A Beer Lover’s Guide to Breweries in Orlando

ByDani Meyering Updated Drinks
A Beer Lover's Guide to Orlando Breweries

Local craft breweries in Orlando make for a great date night because of the approachable atmosphere and variety of options. Plus, many Orlando breweries have live entertainment and special events.

This guide to Orlando breweries starts off with breweries located near downtown Orlando followed by breweries located elsewhere in Orange County. Then, I've listed practically every single brewery in the Central Florida area.

If the kids need to come along, check out our list of Kid Friendly Breweries in Orlando.

Featured Pick: Brewlando

Multiple Locations in Orlando, Sanford, and Maitland
brewlando.com

Brewlando offers a welcoming, craft-focused experience ideal for beer lovers planning a laid-back date night. Known for bold, locally brewed beers—from hop-forward IPAs to seasonal stouts—Brewlando pairs its brews with elevated tavern fare in a relaxed, social setting. With multiple Central Florida locations, it’s an easy choice for couples looking to connect over great beer, good food, and an unpretentious atmosphere built for conversation.

Brewlando Orlando
Nothing but fresh brews at Brewlando

Local Orlando Breweries

Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company

111 W Georgia Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
persimmonhollowbrewing.com

Persimmon Hollow is in beautiful, historic downtown DeLand. My husband and I have lots of fond memories of spending time in downtown DeLand together, and Persimmon Hollow is a big part of those memories. This craft brewery makes some quality brews, many inspired by the local area.

Image credit: Persimmon Hollow Brewing Company

DOWNTOWN ORLANDO BREWERIES

Ivanhoe Park Brewing

1300 Alden Road Orlando, FL 32803
ivanhoeparkbrewing.com

Ivanhoe Park Brewing pays homage to Orlando, and specifically the Lake Ivanhoe area in which it is located.

Here you'll find plenty of beers inspired by the local area like Park Hopp'r, which may sound like a Disney theme park-inspired beer, but actually pays tribute to all of the wonderful neighborhoods with the word park in them like Winter Park, College Park, and so on. This Orlando brewery is most well known for its tribute to Joyland, an amusement and recreational park that was located in this part of Orlando in the early 1900's.

There is a large indoor taproom and a lovely covered outdoor patio too, with a regular rotation of visiting food trucks. Check out fun events, like outdoor movies, artisan markets, and brewery yoga for more date night fun. You can also find Ivanhoe Park Brewing beers on tap at Orlando's new Beer Spa.

Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company free outdoor movies
Catch free outdoor movies on Friday nights | Image credit: Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company

BONUS: The folks from Ivanhoe Park opened their second location, Ivanhoe Park Lager House, in the building that once housed Deadwords Brewing Company.

Ten10 Brewing Company

1010 Virginia Drive Orlando, FL 32803
ten10brewingcompany.com

Ten10 Brewing Company's fun, approachable atmosphere is elevated by the presence of a vinyl record player and a never-ending supply of good tunes. Sometimes craft breweries can be intimidating. But the staff at Ten10 approaches everyone with warmth and friendliness. I felt perfectly comfortable at Ten10 even though I am not a super-knowledgeable beer nerd.

There are events hosted each week (including a running club on Tuesdays), and an on-site kitchen so you can pair yummy food with your beer.

Orlando breweries with food - Ten 10 Brewing Company
Image credit: Ten 10 Brewing Company

*Bonus Idea: Check out Orlando's first meadery, Zymarium Meadery. Zymarium offers 20+ meads made in-house at their Mills50 location, that are sourced from as many local sources as possible. Zymarium typically likes to source its honey within two hours of Orlando to ensure that the money goes back to growing local hives and the bee population.

More Downtown Orlando Breweries

ORLANDO BREWERIES OUTSIDE OF DOWNTOWN

Tactical Brewing Co.

4882 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814
www.tacticalbeer.com

Located in picturesque Baldwin Park, craft beer fans will love Tactical Brewing Co.'s creative styles of beer and artistic beer labels. But the best thing about this Orlando brewery is that it is veteran-owned. When my husband and I visited, he loved the props and creative use of tactical gear in some of the décor.

Check out the brewery's website for the full event schedule.

Tactical Brewing - Orlando Breweries guide
“Mo Muggles Mo Problems” Butterbeer inspired Sour Ale | Image credit: Tactical Brewing

Runabout Brewing Co

4721 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida 32806

Formerly Gatlin Hall Brewing in SoDo, this spot reopened as Runabout Brewing Co with a full kitchen and raw bar—making it an easy pick when you want great beer plus a more complete dinner plan. Good for: Dinner-and-a-beer dates, groups, and upgrading from “drinks” to “full night out”

Twelve Talons Beerworks

2807 E South Street, Orlando, FL

A boutique craft brewery, cidery, and meadery in the Milk District, Twelve Talons leans into small-batch offerings and a neighborhood feel—perfect if you like trying something different beyond standard beer lists.

Crooked Can Brewing Company

426 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
crookedcan.com

Crooked Can in Winter Garden is one of the most iconic craft breweries in Central Florida. Not only is their beer widely distributed and loved, but Crooked Can also has one of the best atmospheres. Located at Plant Street Market, Crooked Can is part of an indoor/outdoor market full of local food and beverage vendors that is fun to stroll before grabbing a delicious craft beer.

The indoor taproom has a great atmosphere, but the outdoor beer garden is hard to beat. Enjoy live music every Friday, Saturday and Sunday while sitting outdoors. There are lots of events throughout the year so be sure to check the calendar.

Plant Street Market Winter Garden
Image credit: Plant St. Market

NEWS! Crooked Can is opening a second location in Minneola! The new facility will be nearly four times as large as the brewery’s flagship location in downtown Winter Garden. The new facility will also include a stage for live entertainment, an outdoor beer garden, and food hall.

Hourglass Brewing – Two Locations

480 S Ronald Reagan Blvd Ste 1020, Longwood, FL
2500 Curry Ford Rd #4, Orlando, FL 32806
hourglassbrewing.com

Many people like to credit Hourglass Brewing with ushering in the craft beer movement in Orlando, myself among them. I've been visiting Hourglass Brewing since they were located inside a small home on 434 in Longwood. Years ago they moved to a larger taproom, with a second taproom that focuses on their sour beers.

The brewery has since expanded to include a second location in Orlando's Hourglass District.

I love the art shows that are hosted throughout the year at the Longwood location and all the movie nerd décor. Their events throughout the year, at both locations, are some of the most fun offerings at any craft brewery in Central Florida, so be sure to check their schedule.

Guide to Orlando Breweries - Hourglass Brewing (Hourglass District)
Image credit: Hourglass Brewing

More Orange County Breweries

Guide to Orlando Breweries - Ravenous Pig Beer Garden
Beer Garden at The Ravenous Pig | Image credit: The Ravenous Pig

Orlando Area Taprooms

Taprooms in Orlando go hand-in-hand with breweries. While taprooms do not have brewing on-site, they often serve a large variety of local craft beer, plus delicious food. Perfect for beers and grub.

  • Gravity Taproom – Gravity Taproom is located on Orange Avenue near downtown Orlando and has a great selection of craft beer, sourced locally and abroad. They also have house-made Neapolitan-style pizzas and shareable food items available.
  • GB Bottle Shop & Tasting Bar – Located just north of Downtown Orlando in Ivanhoe Village, GB's Bottle Shop specializes in craft beer, wine, and meads. They offer 20 beers on tap, along with a selection of cans and bottles available.
  • Pour Choice Taphouse – Pour Choice in Mills 50 is a self-serve taphouse with 50 rotating taps that feature beer, cider, mead, wine, and sake.
  • The Winery and Tasting Room by Brewlando (NEW) – Situated in the vibrant heart of ICON Park, this destination is your gateway to an exceptional beverage journey. Explore an impressive selection of 50 wines from around the globe. For beer aficionados, Brewlando presents 8 exceptional draft beers, including the clean and crisp Belle Isle Blonde and the effervescent Golden Knight Belgian Golden Strong Ale.
Gravity Taproom glass of beer and Mount Arugula salad
Gravity Taproom Beer and Mount Arugula Salad – image by Meghan Roth

BREWERIES TO EXPLORE OUTSIDE OF ORLANDO

Bowigens Beer Company – Two Locations

1014 FL-436, Casselberry, FL 32707
3801 Avalon Park E Blvd, Orlando, FL 32828
www.bowigens.com

Bowigens in Casselberry is the epitome of a neighborhood brewery. The taproom is small and intimate, full of friends gathered to celebrate a love of great beer. You'll find some of the most creative and delicious craft beer in the Orlando area at Bowigens.

While there is no kitchen, there are multiple restaurants located in the same shopping plaza as Bowigens that offer takeout. Outside food is allowed in the taproom. Check out the brewery's website and social media for the latest events and beer releases.

This successful local brewery now includes Avalon Park, with more space, and nearby food.

Bowigens Beer Company flight at Casselberry Taproom

Deviant Wolfe

121 W 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771
deviantwolfebrewing.com

Deviant Wolfe is a brewery that epitomizes how connected to the community craft beer can be. This small business loves giving back by sponsoring multiple charity events throughout the year as well as hosting special events. The taproom is comfortable, a little masculine, and a great place to hang out and enjoy the unique atmosphere of historic downtown Sanford.

Deviate Wolfe offers all of its own unique craft beer, plus occasional varieties of kombucha and guest taps too. A new food menu, including options for kids, is a great addition to this local brewery.

Beer Yoga | Image credit: Deviant Wolfe Brewing

More Seminole County Breweries

White pizza and craft beer at Alestone Brewing Company in Longwood
White pizza and craft beer at Alestone Brewing Company in Longwood | Dani Meyering

Volusia County Breweries

Central 28 Brewing Company

Lake County

Suncreek Brewery in Clermont
Suncreek Brewery

Related: A Date Day Trip to Historic Downtown Clermont

UNIQUE BEER EXPERIENCE: MY BEER SPA

It would be remiss of me to overlook the Beer Spa located on South International Drive, near the attractions area. This unique spa is earning rave reviews from beer lovers (including myself) around Central Florida. Cheers!

MORE IDEAS

Heading to Tampa? Check out St. Pete Breweries and Breweries in Dunedin.