3.5 This place can be hit or miss. Sometimes it is good. Sometimes it is a mad house with everyone crammed to one side with a big portion of the room set for line dancing. It would be fun if the place had the accurate space for it. I try to stay outside, but the Florida weather isn't always cooperative. 10.11.2025 read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Happy Friday. 12.05.2023 - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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What a great place to grab a drink and relax with some friends! There is no food, but they often have food trucks outside available on busier nights. Friday nights they have line dance lessons which are great and a nice way to end the week. Dog friendly too so you will always be finding a cute fur baby to pet! read more

Big Top Brewers Collective is so much fun on Friday nights with free line dancing. Val is the instructor and teaches several dances from 7-9pm. Anyone can join in from beginners to pros. The craft beers is great too. Try the Key Lime beer, you won't be disappointed! Highly recommend the brewery especially for the line dancing! read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Love stopping by for a nice beer every now and then. The menu seems to rotate with some staples. Highly recommend coming by, the staff is always friendly and welcoming. The decor was set with Christmas themed during this visit. There is a good mix between bar seating, hi tops, and picnic benches. There is a pool table as well and a stage for random entertainment. Packaged beer to go as well. read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Big Top Glazy Daze Chocolate Vanilla Donut (Foreground) Naughty Mono Summer in Bruges (background) - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Fun bar environment with a combination of TVs to watch games, good beer selection to try lots of local options and a fun environment with live music/dancing and food options. read more

Had some pretty good beverages here and after brewery hoping this place was probably the only one with some good beers on tap read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We are thrilled that the Monk now has food all the time - lunch and dinner! BubbaQue's BBQ food truck is permanently located just outside. Offering most of the same items as their main menu at the restaurant. That's not all that's changed. Big Top Brewery has purchased a controlling interest and will be moving its tanks into what was the "tap room" here, while it builds out its new space on Fruitville. So the pool table is now in the corner opposite the stage, and the food ordering process is a bit different. Check the menu, order from the single kiosk, enter your cell phone number, wait for a text, then go outside to pickup your order. Payment at the kiosk. Awkward but effective. Note - Only one side per order here vs two at the restaurant. Beer and other drinkage is ordered from the staff and billed separately. Adds another step - hopefully they'll combine these at some point. We ordered a Mother Clucker - Smoked Chopped Chicken Topped with Melted Cheddar, Bakon, Beer Battered Onjun Rings and Tractor Grease®! and an Ole Caroline - Hand Pulled Pork, Topped with Cheddar Cheese, Cole Slaw and best with Moonshine Sauce®. Both delicious! Our server Delaney was terrific and served up our beers and provided lots of background as she works at Big Top and here at Monk. Loved my Scruffys Brown Ale Brown Ale - American (5.6% ABV * 22 IBU) and my wife her Naughty Blonde Ale Belgian Blonde (6% ABV * 24 IBU). Lots of choices, good for lunch! Go enjoy! read more

Chill spot and great for a quick drink and a destress! No actual food at this location like the others, but food trucks on certain days.

Nice place. I love the rustic decor. Professional staff and great selection of beers. I opted for an American lager and very much enjoyed it. Highly Recommend! Military discount is a plus. read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Big Top Brewing Co. - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

I stopped by here on my birthday for a brew and a snack to start the day. The brewery is really nice and has a lot of seating space to accommodate even a large group. The taplist is pretty diverse although they didn't have many IPAs on the particular day I stopped by. Flights are $13 which is a good price based on the pour and the staff is very friendly. They do serve food as well. Get the wings! I ordered mine grilled, hot and wet. Tasty! There is a check-in offer for a free 3 pour flight which I forgot about when I ordered. The beertender said we would need to come back to use it which bummed me out, especially on my bday. Cool place overall if you are looking to try somewhere new in the Bradenton area. read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Good grilled wings - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

A great selection of beers and some of the nicest folks! We enjoyed all of the beers we tried, especially their lager. We also ordered the pretzel logs and jalapeño poppers. The pretzels were warm and soft served with some great beer cheese sauce. The jalapeños were char broiled and not in a deep fried coating, which we loved! The staff was super friendly and very welcoming! They were the kind of people that make you want to go back and support the business. read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - a sign for a restaurant - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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We stopped in close to dinner time and found out the dining room was closed for a few days because of some issue, so no dinner there. They have some 20 or so of their own beers on tap and we tried two of them. All good. They also have trivia and bingo on different nights, so we look forward to stopping in again, enjoying a beer and a bite, and perhaps one of the games. read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - a man sitting at a table - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Decided to try someplace new and had an average experience. The staff was very friendly, but overall the food we weren't blown away by. The burnt ends hushpuppies brought us in but were rather dry. The carnitas tacos were only saved by the toppings of slaw, pickled red onions, and lime crema. The pork was rather flavorless. The potato salad however was some of the best I've had. They have tons of beer options, so if that's what you're looking for you'll find something you like. Unfortunately, they ran out of cider so I tried the hard seltzer but it was not good. The smell of it was very off putting and the fruit flavors I wish were slightly more sweet and forward vs almost all seltzer flavor. Dog friendly, and mask optional, so those were nice options. And they also have live music. read more

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I'm gonna give you five stars, so it doesn't ruin your overall rating. But can the owners of this place PLEASE work on getting a better/ consistent food truck schedule. So many bad restaurants in this area. Would love to eat at a GOOD food truck and drink beer. Thanks!! read more

My sister and I just finished outlet shopping and opted for a refreshing beverage to wash down our sorrows of spending way too much money. We found this place on yelp and knew we had to go there for the name alone. We walked into a large bar with game tables, a long seated bar, and plenty of table-top seating. It was the middle of the day, but still had about 15 customers inside. We sat at the bar and opted for a flight for me and a pint for my sister. In my flight I got the: Naughty Blonde, Brown Eyed Girl, Naughty Night In, and Some People Call Me Maurice. Loved the Naughty Night In - that may have been my favorite of the evening. All of the beers were quite good and it was just what we needed after a long day of shopping. Price: 5/5 Location: 4/5 a little tough to get here from St. Pete Bartender: 4/5 Beer Selection: 4/5 read more

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I'm sorry to report that Naughty Monk has been purchased by another brewery. The whole Naughty Monk theme is going away as are the amazing beers. The A-Typical Kitchen that worked with them is also no longer here. I called to order and learned all this. As I inquired what they had that I could pick up to go in cans or growlers, the person on the phone said "based on your questions, you already called earlier and I have to tend to my customers" and hung up. I had not called earlier, and this was incredibly rude. After all- I am a customer. Or was. We found another brewery nearby that has Crowlers. read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Pork rinds and pimento cheese dip! - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Ambiance was great! Food is good. Would like to be there sometime for entertainment. I'm sure it's great!

Lauren T. has my heart. I went out with one of my girlfriends for beers and Lauren made sure we were more than taken care of. She was super personable and made great recommendations. We bonded over the house Pilsner and she recommended the Belgian Blonde and I loved it. Super fun, honest, and genuine bartender. Never get rid of her, she brings the life to this place. The ambiance is equally as subtle and genuine as her. Thanks y'all. read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Good selection of IPAs. Nice vibe, live music and occasional special events. Friendly atmosphere and good service.

I have been here a few times. It's a nice place for locals. Today, I stopped in and was completely ignored. There were two bartenders behind the bar. One spent more time BS'ing with customers. Giving them benefit of the doubt but when they both worked the bar and still completely ignored us, I had to leave. Acknowledge your customers at least. I don't expect to be waited on the instance I sit down but I gave them plenty of time to acknowledge us. Decided to leave and went to Inner Compass instead. Much better brewery and we are always at least acknowledged when we walk in. You don't have to be Johnny on the spot but don't completely ignore your patrons because they won't be back. read more

Just a head's up- No food served at this location at this time. We had a nice weekday afternoon sampling some of the beers on tap. Good service. Inside tables spaced for social distancing. Some seating outside as well. read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Amazing selection of beer new brews now available! Everything is always awesome including the entertainment and food trucks

A hike for us for sure but you learn to group things or make full day plans in that area. The place was busy with a lot of families and kids running around but I believe there was family party going on during our visit. So that part made it a little difficult to get a drink timely and enjoy it. This is one that you have to return to as often times places may just be off on a specific day but deserve a second chance. Update to come. read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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Bartenders were aloof and rude. They don't notice when people sit down at the bar . They just pay attention to their regulars.

The staff here is wonderful. The beers are original and delicious. Good vibes all around. Love it here.

Popped in for a sandwich and a flight. The naughty pulled pork is a really good sandwich! For $10 I think it should come with chips. Fries are an extra $4. The food options are new. When you order food it comes in a little box presentation. This is not an appetizing presentation. This was engineered with the restaurant in kind but not the consumer. Consumers eat with their eyes and being presented with a small cardboard box is not good plating. (Credit 5 years of foodservice marketing experience). The sandwich tasted great but presentation is 0 out of 10 nps. The flight! (I have brewed my own, enjoyed the beat WI had to offer and represented a brewery so I have some perspective.). Wow! What a great happy surprise. Future Visions, triple crown barrel aged, skeletor IPA, Mad Willie, and Four Play Belgian Quad. I really loved them all! I'm not a bourbon drinker but was really impressed with then Triple crown Barrel aged! The Mad Willie was my favorite as I realized with a flight I only had a couple ounces to enjoy and I wanted it to last. So smooth with a definite sweet date profile! Really great! I live near by and have samples flights every few months and this was by far the most impressive mix of great beers! There wasn't a did in the flight (I stayed away from the fruity Florida stuff and American watery choices that are mandatory to appeal to the non-beer connoisseur. Way to go Naughty Monk! I highly recommend ! Alle is awesome and made sure I was well cared for! read more

I had to come here a few times before I could honestly write a fair review. The owners of the establishment are very nice and they have a goldmine in this brewery as it is the only one in Lakewood Ranch or "out East". They have plenty of beers on tap and they also serve wine and cider. The bartenders are still learning the new beers and their profiles so be prepared to taste test a bunch of stuff. This will change in time as this joint has only been open a few weeks so far. Bottom Line: A great place to drink and sample a plethora of tasty beers. Highly recommended! read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

We had a nice time at the Naughty Monk Brewery in Bradenton. I really love the Mascot of the Brewery which is a monk with a paddle. We ordered a flight of brews which included the Naughty Abbey Ale, Naughty Redhead which was a Red Ale, Naughty 4 Play which was a Belgian Quad, Presidential Honey Ale, and the Chocolate Peanut Butter which was a Porter. I was pretty happy with all our selections. Normally a lot of the Red Ales are too bitter but this one was just right! In addition we tried the Naughty Blonde (my favorite), the Du Mi Dubbel (great name), Mad Willie XXX Belgian Tripel, and Reel Naughty. Our bartender was pretty friendly in helping us pick out beers and with giving us some tasters. A lot of the beers were very strong in the 9% range which was great! In addition to craft beer, this brewery also has 7 types of wines, TV's for watching the lightning game, pool tables, darts, corn hole, and giant Jenga! However, this brewery does not serve food but has no problem letting you bring in food or ordering food to the brewery. This brewey has a chalk board where people can "beer it forward" and buy beer for a friend or random person the bartender chooses in the future. This brewery is larger indoors than most other breweries and felt a bit empty inside because of the largeness to the place and the lack of people here. I'm told this place gets packed in the evenings. Look forward to coming back soon to try more brews! read more

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This was my first visit here. They seemed to be fairly busy with about 1/2 capacity. There is bar seating as well as outside. There are regular tables and high tops throughout. There are 20 some beers on tap and almost all are brewed by this brewery. They have partnered with Atypical Kitchen so you can order right off the menu at the brewery. The service was quick and the food was good. As we were leaving there was live music bring set up. Seems like a great place to relax on a Friday evening. read more

First time here, and we enjoyed it. Lots of crafted beers (which I don't drink), however, the wines were very nice, not jug wine, and reasonably priced. I had the Hawaiian Pulled Pork with their special corn as my side of choice. Hubby had Carnita Tacos with their special beans as his side. Food was delicious, hot, and fresh. Especially the pulled pork. Service was very good. Only criticism is that the bartenders did not wear masks full-time. The food is served in boxes, not on plates, and you have to 'like' build your own. i.e. like everything is take-out. Don't know if this is traditional, or a safe-guard for COVID. Patrons were spaced appropriately. Lots of TV's, and some electronic games & darts. Ample free parking. Did not use restrooms. Would definitely go back. read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

What a great venue, with several beers to choose from. Great staff behind the bar and almost always a food truck. This place is family friendly always a good time. read more

One of our favorite local hangout locations. The beer is delicious and the atmosphere is fun. They have food trucks come visit and you can bring your meal inside the brewery to eat while you enjoy good beer. Dog friendly! And sometimes you might even catch a really cute baby there read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Babes and beer. Nothing better. - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Great local brew pub with emphasis on Belgian styles , so find the one you like Blonds dubbels tripples etc all good Great space artfully decorated , no food so bring your own or order delivery read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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We loved the selection of beers. Unfortunately, the service for us lacked on this day. The server never came back with our second order of beer. Note that the food you need to order yourself from inside the restaurant and the food truck attendant will bring it to you. The sandwich brisket was delicious. read more

Food served here is crap Service is crappy! The bands that play here are vile crap! The ambiance is crap the Weds night I was there there were a lot of people smoking! I'll never go back! read more

Been here a handful of times and it's good. I'm not in love with the selection of beers they have, but it has a lot going for it. Bernadette is a super nice bartender and she always super helpful. They always let you sample beers and they let you bring your own food in which is very nice. You can bring it with you or have it delivered. They have a ton of board games and pool tables (although at $5/pp p/hr, it's pricey) Great that there is actually a place to get drinks in the East Bradenton area. read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Stella cidre - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Great brewery with some good beers on tap. No sours yet that we've seen on tap, but super dog friendly and great service that makes you feel like you're meant to be nowhere else but right there. It's a perfect location for my husband and I and we visit frequently to get an IPA with our pup as there's always other pups hanging out. The staff are all friendly and love on our dog, and the people we meet there are always great. read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Our pup hanging out at the Naughty Monk - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

The only reason I knew about this place is that I was invited to a surprise birthday party for my sister-in-law, by my brother-in-law. Way to go bro, nice choice. Everyone gathered in the back by the beer vats, where they had set up tables and we had food catered in. This is not the place to go for food, but for beer... holy moly, do they have options. I'm a dark beer guy and they had a ton of porters and stouts to choose from . There are pool tables if you enjoy that. If you've got a group of friends who love beer, give this place a shot. read more

Love this place had good beer good atmosphere nice bartenders and it's right up the road read more

Big Top Brewers Collective - Pool table - Brewpubs Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Love, love, love the beer and the pet friendly atmosphere. Miles has provided excellent service on each visit and even helped me celebrate my daughter-in-love's birthday by putting their first round on me without me physically being there. The food truck was great, but if all you are looking for is great beer, then stop on by...a food truck is a plus but not the reason to visit Top Hat. read more