Used to be a great local pub. Now with rising prices, no WiFi, broken juke box, and bad management…read moreit's lucky to give it 1 star.

Visited for St Patrick's Day. They handled the crowd very well and with good humor. It's a small…read morepub and most people stayed outside in the parking lot or in back. Nobody got rowdy and the atmosphere was fun. They provided a limited menu of corned beef sandwiches and Reuben sandwiches plus a kid's menu. They had music, including an excellent piper. Shamrock is a soccer-focused pub and is probably Ground Zero for big tournaments. My only suggestion would be to have plastic bags on hand for those of us who did carryout (five sandwiches + chips). The sandwiches were very tasty!

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.

Pleasantly surprised by this place! We've been coming to Siesta Key every summer for 8 years and…read morealways stay on the south end of the island right near this place. But it wasn't until this last visit that we even realized this place existed - and we are SO glad we did! :) Tucked in the middle of a small and unassuming shopping center, the outside is very dark which definitely helps with the authentic Irish Pub feel. Once you open the door, it's smaller place, with around 10-15 small tables, a bar straight ahead, and a small area for local performers on the left up against the outside window (because of the dark ambiance, its hard to even tell the back is glass. The staff was helpful and attentive. We were going for a walk, but I wanted to see the menu, so I popped in to grab one with one of my daughters in the baby carrier. There were 2 performers and a few tables of people and everyone smiled and made comments about her, and I grabbed a menu and left. During the walk, I called to order our food, and the bartender on the phone was very helpful. He happily accommodated getting all of the sauces on the side and even offered some things to be separated that I didn't think about (since I mentioned we would be walking home with the food). When I went back to pick up the food, the place was far busier, almost every seat was taken, and I had switched out kids in the baby carrier. People were just as friendly even though it was noticeably crowded. It had only been 15 minutes, but the food was ready and packed - and boy was it GOOD!! We got the Irish Nachos and Pub Poutine so we could try a few Irish specialties that also had classic elements to them (shepherds pie and beer cheese). The Irish Nachos were absolutely incredible! It is house-made potato chips topped with shepherds pie and beer cheese. Some of the best food we've ever had in Siesta Key and by far the best shepherd's pie I've ever had - and I've been to Ireland. The Pub Poutine was also really tasty! It is house-made French fries topped with corned beef and beer cheese. Again, everything was fresh, made in-house, and a big hit with our whole family! I'm so glad we finally stumbled on this place and can't wait to come back again next year!

We ordered Irish nachos and poutine. Both exceeded our expectations. The beer cheese is some of the…read morebest I've ever had

Friday, January 16, 2026 - Two for a burger bite. Not before the FST show…read more (GOSUB to the **** for the meat/burger of the review ((smile)) ) I have reviewed about 30 restaurants in and around Sarasota since 2021 when we moved down permanently and are members of the FST. On this Friday night, nothing was going right. My wife was delayed at school etc. So then a delayed departure from Venice, a false stop at Mad Moe's for a burger in Osprey (PACKED) and then a direct shot and parking across from FST we hope for a quick burger or something at the bar or restaurant at FST? But it was PACKED and they weren't serving any more???? We threw our tickets in the trash because now we could not make it back in time, (( frown :-( )) So a walk to Main Street to see if Patrick's or anybody might have room for two? NOPE. and we were walking along and THERE WAS BREWSTER's GASTROPUB!!!!!!!!!! For some reason I have 128 restaurants on my Sarasota Favorites list and Brewster's was not on it? I checked them on as I entered??? Looked VERY full at the bar, and most tables were full but it looked like we had a shot...... and there was a four top high-top!!!!!!! WIDE OPEN!! I think the no table service might be the delineator. We weren't looking for a sit down "dining" and full service gig. Nor did we need the overhead and pomp and circumstance of a host/hostess, army of bus staff, a waitstaff and being waited on with drinks and water and etc? ******** We came to EAT GOOD SIMPLE FOOD and have FUN. **** And that's what we did!!! "Todd" at the bar was friendly and fantastic. All the bartenders and staff were helpful and friendly. The "security guy" when he saw me at the bar for about 20 seconds helped me get some ketchup. Zone defense and team effort!!!! I got the signature Brew Burger and a side of Street Corn and had an endless glass of water w/ lemon I think I had Todd fill about 5 times. My wife and I bantered about what the Street Corn would be and we were happily surprised with the authentic Mexican Street Corn (elotes?) on the cob with a stick and a delightful creamy Chile, garlic, and Cotija cheese sauce I think. (problem is we gobble them up before we could figure out the exact sauce composition here. BUT it was very tasty. 10/10 The burger (for this adult usually nutritarian plant-based eater) was EXACTLY what I had hoped for. A wonderfully fresh an warm brioche bun, fantastic angus burger, cheddar and a "secret sauce" . I got lettuce onion and pickles which are standard...... this was VERY VERY VERY tasty. only quip is I will opt for sauce on the side and its was a little too much sauce. This was mega and uber better than some greasy Five Guys or Smashburger or any of that stuff. 10/10 My wife got the Shroom & Swiss Burger that had a wonderful portobello mushroom on it nicely cooked, terrific angus burger properly cooked exactly as we ordered it, she loved the blue cheese perfect amount, She also felt a bit TOO much of the secret sauce, but its pretty tasty so not a catastrophe. This was also an AWESOME burger!! 10/10 The sweet potato fries were not crazy greasy and perfectly crisp but not crunchy for fries - good, cross-cut and obviously bulk bag. Cut or sliced would be nicer but of course not expected, its a side. 7/10 The place is clean and glassware and silverware perfectly clean. The counter/bar service is fantastic. I had to make a few trips for ketchup and place ware and etc but hey when your wife gets one of the better vodka cranberry w/lemon and club in a large tumble for $9 instead of $15 or $16 for a 6 oz martini glass with 4 oz of watery drink........ its a home run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With all the TVs and sports that is probably the summary of my review. Brewster's Gastropub is a Grand Slam for food and service......and especially burgers!!! Bravo Zulu.

Every thing about Brewsters is phenomenal. Food, outstanding, great beer and awesome servers…read more Plenty of TVs for sports watching, just an all around fun place

We had a great time here! There was live music inside and very friendly staff and patrons at the…read morebar. The food was tasty as well.

The service was phenomenal, my beer was never empty. We sat outside and the staff came around…read moreplenty. Judge the dog was outside, so it is pet friendly in that aspect. Will visit again.

Molly Malones, it's a real tavern. Real people who sit at the bar. Talk about the day. The "Cheers"…read moreof Sarasota. Amanda the bartender will take good care of you. Drinks at a fair price. ( They have free food on football Sundays.) I'm so glad I wandered in on a rainy day. Makes it a good day.

Lov me a Guinness and Jamison neat- image my disappointment when I ordered my fav and some one…read moreturns on the crappy/rappy poppy non-music at full volume .. this is NOT a proper Irish pub- sorry

I have been going here for about 4 months now (just turned 21), and its great! A friend recommended…read moreme here, and I love it. I go here a night a week after work, and worth the 30 minute drive I have to make, just to be there. Great beer, bit pricy though, ranges from $5-$6 a glass, but it is all specialty, and worth a try if you want to leave that normal bar selection at other bars. They have ranges from: Stumpknocker (A grapefruit tasting light draft), I get it every time I go there; to the not so known: Not Your Father's Root Beer, yes, it is alcoholic root beer! With over 30 beers on tap, there is a beer for everyone! It may have more of a crowd for college aged people, but everytime I go there, there is always a uniques diversity of ages there as well. The service is GREAT, good friends with all the staff during my visits, very responsible as well. They always greet people, just as they walk in, the nicest tenders I have ever seen in a place like this. There are games, pool, a ring-toss game, and Open Mic Night every Tuesday, as well as outdoor seating available.

Ambiance here is great. This place is adorable and of course it would be because it's across from…read moreThe Ringling University. Service and beer selection was great. They have beautiful artwork on the walls and just loved this place.

Food was awesome! I had the crispy Chix thigh with beans/rice and extra side of collard greens!…read more My server was extra sweet and professional! Will be back

The atmosphere --- reminds me of a small Cheers-like bar. Tommy and Mandy .... The owners have a…read moregreat story surrounding this restaurant (which was once Knicks). So if I know their story it tells you about the customer service! They are on top of it! The food.....WOW! I asked Tommy what he recommended ---- which only confused me more about what to get (in a good way) because it all sounded incredible!! I' would describe the cuisine as HIGHLY ELEVATED bar and comfort foodI had the Grouper Reuben with sweet potato fries. My husband had the Short Rib sandwich (a special). The flavors of everything were delicious! The bread pudding - was so unique and over the top. I never order dessert but their description of it had my mouth watering - even after needing a to go box for 1/2 of the meal I couldn't finish. Im pretty much speechless about this experience. Just perfect for when you can't decide what you want because you won't be disappointed! I'd give it 6 stars if that was an option!

great business, friendly staff, cold drinks and nice bathrooms. recommend.read more

Sometimes.... You…read moreneed a dark, dingy, smoky, hole-in-the-wall bar, close to work, close to the interstate, with a patio facing a supermarket's loading ramp - so you can have a few cocktails and forget the planet Earth is still orbiting the Sun outside. For those times, and more, Coleman's is simply a haven to levitate towards to.

Cheap beer....Happy hour $3.25 miller lites Snacks....50…read morecents peanut butter crackers and Cheetos...Hell the bartender gave me some leftover Halloween snacks and potato chips for free after that....Teresa is a sweetie.... I left a $5.00 cash tip on a $10.75 tab... Very diverse crowd....even the chubby girl that said "F" you when I was in there last week.... Stoney will be back...

Great dive bar attached to a liquor store. Great drink prices! FYI you can smoke inside the bar, it…read morefelt like 1985! My daughter (21) had never been to a bar where people were able to smoke! Lol! They have a pool table which is a $1 to play! We had some cheap entertainment last night. The crowd is laid back and many were hanging out playing cards. I would definitely go back!