Another great Yelp discovery! I found this spot while searching for breweries in the area so Nate and I stopped in on a Friday evening. It was packed! The parking lot was pretty busy but we were able to grab one of the last spots. On the night we visited, they had live music (Gator Nate) and a tattoo artist set up doing flash tattoos. Definitely a fun and lively spot! I noticed a lot of groups with kids, so I guess it's family-friendly. It was quite loud and crowded but we found a table near the bar. We ordered drinks at the bar - I got the watermelon lime hard seltzer, which was very lightly flavored but refreshing. I also tried the ranch water that they were advertising I think for the event. It was strong and tasty! Nate got a beer that he said was okay, and we shared their version of a spaghett (light beer with Aperol + lemon juice). The drinks were good but I'm so upset that we had just eaten because the food smelled delicious... I need to go back just for the award-winning banh mi dog. I also wanted to try the kimchi burger, the Thai Brussels sprouts, the pizza, etc. The bartenders were all friendly and patient and if I lived in the area, this would be a go-to spot for sure. I liked the variety of drinks and food (they have a full bar) and there was an outdoor space. Adding this to my list to revisit the next time we're in Naples! Looks like they have really fun weekly events and special events. read more

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We were excited to try this brewery as we had heard a lot of good things about it. It looks really nice and the ambiance seemed right up our alley. Unfortunately that is where the good ends. The bartender was incredibly rude. We were just waiting in line to order a beer. Finally when we get to the front after being ignored for other patrons that arrived after we were then told they close at 8pm, even though their website clearly says 9pm. She said you should have checked instagram - it shows 8pm, but ill make an exception and serve you. If this is how they treat customers, I won't be coming back. They lost service from 7 customers that were going to order read more

A microbrewery with a difference. They serve their excellent craft beers and some interesting food. Since I did not have any of their beer, I sampled their pizza and hot dogs. The most interesting hot dog was the Vietnamese hot dog. It is marinated for 5 days, then cooked. I really enjoyed the hot dog. The pizza was good, and I would try it again. The service was outstanding considering we had a large group and we all received our orders in a timely fashion. If you have ever been to a Chicago bar in the summer, you will have noticed that many of them have garage doors that open onto an outdoor area. Ankrolab does the same. Not recommended when it is sweltering hot in Naples, but in the "winter," it made for some incredible atmosphere. read more

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They create the Best Beer Ever! Their Red Ale is spectacular! Both blonde ales far and away will exceed your expectations. The stouts are great and the use of coffee is amazing. The atmosphere is urban with plenty of down home friendly. Quite the mix all around. Don't pass this one by! read more

I have been to Ankrolab many times before, but last night I got to learn more about the business. I did not know they use reverse osmosis in their beer production (the RO in Ankrolab), and have the ability to change the water to match the areas in which they originated, like in New England for hazy beers. I had the Bayshore Blonde, which is a favorite, as well as Turtle Season! We learned that some of the wood in the building was from a very old barn owned by a man named Otto, which is where the Otto's Barn Amber Ale got its name. We had the Bahn Mi Dog, which is an award winner, as well as the chicken tendies and pretzel bites! All three were so good. I didn't know they had a full kitchen these days, and there is a ton of good stuff on the menu! The pizzas looked great, but I was stuffed and didn't get to try them. Overall, Ankrolab is a great addition to our community. They have great beer, great people, and great food! read more

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Ankrolab has what a brewery should have - indoor spaces with concrete floors, outdoor covered spaces with picnic tables, good beer, a food truck, table games, cornhole, and a friendly space for kids and dogs. The beers are great and there are surprisingly many food options, though the quality of the food is average. There's not enough parking and it seems like there is always a line to order a beer, but otherwise it is a great spot. read more

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Let me share a little secret: I love a great local craft brewery. My husband and I will happily drive out of our way to check out a new one. So on our way home from a weekend in Marco Island, discovering Ankrolab Brewing felt like fate. We arrived before opening -- and quickly realized we weren't the only ones waiting in the parking lot. Always a good sign. Once the doors opened, we dove into some of their local favorites, and everything delivered. The beers were thoughtfully crafted and well-balanced, and the bartender was friendly, knowledgeable, and happy to guide us through the menu. Before long, we were chatting with regulars and settling into that easy, community vibe that makes a brewery special. If you're in the area -- or even just passing through -- it's absolutely worth the stop. We'd gladly detour again. read more

Stopped in on a Saturday as we were driving around familiarizing ourselves with this area. It happened to be Oktoberfest. The place is spacious with an area for a live band and outdoor seating and an outdoor food truck. We did not eat here but we truly enjoyed the service and the vibe and we will be back. read more

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The beer is great, unfortunately certain staff members only attend to Caucasian or people of white complexions Have been here multiple times and have noticed that they will not acknowledge anyone who is dark Very sad and keeps adding to the Naples stereotypes New hire and manger will ignore consumers non white people Let's be honest I am here now and I see Lucy only acknowledge white consumers read more

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i've been here 1000 times your is great lots from locals but the star of the show without a doubt is the Pizza. It might be my favorite pizza and all of Naples.! we need to get Dave portal to try to review this place. I'm sure he would give it an extremely high rating. read more

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Good beer. Bad employee attitudes. Not much else needs to be said. Saturday and not busy. Why? Bad attitudes. Doing their jobs is an inconvenience. But very good beer. Is this enough characters? I guess not so let me tell u about the bad attitudes read more

Wonderful beer selection from fruity or wheat to hoppy or dark. Constantly coming out with new releases and fun events. The food is also incredible -- fried pickles, pizzas, specialty hot dogs, and so on. Recently got their liquor license and their cocktails are pretty decent. Lots of fun events throughout the week. One of my favorite spots in Naples I'm hesitant to share it with the public, but they deserve all the business they can get. Dog friendly, child friendly, everyone friendly really. :) read more

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Awesome beer , staff and venue The place to go in naples for great brewery atmosphere read more

Ankrolab Kitchen is a cool brewery. On the Sunday when I came, I could smell the remnants of Brewing from the front. Service was awesome, my beertender was Sienna, like the color, and she was the best. There is both inside and outside seating, a bar area, plenty of seating, high tables and regular tables. Cool garage atmosphere. Like it. Ordered the beer battered Pickle chips They were really good. You order food with your server, they give you a pager, and when it goes off you pick up your food at the food truck right outside. The BEER: Blue Bliss... wheat beer 6.3% ABV... Slightly boozy with light hints of Blueberry. To my pallet, tasted stronger than the ABV presented. Hooked on Saision... Saison 6% ABV... clean crispy, delish Turtle Season... NEIPA 6.5% ABV... this is very high on the IBU scale for a New England. Punched my taste buds square in the mouth, but in a good way. Green Dragon... West Coast IPA 7% ABV... I would call this puff the magic Dragon, solid smooth drinking, all day, West Coast IPA, totally crushable Don't Tell Mike... West Coast IPA 9% ABV.... this is a solid IPA. I got a lot of the peppery hop goodness with a smooth finish. Almost had a Yeuger taste. Really enjoyed myself here. I will return. read more

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ankrolab = amazing. a go-to spot for a drink and a quick bite. the staff is always phenomenal, friendly and accommodating. the beer selection is unmatched and seasonal, and they're always switching up the food menu to feature something new and fun. love the outdoor seating and inside seating - tables or the bar - daytime is more chill, evenings can get a little rowdy but always a good time. read more

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Yes, it is a brewery, yes, they have food BUT it is from a permanent food truck type experience outside with different hours so be aware of that. I did not come here for the food, so that is not part of this review. Service was brilliant and helpful. I had two flights of beer and though I would say from my brewery experiences the beer overall was slightly above average there were a few things that stood out to make the five stars happen. The first was the uniqueness of their offerings. The FEELIN' FUEGO ABV 5.8% - "Some like it spicy! We turned up the heat on our Lazy Hazy IPA." Was something that reminded me of a beer I made many years ago with a recipe called "Szechuan Suicide." In all my beer travels to date I had yet to find anything remotely close to it until now. Wow! Second, feeling like I wanted to take some FEELIN' home it was an easy task since they could put anything you want into a 32 oz can from the taps. Yes, I have heard of this, but it was the first time I witnessed it in person. Nice! read more

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Excellent beer! Food from the truck was excellent. I had a smash burger and my wife had the Chicago dog. The only drawback was walking in and not knowing what to do. Put your menu on a QR code and have them on the tables with instructions to order/pay at the counter. read more

Comfy casual spot to try out some great beer. Nice flower wall. Only in Naples one day so we couldn't get thru the "experimental" section but it looked tantalizing! The gator double ipa was superb! Self serve all the way. read more

It would be nice to have pepperoni on the spicy roni pizza. Liked the beer would pass on the pizza.

This place has hands down the best craft beer in the Naples, Florida area. They have a range of beers, including non beer options and even mocktails. Food truck makes an assortment of snacks and phenomenal pizza. If you are a craft beer person this is a must visit whether you live locally or visiting. read more

NAPLES, Fla. - A Wednesday afternoon, 430ish, the missus and I - sweaty and a bit tired after a day of Naples-ing - headed to this this brewery. Very uncrossed, ample parking and seating. Clean, and the bartender dude was very friendly and helpful. Got a flight - the decent pina collada sour, the nitro stout, the blueberry wheat and the star of the show, the Perky Blonde - a blonde ale made with coffee beans. Would definitely return for the blonde, and the others weren't bad. Comfortable, music not too loud, overall a good experience. Would return. read more

This is our 2nd trip to Ankrolab Brewery and it was just as delicious as the first. Definitely need to try the corn fritter and the Korean wings. Overall beer reflection is great including many local brands. I opted for a non beer drink and enjoyed it. Staff is friendly and overall vibe was laid back and casual. This place will make it into our regular places to visit moving forward. read more

Great brews! From light to heavy. Everything in between, even a few fruity ones and a sour. Ciders on tap for those who don't want a beer. Food truck on site with a wide variety. Pizza to fries and sandwiches. Bartenders are happy to suggest beers if you're unsure- and will give you a taste if you ask. The place has a laidback vibe. Good for date night or to bring the family for a break. read more

This place is special. The beer is very good. The food is good also. Great fries!!! The service is special though! Everyone is so personable & friendly. Derek went out of his way to make sure we were treated well!! I love this place!! read more

I was very excited to visit here based on their social media photos, and the ambiance on their patio 100% delivered with the pergola, water feature, etc. However, the service was a bit lacking, the bartender seemed bothered by us asking questions (given it was our first visit, we had plenty of them). Also was disappointed that about half of their tap list were guest taps - I come to local breweries to try THEIR beers, not beers I could get anywhere. Super cute place, but unfortunately not on my "must-visit-again" list. read more

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Don't close and deny service early. We came out of our way to come to this location just to be told on a Friday night they were closing down at least an hour and half early. read more

Outrageously good fries and wings. A broad selection of beers rather than the usual IPA OR double IPA. Updated space. Bar service was a bit too chill, but forgivable. Would repeat. read more

Saw the favorable reviews and was hopeful for some tasty brews, but left really disappointed (and questioning whether something had happened to my palate). The place itself is well decorated inside and out, with a beautiful outdoor seating area outlined by a wall of plants and "waterfall" featuring beer taps. For beers, I ordered a flight of four (5 oz.) beers consisting of the Down Low (a session IPA), the Brutus Maximus IPA, the Grand Marnier Cocktail Inspired Ale, and a Tripel from a guest brewery (I forget the brewery name, which is lucky for them as it was bad from the first taste and I only drank 1/3 of it). Out of them all, the Down Low was OK, but the others were not worth finishing. I'm not snobby about it, but I've had my fair share of all kind and quality of beers. I'm not sure if I just happened to pick the more experimental ones and they just tasted weird, but I have to rates it likes I drank it! read more

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Ankrolab Brewing was overall an alright experience. The food I ordered were the Cajun fries, which did not have nearly enough seasoning. However, the service was quick and super friendly!!! Loved the staff's vibe! The ambience needed lots of improvements. It was extremely bright at the bar and the lighting overall was confusing. There were harsh white light at the bar and then blue fairy lights. The wallpaper had blue waves, but overall it felt super industrial. I think if they made the lights all the blue fairy lights it would extremely improve the tone of the place. read more

Stopped in this brewery on a Wednesday afternoon while traveling. Quiet, with just a couple of people inside when we arrived. We tried a flight of their hoppy offerings. They do a nice job representing the variety of styles from west coast to hazy, which I have found rare recently with so many focusing on the hazy recently. The space is very nice, bar seating, tables, good outdoor space, a shuffleboard table inside. I think there was a food truck as well, but we did not venture out there. If you are thinking about visiting this spot, I'd recommend it! read more

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Excellent beer and the food is equally excellent. Pizza is great and the Thai Brussels sprouts are fantastic!

Fantastic. Fabulous. Excellent. This is truly a Naples gem and an experience you must try. This is a small boutique brewery which has established itself as a solid brewer since 2019. Adam the owner is a sharp, smart businessman and a friendly and knowledgeable person. We were here for a brewery tour, we have been here several times and the beer selection is deep. Many really good choices, also have a food truck on site and it has a great menu!! read more

The site was very nicely set up. The beer was great, especially their Hazy IPA. The service was good.

Nice dark beer with snacks. Trivia is a good time. Will definitely go back this winter. read more

Cute place with good beer. Their pizza and food is out of an inside food truck and very good as well. Love the outside patio

One of my favorite places to go. Love sitting outside having a pizza from their amazing food truck and sipping my aperol Prosecco

Great beer and ambience. Live music, didn't get to try the food but the beer and music make it all worth going.

Rating is heavily based on the space and not the beers, nor the grand opening format. Odd approach for a grand opening. Tickets. Came in at noon, less than a dozen customers. No flights. Only $4, $7, $10 options. That's a lot of money for beer I've never tried and presumptuous to expect customers to dish out the cash. Earn my respect first. They wouldn't budge on the flights, heavily enforced and even saw a guy leave. Not the best welcome and off putting. Watching the ticket purchasing, in no way did this process speed up the time to get a beer. Great initiative, bad judgement. Star deduction. I'm leaving with a firm stance on not coming back for a long time. I'd rather head to Palm City even though it's farther away. You might have bills to pay, but don't expect us, the customers you will solely rely on to cover you. Womp. Womp. read more

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During a day trip to Naples, we decided to try out a local brewery, and found Ankrolab. What a fun place! They have a huge outdoor area and a food truck serving food onsite. I appreciate that they carry a wide variety of reasonably priced beers. I have tried the Simplexity, Mango Simplexity, Japanese Lager, Otto's Barn, and my favorite "Fat Guy in a Little Oat". Everyone was super helpful and friendly. This is definitely a good, chill place to come, relax and have a few beers. read more

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We were hoping we had a chance to have a few of the beers that we've drank before there and eat at Ankrolab. We were not disappointed. We had a Caesar salad and a pepperoni pizza along with a number of their craft beers that were excellent. read more