Solitude Brewing Company runs one of the more ambitious craft operations on Conesus Lake, combining a sizable brewery, a full restaurant kitchen, a backyard beer garden with fire pits and Adirondack chairs, and a rooftop deck with lake views. The beer list ranges from hoppy IPAs to stouts to seltzers, with a hop water option for non-drinkers and juice boxes for kids. Brunch runs weekends, with chicken and waffles among the most ordered plates. Live music on the outdoor stage runs regularly in summer. Cash and card accepted. The space was purpose-built for volume while feeling deliberately small-town. Don't miss: Sunday brunch on the rooftop with a beer flight, and chicken and waffles with a side of bacon.















