I have been several times. I have great food and great drinks and a relaxed atmosphere

Abbey Bar is located in Deland, we recently visited with some friends who live closer to the area. This was quite the drive for us in Winter Garden, so I don't think it would be a place we would go a lot but we did enjoy our time there. This will definitely be a place to go when we visit our friends. This is what the name implies, a bar, nothing else. They have tables, seating at the bar and high-top tables. They have a few food options, mostly appetizers with a few sandwiches and quesadillas. We did not get any food since we had just eaten dinner. Apparently, their cowboy candy is the most popular item, its candied jalapenos over cream cheese with crackers. Maybe next time. They do sell bottle beer; it is really what most of the alcohol consists of. They do have their menu divided into categories so if you know what you are looking for it helps. They also have draft beer which rotates throughout the year, so there might be something new on the menu. I personally am not a huge fan of specialty beer like sours, and porters, but my husband is so he really enjoyed looking through the different options. I honestly cannot remember the two beer my husband tried but I know one had a really high ABV and the other one was really sour. He seemed to enjoy both, so I guess that's good. I choose to get a glass of wine instead. They have only a few wine options but also have mead. I have never had it before, but our friends were very much fans of it. The wine selection is small, but I just went with a Moscato. All in all, this is a fine bar if you are in the area. I would say if you were not a beer fan this might not be for you. They do not make any liquor style drinks only beer and wine. All in all, not bad, we would for sure go back when visiting friends in the area. read more

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Great beer list and ambiance. Staff are attentive and knowledgeable Always a good visit. read more

Great spot, they have such a wonderful variety of beers, ales, meads, etc on tap and the staff is very welcoming and up for a good conversation. Perfect spot to chill out and relax read more

Abbey Bar - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - DeLand, Florida

The Abbey located in Deland, specializes in Craft Beer from Florida, across the US and the World. In addition to a changing menu of Beer, they have Wines, and Creative Meads. The Abbey does offer food listed in 3 categories; Lighter Fare, Quesadillas and Paninis. * Lighter Fare: - Abbey Caprese:(Sliced fresh Mozzarella & Tomato topped with Pesto Olive Oil and Balsamic); - Mediterranean Plate: (Two cheeses, olives, pepperoncini, craisins, & hummus with pita); - Pork Rind Basket; - Chips and Salsa; Pretzel ( with beer cheese or mustard); Hummus Plate with Grilled Pita; - Cowboy Candy: (Candied Jalapenos over cream cheese and served with crackers) * Quesadillas: - The Plain Jane( just cheese); - A Pizza My Heart( Pizza Sauce, Mozzarella, Pepperoni); - The Spanish Inquisition( Pork, Candied Jalapenos, Mozzarella, Onions); - Quesaclub (Chicken, Ham, Bacon, & swiss served w/ raspberry jam); - The Blair (Chicken, cheddar cheese, & salsa); * Paninis: - Bruschetta Grilled Cheese( Mozzarella, Pesto and Marinara); - Abbey Signature Grilled Cheese (A blend of Cheeses and Candied Jalapenos); Abbey Cuban (Pulled pork, ham, mustard, pickle, and swiss cheese) We didn't get any food because we had just eaten at Half Wall, and walked over to the Abbey. As far as the alcohol they have 76 craft beers ranging from Belgian, Abbey Ales, Blonde, Reds, Browns,Farmhouse & Sours, Fruit & Spice, IPA,Pale Ales Lagers, Pilsners, Porters, Stouts, Strong Ale, Wheat Beer; *12 Meads and Ciders: Meridian Hive Blueberry Lemonade, Meridian Hive Blackberry, Superstition Dune Bloom, Warhammer Sun Goddess, Warhammer Potion of Darkness, Angry Orchard Crisp Apple, Schilling Grapefruit and Chill, Original Sin Pear, Ciderboys Strawberry Magic, Cigar City Homemade Apple Pie, B. Nektar Zombie Killer, Dansk Mjod Viking Blod; * 15 Wines: Heinz Eifel Shine Dornfelder, Abbe Signature Sangria, Borsao Rose, Annabella Chardonnay, Borsao Garnacha, Zenato Pinot Grigio, Zardetto Prosecco Brut, Stella Moscato, One Stone Cabernet Sauvignon, Mad Fish Shiraz, Grayson Merlot, Ghostrunner Ungrafted Red... I actually don't remember what I got to drink lol. I was buzzed from Half Wall. I remember the bartender gave me what he though was delicious. This was quite the drive for us in Winter Garden, so I don't think it would be a place we would go a lot but we did enjoy our time there. This will definitely be a place to go when we visit our friends. Great atmosphere, good music. read more

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Awesome Sangria, nice selection of beers. Stopped after an event in downtown Deland, friendly and quick service.

We were here for dinner after an afternoon at the DeLand original music festival (22nd annual). We had never eaten here before. I somehow managed to completely forgot to take pictures until afterwards. I can strongly recommend the Medittarean platter. It has lots of items and even with 4 of us sharing it, there was some leftover. 2 people also had the cowboy candy (candied jalapeños and cream cheese). For entrees, they all had the grilled cheese sandwiches and I had a quesadilla. It was the one with chicken, bacon and cheese. It was a nice big one and I had some to home to eat for lunch, but if I hadn't had apps. I would have eaten it all. Overall, this is a great, full liquor, beer, wine and mead bar. read more

Abbey Bar - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - DeLand, Florida

Absolutely amazing local bar with a great beer and wine selection and awesome staff, can't recommend this place enough. If you're visiting DeLand, or local, definitely check them out! read more

Best service! Always makes you feel welcome! Great libations and food. Warm smiles and you always feel like you belong. Thank you for all you do! read more

Enjoyed the Abbey bar with some friends and it was nice to have some sour beers. Also ordered the Warhammer potion of darkness and it was delicious. I always love going to this bar because of its always busy and the people working there are knowledgeable and helpful.. Definitely a main stay when heading to Deland to enjoy a weekend night.. It's a very comfortable environment and also pet friendly and I can't wait to bring my pup with us the next time we get to go.. I absolutely recommend the Abbey Bar for anyone who wants to enjoy variety in beverages and there is constant change and makes every time seem like a new experience.. read more

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Nice little bar tucked away in downtown DeLand. They feature a wide variety of Mead, along with a handful of Belgians (some Trappist, so yay!) they have Orval, which is one of my favorites. They also have a good selection of canned craft beer. There's a TouchTunes, so do with that info as you please haha. read more

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Cool place. Not just Meads, they have beer on tap as well. They had one of my fave's... a Wicked Weed Pernicious IPA. My cohorts tried a flight of Meads and liked most of them. Inside ambience is nice. A few tables out front on the sidewalk. And the staff are friendly. Worth a visit. read more

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We stopped here on our way to Ocala. Nice vibe, I was disappointed that there were no Belgians on draft when I visited. Would still go back next time We go to Ocala. read more

Abbey Bar - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - DeLand, Florida

Kind of a dive bar vibe We came in to grab a beer and weren't particularly impressed. It wasn't bad, but it just didn't have anything that seemed to make it better than other drinking establishments in Deland. Our server was friendly. She had a good grasp of their draft list, but it was merely ok in my book. read more

We have come to the Abbey a few times and always a great experience. You can choose to sit at the bar or any of the high top tables or couch areas. It's a smaller bar but has a good atmosphere and feel to it. We were greeted right away and offered menus. The menus have a lot to choose from from Meads, wines and beer. It's well know as a Mead bar so I highly recommend trying one of the locally brewed Meads. I had the Birthday Cake Mead and it was very smooth and delicious. We only had time for one drink as we had dinner reservations but we will definitely make this a frequent spot to visit! For this who smoke cigars they have those too. read more

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The Abby is a special place. Friendly helpful people, cozy hang out inside, or sit outside and enjoy this great downtown vibe. The house made mead is best I ever tried. read more

The wine was good, the Mediterranean plate with hummus was mediocre at best. Servers were very attentive and the atmosphere was fun . I'll try a different platter next time read more

Pretty excellent bar with a wide variety of interesting beers, wines, and most importantly: MEAD. I came here specifically because I wanted to try some of that Odd Elixir's Key Lime Mead which is on tap here because what could possibly be more Florida? And having drank it let me tell you, that's-a mead, baby! They had a whole variety of flavored meads actually, which I will need to come back and try at some point. Great price points too, but since I'm from New York pretty much all beer prices outside of the city are 'great price points' in my book. "Woah, a beer that's not $10? What is this magic?" We also managed to stumble into a stand up comedy night, which I gotta say the headliner left a lot to be desired but the rest of it was amusing. The best part was not only was this bar PACKED for the comedy night, but the comedians had the attention of the ENTIRE BAR. It was dead quiet in there, which felt jarring because I can't remember the last time I saw an amateur night get such respect? So good on you, Abbey Bar, for pulling that off so well. read more

Nice place downtown Deland. We were heading to the Elusive Grape but they are closed on Sunday and Monday. My wife pointed this out and we went in. A very large and nice selection draft and bottle beer. Wine by the glass also a very nice selection. From the looks of the menu the men must come for the beer and the ladies come for the sweet white wines. Not as many selections on the red dry wines. The bartender was pleasant and knowledgeable. There are a few tables outside for seating. read more

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Friendliest bar in Deland! Extensive list of craft beers and meads. Top notch pub fare. Best Cuban sandwich I've ever had. Quesadilla offerings were excellent! Trivia on Tuesday nights. Great night out! read more

- To be honest, I'm not much of a beer drinker, but I do enjoy the activity socializing with others in a lively atmosphere. That's what Abbey Bar seems to be about, good spirits among other good spirits of patrons tipping glasses and singing, "Cheers..." as though the show was back on the air. On the night the girlfriend and I were there, I decided to down a mead, a beverage I had not tried as of yet. After cautiously sipping the strange concoction, I concluded it was worth the resounding buzz, as it was a mighty fine spirit deserving of my utmost attention. What completed the rest of the evening was off in a small corner was a stage where some folksy live music played off in the far background. Which I found was a pretty cool way to effortlessly combine coffee house appeal with an alcoholic edge of an 80's Judd Nelson flick. And as a kid of that particular time warp, I can appreciate the small details that add to the St Elmo's Fire vibe of the place. Also, because the mead I had was proof I need to build up a better tolerance for social drinking, I definitely concur that I need to make a return trip here for another round of good times. read more

So much fun! Food was amazing! But the staff was a little...not rude....not slow....but a bit socially awkward? We had about 4 different people coming to the table to wait on us, and none of them felt comfortable enough to carry on any type of conversation. At one point, the one waiter "Drake" was asked what his name was and he said "Drake, what can I get you?" When my mom said she wanted an alcoholic beverage, she then asked him if he was the son of the lady who was in a wheelchair and he said "Yes, I'll get your drinks..." then the younger girl (didn't get her name), was superrrrr awkward. Didn't look you in the eye, and seemed extremely timid. It was almost uncomfortable being there, but we stayed to play Drag Bingo. I'm glad we did, but I don't know if I'll go back. I felt like it was just all very strange. I liked some of the other people who were there, and the drag queens were super funny and fun, but the staff...eh. By the way, the Cuban is delicious. read more

We are a retired couple and we love the Abbey. It's more of a bar atmosphere than the Elusive Grape, but the service is 10,000 times better. It's comfortable, and we like hanging out with a younger crowd. It's pet friendly, and customer friendly. The food is decent, and the value for what you get is good. I'm a wine snob, and love their selection of reds. Try it, you'll like it. read more

Always a great time! I have tons of great memories here with friends, and I go back every chance I get. They were always super attentive to me, even when I was the DD and wasn't drinking (you really can't say that for every place, unfortunately.) It's classy without being elitist, comfortable without feeling like a place just for locals. Love it! read more

From a DeLand High grad that got out of this sleepy little town as fast as possible- I love this place!! I do not feel like I am in DeLand; but the pub fits right into the friendly small town. The Abbey really gives me a reason to stroll downtown when I visit my parents. The selection of beer is atypical for the area. Witty staff are smart on the brews served. The yummies are low key bar snacks- not the best, but I'm not going for the grub. The atmosphere is friendly and offbeat. My husband and I make efforts to reach our weekend destination by Friday afternoon. Happy hour is an interactive "beer exchange" I have never seen this program at another bar. They pick select beers and wines as "stocks", the price for each selection varies based on how often it is ordered. I never visit DeLand without enjoying a yummy craft or import beer here! read more

One of Deland's hidden gems. This place has literally the finest beer selection in Central Florida, geared heavily towards traditional Belgians and American craft brews. The prices are a little bit higher than what I've seen around Central Florida ($5-8 for bottles), but to get this quality in Deland is entirely worth it. The staff are quite friendly, and are all knowledgeable about the beer list--name your style, and they'll show you something that you'll probably like. The bar opens onto the street, which makes for a great experience on cool nights. Food is a recent addition to the menu, and I could not be happier. Tasty paninis and such, made with fresh, quality ingredients. The meat and cheese plate, a cutting board full of cold cuts, cheese, apple and condiments will keep your crowd of increasingly tipsy friends happy as the night wears on. Go there, get educated! read more

I loved this place. Stopped in to use the restroom and stayed all afternoon. Great selection of beer, wine and mead. We didn't eat, but I would go back for the ever changing beverage selections, to try the food and watch the comedy show they host once a month. read more

We have made 2 special trips from Orlando to The Abbey in the past year. If you are a fan of Redlight, but find yourself a little east of town, this place will be a welcome sight. This lovely bar serves flatbread pizzas along with some mighty fine beer, wine, and mead. It's worth the occasional drive through Deland on the way back from the beaches, but be warned if you want to hang around late; they do close up shop earlier in this town, so don't park it at midnight on a Sunday and expect to have a lot of time to hang out. Very good selection overall, and a knowlegdeable staff round it out wonderfully. We will definitely make another return trip the next time we're in the area. read more

The Abbey has a great beer selection! A bit of a drive from Orlando, but it is worth the trip. If you feel like visiting Downtown DeLand Historic District (as we did on our way back from St. Augustine), this is a must stop. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. read more

Amazing beer selection & the staff really know their stuff. UPDATE: I've since moved away from FL and this is still the only place I've found that serves Oscar Blues TenFidy and Great Divide Yhetti. I miss it! read more

Great bar with wine and beer selections available. Nice atmosphere. Live music. Beers are good. Limited food options. Parking outside on the streets is limited to two hours. read more

Abbey Bar - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - DeLand, Florida

The Owner Steve always welcome and amazed about customer service.Nice atmosphere great place to hang out good people.

Who doesn't like being served great wine and beer by a beautiful Aussie redhead? I'm not entirely sure there is too much else that needs to be said. The guy playing jazz was a bit creepy, but other than that, it was awesome. The selections of wine and beer are fantastic. I really wasn't expecting such a large selection of beer types and geographies. I plan on stopping back in just to keep on trying the beers next time I come back through Deland. Another great piece to this is that he owner of Abbey also owns the restaurant across the street and the waitresses run back and forth between the places with food and drink. If you want a nice relaxing place to hang out in Deland, go to the Abbey. read more

This is tough...if you're a true beer lover the Abbey offers a fantastic selection and staff knowledge. Interiors are nice and warm but uninspired. (Though I'm an architect so take that for what you will...) But for food and service we found it pretty lacking. They seemed to take our food order as a bother. (They serve half of the menu internally and half from another restaurant, so I'm sure it IS a bother...but we didn't plan it that way...). P Food was so so. Mediterranean salad came undressed, muffaletta sandwich was underdressed on HUGE whitebread with Swiss. Hate to be a snob but that's not muffaletta. Chicken roulade was only okay. So for beer in Deland? Five stars...all else...meh. three. read more

Great selection of beer, although no Corona or Heineken. But they recommend others that were really good beer. In a college town, but not a college bar, ages 25-65 quite the eclectic group. Music was great on Saturday night, I was amazed at the talent level for no cover charge. Met one of the owners who was very personable and would recommend this place for a slightly upscale experience in Deland. read more

I stopped in here one night on my way back to Gainesville from Daytona Beach and had meant to review this fine establishment since then but kept forgetting to do so. Verily, it's a bar that deserves a review and it's also a fine credit to DeLand. Every college town should have a bar this refined and yet welcoming and keeping later hours every day of the week (open to 2am on weekend save Sunday when they close at 9pm and open the rest of the week until 1am). The bar itself is warm and cozy but nothing too special--certainly clean and well-maintained but not betraying any grand effort to impress or stand out as a destination bar or such. The crowd the night I was there was mainly locals, probably as it was summer and most Stetson students would have been away. One couple was talking to a woman they knew about dogs while four men were talking about politics and the upcoming elections. I could imagine when the Fall term for Stetson was in full swing, the number of students would outweigh that of local folks but can see this bar being very popular with both and I was myself made to feel very at home by the bartenders and patrons alike. It is that type of bar atmosphere we all hope for in a pub-like bar and it seemed very honest and true. I had a beer--I forget which one but their craft beer list is extensive--and the cheese board. This came with several outstanding cheeses, dried figs, hummus, and other goodies. It was a generous serving for about ten dollars and put together in a very appealing manner. There was also a meat and cheese plate and a variety of other foods on the menu and if the cheese board was a proper reflection of the general caliber of things here, it's a fine place to eat as well as drink. I cannot speak for the wines, but the bartenders certainly knew their beers and it was a hard choice to make on just one after scanning the pages of the beer list and asking the bartenders for suggestions: there were just too many options at hand. I will certainly be back next time I am in the area. Again, DeLand is very fortunate to have this establishment and I cannot really think of much if anything that could be improved upon. read more

This place is great. We sat on a small intimate table and listen to good music while enjoying craft beers and an appetizer. We had the cowboy candy. It's a candied jalapeño on cream cheese with club crackers. Sooooo good! I enjoyed a Belgium beer while hubby had a local ale and a Nitro milk stout. The atmosphere is dark and relaxed, great place to unwind. read more

I met up with friends here on a Friday night not too long ago. Not being a wine connoisseur I cannot speak to the quality of the wine, but it hit the spot for me. My husband had a few interesting beers that he enjoyed as well. The atmosphere was nice and relaxed, the live music was a cover band that night and they were spot on. I think the only issues I had with this bar is that it was a bit pricey and they ran out of every drink that our small group was enjoying which was slightly annoying. Other than that I have no complaints with this bar! I will certainly return soon. read more

Seriously what more can you ask for? Fun, quirky attentive stafffun board games to playdart boards and shuffleboard live music with talented musiciansbingo or comedy show This is hands down our favorite place in Deland. It's low key not pretentious and dog friendly! They have a great selection of home brewed Meads that everyone should try. read more

I love this place! It is one of my favorite bars ever. Great beer selection. They have 18 taps that are constantly rotating so you neve know what they are going to have on when you go in. I LOVE THAT! The always have something interesting on tap for the beer snobs like me. And if you can't find something you like on tap they have a wonderful bottle selection as well. I woudn't go there expecting great food. It really is a bar not a restaurant. Beer geeks rejoice! This is your spot. read more