OK this was fun. Chief Cherry and his band Red Beans and Rice were playing. I like all kinds of…read moremusic so this was perfectly suitable. Seating is a little old and dated but it's a pub so who cares. With their windows open you can sit outside, they have a very generous patio area. I moved from inside to outside, had a nice glass of wine and enjoyed the atmosphere. It's an incredibly friendly atmosphere lots of fun people and if you want dessert after having one of their giant pretzels there's ice cream next-door. The music was fine, the people were fine and did I mention that they are dog friendly? I got to pet all the puppies! That just made me even happier if it was possible. I hardly ever go anywhere anymore since Covid so this was a wonderful change. I will be back for sure and enjoy the ambience, the wonderful service, and the atmosphere. There is absolutely nothing to dislike about the Village Idiot pub!

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more Apparently, the Yelp Skynet a.k.a. the AI that green or red flags reviews, doesn't like the actual name of this pub despite the fact it is the pub's name. Ergo, I will use the abbreviation VI for the remainder of this review. Besides that, you really can't go wrong going to any of the pubs in Historic Cocoa Village. VI is one of the pubs on the eastern side of the Village, in between the famous Fat Donkey's Ice Cream and the furthest east pub in the village, Ryan's. Appearance-wise, the outside fits primarily with the building, but there are some minute details that give it its own personality, primarily around its name. There is also a section of the road and sidewalk that have been garrisoned for VI as outdoor seating and games such as bean bag toss. Indoors, it is definitely your kinda pub that many of the patrons are friends. The right side (East) have long tables with many pub and drinking games such as Hook & Ring and Shut The Box. There is a bookshelf filled to the brim with board games in case patrons prefer traditional or childhood classics. The left side (West) is the "Patio," a room that is decorated by numerous plants, neon lighting, widker and a black-and-white checkerboard floor. Finally, the middle of the pub is the actual bar, in the form of an L-shape serving a nice arrangement of beers from many breweries, cideries, distilleries, and meaderies across the United States. I had the Kentucky Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale by Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. Other beer selections I would recommend include the Pineapple Cider by the famous Carib Brewing Co. and the Mango Cart by Golden Road Brewing. Personal note on the latter: Mango Carts, well for me, only taste good when straight from the tap. Cans are not good. And the food, it is minimal, but boy does VI know how to tug at my heartstrings as everything they have features, or could feature, cheese. They have pretzels with cheese, pickles with cheese, and my personal favorite, grilled cheese sandwiches. And for the more sophisticated patron, they have numerous choices in charcuterie boards, too. I will also state the drink prices are a bit on the high side compared to some other places I been to. And there are two restrooms that are single-serving and gender-specific. I don't believe the latter has to be gender-specific because they are single-serving. The barn doors are an interesting choice because they are not very good at blocking sound. I guess that is why VI blasts the music so nobody can hear the flatulence. Speaking of music, VI does have a small corner stage for small acts, possibly singular, to perform. Unless there is a pull-out large stage for outdoor performances, I don't see big bands, per se in higher number of members, performing here unless they can all jam in that tight-spaced stage. Ultimately, I am going to give VI three-out-of-five stars for this review. They are a solid pub that has all the fixin's of a good bar to go to. Maybe it is safe to say they really don't stand out too much, especially amongst the more unique bars in Historic Cocoa Village. But still, a good place to have a drink with friends with that "Everybody knows your name" kinda vibe.

Nice selection of beers. Depending on when you go service can take a bit. Staff doesn't mind giving…read morerecommendations. Again depending on how busy, depends on how attentive service is. They do have different fun activities on different days. I don't remember if there was music. The restroom was pretty clean. Overall, pretty good experience.

Beachfly was our last Pub Pass stop in the Cocoa area. It has its own parking which is nice and is…read moredefinitely beachy themed. It was a big open brewery and the staff were very nice, helping decide on a beer. They also have food here so we got the Pork Belly Burnt Ends which were charred deliciously and covered in a good bbq sauce. Unfortunately it didn't seem like anything else was around this brewery, but if you are near it I recommend it to try out a beer or two.

I didn't eat or get any drinks, but I found the vibe here to be fun. There was a band playing…read morecalled "Funpipe" and the singers did so well they could've been the real vocalists for the songs they were covering.

I stopped in here the other day and it was just ok. The food menu is still good as well as the…read moreatmosphere. There just ran out of their Staple beer, which shows how good their beer is. On the other hand; they still had a good variety to choose from and I found one to suit my mood at the time. There was a solid artist playing music to entertain the crowd as well. I did not fill a growler this time, but I'll be back when the next batch is ready :)

We had a good visit to BeachFly Brewery in late, March, 2025…read more We enjoyed some good bar snacks, including: (1) Beer Cheese Nachos ($9), which featured tortilla chips with beer cheese. We added BeachFly's slow-cooked pork for $4 more. (2) Chicken Quesadilla ($8), which had island chicken and pepper jack cheese between two soft tortillas, served with salsa. (3) Key Lime Pie ($6). A slice of classic Florida dessert: sweet, yet slightly tart house-made pie on a graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream. My husband was thrilled to find a good dark beer, Coffee Brown Ale, a rich brown ale brewed with Villon coffee. He also bought a 4-pack of beer cans to go. Mix & match. Thursday nights are Trivia Nights at the Beachfly Brewery. This attracted quite a few local families. Parking is free and plentiful. For any RVers out there, this brewery participates in the Harvest Hist program, with reservation through the HH website.

Beachfly Brewery (which I will shorthand simply to Beachfly for the rest of this review) is one of…read morenine breweries that call the Space Coast its home. It is also the only brewery located in Rockledge, in the part of the city which is close to a "Downtown" or "Historic Downtown" (Barton Blvd.). Being a rare "only option" within its city limits, Beachfly stands out not from its uniquely artistically painted building, but the fact it is the only stand-alone business that is synonymous with Rockledge outside of any official government buildings. Thankfully, Beachfly does a great job at brewing and camraderie that comes with it, too. Beachfly is located on the southside of Barton Blvd., probably closer to the end at US-1. You'll know you're at the right buildig as it is a huge aquamarine building with a lot of beach vibes artwork on it. Fits the criteria of its name, right? From what I saw, parking is ample enough but the overflow is all gravel. Take that into account if you don't want your vehicle sitting on stones. Inside, the beach vibes continue as all the decor accompanies such with wood that looks like they came off of pirate ships and walls aligned with portholes ad seaside memorabilia. Upon entering, there seems to be what I think is a private room for parties on the right and a small room serving as the store on the left. The southwest corner serves as a bar while the rest of the taproom serves customers at a hodgepodge array of tables. Now to the good stuff: the brews. I had a lot of their fruited beers, one that was spiced, too. Can't remember the names but they were a-okay. Probably not my first choice, but I could drink it. Their root beer was delicious, though. Their food: delicious but I didn't try it all. I defiitely need to give their grilled cheese and Cuban a go so I can compare and contrast with other restaurants. Finally, a lot of stuff to do with friends and family or by yourself. There is trivia, live performances, and even games for everyone to enjoy. Overall, Beachfly is very good, but they come off as equals to the two breweries in Historic Cocoa Village that isn't far from them, either. Would I go here again? Yes. Will I go out of my way to go here? Probably not. But if I am in the neighborhood, I definitely will make a stop by.

This place is a hidden gem!! The beer is good and the atmosphere is so fun. They have games,…read morepopcorn, and it's just a fun place to hang out. The AC also works great :) Tim took great care of us - we did a couple of flights and really enjoyed spending time here! It's a must stop if you're in the area.

Unfortunately I didn't have enough time to sit and enjoy so I had to get a case to go. The place…read morewas clean the bartenders were so friendly and helpful. I already knew the product was delicious. Will definitely return to have some drinks at the circle bar!!

If you like key lime pie, stop what you're doing and order the Key Lime Pie Ale. It is hands down…read morethe best one I've ever had. The Cool Whip rim sounds a little over-the-top until you try it... then you realize it's actually genius. It's one of those drinks you keep thinking about long after you leave. We've been here several times now, and it's been consistently great every visit. The food deserves some love too. The Caesar salad is surprisingly one of my favorites (who gets excited about a Caesar salad?) and the sweet potato fries are dangerously good. We also tried trivia one night. Either their trivia host has a PhD in random facts, or my husband and I need to spend less time watching reality TV. We had fun anyway, even if we contributed approximately three correct answers to our team's score. Great beer, great food, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely one of our favorite local spots, and we'll keep coming back.

Good beer and food. We had the burger special and it was delicious. Numerous beers on tap, we love…read moreIPAs so opted for Orang'o Tango which is a pineapple infused Pleasure Chest IPA. Also had the Rocket red ale. Had the wings with dry rub and 2 sauce sides. Wings cooked perfectly and dry rub is on point. Staff is attentive and friendly. Would recommend!

The best place ever! Burgers are phenomenal , atmosphere is perfect for parents with kids and the…read morestaff is amazing!

Food was good, when we arrived there were 2 patrons at the bar…read more Ordered double smash burger homecutfries. Wife ordered vegan smash buger and coleslaw. All of the food was very good. Due to the lack of business I was skeptical, however sneakily tasty.