11 Best Craft Breweries near Windermere

“Only came here since one of my colleagues endorsed this place haha.

Recently opened within the past year, this brewery is tucked quietly within Historic Windermere. A true hole in the wall spot when driving through under 30 MPH or stuck in traffic on its Main Street on weekdays.

The “Colada Coast” (their Blonde Ale) is a unique blend of a Pina Colada drink and a typical style ale. In fairness, their beer after taking a sample of their IPA (No Barnie’s) was perfect for my palate. Yet my test of a brewery is if they can do more than an IPA it has my seal of approval. The primary drink of that evening their “Colada Coast” punches way above its weight for a blonde ale. Balanced and sweet for a typical blonde ale. But the flavors of a Pina Colada will definitely take you back to the days of vibing on the beach here in Daytona or Clearwater.

After sampling the rest of the menu (including their ales and lagers) I was blown away by the taste of many. Notably their Party Boat (a wheat beer) having your typical fruity flavors. Felt the taste of peach and apricot and way way less about the bitter.

To be fair, Jordan was a dry but flirty brewmaster! I'm all for the line drives on fun conversations. Not just the small talk chit chatter. That's to me what bars are supposed to be. A third place where coming back for a social atmosphere is the norm, not the exception!“

“Beautiful space, lovely staff, excellent menu!“

“We live nearby and go all the time. Why? Great beer selection, good prices for craft beer, super nice staff, and totally chill vibe. They usually have food trucks or you can bring in any food you like. They have plenty of seating considering inside and out. They also allow dogs inside, which is great when the weather sucks. Also a covered area outside. Highly recommend. They also frequent have live music or games. Check it out!“

“Brad and Lauren run an awesome establishment. They have an amazing product. You can tell that they love what they do in their product says it all. I will be purchasing more from them as time goes on when I have parties and get togethers with my friends. Thank you guys so much and I'm glad I found your Brewery!“

“Fantastic brews and staff are awesome. Come hungry becuse food vendors next door are epic!“

“The hopping pot has a great assortment of drinks and three types of hand pies (half circle pie crust), veggies, chicken and beef. They are hand size for $10.
They sell gillywater which is just bottled water, but if you ask for a cup of water they will give you a plastic cup full of ice water for free.“

“This is another favorite relaxing location for me. I normally have 2 to 4 beers and a pretzel or food from a nearby food stand and get some people watching in and check up on my phone notifications.

The bar also plays clips from popular Simpsons episodes. Sometimes I use this area to wait for the nest showing of the horror make up show, though you should leave a little early to hit up the restrooms at ET before heading into the show..“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We had the most exceptional experience at BJ’s Brewhouse on I-Drive in Orlando this past Saturday for a surprise 50th birthday dinner, and we are still on cloud nine from how beautifully everything turned out! From the moment we began planning, the entire process was seamless, and the staff went above and beyond to make this celebration unforgettable. Every detail was handled with care and professionalism—from the helpful communication ahead of time to the outstanding service on the day of the event. A special shoutout to our amazing servers Mark, Leylani, and Edgar—you were absolutely phenomenal! Warm, attentive, and incredibly accommodating, you made our group feel truly celebrated. We also want to thank the management team who ensured everything ran smoothly and welcomed our family with kindness and joy. If you’re looking for a place to host a special event or just want great food and incredible service, BJ’s on I-Drive is the place to go. THANK YOU for helping us create such meaningful memories—we are beyond grateful!“

“Ive been here twice and amazed both visits. The service is something that spoke loudly to me because they are very professional, humble and even can make a joke or two with you when your here. The food is also something that is very tasteful and mouth watering. It left me desiring more although my stomach was full. Then the restaurant itself is very open and beautiful that it almost makes you wished you wore something more casual. Then the drinks are undoubtedly what makes this place so much more amazing than it already is. I can't wait for my next visit.“

“Very good customer service the waitress Melanie was very friendly and super friendly and the food was super good and very tasty the desserts were excellent“

“This was our first time here. Food was great. Awesome beer selection. Our server, Caleb, was top notch!“