Beer Bars in Orlando
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If you get as excited about beer as I do, you’d think that the land of Mickey would offer only your standard choices of the suds (read: Budweiser). But you may just be pleasantly surprised.
If you venture to Winter Park –you should as it’s a very different Orlando - a must visit is Red Light Red Light. Located upstairs in Hannibal Square, this dark joint attracts an indie crowd and some serious beer worshippers. Any place which promotes “Beer Church” is serious about their beer. Their 10 draft choices blend American micros (Lost Coast Apricot Wheat) and Belgians (Val Dieu Blonde) while the bottle list is extensive and runs the gamut. Mead, sake and wine are also served up with a live music.
Another must visit is the beautiful town of Celebration (yes it does look like a movie set) and the Celebration Town Tavern. Ten rotating drafts and 99 bottles are just part of the lure of this Boston-influenced watering hole and authentic Boston seafood restaurant. Join the beer club, watch the Pats game, enjoy a Chimay red cap, Eightball Stout or yes, even your dad’s Schlitz.
Florida’s Tap Room in MetroWest pays homage to the Shipyard Brewery from Maine and is a great hangout to watch the games or shoot pool. Visit Florida Tap Room on Hiawassee Blvd in MetroWest.
Orlando’s Brewing Partners, located in downtown, has a taproom where you can taste what this small local brewery has to offer. It’s Florida’s only certified organic brewery and offers a great variety of their own fresh brews as well as some great others. Live music is offered on weekends. Check their event schedule. Prost!
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Keith, thanks for sharing your favorite beer bars. Sounds like you really know your stuff!
Man that beer list at Red Light, Red Light is really incredible! I will definitely hit it up next time I’m in Orlando. Thanks for the tips!
Excellent, I didn’t know either of these places and I am a local Orlando resident. Will definitely add these to the places to go in Orlando.
Hi Chantal,
Thanks for stopping by. Cheers!
Susan