Checked out 2nd bay brewing for the 1st time tonight with the wife, it happened to be trivia night and we came in 2nd place! Service was good, beer selection was ok too. Atmosphere was pretty chill, not a lot of ppl when we first came in, by the end of trivia maybe 20 ppl. It was very lowkey which I appreciated. Definitely looking forward to more trivia nights as it was only an hr long. You can also bring your own foods, we got moonpie wings and zucchini fries to go. read more

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Hubby and I are always on the lookout for a new brewery to try. We decided to do a little brewery hopping on Friday night and stopped at 2nd Bay Brewing. I ordered a flight and hubby ordered a couple pints while we hung out on one of the couches. We tried the following brews: A Knights Pale, Buzzing Bee, James Blonde, Scallywag, and Harry Porter. All were good. I especially enjoyed the Scallywag. The chill vibe at 2nd Bay was great. They had plenty of comfy couches and chairs around. Perfect spot to enjoy brews and conversation. The bartenders were friendly. Bathrooms were clean. Parking was convenient. read more

2nd Bay Brewing - June 2024 - Breweries Near Me - Fruit Cove, Florida

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Emily is fantastic. She pays attention to everything. Ms rabbit ears hears all!! Always making sure my beer wasn't empty!!!!

Had a good experience recently at 2nd Bay Brewing. The brewery is located in the Shops of Bartram Walk in Fruit Cove. Parking at the shops can be a pain as it is very busy but there was additional parking behind the building. The taproom is cozy and clean and while there wasn't anything that stood out about the interior, it was pleasant. There are a few TVs with sports and a movie playing. It was a quiet night when I went but I was told that most other nights the brewery has events that keep the place a little busier. I had their hazy IPA Hazed and Confused and got their Oatmeal Stout to go in a crowler. I have the pub pass which allows for a free beer at a number of local breweries. I frequent many of the craft breweries in Jacksonville and have completed their Ale Trail a few times over and had never heard of 2nd Bay. I learned while I was there that 2nd Bay is actually just barely not in Duval and this is the reason for their absence from the book. The bar manager I talked to said she hoped to get 2nd Bay on the Ale Trail for next year which I hope happens as they are a worthy addition. Overall I think it's a solid brewery and if I lived in the area it would be a part of my regular rotation. The people were friendly and helpful. Beer was really good. The only drawbacks are the subdued environment (a positive for some), the lack of parking, and the cost of their crowlers ($12 for a 16oz I thought was very pricey). I look forward to returning for one of their nights when they have pairings or other activities. read more

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Love coming up on Tuesday's to see Emily and get my free Mug Club pour!! The atmosphere is fun & clean! Fun place to drink!

PSA: THE FRONT DOOR GETS JAMMED! TRY TO PULL VERY HARD... OR TRY THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR ON THE SIDE!!! It's very rare that I'm in this area so I thought I would give this place a try. It was an early Saturday evening around 4pm. The brewery is located on a quite corner in a plaza with quite a few restaurants surrounding and nearby. The PSA comes because we initially tried the front door and couldn't get in so we were about to leave. Luckily, we tried again with the sliding door on the side and were able to get in. The bartender explained that the door gets stuck and she often times has to chase people down. The bartenders are very nice and the brewery itself is small but welcoming. They have a small selection of beer with some guest taps but at least a third of the brews were their own. We got a fight of beers to try and they were good and easy to drink but they weren't the most flavorful of their kind. The brewery is BRING YOUR OWN FOOD if you want. With all of the restaurants nearby, the brewery allows you to order from anywhere in the plaza area and the restaurants will deliver to the brewery complimentary. They even keep the menus of the restaurants behind the bar and will happily make recommendations. Honestly, I would definitely recommend giving them a try if you are in the area but I wouldn't exactly go out of my way to stop by. read more

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Had a great experience with Emily today! Very knowledgeable and personable! Great addition to the team!

Emily is an amazing bartender!!! Had a great time at 2nd bay! Definitely coming back!

Nice brewery & pub in the Julington Creek area. Beers that I've tried have all been tasty - especially Hazed & Confused hazy IPA. The owners & staff have always cordial and helpful with beer selections. Pub area has comfortable seating & a family room feel. Nice addition to the area. read more

This place is a gem! Great selection of beer and loved that they also serve seltzer & wine. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Added bonus was the location with plenty of after drinking places to eat. Highly recommend checking it out, owners were so nice!! Really like the Hazed & Confused, Boozy Tea Hibiscus and the Honey Bunny. Brewer makes some tasty options read more

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My husband and I were looking for something to occupy our Friday evening, so we decided to check out 2nd Bay Brewing. Both staff members were very kind and were knowledgeable about the beverage options. The atmosphere here is very relaxing and it is a great place to hang out and get away from home while sipping on some beer. Food is not served here (other than some bagged chips), but it is in a great location and walking distance to multiple restaurants. One thing that I witnessed here that I have never seen a brewery do is that they offer to-go drinks. Many breweries offer growlers, but this one will actually package cans and seal them so they don't go flat. Thanks for a great time, 2nd Bay Brewing! read more

2nd Bay Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Fruit Cove, Florida

My wife and I have been stopping by here since they first opened. The beers are tasty and they always have a good selection of their own brews and a few guest taps. They have multiple tv's playing lots of different shows and they will change a channel for you if they get that channel. The employees are always nice and courteous and are always willing to make a recommendation based on your beer likes. They don't serve food, but one of the restaurants that is in the same plaza will deliver it to you while you have your beer. read more

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This is a fav place for us. We are new to Florida (coming from the west coast), and we are no strangers to good beer, Brandi was amazing and very informative on tasty beers available. Although they don't have food, we ordered pizza and it was hand delivered to us. Super tasty and easy. read more

Overall great place and unique to the area as usually if you want to go to a local brewery, you have to head downtown. This place is amazing! Great setup - couches, tables, indoor and outdoor seating, tv's, and a great beer selection including their own beers as well as a few guests beers/ciders on tap. You can order Moon Dog Pie next door and they will deliver. If you can't find parking out front, definitely check the back parking lot! There's plenty there! Go check it out and support local! read more

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2nd Bay is starting to come out of their shell. There's no food but you can bring your own. Their beers are pretty tasty. I think their darker beers are better than their lighter options but that's me. Ambiance is a typical, nicer brewery with decent seating. With the other nighttime options close by, parking can be a little tricky at peak times. Service is great. I think the new bar manager is really making a difference. read more

Service is always great with this evening Brew Crew Bailey. Always making suggestions. read more

2nd Bay Brewing - The Lucius Stout is the first stout I have looked forward to. Full of flavor. The Brewmaster did right. - Breweries Near Me - Fruit Cove, Florida

Absolutely loved stopping by this place tonight!!! Bartender was super friendly and let us know that we could have a sample of whatever we liked! My husband ordered the hazy IPA which was DELICIOUS! I wasn't in the mood for beer so I got a glass of wine which was good and on tap so a nice temp. I love that they have joined up with moondog to offer food! Also note that the brewery is pet friendly! read more

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Great atmosphere and staff was amazing. Off the "Jacksonville" path, but worth the trip.

Wow, what a great addition to the neighborhood! I was blown away but the ambiance, staff, and beer! My wife and I each had a flight to start and had 8 of their beers. Not one of them was bad! For those that follow me, I love good NE IPAs and this hazy IPA they have on draft is the best in Jax so far! If you want food, they have partnered with Moon Dog which is just a buying down. They deliver right to you! The staff was so friendly and helped with the recommendations for what to drink. The seating is both indoor and outdoors, and they have nice leather chairs and couches for comfort. I ended up with a full glass of the IPA at the end. Can't wait to get back there! read more

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What a great brewery. The staff there are an amazing family and they make you feel welcome. All of the people and dogs that abide here are splendid. This is a great spot to watch a game or link up with people. BEER! The beer is brewed on site and is top notch. The porters and stouts are solid and opaque and crammed with rich flavor. The other more social beers are sharp tart and popping. Wine, N/A drinks, and wine can also be had. Try the flight to get a few sips and find what you dig. Love it here and will be swinging by often. read more

Stopped by 2nd Bay Brewing on a FL trip. A great selection of beers with creative names. I had the Haze of Thunder. It had a great aroma and smooth taste - no bitterness. The service was A+......friendly and informative. The location is convenient and the atmosphere was cozy and comfortable! This will be one of my favorite breweries to revisit each trip to Fruit Cove! I left my mark on the wall with a contribution of a "Virginia is for Lovers " dollar! Plan a trip.... You will not be disappointed! read more

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Good beer, fun atmosphere. Glad they're staying! Definitely recommend stopping in and having a couple beers.

Such a great little place! My husband had the Honey Bunny and I had the Heisenberg's Hefe. Both were so delicious! The staff was super friendly and helpful, as it was our first time there. Before we even left we decided that we'd be back. A wonderful addition to the neighborhood!! read more

2nd Bay Brewing - Heisenberg's Hefe - Breweries Near Me - Fruit Cove, Florida

If you want a brewery that isn't in an industrial area, this is the place. I was finishing up with hiking and wanted to talk about it with friends over a beer. 2nd Bay was nearby. I enjoyed the atmosphere, high ceilings and plenty of seating options, it probably helped that I went when there were not many people there. I sat in a comfortable chair and enjoyed my pale ale selection. If you want food, 2nd Bay is located in a shopping center with plenty of restaurants. Overall, a solid place to grab a beer. read more

We visited here from Oklahoma and it did not disappoint! The beer was amazing and the atmosphere was so homey and relaxing. Such a fun place to hang out! read more

We have been craft beer followers for 20 years and can honestly say these beers are great. We loved the comfortable atmosphere and the friendly bar tenders. Will definitely return. read more

Laid back atmosphere with tasty beer on tap. Tried a flight - and my favorites were the Lucius Stout, Dr. Emmitt's Brown, and the James Blonde. Nice to see a brewery closer to home! read more

We went here after some pizzas at Moon Dog and just wanted to check it out since it's new. The atmosphere is very boring. There's a good amount of TVs but no music and the seating is just very odd. My friend described it perfectly when he said it felt like we were waiting at an airport. The staff wasn't really friendly either. Kind of smug to be honest. There's about a selection of 10 beers and they have a fridge with few alternatives to beer. I don't see a need for a place like this and don't see it lasting that long. There's plenty of better options within walking distance with cheaper drinks and a better atmosphere. read more

2nd Bay is such a welcome addition to julington creek. The owners and staff are so friendly and ready to help and the beer is great. Their beers typically have a movie theme so it's fun to find out where they came from. My favorite is the James Blonde or the Pepper Brooks, both great characters. The atmosphere is laid back and relaxing. Couches, some of them made by the owner who repurposes bed frames and other items to make them, fill the area. My favorite part is that they are dog friendly in an area where not many places are. This is a great place to bring a friend, or a pup, to have a drink. read more

Came here after checking out popcorn box and it's a laid back little pub/ brewery with a decent little variety of beers and a nice calm vibe you can also order moon dog and have them bring your order over which is even better since we love moon dog... only wish they had a better cider on tap instead of angry orchard get a little more creative like a ace pineapple or MacKenzies black cherry or at least a craft cider but I have to say the sours they have on tap are definitely a good pick read more

2nd Bay Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Fruit Cove, Florida

This place is great! Good beer, local people and did I say good beer! It looks small but has a lot of room inside, comfy seating and friendly people. read more

Awesome atmosphere. Friendly service. Delicious option of beers. IPA, cider, Kolsch and several ale options read more

2nd Bay Brewing - Beer flight, bar, table games - Breweries Near Me - Fruit Cove, Florida

Convenient to area. Attentive Staff. Comfortable seating inside and out. Close proximity to other restaurants. All brews are their own (every now and then a guest pour). IPAs are my preference, but broad selection from Ciders to Stouts (recent medal winner in this category). read more

Amazingly great beer, wonderful service and great environment! Worth a try or even a trip out of your way for them!

Too many kids and crying babies. I don't understand why people bring their kids to breweries when the establishment doesn't have a kitchen. Leave your kids at home! read more

It's a nice brewery atmosphere with good beers. I thought they had a really nice variety of styles as well. I'll definitely be back.