FUN FACT: Dirty Oar Beer Company is one of two breweries located in Historic Cocoa Village. Also,…read moreit is one of nine breweries located on the Space Coast (Brevard County). With quite a small selection spread out across a large county, all the breweries have the opportunity to be unique. But for Dirty Oar Beer Company (which I will shorthand to simply the Dirty Oar), they need to be different from their neighbors, Bugnutty Brewing Company. So did Dirty Oar accomplish the aforementioned "challenge?" Well yes and no depending on what it is you are looking for. Located on the north side of Historic Cocoa Village - which is the south side of King St./US-520, Dirty Oar is a large aquamarine blue building heralding a beautiful mural of birds and an octopus. There is a back entrance where their biergarten is located and a front entrance which i will consider their storefront. Parking is a bit tight, but may be accommodating enough as Dirty Oar is not as rambunctious as their neighbors, Bugnutty, are. My friends, Charles the Grey a.k.a. Roadie X and Patrick joined me today as we enjoyed brews and food in their taproom. The area is kind of small compared to other taprooms, but maybe it is because the biergarten is much bigger for overflow accomodation. There are games for people to play, in which my friends enjoyed a game that was kind of like either/or, and it was fun. Not very intelligent, but whatever. This is where things can be a hit or miss. Maybe it is me, but the flight of "milkshake" beers did not impress me at all. If I am going to drink anything "milkshake flavored", I expect to taste said milkshake flavors. They tasted okay for beers, and maybe that is being more lenient as it was not what I was hoping for. Not bad, but definitely not a "milkshake." Food was delicious, but it comes from a food truck parked next to the biergarten. The grilled cheese was good and packed flavor into something simple, but the Frito pie: exquisite. To be fair, anyone that messes up a Frito pie doesn't deserve to cook anything. Overall, Dirty Oar was a-okay for an initial visit. Will I be back here? Of course, especially if I want a more personal time with friends, family, or a date. But will I go out of my way to go here compared to other breweries, probably not. Still, an a-okay establishment that I suggest visiting at least once. On a sidenote, Dirty Oar is one of the breweries that makes up the Launches & Lagers II Tour in Brevard. It is also a location in the Untappd App.

Very cool spot in Cocoa Village! Went to have a beverage before dinner and found this to be a spot…read moreI will revisit when I come back to Cocoa Beach. Raimy who was our server was awesome! My wife & I were the only patrons there on a late Sunday afternoon and had a great conversation with Raimy as well as her providing us some sample of Dirty Oar's beers. I can see this place being an awesome hang as this is a small brewery with a personal touch in wanting to make the customer have a great time! Thanks Raimy for hangin' with us (Mike & Deb).

We had a good visit to BeachFly Brewery in late, March, 2025…read more We enjoyed some good bar snacks, including: (1) Beer Cheese Nachos ($9), which featured tortilla chips with beer cheese. We added BeachFly's slow-cooked pork for $4 more. (2) Chicken Quesadilla ($8), which had island chicken and pepper jack cheese between two soft tortillas, served with salsa. (3) Key Lime Pie ($6). A slice of classic Florida dessert: sweet, yet slightly tart house-made pie on a graham cracker crust topped with whipped cream. My husband was thrilled to find a good dark beer, Coffee Brown Ale, a rich brown ale brewed with Villon coffee. He also bought a 4-pack of beer cans to go. Mix & match. Thursday nights are Trivia Nights at the Beachfly Brewery. This attracted quite a few local families. Parking is free and plentiful. For any RVers out there, this brewery participates in the Harvest Hist program, with reservation through the HH website.

Beachfly Brewery (which I will shorthand simply to Beachfly for the rest of this review) is one of…read morenine breweries that call the Space Coast its home. It is also the only brewery located in Rockledge, in the part of the city which is close to a "Downtown" or "Historic Downtown" (Barton Blvd.). Being a rare "only option" within its city limits, Beachfly stands out not from its uniquely artistically painted building, but the fact it is the only stand-alone business that is synonymous with Rockledge outside of any official government buildings. Thankfully, Beachfly does a great job at brewing and camraderie that comes with it, too. Beachfly is located on the southside of Barton Blvd., probably closer to the end at US-1. You'll know you're at the right buildig as it is a huge aquamarine building with a lot of beach vibes artwork on it. Fits the criteria of its name, right? From what I saw, parking is ample enough but the overflow is all gravel. Take that into account if you don't want your vehicle sitting on stones. Inside, the beach vibes continue as all the decor accompanies such with wood that looks like they came off of pirate ships and walls aligned with portholes ad seaside memorabilia. Upon entering, there seems to be what I think is a private room for parties on the right and a small room serving as the store on the left. The southwest corner serves as a bar while the rest of the taproom serves customers at a hodgepodge array of tables. Now to the good stuff: the brews. I had a lot of their fruited beers, one that was spiced, too. Can't remember the names but they were a-okay. Probably not my first choice, but I could drink it. Their root beer was delicious, though. Their food: delicious but I didn't try it all. I defiitely need to give their grilled cheese and Cuban a go so I can compare and contrast with other restaurants. Finally, a lot of stuff to do with friends and family or by yourself. There is trivia, live performances, and even games for everyone to enjoy. Overall, Beachfly is very good, but they come off as equals to the two breweries in Historic Cocoa Village that isn't far from them, either. Would I go here again? Yes. Will I go out of my way to go here? Probably not. But if I am in the neighborhood, I definitely will make a stop by.

Stumbled across this place and was incredibly happy with the food and service…read more Had the Indo bowl with shrimp. Very well seasoned. Wife had a salad with skirt steak and cilantro lime dressing. Great atmosphere. Great music. Reasonable prices Melissa and Keri Ann took great care of us. Highly recommend this place if you are looking for a fun place to eat with delicious food.

This place is awesome! They have 2 levels including a rooftop bar. I went in a Saturday evening and…read morethey had a live band on the second floor. I sat outside on the rooftop overlooking the street, and it was a beautiful view. I ordered the watermelon margarita with tajin and it was refreshing, all you need is 1. I also ordered the shrimp tacos with mango salsa. The shrimp was seasoned well and the mango salsa had a slight kick but complimented the shrimp well. It was a busy night but the service was great. I'll be back

Highly recommend! Mondays are their live artists' night!…read moreWhat a fun group of talented and friendly singer/songwriters. We tried the whiskey flights, and regular Guinness, can't go wrong with anything here. Banger and Mash! Excellent!!

Awesome food great atmosphere and ice cold beer!would recommend this place to anyone.read more

Good spot to spot by for a late night drink with friends…read more Nothing fancy, but a good vibe, great service, and fun environment. Great prices on beers and shots. We'll definitely be back.

I can't speak to the weekend crowd and vibe, but for a post-work drink, this was a great spot!…read more I got the green tea bag which is exactly like a green tea shot with different proportions (and meant to be sipped on). It was refreshing and delicious. Bartender was friendly, interior decor is funky and British, and bathrooms were clean. They also have a pool table and saw some people playing while we were there.

Great place to relax! Friendly, the food is wonderful... authentic... and homemade…read more The staff is both friendly and professional- took great care of me. I was having the worst day ever and these folks turned that all around!

Hogans is very inviting , live music tonight Friday , we sat at the bar . Busy but not nuts …read more Service is great , food is spectacular & Guinness is Great ! Friendly ambience & decorated richly of Ireland. I enjoy watching the live feed of the "Temple Bar" in Dublin, Ireland . Hogan's is always a great experience any time of day with great food and an awesome selection of beer and whiskey

As soon as you walk in, you do not expect what is on the inside versus what the exterior of the…read morebuilding looks like. This place is really awesome. It has great dive bar vibes. It's a mix between Hispanic day of the dead meets pirate vibes. The drinks are amazing. We had an old-fashioned and a preacher mule. They were so good. We forgot to take a picture! The old-fashioned is not too strong tasting. It has a nice balance with the orange so it is very smooth! The food here is phenomenal! We started with the half dozen of Rae oysters and they were very fresh and had everything that you needed with it. They were amazing! The entrées that we ordered were fish and chips and Aji tuna tacos both came with french fries and the french fries were super crunchy and extremely fresh and delicious! The fish and chips fish was evenly breaded, and the fish was very light and did not taste fishy at all! The Aji tuna tacos had a little punch of what tasted like wasabi, they were amazing! Thank you, Kim for the amazing service we had a great time here! Highly Recommend!

Unique vibe! The art and multiple lightings create a beautiful background. The menus were made from…read morevinyl covers, a fun aesthetic!Definitely a memorable spot to bring a group. Menu isn't too cluttered, won't be difficult making a decision. Fish and chips were excellent. Airy, light, and the moist fish easily drew apart. A bit pricy and it took quite some time to receive food. Somewhat understandable if you're with a large group of 6, but definitely noticeable. The single meal, no drinks, plus auto-gratuity (for large groups) brought my total to $28. I didn't have much leftovers. The staff were quick to attend the table and kept waters filled the entire meal. Great service!

We were looking for a low key, local spot to have some drinks during a stay in Merritt Island. This…read moreplace fit the bill perfectly! It has the relaxed vibe of a local joint. The bartenders were very friendly as were the patrons. I wish they served liquor, but they at least manage to make some shots out of what they are able to serve. Plus they have a great beer selection so there's sure to be something you will enjoy! The bar is not overly packed and not so loud that you can't have a conversation. It's definitely my kind of place. I'd happily return here anytime I am in the area.

We were in town for two nights before going on a cruise and found Shenanigans Pub. It was such a…read morepleasant and fun atmosphere. The owner/bartender was very personable and the patrons were very helpful with touristy suggestions. It was a nice relaxing place to hang out.