We had something chicken quesadillas that were good service you had the go too bar and write down…read morein paper what you wanted to eat. Little different. Had a great band tonight country and rock. What can you say a bar .

Was hoping to find a different place to get a good drink while passing through town. I figured a…read morebasic margarita would be safe. Just pass on by this place. It was the worst margarita I've ever had unfortunately. While there was plenty of alcohol in the drink there was absolutely no margarita flavor. I had 2 sips and my husband gave it a try. He couldn't stomach it either. We paid and left. Only good thing was the bartender was really sweet.

Very clean always staff is great enjoyed every time.i take a little trip out of the way after work…read morejust because

I have visited this LOCATION with my wife several times during the past few years. If I recall it…read morewas previously the Island Bar, or something like that. One of the big draws is the price of the drinks. Currently $2.25 for a draft, $2.50 for a bottle, $2.75 for regular well drinks during the daytime until 7 p.m. It opens at 8 a.m. Now if you like dive bars (no food), and an array of real characters, this is the place for you. It seems most of the regulars are from the area and it has more than its quota of alcoholics, but they are friendly and have fascinating stories about their lives. It is a comfortable place to spend some time and the bartenders are, in my experience, terrific. No judgment, no politics, no fancy clothing, no pretense, just human beings who share their lives together. Come as you are.

Food delicious. I had the All American with regular fries and drink. Very reasonable prices. Great…read moreservice. Wait time was low. Everything was nice. We went in the evening, it was a nice setting.

Poor professionalism and disrespectful to customers. I forgot my id on my most recent visit…read more Instead of politely saying I needed to go get my id. Which I would've done gladly. She shouted and acted in a very harsh and disrespectful manner towards me when I had done nothing to provoke such a outcome. Will definitely not recommend a place unless u want to be treated like absolute shit

So there's a name change which made it hard to find. It's called Salty Jim's. We were impressed…read morewith the reviews but it was a little rough in there for us and the patrons can smoke so we left. Had kids with us anyway. Rough parking lot lots of broken liquor bottles. Not for the faint of heart.

Great little neighborhood bar great fun great times cold beer awesome food. Karaoke Friday's is…read morealways a great time. Check out the specials on food. Wing night yummmm

Great sports bar with the best TV's in the area. Sundays are fun and all the games are available…read more The staff is friendly and attentive. They have a strong group of regulars who are very welcoming to new and out of town folks. Great place to watch a game or have a beer any day of the week! Have a beer there and they welcome you bringing some food in from the variety of local restaurants.

A great local watering hole with great restaurants around it. The beer selection is always…read moreincredible with drafts that are unique and from great micro brewers. They have a great wine selection and domestic drafts and bottles too. They will put any game on the television for you and they have darts, billiards and bar board games as well! You'll always have a good time and there is something to drink for everyone!

I walked in, it was Happy Hour, they kicked me out I asked…read moreif there was a cover? They said just jump behind the bar. Ambiance, what ambiance?

I was so offended by the high pressure skin care people. There were many businesses. Dirty…read more Disappointed

Pat the bartender has a great head of hair , but wears a Bernie all the time. Pool x2 darts, slot…read moremachines,paying real Dough yo. Drink prices are insanely low. The banter throughout is on point. No smoking inside Outdoors is . Dani. Yeah that's with an I, is a blonde bombshell. Online Golden tee and silver strike bowling on site. Located on the prime area of historic gulf gate. Perpendicular to some of the best pizza your ever have Shaners pizza Lisa will wow you with her charm To sum it up ..BEST BAR IN GULF GATE

Really cool bar with PBR and Coors Banquet beer. I throughly enjoyed it and would definitely…read morerecommend it to anyone.

Friday, January 16, 2026 - Two for a burger bite. Not before the FST show…read more (GOSUB to the **** for the meat/burger of the review ((smile)) ) I have reviewed about 30 restaurants in and around Sarasota since 2021 when we moved down permanently and are members of the FST. On this Friday night, nothing was going right. My wife was delayed at school etc. So then a delayed departure from Venice, a false stop at Mad Moe's for a burger in Osprey (PACKED) and then a direct shot and parking across from FST we hope for a quick burger or something at the bar or restaurant at FST? But it was PACKED and they weren't serving any more???? We threw our tickets in the trash because now we could not make it back in time, (( frown :-( )) So a walk to Main Street to see if Patrick's or anybody might have room for two? NOPE. and we were walking along and THERE WAS BREWSTER's GASTROPUB!!!!!!!!!! For some reason I have 128 restaurants on my Sarasota Favorites list and Brewster's was not on it? I checked them on as I entered??? Looked VERY full at the bar, and most tables were full but it looked like we had a shot...... and there was a four top high-top!!!!!!! WIDE OPEN!! I think the no table service might be the delineator. We weren't looking for a sit down "dining" and full service gig. Nor did we need the overhead and pomp and circumstance of a host/hostess, army of bus staff, a waitstaff and being waited on with drinks and water and etc? ******** We came to EAT GOOD SIMPLE FOOD and have FUN. **** And that's what we did!!! "Todd" at the bar was friendly and fantastic. All the bartenders and staff were helpful and friendly. The "security guy" when he saw me at the bar for about 20 seconds helped me get some ketchup. Zone defense and team effort!!!! I got the signature Brew Burger and a side of Street Corn and had an endless glass of water w/ lemon I think I had Todd fill about 5 times. My wife and I bantered about what the Street Corn would be and we were happily surprised with the authentic Mexican Street Corn (elotes?) on the cob with a stick and a delightful creamy Chile, garlic, and Cotija cheese sauce I think. (problem is we gobble them up before we could figure out the exact sauce composition here. BUT it was very tasty. 10/10 The burger (for this adult usually nutritarian plant-based eater) was EXACTLY what I had hoped for. A wonderfully fresh an warm brioche bun, fantastic angus burger, cheddar and a "secret sauce" . I got lettuce onion and pickles which are standard...... this was VERY VERY VERY tasty. only quip is I will opt for sauce on the side and its was a little too much sauce. This was mega and uber better than some greasy Five Guys or Smashburger or any of that stuff. 10/10 My wife got the Shroom & Swiss Burger that had a wonderful portobello mushroom on it nicely cooked, terrific angus burger properly cooked exactly as we ordered it, she loved the blue cheese perfect amount, She also felt a bit TOO much of the secret sauce, but its pretty tasty so not a catastrophe. This was also an AWESOME burger!! 10/10 The sweet potato fries were not crazy greasy and perfectly crisp but not crunchy for fries - good, cross-cut and obviously bulk bag. Cut or sliced would be nicer but of course not expected, its a side. 7/10 The place is clean and glassware and silverware perfectly clean. The counter/bar service is fantastic. I had to make a few trips for ketchup and place ware and etc but hey when your wife gets one of the better vodka cranberry w/lemon and club in a large tumble for $9 instead of $15 or $16 for a 6 oz martini glass with 4 oz of watery drink........ its a home run!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! With all the TVs and sports that is probably the summary of my review. Brewster's Gastropub is a Grand Slam for food and service......and especially burgers!!! Bravo Zulu.

Stopped here after traveling to the Ringling museum and their chicken sandwich was a 10/10. Great…read morechill vibes and good beer!