Front Page Brewing Company
190 S Florida Ave, Bartow
(863) 537-7249
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Great tasting beers. Had a flight today. Try them all. Out of Wet Ink today, so sad.
We love front page! Good drinks and music! Just needs a changing table since they are family friendly!
Great service, good craft beer for a great drink. The food trucks are great.Just an overall good experience
LOVED visiting Front Page. Great beer. Cold a/c and dog friendly. Looking forward to next time.
enjoy coming to bingo with my family and friends! having a great time tonight and I have not even won anything yet!
I’ve been a loyal customer at Front Page Brewery, coming every Thursday for bingo, always supporting their business by purchasing drinks from the bar or food from the food truck. However, this last time I came was beyond disappointing. In the middle of our second bingo game, we were suddenly accused of “loitering” and told to leave because we didn’t have drinks in front of us at that moment. Despite explaining that we regularly buy drinks and even offering to purchase more or cover other customers’ tabs to show our support, we were still forced out. The owner even claimed to have cameras but refused to check them when we asked him to verify our purchases. It’s baffling that other customers can bring in outside food and drinks without issue, yet we were singled out and kicked out simply for not having a drink in hand at that exact moment and claiming we never bought drinks in the past. If a business hosts a free event to bring people in, they shouldn’t punish paying customers for participating. This experience was frustrating, unfair, and frankly, terrible customer service. We won’t be coming back, and I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone looking for a welcoming, customer-friendly environment.
I’ve been a loyal customer at Front Page Brewery, coming every Thursday for bingo, always supporting their business by purchasing drinks from the bar or food from the food truck. However, this last time I came was beyond disappointing.
In the middle of our second bingo game, we were suddenly accused of “loitering” and told to leave because we didn’t have drinks in front of us at that moment. Despite explaining that we regularly buy drinks and even offering to purchase more or cover other customers’ tabs to show our support, we were still forced out. The owner even claimed to have cameras but refused to check them when we asked him to verify our purchases.
It’s baffling that other customers can bring in outside food and drinks without issue, yet we were singled out and kicked out simply for not having a drink in hand at that exact moment and claiming we never bought drinks in the past. If a business hosts a free event to bring people in, they shouldn’t punish paying customers for participating. This experience was frustrating, unfair, and frankly, terrible customer service.
We won’t be coming back, and I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone looking for a welcoming, customer-friendly environment.
Please never eliminate your Hefeweizen! I am a new client, and will be back.....
Update: now years in to this place, still a winner in the area!
I was really looking forward to spending time at Front Page Brewing, but unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. My group and I were there for the first 2 squares of the first round of bingo, enjoying the atmosphere, when we were abruptly told to leave because we hadn’t ordered a drink yet. We fully intended to make a purchase, but the way we were approached felt unnecessary and unwelcoming.
What made it worse was the owner accusing us of not buying drinks the previous week, even though we absolutely did. He even claimed to have camera footage of us “loitering,” which was completely unfair—last time, we bought drinks and food from the food truck they had on-site. Instead of treating paying customers with respect, we were made to feel like we were doing something wrong.
I understand that businesses need to make sales, but there’s a right way to handle these situations. Instead of assumptions and accusations, a simple friendly reminder or check-in from staff would have made all the difference. OR EVEN HANDED A MENU?? Unfortunately, the way this was handled has made me not want to return.
My friends brought me for the first time last week and we had a blast. We won a few games and bought some drinks and it was such a good time. This week the owner embarrassed us by saying we were loitering and that we did not buy drinks last time yet we enjoyed food from the food trucks as well as drinks from their bar. He went on to also say we were disrespecting his business by taking up a table playing bingo and not buying drinks when we were only 2 rounds in. Nothing states that to play bingo you must drink or purchase something. We offered to pay for a drink or buy others a drink but he also saw that as disrespect. The other staff and the environment was great and don’t want to make it seem like this is a bad place to be or go because it really is great but after that experience I will not be returning. I personally just did not appreciate trying to have a conversation and being accused at every turn. I really hope I can speak to someone in charge aside from the owner who was not willing to hear me out.
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My friends brought me for the first time last week and we had a blast. We won a few games and bought some drinks and it was such a good time. This week the owner embarrassed us by saying we were loitering and that we did not buy drinks last time yet we enjoyed food from the food trucks as well as drinks from their bar. He went on to also say we were disrespecting his business by taking up a table playing bingo and not buying drinks when we were only 2 rounds in. Nothing states that to play bingo you must drink or purchase something. We offered to pay for a drink or buy others a drink but he also saw that as disrespect. The other staff and the environment was great and don’t want to make it seem like this is a bad place to be or go because it really is great but after that experience I will not be returning. I personally just did not appreciate trying to have a conversation and being accused at every turn. I really hope I can speak to someone in charge aside from the owner who was not willing to hear me out.
Really enjoyed our visit, Paul. Printers Breakfast Stout and Amber were excellent
Nice laid back atmosphere and excellent bar guy. Can't wait to return
Good beer, close to 20+ varieties. Full bar and wine too. Trivia night, Bingo night, Live Music nights and Food Trucks. Easy going place to hang out. Dogs are welcome and a large outdoor grassed area for the kids to play.
Chill atmosphere with a large selection of beers, wine, and mixed drinks. If in Bartow, definitely stop by
Quaint lil place. Laid back environment for social drinking. 🍺
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