New name and owners, same bar but renovated and expanded to a great place to enjoy authentic beers. No food options but you can always grab something from next door. The new owners are genuine people and will welcome you! Highly recommended. read more

BRŪ Florida Growler Bar - New name and owners! - Beer Bar Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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We went to Brū to get a BREW and a VIEW of a horserace, TOO! Kentucky Derby day, 2024. A group of good friends gathered to cheer and drink beer with no fear. LOL My first time, along with my usual Fav Fab One sidekick. It was definitely worth the drive from B'ville. Seeing our friends was a real bonus. Brū is a clean, airy space with plenty of place to sit, stand and play the horse race game. The selection of thirst quenchers was amazing. I ended up thoroughly quaffing a couple of Keel Farms Orange Creamsicles. Took me back to my pre-adult days, and those Good Humor Orange Creamsicle ice cream bars, even down to the last tingly taste that ran down your hand. We had a complete blast! I just gotta give a photo finish shout out to Ashley! She handled the crowd with ease. She even handled me and my thoroughbred wit like a pro. A real asset to a place that growls. Or is it growlers?? Tell them Beth and John sent ya! read more

BRŪ Florida Growler Bar - Our Brū Crew caretaker, Ashley! - Beer Bar Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Everything about BRU is perfect. They find the best Florida beers to put on tap. They frequently rotate through beers of all different styles, always something for everyone. The staff is amazing, they are all so knowledgeable about beer and awesome references if you have questions. Prices are reasonable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They have several televisions to watch sports, an outdoor area out back and some games available.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's a bar and also a large tasting room (they added on to their space).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Parking available in front as well. Definitely check out BRU if you like craft beer. read more

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Went here last night on a friend's recommendation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It was late on a Friday night and a live musician was playing and the place was 70% full.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] These guys don't brew their own beer but had a good selection of local brews. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I was there for around two hours and enjoyed the laid back vibe and the personality of the staff.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The beer that I ordered was good and I will come back. read more

BRŪ Florida Growler Bar - Beer Bar Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Nice atmosphere, nice service, nice beer.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] You can order food in the restaurant next door. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Lots of board games.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I came on Sat afternoon with my wife and 4yo as the reviews were great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will repeat!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]BTW: Music was great (rock) and a friendly volume....[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Maybe perfect? read more

Stopped by with my husband on my first visit here. I was impressed with their selection of beers from all over FL. Normally I prefer going to places that brew their own beers, but this was a great experience and let me try brews from all over the state. The bartender, Austin, was very friendly and helpful. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The industrial atmosphere was nice and they had ample seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I look forward to coming back again soon! read more

BRŪ Florida Growler Bar - Pumpkin beer-so yummy!! - Beer Bar Near Me - Odessa, Florida

What a hidden gem! Brū offers an array of unique and refreshing brews on tap, including hard cider and seltzer. I had visited just once, last year, for a trivia event featuring the Office. It was packed!! During my recent visit on a random Wednesday evening, my group of four had the place to ourselves. Ashley hosted our [unofficial] private event with grace and style. She went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed, and kept the bar lit. Just as I remembered, there is no food served at this bar but that's what the neighboring G Peppers is for. With their powers combined, Brū and Peppers makes for a great evening in this otherwise sleepy plaza. Overall a chill spot to thoroughly enjoy cold brews or grab growlers to go. There is a small porch for outdoor seating but if Ashley's at the bar, you're better off inside. read more

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THEY CURRENTLY DELIVER FOR FREE. Not all heroes wear capes. Jillian and Christian, the owners of BRU Florida Growler Bar are definitely heroes, because they are making sure that you, yes you, can continue to be caffeinated and buzzed during this trying time (COVID-19 outbreak for those of you reading this in the future when it hopefully passes). For a minimum of 2 growlers, they will bring it to your house FOR FREE. Jillian even arrived gloved and let me know the bottles were wiped down. Yes, I know BRU is known for its awesome beer, but right now I am in dire need of caffeine. I normally don't drink any (how you might ask, by getting 9 hours of sleep a night), but (and you can skip this part because it is probably way too detailed) because it looks like Tom Brady is coming to Tampa, I am currently single parenting it with my one and a half year old. (My husband works in sales for the Bucs and they are probably the only ones doing great in this economy. He worked till midnight yesterday.) I can't afford to be tired since that will lead to me laying on the ground crying next to the screaming toddler. That's where BRU came in. I got the rest of their cans of Made coffee, which is crazy delicious btw, and I'm getting two growlers filled with Nitro Cold Brew (I know it will turn just into Cold Brew, but just shoot the caffeine in my veins). I am really impressed with the sanitation measures Jillian went through when she delivered it and they are still trying to pay their bartenders. This is why DO NOT FORGET TO TIP ON YOUR ORDER. We want our local businesses to stay afloat during this time. Send BRU an email and get that caffeine and beer you need. read more

Great craft beer selection, cool ambience and really fun games!! The bartender was really nice, and they had a game playing as well. We brought our 4 year old to the bar, and they allowed us to bring his soda from the restaurant we ate dinner at. There are a ton of boardgames to keep big & little kids busy. Hubby & I had a lot of fun playing shuffleboard, Dutch shuffleboard, and darts. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I've been to the Bru in WC, so I wanted to check out the one in Odessa. Cute place that has two rooms. Bar on one side and games on another. I had the horchata and it was great!! Light and tasty! Bonus - Bru is on the Pub Pass. read more

BRŪ Florida Growler Bar - Horchata - Beer Bar Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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I'm on a 5 star trend, so upgrading my experience because Bru has been exceptional! Bru is the closest for an adult beverage that also includes coffee, Kombucha and most famously known for is craft FL beer! I've gotten Growlers during Covid-19. I was so happy w/the Stout/Porter from Crooked Thumb & Angry Chair. Bru safely reopened after fighting for their business when they were closed by operating as a "restaurant" w/their house made crab dip - they don't offer that anymore now that they are officially open. Additionally, they were delivering Growler/Coffee to your house at the beg. of the pandemic! You can still order food next door from G Pepper. My most recent experience from a couple days ago was so much fun. We sat outside and I enjoyed their Milk Stout (Friends & Enemies from Sideward Brewing in Orlando) - it was just us outside on a nippy night w/low temp. around 50 degrees all bundled up w/our hoodies while doing plenty of laughing between sips of beer. This business has literally blown me away in every way possible w/Ashley and G tending to everyone's refills - they are friendly, funny & helpful. The owners are absolutely amazing, so excited for their Wesley Chapel location to open, but please don't take Ashley away from this location! At this point, I should get a Beer membership...I am hinting to my hubs as a Christmas present! ;-) read more

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It used to be when my wife wanted to go to Fiber Art LLC for some yarn, I'd hem and haw and come up with excuses for why a drive to Odessa was not good for my health. Since learning about Bru, I am much more amenable to these yarn excursions. In fact, I will occasionally suggest that we go yarn shopping. Yep, Bru has been great for my marriage! I don't drink beer. In some growler bars that would be a problem. For Bru, not so much. They always have one kombucha and one nitro brewed coffee on tap. Those are my kind of drinks. The kombucha and coffee, like all of Bru's beers, come from local Florida businesses. So if you are supporting Bru, you are supporting your friends, neighbors, drinking buddies and local entrepreneurs, not some random person in Colorado or Brooklyn. During my first visit to Bru, I sipped on a kombucha from Gainesville. The cost of the drink was a little pricier than if I had gotten a glass of kombucha from Nutrition S'Mart but I'm not a fan of the brand they serve. The Gainesville kombucha was much better. Not too sweet, just the right amount of carbonation and great flavor. The second time I visited, Bru had a berry kombucha on from a Sarasota based company. Again, a very tasty kombucha. I love that Bru switches kombucha companies out so you get to sample from multiple breweries. You never know what company you are going to experience when you stop in...that's part of the fun. During both of my visits to Bru my daughter was with me. She's five. The two of us sat at a table and played some board games. Bru offers board games ranging from kid friendly to adult orientated games. I love that the bar embraces everyone from hardcore beer drinkers to young families. Bru is a very small, intimate place. It is the kind of drinking venue that actually embraces conversation. There is music playing but not too loud. There is a television on but, again, not too loud. I've talked coffee, hockey, beer, television and food with bartenders and complete strangers here. In the midst of the coffee conversation, the bartender who was working gave me a sample of the nitro brewed coffee they had on tap (a pina colada coffee that neither her nor I liked because of its sweetness). I appreciated the fact that Bru stood by their products enough to let you sample before you invest. So, in short, Bru offers great local Florida drinks on tap (beer, kombucha and coffee) at relatively affordable prices. The bar offers family friendly games, a setting that embraces conversation and workers that are knowledgable on most of what Bru offers, even if it isn't a beer. It is also located next to a yarn store which helps out the marriages of those of us married to crafters. Make it point to stop in! read more

One of my favorite!! Great atmosphere. Great beer!! I will definitely come back. I went to use my beer last but they will make me come back read more

Found Brū Growler through my #Craftapped membership. It is a nice little beer bar with Florida Craft beers on tap. They have 14 taps and was told by Jeeves the beertender it can change daily. You can get a glass or a 32 or 64 oz growler to go. Was told they are opening a second location on Bruce B Downs north of 56 and across from the hospital. DAMN - I have another location for them - The Publix strip mall at highway 41 and Festive Grove Blvd. We have no craft brews up here and the area is booming. read more

BRŪ Florida Growler Bar - Beer Bar Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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Best small-town bar to try all kinds of amazing beers. [[HIGHLIGHT]]You'll fall in love with the quaint atmosphere, lovely staff, and excellent bar talk with wonderful Odessa/Keystone locals.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Had a flight of beer. They have a really unique selection and a lot of variety. They also carry ciders as well. Next to the bar is a game type room, shuffle, game boards etc. Great service, friendly crowd. I would suggest going here if you're wanting to try various breweries but don't want to drive around all day. They had selections from not only tampa but Clearwater and Dunedin when we were there. The rotations might change frequently so you may want not call if you're particular. read more

Haven't been here since the remodel but it's a great bar. Supports local Florida artist. Nice selection of drinks with additional seating outback as well. We usually bring games here to play while we enjoy some beers. read more

BRŪ Florida Growler Bar - Treasure kolsch - Beer Bar Near Me - Odessa, Florida

One of my wife's hangouts.... Great people, great selections, good value. Buy a growler and become a member.... read more

There is a big difference when you are greeted by an employee, than when you are greeted by the owner. My little bro and I decide to go to BRU Growler Bar thanks to the Yelp reviews of this place. 5-Star out of 33 review. I decided to give this place a shot. At the beginning, before I arrived, I was under the impression that I was driving to a brewery. We walked in and a guy comes up to us saying: Hello, first time here right? His name is Christian and he is one of the owners. Sat us down, explained to us that his Growler bar only has beer from breweries, although he doesn't make his own beer he changes the menu every week. How cool is that?? We started decent ordering the OktoberFist from Angry Chair, which in my humble opinion it was a good beer but nothing new for us. As a huge fan of the Brown Ales I asked Christian for something darker and he offered us his three darkest beer of the day: 1. Chocolate Coffee - Porter from Four Stacks 2. Morlock- a Milk Stout 2. Vanilla Coffee Moo - a stronger Milk Stout My personal taste was blown away with the Chocolate Coffee, I ordered two of those and of course, bought a 32oz growler to take home. So, why 5-start? Simple, I felt special, I was given great customer service, great beer and the place was small but cozy! If you read this, bookmark this place because you have to go!!!!!! Ask for Christian, he will make you feel at home!! Thank you Christian - Cheers mate!!!! - El Futbolero read more

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This bar is horrible and the owners often beat us with sticks if we don't order the "right"beer! Stop coming here!!! Just joking I'm really trying to keep people out because I'm selfish. I want this bar to all to myself, and I'm not ashamed to admit it. The owners are the nicest people who spotted a hole in the market and jammed BRU right in. Every time I stop in I'm amazed by the great picks on tap, which change so quick your head will spin. They feature breweries that don't get press and billboards and sponsored by the Tampa bay lightning. All of which are great, there's something for every one; even a hard water for MIA that's keto! It's clean and small and the bartender loves beer and knows about the picks they make and the people that brewed it.(See Bru Elite event review) Do yourself a favor and come off the beaten path and try some local favorites. read more

Go here. This place is TITE!!!! it's a small growler-fill bar that does glasses as well. But they know their stuff inside and out, and do almost entirely local beers and breweries. Awesome Kinda wonky location, but totally worth a spot. Plus, they use this very exclusive system for filling growlers, ensuring you get a great fill with nearly no waste. Watch it, it's very cool. Even though the place is on the snow opposite side of the county for me, I'll definitely be back. Go here! read more

I love this place! Small and cozy and a great staff. Everyone here is super friendly and willing to go out of their way to make you feel comfortable. I have come here several times and each time I have had a wonderful experience. Parking is tight as well seating inside so if you are coming with a group, be prepared. There is no food but you can order food at g peppers which is two storefronts over. If you live in the area , I def recommend coming by and tasting local beers from breweries across the city. They also have trivia on certain nights. So if you are crappy at trivia, come by so I can beat you at it. read more

Wow. You may miss it if you drive too fast. It's definitely hidden in the plaza it's located in. Therefore, walking in you don't know what to expect. Upon walking in, the space is very cozy and quaint. You feel very welcomed. Immediately I loved the huge variety of beer offered at such a small space. We also got to use our PubPass here which was an absolute positive. The beer was very flavorful and gave me some other breweries to try to venture out to. The beer tender was very helpful and gave several options for me to try. Because I'm so cool I settled for Mastrys "Hipster." This was a rum barreled age saison that was more than spectacular. The "horchata" was my second choice. It seemed as if every feature beer was selected with great care instead of just offering several random guest beers from surrounding breweries. You will love the selection. read more

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The best local hangout spot, all Florida beers on tap and Austin the bartender is awesome!

Support local microbrews and businesses! Want friendly service? Then come here. My husband and I sat down on their metal stools with our Tijuana flats chimis to go order to try out and enjoy some delicious and assorted beers and even a taste of their nitro coffee. I ordered a flight to try their IPAs and more my husband ordered the Frost Moon. We purchased a growler for $7 and filled it up with Drops of Juniper. He said it is good for 3 weeks, but def. will enjoy this weekend for New Years. We cant wait to go back with my brother to try another flight and for my brother to fill his gifted growler and try out this small microbrewery. Also please check out a CPCS alumni friend of mines talented daughters gorgeous quilited artwork to purchase. read more

BRŪ Florida Growler Bar - Choices, choices, choices - Beer Bar Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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Very small place with outdoor seating, great selection of beers to choose from! Has a friendly staff who seem to like using first names of their customers. Place looks well kept in cleanness but no mention of having to wear a mask. Will definitely be back! read more

Ever wish you could try a bunch of different local brews without all the driving a searching. Well you've found just the place. Apparently Brū doesn't make any of there own beer and only serves beers made in Florida. Their options are constantly changing. When one beer runs dry they replace it with another one. They don't serve food here, just all sorts of different beers. The service is amazing. There is a very friendly staff that seem to know a good amount about the beers they serve. A really cool thing they do here is offer a growler service. It's kind of like the Blue Rhino propane service. You can get any size growler for $7 plus the cost to fill it with beer. Once you're done with that beer you bring back the growler in exchange for a clean growler of any size. They clean and service all the growlers themselves so you always get a clean growler. Say you already have two growlers at home but find a beer you really like and want to take home. Well, you can get a growler at Brū and just return it for a refund when your done. Also, looks like they might offer 32oz plastic growler soon. If need to take a growler on the go and don't want the weight, size or breakable glass aspect of a growler this will be a really cool options. And for just $2 it seems like a reasonable deal. To add to all this they have a really professional way of filling growlers. It's kind of a lot of explain but it looks really cool and legit. All in all this bar is really awesome. Although they don't offer food they do allow outside food to be brought in and encourage Uber eats. Cheers! read more

BRŪ Florida Growler Bar - Really cool growler fillers. - Beer Bar Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Came here to Beer week and I'm still in awe. I live in the westchase area so the 10minute commute was perfect ! My boyfriend and I love to go to different bars and try to things, and BRU takes it to the next level. The house beer to Florida local breweries, for the event they broke down 5 beers and educated us on the flavor, content and where it was crafted. I try beers blindly and most often I stick to my types; hops, stouts. But it was so interesting to try new kinds and truly appreciate its creating. The venue itself is sooo laid back. I am a family girl, so being able to sneak off somewhere local sounds great to us ! They have great specials throughout the week so make sure to check them out ! Very interested in the Growlers and we will be back for those . read more

BRŪ Florida Growler Bar - Beer Bar Near Me - Odessa, Florida

Awesome Neighborhood Craft Beer/Growler bar. All locally (Florida) owned beer that keeps rotating on a daily basis. The owners and the staff are awesome. read more

Great craft beer bar. True to these types of establishments the craft beer selection changes daily and they don't serve food. But this place chooses in my opinion the best beers. I don't know how they do it. We've been here 3 times and I've gotten a flight each time and each time different beers. The last time I was there they put spiked seltzer on tap. Ok I only drink 3 categories of drinks: coffee, flavored seltzer, and alcohol. I always have a bottle, can or glass of seltzer with me. So when they changed out the keg to add the spiked seltzer I got to try two of my favorite drinks at once. The name slipped me and it wasn't on the board when I initially ordered but it was delicious I got a pint. Now the staff is friendly and will leave you alone, talk about the weather or discuss the Bucs if you want. They're also very knowledgeable about the beer. You can get growlers filled of anything they have on tap. They have some merch for sale, a very industrial look, a great vibe and just an all around place to chill and drink beer. read more

Super fun hangout and great selection. Bartenders Ashley, Austin and G are super friendly and attentive. One of our favorite places!

I honestly had the greatest time here! I found this place on Yelp and decided to stop in. Everyone was insanely friendly and welcoming. I was able to taste a couple things before ordering a glass of it, which always makes things easier. I never knew that I liked Kombucha either. I left with a plastic Growler full. The Nitro Coffee was awesome and so was the Blueberry Hard Water. read more

BRŪ Florida Growler Bar - Blueberry Hard Water - Beer Bar Near Me - Odessa, Florida

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If you're looking for a craft beer Bar that serves an ever-changing tap of Florida local beers, this is your bar, hands down. The owners and staff are super friendly, and they are always making events fun. Tuesday's are bottle share day, where guests can bring bottles to share in, which draws a fun crowd. The owners, Christian and Jill are always putting on events, where they will bring in wings from a neighboring restaurant, or Spanish food for Christmas, etc. They also try to make every event fun, such as having a dress up contest for the Derby or hosting brunch events with local food and beermosas, which were amazing. Its not your average bar. I love that they represent Florida and try to get new, neighboring restaurants names out there. They treat their customers very well by going above and beyond. They also fill growlers here if you love something and want to take it home. You can become a member and save 10% on your purchases. I love the welcoming feeling of this local bar. If you live near the City's Park/Odessa area, you MUST check it out. read more

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Best place in southern Odessa to get all of the different Florida breweries draft beers. Growlers & popcorn to go or delivery. Super nice folks to boot. Try em you'll like it ! read more

This place is cool. We stopped for a beer on the way home from work on a whim. Sweet spot for a multitude of local brews in one place.

Nice small spot with great beers on tap and a friendly ambiance. I came here for a themed trivia on a Thursday night, and man, was it packed! The place is small but I saw that there was outdoor seating I believe in the back that I will need to check out next time I visit. It's located in the middle of a strip mall, and they allow you to bring outside food (there is a restaurant right next door if you get a little hungry with your beer!) read more

So many different Florida craft beers to choose from!! My wife and I love the variety. Relaxing atmosphere and great people.

My husband and I stopped in to "grab a beer" toward the end of a date night in Lutz with old friends. We stopped due to the 5 Star Yelp reviews. We were greeted by a bartender named Ashley and she was super friendly and described the bar as "Cheers" which made my little 80s heart happy. We are from St. Pete so we are used to a "shop local" scene and as soon as we stepped foot into Bru we felt like we were welcome! :) Within a few minutes we had each selected a great brew and had been invited into conversation with some locals. Within an hour "British Rob" showed up and made it a date night to remember with lots of laughs and memories. We highly recommend and will be back next time we are in the area! Great selection of several Florida craft beers, kombucha and coffee also available! And if they ask you to try the chocolate popcorn... go for it!!! read more

So helpful about letting us try different drinks before picking, and super nice! Made sure to say hi to everyone, and made everyone feel like a friend! It's nice to finally have a place in the area like this! read more

Have you ever just walked into a place and knew right away you felt at home? That is what it is like to walk into BRU. We drove by here for years and never stopped in and I honestly regret that so much. If you love craft beer then you will love BRU. It is so much more than just another "bar". They constantly have rotating drafts from only Florida breweries and it gives you the chance to try different beers from different places all local to here. The owners Christian and Jill are down right amazing and honestly so is the staff, especially Ashley is the sweetest and I just love her to pieces! You feel like family every time you go in. They don't have food but you can order from places close by like G Peppers and they are dog friendly! I bring my Great Dane Gamora all the time. They have a cute little deck in the back too! If you haven't stopped in to check out BRU yet then you are missing out. I promise you won't be disappointed! read more

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