10 Best Breweries and Beer Places in Orlando

"Ten10 Brewing Company is one of the breweries in Orlando that prides itself on using local ingredients. Founded in 2014 by Mike Wallace and Patrick McPherson the brewery is located in Orlando’s Mills 50 district near Orlando Science Center and Orlando Museum of Art. In addition to beers, the tap room serves Dark Horse Wines and Quantum Leap Ciders."

"Of all the Orlando breweries, Ten10 Brewing Co. definitely has one of the best reputations. It has been around for a while now and is known for its diverse selection of brews. The taproom is a cozy spot in the Mills 50 District where you can drink, eat and often enjoy live music."

"This local brewery has a relaxed, modern vibe you’re guaranteed to enjoy. They offer housemade craft beer, bar snacks, and sandwiches. It’s the perfect place for beer and food lovers."

"There are a lot of tasty reasons to visit Orlando's trendy Audubon Park district, about 15 minutes from downtown, and this local haunt is one of them. It spent nearly a decade building a reputation as one of the top craft beer bars in the nation before becoming a microbrewery in its own right. In addition to house originals, several other craft breweries are represented on any given night, ranging from native Florida brewhouses to eclectic imports for more than two dozen choices."

"Redlight Redlight Beer Parlor and Brewery is an independently owned bar and brewery founded in 2014 and focus on sour and wild beers. Located in Audoban park eco-district area of Orlando and another location in Winter Park. With 24 rotating taps, including 8 of their house brews and over 250 bottle selection the host a Happy hour Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm and 1-4 pm on Saturday and all day Sunday!"

"With wide-open digs in Audubon Park, Redlight Redlight is the bar of choice for many of Orlando's craftiest craft brew aficionados and already has 10 years under its belt. Its ridiculously ample beer list might feel overwhelming to some, but staffers are always happy to help. Belly up and order your favorite or sample, sample, sample."

"If you’re looking for a spot to go to on the weekend to wind down, Sideward Brewing Orlando is it. This family-owned brewery is a small and cozy place to hang out with friends, drink some good beer, and have meaningful conversations. They have grim reaper decor hanging through the place but don’t be fooled, it’s very much a lively space."

"The Ellipsis Brewing Company is next on my list of breweries in Orlando!. If you’re looking for one of the top breweries in Orlando that’s located right by the airport, then you’re in luck!. Though you won’t get the same atmosphere as you would in the heart of Orlando, Ellipsis Brewing is a wonderful place to grab a beer just before heading abroad."

"Ellipsis brewing is one of the breweries in Orlando located near the Orlando International Airport. Located in a large warehouse building at 7,500 square feet with bright blue walls, and table games it is a fun brewery atmosphere. With 15 beers on tap, ranging from 4.5 to 13.2% ABV there is a ton to try."

"After seven years of brewing acclaimed craft beer in Bradenton on Florida’s west coast, Motorworks Brewing has finally opened a taproom and brewery in downtown Orlando. The new location features a seven-barrel brewhouse with 15-barrel tanks for onsite production, ensuring plenty of volume for award-winning brews like Adoptable Lager, Pulp Friction® Grapefruit IPA, Midnight Espresso Coffee Porter® and more. In addition to offering 24 of their acclaimed drafts on tap, Motorworks’ Orlando location boasts more than 30 packaged beers, wine, a robust kitchen menu and even a full liquor cocktail menu."

"The Orlando Improv is a comedy club that brings you premier stand up comedy in Florida. The minimum age for admission is 21 and over, with valid I.D. Phone: 407-480-5233."

"Originally established to preserve Earl Cunningham paintings, The Mennello Museum of American Art, housed in what was once the private home of Howard Phillips, uses its unique space to display American art of all genres and time periods. Marrying art and nature, visitors have the opportunity to experience exceptional exhibits with the beautiful backdrop of Lake Formosa. The Smithsonian American Art Museum Affiliate showcases notable exhibitions, but just as lovely is enjoying the grounds with a picnic lunch and reveling in the charm of the 350-year-old live oak affectionately deemed “the Mayor."

"Every second Sunday of the month, Mennello Musem of American Artholds a free family fun day. Families will get to create a free miniature art project and take a family friendly docent led tour of the museum. Location: 900 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FLPhone: (407) 246-4278Cost: Adults $5/Kids 6-17 $1 (Family Fundays are FREE for everyone)"

"By Ebyabe (Own work) [GFDL or CC BY-SA 3.0], via Wikimedia Commons. Located just north of downtown Orlando on the shore of Lake Formosa is The Mennello Museum of American Art. The Mennello Museum of American Art showcases changing exhibitions featuring American art of all styles and periods, including travelling shows."

"Founded in 1924, Orlando's grand and blindingly white center for the arts boasts a fantastic collection – both permanent and temporary – and hosts an array of adult and family-friendly art events and classes. The popular First Thursday ($10), from 6pm to 9pm on the first Thursday of the month, celebrates local artists with regional work, live music and food from Orlando restaurants."

"With hundreds of genuine artifacts, memorabilia, and military relics, visitors have the opportunity to gain firsthand knowledge of American military history at the Museum of Military History. The 10,000-square-foot (929-square-meter) museum, which pays tribute to brave soldiers, covers events from the Civil War to the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Don’t miss this educating experience saluting heroism from land to sea."

"Christo’s Café is a recusant little diner on College Park's historic Edgewater Drive that serves a fantastic breakfast and lunch of hearty American comfort fare. Exuding the charm of a much-loved community greasy spoon, Christo's Cafe serves hearty meals on plastic tables outside or at vinyl-topped tables inside where the warm and welcoming atmosphere draws both regulars and visitors alike. Christo's hash-house classics are a favorite morning meal as are signature plates like the lamb and feta-filled Greek omelet, deep-fried French toast with bananas, and stacks of silver dollar pancakes accompanied by bottomless cups of coffee."

"Their daily goal is to create drinks and experiences that engage your senses and intellect to the fullest extent – to encourage you to experience coffee beverages in new, unexpected, and flavourful ways. They also focus on the coffee store being a community, where you can meet people and engage in meaningful conversations over one of the best cups of Orlando coffee."

"Focusing on specialty beverages and creativity, this cafe serves single-origin coffee and organic, fair-trade tea in a hip, contemporary setting. There's no food service, but the surrounding Waterford Lakes area (about 15 minutes east of downtown Orlando) has numerous dining and shopping options."