The bartender was super friendly and even tried to find a beer that would fit my tastebuds ( I don't like beer but I like a good time!) I ended up on a blueberry ale and my fiancé had a good time tasting many a different beers as well. The place used to have a good truck in the back but they are now renovating to have their own food options which I'm excited about. They have a running club that's also based here and after a 5k they all meet for a beer, that's pretty cool. I originally came to study but there was a private event inside so I meandered outside which was pretty nice. Although I probably won't study here it is a nice hangout, especially since other local places close pretty early. read more

Cool spot with nice people working there. Only drank but the food looked fantastic. Two great beers was thier pumpkin and thier chocolate peanut butter. Have had versions of both in the past but these were right up there as best ever! read more

By far the best ales and lager in Tampa Bay. Love their focus on German styles and porters and stouts, so lucky it is close. Friendly staff and Uber clean premises. Fact you can bring in a Domino pizza and enjoy a few jars caps it off. Also the clientele that gravitate to this place all seem to be good people at least very friendly. Can't think of a better place to come for some superb beer. read more

Best Brewery in the area!! My husband and I love going a couple of times a week to have a great time, great beers and sandwiches! The staff is AMAZING...Maria, Dennis, Cori, Mike, Dave, Trent and Clint are the best!! Every week we are greeted with a warm smile and hug. Feels like you are within a loving family. Cori's sandwiches are super delicious and everything is made in house, even the bread! My favorite is the turkey bacon club and Italian. I promise you..you will fall in love with Leaven! read more

Great atmosphere with a laidback vibe! The drinks were great, staff was awesome and social. I had the Cheeky Blonde and very much liked it. Trent recommended the Date Night and it was delicious as well. I visited Leaven on a Friday night and it was pretty busy. I will definitely be returning with friends and family. I also enjoyed seeing a couple dogs there, always a welcome sight. read more

My husband and I love coming here! We also have a four year old son and puppy that joins along since it's so family oriented and dog friendly. They have plenty of games and TVs to just hang and enjoy a couple delicious cold beers and just chill. Definitely recommend! read more

Delicious beer, they now serve food so no dogs are allowed anymore inside. I still love the atmosphere and beer and will still continue to go there read more

Great local brewery with some of the best beers around. The staff are all amazing and super friendly. Be sure to say hello to Jillian and KJ the owners....they are always busy but never to busy to stop and chat. Food trucks and live music several nights a week. Stop in and you will fall in love with this place! read more

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Thanks to Tampa Bay foodies, I made a visit to this brewery. It was a super easy and fast drive over from Tampa. Located in a strip mall, they are easily spotted with a bright yellow sign. Plenty of parking. Walking in, past the outdoor seating, you step into an open room with minimalistic decor. It's bright and clean with lots of communal seating. There is a table shuffle board against the wall and stacks of games. Signs invite you to join in Geek trivia. The back door is open for whichever food truck is feeding the customers. Make sure to check Instagram or Facebook for the evenings food truck. Belly up to the bar and order a beer or even a flight to try them all. Unsure of what to have, as for a sample. They have a red or white wine on hand for the non beer drinkers and an assortment of snacks. The beer is created on site. Husband and wife team, BJ and Jillian brew everything in 5 tanks with laughter and lots of passion! We were lucky enough to get a behind the scenes tour (unfortunately, BJ was home sick) I loved hearing the history and why beer. This is a must visit. read more

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Great little local brewery. Love the odd ball options like Quaker Goats which is a refreshing oatmeal stout. Or the Not Taco (Mexican style beer). Try them out, you won't be disappointed. read more

This place is nice for outside Sitting. I'm not a beer girl but they offer wine and hard cider, which I love. They have appetizers menu. My girls and I love the beef nachos. Good place to just relax. I will definitely will be back. read more

Good beer and seltzer. Great atmosphere and staff. If you are looking for a chill place that isn't IPA heavy then you found your spot. read more

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We attended the grand opening, of a much needed brewery in Riverview. The owners are very friendly and we're married at a brewery! Every beer my husband tried. I'm not a beer drinker but the Pinot noir was good too. They also had very good food trucks, our group shred the Mac and cheese, chicago hot dog, cheese burger tater tots, and wagyu burger and everything was tasty! Definitely looking forward to coming back. read more

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Local beer is the stuff that neighborhoods are made of. Solid beer and a great atmosphere, and the owners are some of the nicest people in the biz. I'm really excited to see how this place continues to grow as time goes on. read more

Definitely a local brewery feeling...a place to feel welcome and relaxed. Good music and good selection of drinks. If you're from the Riverview area, definitely check it out. Not for the younger crowd. read more

Leaven brewing is one of our favorite breweries to check out on a regular basis. Now with the sandwich shop it's somewhere we stop just for the food! Ran by an awesome couple this brewery has many great beers on tap and fun actives throughout the week. This brewery is a must! read more

I came here on a Tuesday night for trivia. The trivia guy was funny, I had a good time. There is no table side service and they do not serve food but there was a food truck out back. I'm not a huge beer fan so I had the overpriced wine. The cashier was friendly. I'm not dying to go back. read more

Great micro brewery. Dog friendly! Its definitely a spot for the younger crowd. Very lively and busy.

Straight up - the beer is superb, the stripped down motif is completely rad, and lastly the service was genuine and personable. I enjoyed my visit. Please note this was a four beer visit. I wanna say I had twon twin old school IPAs, a g'boy IPA, and a cherry stout. I enjoyed them all immensely and could taste the passion in my mouth. I mean it definitely had the viscosity of passion. Anyways... One note - they don't have food, but they did have a food truck parked literally one foot outside the back of the building during my visit. I'm dropping the five-star bomb on these fine people and promising I will return for some additional beers and shuffleboard. read more

So glad to have our own brewery in Riverview. I had the old school IPA and the Bailey IPA. Both were excellent. The owners were there eager to tell us all about their establishment and their beers. Looking forward to bringing more of my friends who love craft beer to this place! read more

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Beer 10/10. Atmosphere 10/10. Pups that go there 10/10 g'boys. Owners 100/10. Nope, that's not a typo- they're that good if you haven't been to Leaven... you're truly missing out. I call it the gem of Riverview. read more

Love this place! My husband and I go all the time and love the beer and atmosphere. Live music and food trucks are what makes this a nice hangout, but we usually end up ordering dominoes and eating inside the bar. The owner is always friendly and greets us when we come in. read more

They have the best Turkey club sub !! The employees are also amazing and very accommodating!!

First brewery in riverview, fantastic selection and great service. I love the look of the place. Cheers hasnt been around in a few years, this brewery is the replacement. Come in and everyone knows your name. read more

Great atmosphere and super clean venue..... I can't wait to bring the wife and the neighbors on our next trip here. I enjoyed the craft beer and my entrée. Be back real soon. read more

A real local restaurant, very friendly staff. Great beer ( specially the double IPA) and very tasty food. Highly recommended, first tome there and want to continue going regularly. read more

Great experience! So friendly, good beer, kid and pet friendly!!! Get the flights, we couldn't decide so one of everything was PERFECT!!!

Awesome atmosphere and great beer selection. Monday's has the Hautedog truck out back and definitely worth the trip, try the spicy Italian sausage. read more

Awesome vibe and great beer!!! I thought the prices were just right, in line with the other breweries. Good mixture of different types of beer too. read more

Excellent beer, nice atmosphere and great people. It's always a good time. The owners and staff are super nice. This is definitely a place to go at least a couple times a month if you live in the are. Food trucks on certain days are also a great addition. read more

We love Leaven! The house water is actually amazing. Great place to bring your pup and enjoy great craft beers and games! The have food trucks on rotation and this brewery is just too much fun. There is a lot of concrete, so anticipate for some noise if it's busy, but there is also outdoor seating. Definitely a must-visit place for Riverview/ Brandon area. read more

Stopped by this brewery on opening night and it was packed. There were tons of people in the parking lot full. There wasn't much room to hang out, but I see the situation improving. Parking was limited opening day but otherwise there's a lot. The owners are really nice people and they take pride in what their beers. The inside was not fully completed with decor as it appeared they were still working on it. Size wise the brewery is moderate size, not as big as Coppertail, but double the size of Hidden Springs. They only had 2 or 3 picnic tables out, but I'm hoping that they'll have more and that was a way to keep the crowd under control. They only had 4 beers available and I tried 1, the other one I had was from a guest brewery without knowing. I had the Crank IPA and it was great. One of the best IPAs I've had. I drove by after opening and it was still packed. I want to stop by again when it slows down a bit and when their hours aren't limited. read more

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*HIDDEN TAMPA APPROVED* The best part of living in Riverview is Leaven. Jillian and KJ are always super welcoming and always open to conversation and feedback. The staff is great and knowledgeable. Beer is superb and the atmosphere is . Always worth a visit, and I promise you I'll do it on a whim if I'm not sure where to go. read more

Great hospitality! We showed up on a lark from out of town on a day reserved for an Oktoberfest party. Jillian could not have been more engaging and made sure that we got into the party! Beverages, music, and ambience... All solid for Oktoberfest! read more

Awesome beer. Awesome owners. Super knowledgeable and friendly! Great place to spend an afternoon or an evening. I'm so happy that there is an establishment like this in the area. Will definitely be back ASAP! read more

Nice interior. Open floor plan. Hip, trendy vibe. Some couches to sit on which is a nice touch. The beer selection is small. The guy behind the bar was not the most friendly to my wife. No I contact and did not seem to be glad we were spending money. Other than that. It's a micro brewery. Cheers. read more

Great atmosphere and friendly service. Love the rotating food trucks, never can get tired of the menu. Best of all the beer is great. Love the Gose and Berliner Weise read more

The wife & I came in last week and loved this place!!!! Let's start off with how awesome their staff is. Great service and conversations with them. Beer was absolutely amazing especially their IPA called Florida Boy I believe. Their food was insanely good. They even had a great choice of music. Highly recommend, we will be coming back! read more

This is definitely the best brewery in the greater Tampa area. I felt at home the second I walked into the taproom! The first time we came was the grand opening and although there were hundreds of people there, the owners greeted us warmly and every beer we tried we were impressed with. The Anarchist Cats (citra pale ale) is back from the opening and it has a very complex and refreshing taste. We have had a great experience every time we have come in and recommend it to all of our friends. read more

Great, new brewery right down the road from our house. We went for the first time on a Thursday and it was definitely busy. They also had trivia going on that night. My husband and I both enjoyed our beers, blonde & IPA. We left, came back a few hours later and got another beer. Mine wasn't as good as they were earlier in the night, hubby even tried it and agreed. I might of received the bottle of the barrel. Overall, this is a fun place though. We ended the night playing shuffle board. We'll be back! read more