had a lot of other brews on tap.