What a beautiful and spacious brewery. We watched the Olympics opening day parade in Italy on their…read morevery large TV. We each tried two drafts, Siesta Squeeze, the PB stout, Rip, and Zote. All very, very tasty. Bought some home since visitors are coming from NJ! Interior reminded us a bit of Kean brewing in NJ as well as Treehouse in Mass. Will definitely return to catch some music and eat.

We visit Sarasota/Siesta yearly from California and we always have to make a trip to Calusa. Love…read morethe beer, food and ambiance. Such a cool brewery!

While in the Lakewood Ranch area, Sarasota... We were looking for something "different ". Thanks…read moreto YELP, The Good Liquid Brewery popped up. In we went. Very pleasant, right on the lake with a great view. It was quite windy today, so we sat inside at the bar. Kayla was our Bartender. What a cheerful young lady. Very personable and attentive. As a Brewery, they offer a pretty good selection of beers, along with a full bar. Today, they were out of their Amber, so I ordered their Kolsch. Quite tasty. For food, we ordered the fish-n-chips to share. We weren't very hungry and this was perfect portion to share. AND, it was one of the best fish -n-chips we've had in a long time. Not at all greasy, firm fish and the fries were over the top !! Crispy outside and soft, fluffy inside. Coleslaw was flavorful with a lean towards vinegar, Not heavy mayo like in some places. Very tasty. We enjoyed ourselves and would definitely stop again the next time we are close to that area.

We had a nice outside table which overlooks a pond. Our server was excellent the entire time…read more There is inside and outside seating, all which looks nice. The menu had a nice variety. I settled on the grilled chicken club with fries. Food arrived quickly and was hot. The sandwich was a bit messy to eat and was decent, not fabulous. Totally enjoyed the experience as would return.

So good! Tried wings with all 3 sauces, peanut sauce was delicious. Had the crab croquettes which…read moreare also great. Just stopped for a lite beer and snacks. Great place, just wish they were selling cans to go again!!

The good. I loved…read morethe chicken wings here. Absolutely delicious. The salad was phenomenal! So flavorful, and honestly, very beautiful to look at! Great plating overall at this spot. Plenty of "spaces" to sit, depending on your mood. Indoor, outdoor, high and low seating, family-friendly. Staff was very nice and helpful. Just the right amount of chatty. My wife loved her lager. The not so good. My only complaint here is a significant one considering we came to a brewing spot. I ordered the stout. I order them at any brewing place we visit. This was by far the most bland, watery stout I've tasted. I let the server know when she asked us how it was. She didn't have much to say about it. Seemed surprised to hear it. Other than that, the experience at Big Top was nice. We'd return on our way back from doing something in Sarasota.

Great brews. Great staff. Great bar. And just great attitudes from the locals that we met while…read moreimbibing. The various art deco displayed on the walls brought even more local fanfare that an out of towner can appreciate. Absolutely check this place out.

We have been here a few times and sadly each time we come it gets less and less appealing to us. We…read morecome because we are part of that Tampa Bay Trail Ale group that Brew Life is in their book to get a stamp. We have tried to give it a chance, but it just hasn't hit out personal mark, which is okay and could be a go to place for another person. For us it has a serious lack of energy to keep us there more than a half pour. Hopefully things turn for the better.

Shout out to Cara for making our visit a great one! After visiting the Carmel, Indiana location we…read morehad to come and visit the Sarasota location while we were in town. Know that it's in an industrial park, it's easy to miss, and parking is extremely limited. However, once you're there, enjoy the chill vibe. The beer is consistently delicious. I started with the cream ale, which is a favorite of ours, but switched to the Hoops There It Is, which is a peach flavored wheat beer that was incredible! I liked it so much I took a crowler home with me to enjoy. There was a New Haven style pizza truck that people came specifically for. If we didn't have other dinner plans, we would've stayed to try it. The outside seating area is cozy and there's bags there too to play. It looked like there was someone coming in to do trivia night? As for the inside, it's barebones but I'm here for good beer and conversation. We will definitely be back when were in town. Plus, now knowing the parking situation we'll be smarter next time.

From Indiana, and I'm very used to the quality of Sun Kings products I constantly go back further…read moreAmber ales one available Amber has two months is absolutely the smoothest amber out there The only issue I constantly have with this location unlike the Indiana locations is their parking very limited and their outdoor space is not flat, which makes it very uncomfortable for seating

Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon while we were in the area, having seen it but never visited. We…read morehad our dog with us -- they're pet-friendly outside on the patio and have plenty of shade! There was also a food truck-style dirty soda vendor, and a kids play area -- for people with kids, or people looking for an NA option, this brewery will have something for everyone. Our server was quick and checked in regularly. We weren't dining heavily, but split a pretzel; my husband decided this provolone-based beer cheese is the best he's ever had. I usually like to do flights to sample several beers, but they were not offering flights. However, they happily poured me several samples to try before committing to a full pour. I enjoyed the wheat beer and the pina colada sour I had. All in all, a really enjoyable spot to kill a hot Saturday afternoon at. We will be back!

We took a trip down to Sarasota for date night and Big Top came highly recommended. After…read moreexperiencing the staff (Ben is the best!) and the appetizers (wings and the pretzel) we see why this place is packed. The wings were perfectly cooked and so flavorful (It's all in the brine) and the pretzel was soft and perfect for dipping in the amazing beer cheese. I had the Bee Sting pizza which made me a fan of whipped ricotta because is mellowed the hot honey sauce drizzle over fresh toppings. When I got to the crust I stopped and dipped them in this sensational sauce (I could have ordered the crust alone ). My wife had the sliders (she's not usually a slider person) to try something different and she loved them. The mini burgers were not over cooked and the toppings fit the slider perfectly the a tasty bite. I mentioned Ben because he took the time to come and check on us since it was our first time. He is an awesome man with a heart for people which made the experience top notch. If you're in the area and want great food and varieties of craft beer (I don't drink so I couldn't review) stop by Big Top. I will be back.

The bagel brunch is AMAZING! Grab a morning drink & breakfast. The food was delicious & drinks were…read morecold. I was thrilled to find a vegan friendly breakfast option with something more traditional for my husband. With morning cocktails.... The bartender, Bart was attentive & had great suggestions for other spots. The atmosphere was classy & comfortable.

An extensive list of draft beers available, 99 bottles was exactly what we had hoped for. I like…read morethat they offer 5oz pours. The tactical melancholy (watermelon sour from FL) was my favorite. The service was friendly and quick, 99 Bottles is the place to go if you desire a vast selection and/or want to try multiple beer styles.

It would be hard to not rate this place as a five star pub. We arrived a bit after noon on St…read more Patrick's Day to find the place nearly full, with few places to sit. We opted for the bar. The place was decorated for the holiday and had a great vibe. Irish music was playing, of course. There's a large variety of beers on tap. A screen shows the current offerings. I had a Vagabond IPA, while my husband had a Kilkenny. Both were 20 oz pours, and very good. We decided to get a couple of appetizers because we had a dinner commitment. We had the English sausage rolls, wrapped in puff pastry, and the spicy English beer cheese dip, which came with pita chips. Everything was plentiful and quite tasty. There are lots of other great looking things on the menu. We enjoyed the congenial atmosphere, and the service by owner Rich. We never felt rushed. If we lived in the area, we would become regulars.

Shakespeare's is clean, service is friendly and fast, food is good enough (but the fries are frozen…read moreand the "homemade" beer cheese tastes like Nacho Cheese from the ballpark). The main concern is the customers. I was one of three women (including the bartender) out of eleven people. The men were all older and every single one of them was bitching about women. They were calling the bartender from across the dining room, running her back and forth for every one of their demands. It was so frustrating and distracting. I was uncomfortable for myself and genuinely felt bad leaving the female bartender alone. Absolutely do not recommend for solo female diners.

A great selection of beers and some of the nicest folks!…read more We enjoyed all of the beers we tried, especially their lager. We also ordered the pretzel logs and jalapeño poppers. The pretzels were warm and soft served with some great beer cheese sauce. The jalapeños were char broiled and not in a deep fried coating, which we loved! The staff was super friendly and very welcoming! They were the kind of people that make you want to go back and support the business.

3.5 This place can…read morebe hit or miss. Sometimes it is good. Sometimes it is a mad house with everyone crammed to one side with a big portion of the room set for line dancing. It would be fun if the place had the accurate space for it. I try to stay outside, but the Florida weather isn't always cooperative. 10.11.2025

Nice spot and I love how they support Veterans. Very friendly service and an assortment of games…read more The beer was just ok, but I would try again. Sometimes you visit and they that sweet spot so I will be back.

Pretty good joint. I've been a few times now and sampled all of their current offerings. I haven't…read morefound a brew in particular to rave about, but their menu is always changing. They have all types of specials throughout the week and food trucks most days. I haven't been there when it is busy so the service is always spot on and fast. The bar tenders are very knowledgeable and quick to recommend things. Check it out! Let me know what you think about this place.