Cool place with great service. Came in for Friday #nofilter show and it was hopping and popping. We were able to sit immediately. You can make reservations and there were many tables that were reserved, but also several that were not. The server was on it! Music was great, people were dancing. Cool atmosphere. Place is huge! Beer is good and they have a full bar read more

Motorworks Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Recent addition to Sarasota Airport, this new establishment is 3 weeks old and is on the B concourse across from gate B5. My beer was nice as was the turkey and cheddar panini. My wife had the Cubano which surprised me(very good). Service was very friendly and they should do well at SRQ. They are also behind the Wahlburgers opening in the airport. SRQ airport seems to be growing up (food offerings). read more

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Disappointing experience - we thought we were going for a trivia night but there were hardly any people there...: let alone trivia. Food was sub par. read more

Last night we had our annual company party and thanks to Sadie and Frank it was perfect!!!! Everything was absolutely incredible, the food, the music, the service, the staff and of course the drinks. We could not have asked for a better evening for our staff and leaders. Blue Water catering was outstanding and everyone loved the food. Thank you so much Heather and Jim. Motorworks has become our go to and with Sadie on board we will absolutely plan every party with them. Thank you for going above and beyond. read more

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This is our 2nd visit to this location. We were in town to do a 5k and the restaurants were all packed with holiday parties so we went a little further from our hotel to eat and drink where we knew the food was good. I absolutely love the creamy feta and hot honey appetizer! The smashburger and fries with a lager made my husband very happy. My son liked the ravioli, although it was more of a vodka sauce than a bolognese. I had the Cinzia pizza sandwich which was far too much food so I only ate the insides and a little crust. Would visit again and recommend to others. read more

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When traffic was stopped, we couldn't move. Low and behold we were right in front of Motorworks. Just had to go in to let traffic lighten up. Glad we did. Very wide selection of beer. Being a Monday, just walked right up to the bar, no waiting and got a very good Scottish Ale. Nice afternoon and headed out to the beer garden. It's very big and relaxing with a HUGE tree as the centerpiece. Very cool and a great way to unwind from the traffic jam. Had eaten a late lunch so didn't eat but they did have a food cart/truck available. Even if you are not stuck in traffic, do not pass by Motorworks! read more

Motorworks Brewing - Beer garden - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We've given Motorworks multiple chances because the outdoor ambiance and live music are genuinely great--but the rest of the experience continues to fall short. The drink list has gotten noticeably smaller over time and is pretty underwhelming. Beer options are limited, and they're often out of multiple selections, which gets frustrating. Even when available, the beers and cocktails are just okay--nothing that really stands out or makes you want to come back specifically for the drinks. Not having a full kitchen is another downside. The food truck works if you need something quick, but it feels overpriced for the quality and doesn't elevate the overall experience. The staff has always been friendly and upbeat, which we appreciate. There is also a manager/owner presence that can come across a bit cocky at times, but that's not the main issue here. The bigger frustration is that this place has so much potential--it has the space, the vibe, and the crowd. It could easily be a standout spot if there were more attention put into expanding the drink selection, improving quality, and creating a more well-rounded food experience. Right now, it just feels like it's not being prioritized. read more

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Don't go for the food or the service. Go for the music and the atmosphere! Order a beer inside at the bar before getting a table outside. You can make reservations ahead of time. Good IPA and I highly recommend the Mango Habanero. No fruity flavor just a nice pepper bite. Not a burn. read more

This place was dead when we stopped by, not their fault, it was early on a week day. We needed guidance since we weren't familiar with the beer. The bartender was seemingly high as a kite and not helpful as we ordered a flight. The inside smelled like wet mop. The outside was pretty neat, and I imagine it's a good time when there are other patrons. I can't remember the last time I disliked beer so much I didn't drink it... but that happened here. read more

Motorworks Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We stopped by to sample their beer, since we'd only ever had one (pulp friction) at a restaurant. My husband had a flight of IPAs, and his favorite was the Intellectual. I was happy they had 2 mocktails to choose from and liked the Strawberry Drift. Traffic nearby was really backed up, so be sure to use your GPS for the fastest route. read more

Motorworks Brewing - Strawberry Drift mocktail - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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This brewery serves food from a food truck, parked on-site, served in styrofoam containers. We came on a Thursday night where the loud music and cornhole league made for a terrible time. The beer was not that great and was served room temp without too much carbonation. Our server was great, but that is the only positive takeaway. If mediocrity is your jam, feel free to check it out, but you can probably make better food at home, and drink better beer. The no-see-ems bit our feet while we were seated outside in shorts and sandals. We will not be back. Very disappointing. read more

We took our fam of five prior to spring game on 3/18. Service was non existent, tables were stacked with dishes from prior customers, and (ladies) bathroom was a mess. We had to get our own drinks. Our grands did enjoy the corn hole games. The beer was cold. Will not be returning. read more

Food is alright. Service is extremely slow and the drinks were not that good. They didn't have any of the specialty drink liquors. Giving the server 12 bucks for a tip honestly wasn't worth that I wish I could e given less but when you're holding the screen in front of me doesn't help. This place is ass. read more

Definitely a great place to check out, love the atmosphere and they have the best local bands come thru, regardless of age you'll find something at Motorworks that keeps you coming back. read more

I love love love their spicy beets! The best. Nice servers and great space inside and out and that tree is really special.

This is a brewery with food truck food. The food is ok. They have mixed drinks and delicious craft beer. Service is always good. You can set inside or go outside under the trees . Outside usually has good music. Weekends are always fun. $5 to valet park. read more

Checked this spot out for a Sunday afternoon. Small parking lot. Filled up by the time we left. They were having a fundraiser though that started as we were leaving. Service was excellent! Plenty of TVs for sporting event. Plenty of seating options. Lots of beer for the beer lovers. Soda for those that don't want beer. Food is from a food truck. Unfortunately that was mediocre. I ordered the Cali Wrap and it was meh. read more

I will start by saying that we generally greatly enjoy Motorworks. It's a very good venue for live music. Tonight 01/23/26 they had a band listed we usually go to see. It was on the website and nothing about it being a private party. We go and there are signs about the beer garden being closed for the private party. It sure would have been nice if we would have known we couldn't get in before we wasted our time going. Maybe next time it's a private party you put it on your site. read more

So I attended a friend's going away party here on a Saturday night. We immediately were faced with attitudes and problems from the staff. First, our friend who scheduled the event was promised a certain amount of tables, but then when arriving, they had given that section to another party and basically said deal with it . The waitresses were extremely rude condescending. Our party had around 70 people there and it started to rain so we were all just gathered underneath a tent with holes in it. Just to hold that section for the night cost our friends $175. And to make matters worse now that party area shrunk that wasn't part of the deal so Motorworks broke the agreement as far as I'm concerned. So I encouraged everyone to just come to my house. We ordered food from Michelangelo's and motor Works just lost 70 people in one night because of horrible customer service so that's what we did we all left. read more

Beer was amazing with several selections. We only had fries to eat but they were very well cooked and stayed crispy. A great place to sit outside. read more

Out of beer selections and food selections. Place was dead, grant it, it was Sunday, but still.

We stumbled upon this place tonight and so glad we did! The beer was awesome!!! Light Lager Beer was our favorite! We had some chicken sandwiches and fries that were very tasty! The vibe was great and the service was as well! Definitely recommend! read more

Motorworks Brewing - Chicken Sandwich - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Let's start with the beer. I had a flight... ranging from light to hoppy to dark. Nothing memorable. At all. And that is horrible for a microbrewery imho. All of them felt lazy... including adding citrus to almost all of the lighter beers. I get it... you are a Florida brewery. The food. Oh man. I had a burger and onion rings. Mind you, I was sitting at the bar with a flight of beers. My food comes out in a to-go box. A little weird. The burger, and I kid you not, was worse than fast food. And the onion rings... were most likely from a bag in the freezer that's been there too long. I would not suggest ordering any food. At all. Lastly, the atmosphere. Very tired and boring. Not to mention a sticky bar and menus. First time here. Not going back and would not recommend. read more

Such a cool place especially the beer garden. The bartender working during our visit was one of the nicest guys and was happy to talk all about their beer with a beer geek like me. We also grabbed some lunch from the food truck which was pretty good. They have a wide variety of creative beer flavors and cocktails too so everyone will find something they like! read more

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Watch out!!! If you reserve a table, you will get charged $10 per person. That's ok with me. What I discovered when I received my CC Statement, they didn't deduct my deposit from the bill. Send an email to Motorworks, NO ANSWER. Bad business. read more

I love this place . Everyone is so friendly, great atmosphere and great service. I had Amanda wait on me. So wonderful. Thanks Motorworks for taking of us read more

Consistently poor service. We waited over an hour last time I was there before we even got a menu. One half hour later our food order wasn't taken and left. Food is marginal. Beer garden is nice. Go there for bands and atmosphere only. read more

What a very nice brewery, lot's of inside and outside seating. Fulltime food truck on site and a pizza place that delivers so all you have to do is order thru your server. How easy is that??? Great beer variety from the usual selections to the off-beat ones that are fun to try. We had a great time hanging out and watching people as they were setting up for the live band. Great service, great beer, perfect pub food and environment! read more

Motorworks Brewing - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We had tried Motor Works brewing in Orlando and because we are going to be in Bradenton the next day. Decided that we needed to stop by the original. Located just a few blocks down from Lecom Park. This location is almost double the size of the Orlando location. They have a huge outside seating area that has lights amongst other things and it's just a really cool place to hang out. They do offer food, but it is all done through a food truck. My husband ordered the chicken quesadilla and found that it was more cheese than it was chicken. I opted for the California turkey wrap. I appreciated how thick cut the turkey was, but overall found that it lacked seasoning and flavor. I opted for french fries as my side and they were cooked perfectly. As far as the beers, you have very much the same selection that you'll find at the Orlando location, but this location does have beers that are specific to them. I opted for the Datil which is a chocolate and pepper Porter. If you like spice in your drinks, this is definitely the beer for you. my husband opted for the adoptable, which is their lager that is mild and crisp in flavor. Overall, we enjoyed the experience and definitely plan to return when we are back in town for a spring training game. They do have a parking lot that is connected to the building, but it tends to be valet only for game days. What we did notice was that many people who went to the game came down and parked in their lot and then walked down to the game and came in afterwards. Not a bad deal for five dollars for valet parking. read more

Motorworks Brewing - Datil Pepper Chocolate Imperial Porter, Porter - Other 9.2% ABV 29 IBU Motorworks Brewing, Bradenton, FL - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Our party at five decided to meet at motor Works last night. We like the venue andit's close to where we all live. Service has always been very poor, but we enjoy the atmosphere sitting outside. We learned yesterday that the establishment is under new management, but we didn't think it was possible that the service could be worse than previously experienced. Last night was horrendous. It took over an hour to have a waiter come to our table, even after flagging one down and having them tell us that they would be over shortly. We ended up having one drink, and after the waiter didn't return to take our order, we decided we would leave and not come back again. It's really too bad because there is a lot going for this brewery. I personally counted three weight staff for the entire complex and roughly 100 , possibly 200 customers which may have been in attendance. One of our party asked to speak to the manager, and we were told by the that the manager said he would not be available. ...Enough said. read more

Everything is served in to go containers. We sat at the bar and our server was great. Not sure why they served me a burnt bun with my sandwich. It was burnt on both sides. They should have mad another one. read more

Motorworks Brewing - The sticky pig - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Fun vibe and solid food despite their kitchen/food truck limitations. Lots of beer options too, obviously.

I want to love this place, but after multiple visits hoping the problems were just temporary, after today's visit I have to say I'm unlikely to return. ...First, the good... Spectacular outdoor space. Room for groups. Beautiful moss-draped oak in the center of the deck area is wound with lights and is stunning day or night. Bandshell with live music is backed with big beautiful trees too. Food service is available from a varying slate of on site food trucks, which makes for a fairly broad menu. Great beer. For dark beer lovers like my wife it can be hard to find porter and stout options in Central FL year round and Motorwerks always has at least a few excellent dark choices on tap. Dog friendly. ...The bad... Weekend daytime parking is $5. Valet was a mess today but we parked in the paid gravel lot across the street. Busy road out front makes arrival and departure more interesting than I'd like. Food truck food quality is highly variable. Today's bacon cheese burgers came with barely cooked bacon and a two questionable quality small star shaped mass produced burger patties that may or may not have been all beef. Texture reminded me of the burgers they served in school that were cut with soy protien. Definitely not a $15 burger. ... The ugly ... Service inside is consistently slow, harried, and significantly understaffed. Servers are generally as friendly as they can be but on all of our visits it has taken a long time to get even acknowledged. Today it was close to 20 min after sitting to place a beer order and another 15 to actually get it. Suspect the server had to go in and pull drinks herself. Owner was wandering around holding her dog and chit-chatting when she should have been helping. They finally pulled one parking attendant in (after the rush when it was too late to help) to bus some tables. Gotta get that $5. Just terrible front of house management. Beautiful place I want to love but can't get past the incompetence. Good bye Motorwerks. I'll buy your beer when I can find it elsewhere. SUGGESTION BOX Hire hosts to seat guests and alert servers to order of arrival. We got noticed and approached long after tables who seated themselves after us were served and today wasn't the first time. read more

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This is a great little local spot to grab a craft beer, wine or cocktail. They allow food from outside since the brewery doesn't have a full kitchen. They bring in food trucks so that can be hit or miss. They have live music on the weekends and a movie night on wednesdays. There is even a "Yappy Hour" for your furry friend. The deck is amazing with lights and the most beautiful old oak tree. Play games, enjoy a local beer and just relax. Support a local business. read more

Motorworks Brewing - Music on the patio - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Motorworks Brewing in Bradenton is our favorite place to go and we are there at least once/week. Jody the bingo lady is so much fun, and Patrick is a great bartender. Whenever we have out-of-town guests, we always bring them to Motorworks. Saturday, 2/21/26 we had reservations for 6:15pm and brought our Kansas City guests with us to Motorworks. We arrived and were immediately escorted to our table. It was 45 minutes before we received our drink order. When our drinks arrived, we ordered two appetizers. An hour later (we are now 1hr 45 minutes into our visit and still have only received one drink), we flagged down our server and asked him where our food is. He went to the food truck and came back to say "they are really backed up tonight" so we cancelled our food order. There were many, many tables empty so it was not overcrowded. We paid for our one drink each ($46.22) and left. This morning I looked on my American Express account and see that there are two charges: $46.22 and $17.12. Hmmmmm....I wonder why we were charged for food we waited for and never received so we cancelled??? read more

Food is not served by Motorworks, but tjere is a food truck and you can have food delivered. Trivia, bingo, poler, happy hours, YAPPY hours one Sunday a month. Dog friendly. TV's for sports. Huge beer garden!! Great selection! Great service! read more

Motorworks Brewing - Flight special off Groupon - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Here now.... Been sitting for 20 minutes.... No servers have checked on me Not that busy ......no staff? The world has changed... read more

Motorworks Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Stopped in during date day & enjoyed a few cold drinks before ending the day and heading home. The beer we chose was subpar. Not our favorite and we had 2 each before I switched to gin and he switched to crown. We tried an ale, Pilsner, ipa, and a stout. All on tap. There was a man at the table next to us that also complained that his beer didn't taste right, and told the bartender who then told the guy it was fine. And sent him back to his seat. The group the gentleman was with (8-10ppl) didn't look to happy and left after 1 round. The atmosphere is very open and welcoming. The food menu was very wide and everything outside and inside looked very clean and well taken care of. They have a live music stage outside and inside and it looked like lots of yard games and jumbo trom screens maybe for movies? I'd come back for date night but would stay clear or the beer here. read more

Motorworks Brewing - Game area - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Good beers. The dinner menu has very little vegetarian food. The amenities list "many vegetarian options" which os not true read more

Motorworks Brewing - Dinner menu - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Nice eating areas inside and out. They order from local restaurants and have the food delivered to the brewery. There was a dog friendly event going on when we went and there were lots of dogs people brought in. This event was for some sort of fundraiser for animals. It was very peaceful sitting outside under the live oaks and moss. Food and drinks were all good too. read more