Craft Breweries Near Anna Maria Island

Craft Brewing (and Breweries) in Florida are growing at supersonic speed. There are currently well over 200 in the state of Florida according to beerinflorida.com, a website dedicated to craft breweries in Florida.

When you’re staying on Anna Maria Island there are several Craft Breweries within easy driving distance. Each one has their own brews (of course) and their own offerings and amenities.

 

Motorworks Brewing

 

Motorworks Brewing, Bradenton’s first craft brewery, is housed in a 1923 building that used to house an automobile dealership: Hudson Motors  – complete with a concrete ramp that was used to move cars from the ground floor to a second floor service area.

Motorworks Brewing boasts the largest beer garden in Florida, complete with a spacious deck built around a magnificent 150+ year-old oak tree, a 3-hole putting green, 2 bocce ball courts, over a dozen cornhole sets, life-sized jenga, a live music stage, 22 ft. projection screen and more.

Featured is a core lineup of 5 brews, plus a seasonal lineup – currently 31 brews. Simply something for everyone! They also have lots on Tap.

Though they don’t offer food themselves they’re not about to let you go hungry! they partner with several local Restaurants and Food Trucks. The typical offerings  include sliders, chicken tenders, grilled chicken sandwiches and wraps, pulled pork, chicken salad, breakfast sandwiches and burritos, pizza, and Philly cheese steaks. You can check out their food schedule Here.

Just The Facts:

Address: 1014 9th Street West, Bradenton

Hours: Sunday-Thursday  11 AM to Midnight, Friday and Saturday 11 AM to 2 AM

Contact: 941.567.6218, info@motorworksbrewing.com

*Children allowed until 9 PM, dogs allowed in the beer garden. Contact for details

 

Darwin Brewing Co.

Darwin Brewing Co.  was established in 2012 and brews artisan ales and lagers influenced by the flavors and spices of South America’s Andean and Amazonian Regions with a focus on ingredients sourced in Florida.

DBC is a full fledged brewery also featuring a Taproom and a garden. The selection of brews is large and includes their Flagship Core Beers, as well as seasonal offerings.

Being right next to *McKechnie Field where the Pittsburgh Pirates spring train and the hometown heroes – the Bradenton Mauraders – play, this is a good place for a cold brew before or after the baseball game. A thriving Trivia League is held on Thursday nights as well.

*Family friendly

Just The Facts:

Address: 803 17th Avenue West, Bradenton (next to *McKechnie Field)

Hours: Wednesday & Thursday: 4-10 PM, Friday: 4-11 PM, Saturday: 12-11 PM, Closed Sunday, Monday & Tuesday unless event

Contact: 941.747.1970, info@darwinbrewingco.com

 

3 Keys Brewing & Eatery

The newest Craft Brewery to call Bradenton home, 3 Keys Brewing & Eatery is also the closest to Anna Maria Island – along the Manatee Ave. business and shopping stretch. The focus is on community, friends & family (including welcoming dogs on the patio). There is a kids area in sight of the dining tables with books, legos, games, toys and a Nintendo Wii.

Established and run by the Douglas family – Jeff, Cathy & their eldest son Scott, opened the brewery after a nationwide brewery tour that included 126 breweries. When they  returned they turned their dreams of opening a restaurant/pub in to opening a brewery & eatery.

3 Keys philosopy is “Beer should be for everyone, so we offer flavorful, light, fruity and low alcohol beers alongside of traditional favorites such as IPAs, pale ales, stouts, dubbels, bocks, porters and wheat beers.”  The of beer is large, you can see it Here, and they also serve a selection of wine and cider.

The fact that 3 Keys is also an eatery sets them apart from many craft breweries that are often serviced by food trucks or local restaurants. Their menu is pub inspired and includes a kid’s menu. The full service and community focus has made the brewery a favorite of locals and visitors.

Just The Facts:

Address: 2505 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton

Hours: Monday-Thursday 12-10 PM, Friday 12-12 PM, Saturday 11 AM-12 PM,

             Sunday 11 AM-10 PM

Contact: 941.218.0396

 

Naughty Monk Brewery

Naughty Monk Brewery is the only Craft Brewery in the Lakewood Ranch area and has been a welcome addition. The focus is on Belgian inspired brews, with wine, cider and several guest taps of local and national craft brewers also available.

While enjoying your chosen brew you can play a game of pool on the only two Diamond pool tables in Manatee County. Also for fun darts, cornhole and a variety of games and entertainment are available.

While there is no food served by Naughty Monk Brewery, bringing your own food or snacks is encouraged. You are also welcome to order from any local fast food business or restaurants with delivery available.

Just The Facts:

Address: 2507 Lakewood Ranch Blvd., Bradenton

Hours: Monday-Thursday 2-10 PM, Friday 2 PM-12 AM, Saturday 1 PM-12 AM,

                              Sunday 1-10 PM

Contact: 941.708.2966, info@naughtymonkbrewery.com

 

Jdub’S Brewing Company

Jdubs’S Brewing Company  was founded by Jeremy “JDub” Joerger in 2011 in Sarasota. A former soldier turned government worker, Jdub made his first (“terrible”) batch of home brew in 2003 with a buddy. In 2011, with a nudge from his father-in-law,  Jeremy decided to follow his dreams of working in the craft beer industry and to do it in Sarasota.

In the years since Jdub’s has continued to grow in sales, employees and distribution  – to the point where they now need to brew at “The Brew Hub” in Lakeland in addition to on site, but continue to stay committed our our core values of Quality, Innovation and Culture. The beer selection is eclectic and with 14 flavors On Tap there is something for everyone.

Like most other craft breweries Jdub’s does not serve food but it does have a local food trucks on a schedule. Expect food that goes well with beer – burgers to BBQ to tacos. Check out the schedule and visit when your favorite food is available, or just enjoy a beer!

Just The Facts:

Address: 1215 Mango Avenue Sarasota

Hours: Monday: 2 PM-8 PM, Tuesday-Saturday: 11 AM-12 AM, Sunday: 11 AM-10 PM

Contact: 941.955.2739

 

Big Top Brewing Company

Big Top Brewing Company’s Brewmaster Josh Wilson crafted beer for many years with only his friends enjoying his efforts. Big Top was the first Craft Brewery in Sarasota, and Josh wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture.

There is a rotating list of core beers as well as rotating list of beers on tap. Live music and food trucks are featured regularly, take a look at their events calendar to plan your visit.

Just The Facts: 

Address:  6111 Porter Way Sarasota

Hours: Monday – Saturday 2 -10 PM, Sunday 12-8 PM

Contact: 1.800.590.Bigtop

 

Enjoy the Craft Beer explosion – choose your brewery or make your way through the list. Cheers!

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve on Anna Maria Island (and area)

On Anna Maria Island

Bridge Tender Inn

The Bridge Tender Inn at the east end of Bridge Street is hosting a New Year’s Eve Pyjama Party! Go out, eat, drink, ring in the new year and when you arrive home you’re ready for bed, perfect!

When: Starting at 7:00 PM

Where: 135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach

 

Sandbar/Beach House/Mar Vista

The Chiles Group Restaurants are all featuring a Caviar dish for New Year’s Eve. The Sandbar: Stone Crab and Caviar, The Beach House: Florida Lobster and Gulf Shrimp roll served with lemon aioli and Caviar, Mar Vista: Tater Tots combined with caviar.

When: Anytime New Year’s Eve

Where: Sandbar 100 Spring Avenue, Anna Maria/Beach House 200 Gulf Dr., Bradenton Beach/Mar Vista 760 Broadway Street N., Longboat Key

 

Slim’s Place

Slim’s Place is holding a New Year’s Eve Jam Party hosted by Rick Quimby – live music, watch the ball drop in NYC . Free Champagne at midnight! If you know Slim’s Place you know it’s always a party atmosphere, fun is sure to be had!

When: 8:00 PM-Midnight

Where: 9701 Gulf Dr., Anna Maria

 

Stay in at Your Rental!

Enjoy ushering in the New Year Island Style at your Vacation Rental. Keep it small with just the family or invite a few friends over, but either way enjoy some good food, a toast, and good company.

Publix in Holmes Beach at 3900 East Bay Dr. can supply you with anything from ready made food to something for the barbecue.

Don’t feel like cooking? Why not pick up a delicious Italian feast from Vinny and Cheryl’s Italian Kitchen at 314 Pine Ave, Anna Maria?

You shouldn’t forget to stop by Walgreens Liquor Department at 3200 East Bay Dr. to pick up some champagne – open until midnight on New Year’s Eve.

 

 

A Little Bit Off Anna Maria Island

(but not too far)

Pier 22

Pier 22 , on downtown Bradenton’s Riverwalk, is offering  several  New Year’s Eve options:

• Starting at 4 p.m., in the PIER 22 dining room, restaurant goers may choose to enjoy a meal from a special holiday menu.
• Beginning in late evening, the PIER 22 Terrace, back dropped by the beautiful Manatee River, will include a dance floor and party DJ entertainment.
• Starting at 9 p.m., in the Grand Ballroom, a VIP party will take place, which includes a delectable buffet, delicious hors d’oeuvres, a decadent dessert display, an open bar, and a dance floor and party DJ entertainment. Reservations to the VIP party are required and include restaurant party entry along with exclusive access into the Grand Ballroom for $119 per person (tax and gratuity are not included).

Throughout the evening, all PIER 22 guests are encouraged to commemorate the night with unlimited photos from the onsite photo booth. As the New Year is ushered in a celebratory midnight toast will ensue; restaurant-goers and VIP guests will receive a glass of sparkling champagne.

When: 4:00 PM-1:00 AM

Where: Pier 22, 1200 1st Ave West, Bradenton

 

Downtown Bradenton

Old Main Street

Realize Bradenton will one of their Main Street Live! events – a new year’s eve party on Old Main Street (12th Street West) between Manatee and 3rd avenues.

The street will be closed to vehicular traffic, and alcohol consumption is permitted on Old Main Street while it is closed to vehicles.

Bradenton folk-rockers Have Gun, Will Travel headline at 10 p.m. with opening act The Dram performing 6 p.m. at this block party, with local restaurant booths, food trucks and vendors adding to the fun.

WHEN: December 31, 2016 at 5pm – 11pm

WHERE: Old Main Street, Bradenton

 

2016 Sarasota Pineapple Drop

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Downtown Sarasota has a day into night celebration ending with the famous Pineapple Drop at midnight.

Kids and family games, rides and attractions start at 2:00 PM at Pineapple and 1st st, and the fun continues in to the night with live bands, a DJ, food vendors, and beer & full bar vendors starting at 3:00 PM.

Meet at midnight at the intersection of Lemon and Main for the Pineapple Drop!

When: 2:00 PM-Midnight

Where: Downtown Sarasota map

 

Marina Jack Sarasota

Marina Jack

Located on the water just over the Ringling Bridge Marina Jack will be offering dinner in the lounge, dining room (early seating 4-7 pm for those not staying for fireworks), and patio topped off with fireworks in conjunction with the City of Sarasota.

Marina Jack II offers a  New Year’s Eve cruise with a dinner and full bar (extra). Featuring air conditioned salons and open air outside deck – every seat has a water view!

Marina Jack II

When: 8:30 PM-1:00 AM

Where: 2 Marina Plaza, Sarasota

 

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Staying On Anna Maria Island? Don’t Miss The Top 10 Things To Do In Bradenton!

When staying on Anna Maria Island there really isn’t ever a shortage of things to do and see. And food? Anna Maria Island has the finest dining options to fit any budget or style. The Island also offers plenty of opportunity to shop until you drop.

BUT there is so much to do and see just across the bridge in Bradenton too! Bradenton has been growing in population and sophistication the last several years – it really is up and coming – and is also home to some awe inspiring nature.

 

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN BRADENTON

Tree Umph! Adventure Course

 

If you like to be physically challenged and crave that adrenaline rush then Tree Umph! is for you. Featuring 5 progressive courses of wobbly bridges, rope nets, zip lines and more. There is something for every level and age to enjoy.

Where: 21805 E State Road 70, Bradenton, FL

When: Opens at 8:30 AM, Last Walk t 11:30 Weekdays & 1:30 Weekends, Closed some Wednesdays

Contact: (941) 322-2130  Toll-Free: 855-322-2130

 

Village of The Arts

The Village of the Arts is an eclectic live-work community made up of colorful historic cottages that house everything from award-winning restaurants to speciality shops, studios, healing arts, bakeries and Bradenton’s best art galleries. Located in Downtown Bradenton. Click Here for a list of merchants. Insider tip: Go visit and stroll on your own or participate in a Monthly Artwalk.

Where: Village boundaries stretch from 9th Ave West to 17th Ave West between 9th St West and 14th St West

Contact: Phone: (941) 747-8056  Email: villageofthearts@gmail.com

 

South Florida Museum

Learn about dinosaurs, history and nature at The South Florida Museum. Did you know The Bishop Planetarium is part of the museum? Learn about astronomy through talks and shows in the Bishop Theatre with it’s new Digistar system. Most famously the museum is home to The Parker Manatee Aquarium – the address of the oldest living manatee in captivity – Snooty (he’s 68!). You can watch Snooty on the SnootyCam

Where: 201 10th St. W | Bradenton

When: Tuesday – Saturday 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sundays 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The Museum is CLOSED on Mondays and CLOSED the 1st Saturday in November, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Contact: (941) 746-4131

 

Bradenton’s Farmer’s Market

Running October through May, Bradenton’s Farmer’s Market features fresh local produce, local art, music, demonstrations by local chefs and family activities- bring the whole family including the dog!

Where: Old Main St. in Downtown Bradenton -Old Main Street is a tree-lined retail district of cafes and restaurants running three blocks north from Manatee Avenue to the Manatee River, where it meets the Bradenton Riverwalk.

When: Saturdays October- May 9:00 AM-2:00 PM

 

Riverwalk

Downtown Bradenton’s showpiece, Riverwalk is our outdoor gathering place. Overlooking the Manatee River, the Riverwalk is a 1.5-mile, ADA-accessible park spanning downtown with many features: Great Lawn, Day Dock, Tower Plaza, Botanical Walk, Mosaic Amphitheatre, Family Fun Zone, Pavilion Event Area, Fishing Pier, The Tidal Discovery Zone and Outdoor Living Rooms. There really is something for everybody.

Where: The Pavilion and Event Area entrance is located at 452 3rd Avenue West, Bradenton. Find an interactive map Here.

When: Open 24 hours a day

 

Robinson’s Preserve

Robinson’s Preserve is a 600+-acre coastal preserve located in northwestern Bradenton. The interior of the preserve features hiking paths, kayak and canoe waterways, bridges, picnic spots, mangrove forests and a 53-foot-tall tower with a wide-open view of the Tampa Bay area. Things to do at Robinson’s Preserve:Kayaking, Biking, Trail Walking (leashed Dogs allowed), Bird watching, Fishing, Skateboarding, Children’s playground & Covered Pavillion

To kayak or stand up paddle board through the preserve you can rent equipment from surfer bus  found on the Palma Sola Causeway at 9800 Manatee Ave.

Where:  There are multiple entrances for your convience:
One aquatic entrance: 9800 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton
The main entrance: 1704 99th st, Bradenton Fl 34209
Perico Island hike in entrance: 10600 block of Manatee Ave W. under the hump back bridge.

When: Sunrise to Sunset

Contact: (941) 745-3723 Manatee County  Natural Resources

 

Perico Preserve

Perico Preserve offers a unique experience to get close to wildlife while doing so in a way that does not startle or impact the native creatures’ behavior. The County’s first site to offer a bird blind, the entire preserve has been planned to allow visitors with the opportunity to view, photograph, and move alongside birds and other animals while preserving their natural habitat. Because the preserve is a bird sanctuary, unlike most other Manatee County parks, no dogs (service dogs excepted) are allowed. Things to Do: Hiking, Biking, Bird Watching

Where: 11700 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton

When: Sunrise to Sunset

Contact: (941)742-5923

 

Craft Breweries

You may have noticed that craft breweries have become very popular in the last few years. That fact is very true in Florida, and craft breweries are really burgeoning in Bradenton.

Motorworks Brewery, named after the fact that it is located in a 1923 building that originally housed a car dealership.It boasts the largest beer garden in Florida, complete with a spacious deck built around a magnificent 150+ year-old oak tree, a 3-hole putting green, 2 bocce ball courts, over a dozen cornhole sets, life-sized jenga, a live music stage, 22 ft. projection screen and more. It hosts many events, you can see their calendar Here.

Where: 1014 9th Street West, Bradenton

When: Sunday – Thursday 11am – Midnight, Friday & Saturday 11am – 2am

Contact: (941) 567-6218

 

Darwin Brewing Company brews artisan ales and lagers influenced by the flavors and spices of South America’s Andean and Amazonian Regions. Its roots trace back to January 2012 to a modest brewing system within the brewpub Darwin’s on 4th, which offered authentic Andean cuisine to the communities of Bradenton and Sarasota. As Darwin’s on 4th became known throughout the culinary world, Brewmaster Jorge Rosabal began crafting artisan brews to pair with the brewpub’s cuisine.

Where: 803 17th Avenue West, Bradenton

When: Wednesday & Thursday: 4-10pm, Friday: 4-11pm, Saturday: 12-11pm, Sunday: 12-5pm, Closed Monday & Tuesday unless event

Contact: 941-747-1970, info@darwinbrewingco.com

 

3 Keys Brewing Company is the newest craft brewery in Bradenton, and it’s a family affair. Jeff and Cathy Douglas and their oldest son Scott were inspired by a love of craft beer and a nationwide road trip/brewery tour to open their own family friendly brewery/eatery. They are also kid-friendly up until 9:00 pm – toys, books and video games provided – as well as dog-friendly on their patio/grassy area.

Where:2505 Manatee Ave E, Bradenton

When: Monday-Thursday: 11am-10pm, Friday-Saturday: 11am-12pm

Contact:  (941) 218-0396

 

 

Downtown Bradenton

Historic downtown Bradenton has been exploding with new businesses developing very quickly in the last couple years.

There is a multitude of restaurants to suit any desire or craving. Pizza? Mexican? Sandwiches? Steak? Ice Cream? Baked Goods?  Whatever you’re thinking you’ll find it! Special mention: Sage Biscuit has opened a second location in Downtown Bradenton and everyone is super happy about that! You can see a comprehensive restaurant list here.

Want a night out on the town with friends or family? There is a mix of establishments including the the craft breweries mentioned above. Find the list here. Insider’s tip: O’Bricks Irish Pub and Martini Bar is smoke free.

If you like to shop in unique boutique style stores Bradenton can make your dreams come true. Everything from fashion to jewellery to art to gifts and souvenirs can be found. For the scoop on shops click here.

 

 

 

McKechnie Field

A Downtown Bradenton list would be incomplete without mentioning McKechnie Field! It’s a beloved landmark that has been around since 1923.

McKechnie Field is the site of the Pittsburgh Pirates spring training. Fans start coming to watch their team get ready for the season starting in April every year. Here is the 2017 schedule so you can start planning now! Interesting fact: the field was named after Pittsburgh native, former Bradenton resident and Hall of Fame manager Bill McKechnie.

If you can’t get enough of The Boys of Summer you can attend a Bradenton Marauders – the pride of Bradenton -game throughout the summer. Come out and root for the hometown team! Plan your visit here

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