Some breweries do tours, but the Elysian is small, and people dine next to their huge brewing vats. Once certainly has a sort of industrial feel to the dining experience, but the pennants and other decor also are reminiscent of the dining hall at Harry Potter's Hogwarts. Unlike most bars, their restaurant stands on it's own, with good -- albeit not great -- food, which happens to go perfectly with the beers that they make. So it's best to do what many do when touring a brewery when dining, order the assortment of half a dozen beer samplers to drink with your meal, and invite a friend unless you have a massive alcohol tolerance.
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