Auburn Ale House

Brian and Lisa Ford knew they were creating something very special with their craft beer pub in historic Old Town Auburn, and they sought to develop a menu that was as unique as their landmark building. “We’ve had a lot of experience surprising people,” Brian said. “So we wanted to go far beyond the ‘pizza-pasta-beer’ formula you see in so many brew pubs.” At the same time, the Fords were determined to make the Auburn Alehouse a family-friendly destination. They accomplished this with affordable pricing and offering a kid’s menu that appeals to even the fussiest tykes. Their ultimate goal was to create a solid “American pub menu” that would pair excellent quality with an approach that would offer something different. “Old Town Auburn told us what was missing,” Brian explained. The result is a diverse menu that emphasizes hearty brew pub fare while taking a cue from the subtle goodness of classic California cuisine. The menu is anchored with substantial foods demanded by pub aficionados, such as the Chili Cheese Burger and Pulled Pork. But there are plenty of surprises: starters such as, Pub Pickle Chips (ale battered pickle chips with cucumber-wasabi aioli), Shanghai Lettuce Wraps, to fresh Ahi Tuna served raw or seared.