tbt* ULTIMATE BAR GUIDE
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Fifty-seven. In last year’s tbt* Ultimate Bar Guide, we tapped out at 49 breweries. Even with some closures in the past year, the Tampa Bay area’s craft beer scene added eight more meccas for craft beer. Below, you’ll find quick guides to all of the area’s craft breweries, from Zephyrhills to St. Pete Beach. Peruse the listings — separated into four zones —then be sure to check out our list of fun Tampa Bay Brewery Hops for the smartest ways to drink your way around Tampa Bay.
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North Pinellas
Back to topPinellas County boasts more than half of the craft breweries in the area. Dunedin is the most condensed area for breweries and all of their breweries are within walking distance. Read our suggestions on how to hop around Dunedin’s breweries and about a bus tour of the central Pinellas breweries here.
7venth Sun Brewery
This award-winning brewery might be small, but packs a punch with an assortment of styles and flavors that change often.
1012 Broadway, Dunedin
Caledonia Brewing
A recent addition to Dunedin's collection of breweries, Caledonia embraces Dunedin’s Scottish heritage with its coat of arms logo, unicorn mascot and medieval beer stylings. Some of the more popular pours are the inventively named Dragon’s Blood Red Ale and Rat Arsed Scotch Ale.
587 Main St., Dunedin
Crooked Thumb Brewery
Safety Harbor's first brewery, right off Main Street, offers solid takes on traditional styles. Locals are big fans of the Grandpa Jack's Pilsner and the highly palatable blonde ale.
555 10th Ave. S., Safety Harbor
Cueni Brewing
Cueni Brewing is another addition to the variety of breweries situated along the Pinellas Trail. Cueni’s brews focus on English ales and Belgians, and they look to keep wits and English golden ales on tap.
945 Huntley Ave., Dunedin
de Bine Brewing Co.
This Palm Harbor hub for craft beer, built out of an old golf cart repair shop, sits right on the Pinellas Trail. They boast a rotating variety of 14 beers, big tables for large groups, and games including tabletop shuffleboard or even Nintendo 64.
993 Florida Ave., Palm Harbor
Dunedin Brewery
Florida's oldest microbrewery sits in the "highlands" of Dunedin and pours a wide selection of flavors and styles brewed in small batches. The large space also offers a menu of pub fare, live music and theme nights.
937 Douglas Ave., Dunedin
Dunedin House of Beer
What started as a small craft beer haven in Dunedin quickly turned into a homebrewing hotbed. The Dunedin House of Beer offers a wide variety of its own brews among the more than 40 beers on tap, as well as a huge selection of bottled beers.
927 Broadway, Dunedin
Grindhaus Brew Lab
This small-batch brewery in Clearwater takes the science of beer seriously, from the no-extract brewing process to the beakers used as flight glasses. They offer tours, brewing classes, cult movie showings and a menu of meats and cheeses for the munchies.
1650 N Hercules Ave., Unit I, Clearwater
Lagerhaus Brewery & Grill
Founded in 2006, this brewery specializes in hefeweizens, lambics and other European-style beers. Lagerhaus' house brews are served alongside local, domestic and international craft favorites, with a pub menu featuring homemade beer sausages.
3438 E Lake Business, Palm Harbor
Palm Harbor Brewery
Expanded from Two Lions Winery, Palm Harbor Brewery brews their own beer and also makes their own wine. Locals offer rave reviews of the cheap beer flights and wine slushies.
1022 Georgia Ave., Palm Harbor
Saint Somewhere Brewing
Located in a two-story home, this Tarpon Springs brewery focuses on farmhouse ales and other Belgian styles. Saint Somewhere's bottles get around; you can find them in eight states outside Florida.
312 E Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs
Sea Dog Brewing Co.
This New England brand wanted more sun for their suds and ended up in Clearwater. The brewery features more than a dozen locally brewed versions of Sea Dog classics, as well as a menu of pub fare and steaks.
26200 Alt. U.S. 19 N., Tarpon Springs
Silverking Brewing Co.
This fishing-themed taproom in Tarpon Springs has a hometown bar feel with a strong showing of eight brews, including its four flagships: the Silverking Strike blonde, known for its sharp taste and drinkability; plus the Marshall Jones IPA, Anclote Tailing Red and Bonefish Amber Ale.
325 E Lemon St, Tarpon Springs
Soggy Bottom Brewing Co.
One of Dunedin’s newest breweries, Soggy Bottom Brewing Co. is already making a name for itself in the local brewing scene with their love of experimentation with interesting flavors. If you're feeling adventurous, try the Hint-A-Mint stout, made with cacao nibs and mint.
660 Main St., Dunedin
Stilt House Brewery
Directly on the Pinellas Trail, Stilt House Brewery is a great stop for bikers looking to snag a tasty craft brew from one of the 30 taps. The Pagan Night baltic porter won a silver medal at the U.S. Open Beer Championships.
625 U.S. 19 N., Palm Harbor
Woodwright Brewing Co.
Built in a former woodworking shop, Woodwright Brewing Co. has a rustic tasting room spanning over two floors. A couple of their more popular pours are the German Alt and Irish Red.
South Pinellas
Back to topYou will find a wide variety of breweries in southern Pinellas, with downtown St. Pete leading the pack in volume.
3 Daughters Brewing
Dubbed an "adult playground," St. Petersburg's largest brewery offers their renowned flagships and seasonal beers next to a huge warehouse, filled with tons of games and a stage for live music and events.
222 22nd St. S, St. Petersburg
Arkane Aleworks
In the year since its opening, Arkane Aleworks has come to be known as a "sour lover's haven." Their chalkboard menu is updated constantly with punny names (Passion of the Weisse), experimental goses and other styles.
2480 East Bay Drive, No. 23, Largo
Barley Mow Brewing Co.
A wide variety of flavors and styles can be found at this Largo brewery and beer garden. The brewery has constantly rotating taps and is known for the juicy, citrusy punch of the distinctly named Quackalope IPA.
518 West Bay Drive, Largo
Big Storm Brewing Co.
Big Storm's new Clearwater operation continues to grow in the year since its opening. The large tasting room offers more taps for their award-winning beers, craft cider and wine on nitro. One of the newest features is a permanent, gourmet food truck. The Clearwater taproom will start serving brunch on Aug. 27; grab tickets online.
12707 49th St. N, Clearwater
Brewers' Tasting Room
St. Pete's first microbrewery sports a collection of beers created by local, hand-picked brewmasters. The tap list is known to have rare kegs from across Tampa Bay.
11270 Fourth St. N, Suite 202, St. Petersburg
Cage Brewing
Cage Brewing was built from the small brews that originated at R Bar on Treasure Island. The St. Pete version has more of R Bar's delicious beer with free-play arcade games, cornhole and a large lawn that's perfect for dogs and games.
2001 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg
Cycle Brewing
One of the most beloved breweries by craft beer die-hards, Cycle Brewing pours an expertly crafted collection of bicycle-themed brews. The modest taproom in St. Pete serves the Cycle flagship beers. Be patient: the lines often wrap around the block.
534 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
Flying Boat Brewing Co.
Popping up right by the Woodlawn Park neighborhood in St. Pete, Flying Boat Brewing aims to build strong community around their beers. The place was named after Tony Jannus and the first commercial flight, which took off from St. Pete. You can enjoy your beer and know you're doing some good, too: Part of every beer sold at Flying Boat benefits Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
1776 11th Ave. N, St. Petersburg
Green Bench Brewing
St. Pete's EDGE District brewery offers a big, roomy yard area with space for live music, film screenings, cornhole and large yoga classes. In addition to their standard beers, Green Bench also offers bottles of cider and mead.
1133 Baum Ave. N, St. Petersburg
Mad Beach Craft Brewing Co.
This Madeira Beach brewery offers flavorful beers in a tasting room filled with pool and air hockey tables. If you get hungry, they offer pub fare that's a beachy fusion of Caribbean and Southern cuisines.
12945 Village Blvd., Madeira Beach
Mastry's Brewing Co.
St. Pete Beach's first brewery, Mastry's has an open and airy feel, perfect for enjoying a beer after a day at the beach. They offer light hefeweizens and blonde ales in their tasting room, along with a wide variety of darker styles.
7701 Blind Pass Road, St. Pete Beach
Pair O’ Dice Brewing Co.
This gambling-themed brewery is known for its Lucky Lucy Strawberry Blonde, brewed with strawberries from Plant City; and the Hop Bet Red IPA. They offer a variety of events almost every night of the week, like the Hops and Tabletops board game series every Wednesday.
4400 118th Ave. N, No. 208, Clearwater
Pinellas Ale Works
Part of the dense and walkable collection of breweries in St. Pete's Grand Central District, the aptly named P.A.W, offers doggy-themed beers, "yappy hours" and unique takes on traditional styles.
1962 First Ave. S, St. Petersburg
Rapp Brewing Co.
Known for their award-winning Gose and Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout, Rapp Brewing in Seminole offers flights of up to nine choices from the 40 beers they have on tapp. Aim to see how much of a beer gradient you can complete with their vast selection.
10930 Endeavour Way, Seminole
St. Pete Brewing Co.
Milo's IPA and the St. Pete Orange Wheat are the two flagships at this downtown St. Pete taproom. Enjoy some nostalgia with old board games, or take a spin in Mario Kart on the Nintendo 64. The brewery also offers pizzas and other treats, like big soft pretzels.
544 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg
Urban Comfort
The sister site of Urban Brew and BBQ, this restaurant comes stacked with new takes on barbecue favorites, shuffleboard courts and a rotating selection of eight of their own beers on tap, including Bohemian pilsners, IPAs and stouts.
2601 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
Tampa
Back to topThe majority of breweries in Hillsborough County are centered in Seminole Heights or Ybor City. Read about our suggestions on how to hop around Tampa’s craft beer havens here.
7venth Sun, Seminole Heights
Finally open and 18 times larger than the Dunedin tasting room, 7venth Sun’s new location in Seminole Heights affords them the ability to brew and distribute more beer. Expect more of the revered fruit saisons and Belgian beers at this expanded location.
6809 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa
81Bay Brewing
South Tampa's first brewery offers a calming, maritime atmosphere with multimedia murals to match. Popular beers include the Ramble On raspberry ale and Lightning lager, or you can try the flavor infusions for the different beers on tap.
4465 W Gandy Blvd., Tampa
Angry Chair Brewing
Angry Chair is Seminole Heights' beer festival darling, constantly drawing rave reviews for its dessert-style darker beers and trend-defining sours.
6401 N Florida Ave., Tampa
Brew Bus Terminal & Brewery
The hub for all of Brew Bus' tours now has a home in Seminole Heights. Hop on a local loop or cross-bay tour, or hang out in the ’70s-inspired tasting room.
4101 N Florida Ave., Tampa
Cigar City Brewing Co.
The biggest name on the Tampa Bay brewery scene has a tasting room with two bars, with a variety of small-batch brews that you can only get at the brewery.
3924 W Spruce St., Tampa
Cigar City Cider and Mead
Cigar City's expansion in Ybor City is Tampa Bay's mecca for specialty ciders and mead on tap. The tasting room has a variety of flavors with spicy takes on the established dry and sweet flavors of ciders.
1812 N 15th St., Ybor City
Coppertail Brewing Co.
This mayonnaise factory-turned-brewery sits on the edge of Ybor City. Coppertail offers deep flavors on opposite ends of the beer spectrum, ranging from Florida weisses, wheats and IPAs to porters and stouts. There's a new kitchen addition, with food prepared by the Stein and Vine — the 2015 tbt* Ultimate Bar.
2601 E Second Ave., Tampa
Four Stacks Brewing
Apollo Beach's first, and only, craft brewery brings West Coast inspiration to its beers. The flagship IPA, the Mango Mosaico, is beloved by beachgoers for easy drinking.
5469 N U.S. 41, Tampa
Garagiste Meadery
Crowdfunded last year, Tampa Heights' first meadery opened earlier this year. The taproom offers five or so meads, with flavors ranging from the award-winning Goober Vitis PB&J mead to She Wore a Raspberry Bochet, with caramelized honey with raspberries.
1506 N Florida Ave., Tampa
Hidden Springs Ale Works
This Tampa Heights brewery offers an abundance of styles, including fruity goses, milk stouts with chipotle and flavorful saisons.
1631 N Franklin St., Tampa
Rock Brothers Brewing
Ybor City's newest brewery works with different bands to create a variety of beers themed from their music. Hootie and the Blowfish's Hootie's Homegrown Ale and 311's Amber Ale are two of the most popular brews.
1901 N 15th St., Tampa
Six Ten Brewing Company
This Tampa brewery has a broad selection in a small taproom, where the bartenders and patrons look to have great conversations over tasty beers.
7052 Benjamin Road, Tampa
Southern Brewing & Winemaking
Southern Brewing and Winemaking started as a homebrewing supply destination, but slowly turned into a Seminole Heights brewing establishment. They serve their own wine, craft beer, root beer and kombucha.
4500 N Nebraska Ave., Tampa
Tampa Bay Brewing Co.
Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this brewery focuses on pub fare and classic beer styles. The Ybor City location is a restaurant with an outside bar, the perfect stop for craft brews after a movie or before a night out.
1600 E Eighth Ave., Ybor City
Tampa Beer Works
Formerly ESB Brewing, the reimagined Tampa Beer Works offers a new vision with a focus on American craft beer.
333 N Falkenberg Road, No. 407, Tampa
Ulele Spring Brewery
One of Tampa's trendiest restaurants is also a brewery. Uele offers six beers and two rotating seasonal beers, and one of its flagships, the Wedding Beer, changes flavor depending on the fruit in season.
1810 N Highland Ave., Tampa
North Hillsborough and Pasco
Back to topBigger cities in Tampa Bay are not the only ones with breweries. These breweries span all the way from Trinity and Land O’Lakes to Wesley Chapel and New Tampa.
Big Storm Brewing Co., Odessa
The Odessa taproom is the original brick-and-mortar for Big Storm. A smaller operation, it places an emphasis on the brewery's beloved beer and will start serving brunch on Sept. 3; for tickets, go online.
2330 Success Drive, Odessa
Carrollwood Brewing Co.
Carrollwood's namesake brewery sits in a Brass Tap. They offer a small selection of their beer, brewed on-site, alongside the selection of craft beers for which Brass Tap is known.
10047 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa
Craft Life Brewing
Refurbished from a roadside dive, this Land O'Lakes brewery offers more than 20 different taps. They strive to experiment with their brews and serve some of the most sought-after Florida beers.
2624 Land O'Lakes Blvd., Land O’ Lakes
Dunderbraü Brewery
Mr. Dunderbak's is brewing! This New Tampa staple is known for its vast selection of American craft brews and European styles. Now their own beers are available, as well.
14929 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa
Escape Brewing Co.
This three-barrel nanobrewery is a "passion project" for two brothers-in-law. It has small releases and limited distribution, making the trek to Trinity worth it.
9945 Trinity Blvd., Suite 108, Trinity
In the Loop Brewing
Land O'Lakes' first brewery was started by three homebrewing friends. It's housed in a 1903 Spanish-style lakefront home, with a porch in the back overlooking a large lake, perfect for sipping on their Citra-hopped IPA or chocolate-espresso porter.
3338 Land O'Lakes Blvd., Land O’Lakes
Tampa Bay Brewing Co., Westchase
Tampa Bay Brewing Co.’s second location, in Westchase, offers a similar feel to their Ybor City pub. The larger space lends itself to live music and a home for their local beer bonanza, the Bad A** Beer Festival.
13933 Monroes Business Park, Tampa
The Wild Rover Brewery
This restaurant closed in 2013, but just opened a new English-style taproom in Westchase. Beers are English, Scottish and Irish styles, with a large emphasis on cask ales.
13921 Lynmar Blvd., Tampa
Zephyrhills Brewing Co.
Craft beers and sodas await you at east Pasco's first brewery. The brewery emphasizes using pure water to enhance the levels of taste and flavor for their beers. ZBC also offers four different kinds of ciders and wines by the glass or bottle.
38530 Fifth Ave., Zephyrhills