Ambiance here is great. This place is adorable and of course it would be because it's across from The Ringling University. Service and beer selection was great. They have beautiful artwork on the walls and just loved this place. read more

Growler's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

I learned about Growler's Pub on Yelp when my husband and I planned a weekend trip to Sarasota from Miami. We were happy to find out that Growler's was right near where we were staying, so we headed over on a Saturday evening during happy hour ($1 off drafts). Happy hour on Saturday? I'm ready to move to Sarasota. The atmosphere inside is nice and casual without being grimy. Even the bathrooms are clean! The bartenders that we had were awesome -- friendly and helpful. We enjoyed a couple of beers and although there was sound background music playing, it wasn't TOO loud to have a conversation, like a lot of bars (at least in Miami). There's no food at Growler's, but the bartender suggested that we order from one of the nearby restaurants and have them bring it over. We ended up leaving to eat, explore a bit, and then return to Growler's later that night for some live music. However, we did see some people order food and the restaurant nextdoor walked the food right over. Around 9 or so, a couple of bands started playing. It seems like a pretty cool place where new artists can get a start. One of the women who played said it was her first show ever. The bands were pretty good and the bar started to fill up as the night progressed. If we return to Sarasota, we'll hit Growler's up again for a laid back night. read more

A great place to stop in and have a craft brew. The owner is nice and the environment is cozy. Typical tavern feel. They have an excellent selection of beers that are sure to please most palates. Stop on by if you are in the area. It is well worth it. Bottom Line: Great craft beer bar with a local, home-style feel. Definitely Recommended. read more

This is Sarasota's newest addition to the "good beer bar collection." If they all have their different aspect (Cock n Bull's awesome atmosphere and outdoor area, Stairway to Belgium's exceptional pub food, World of Beer's sports bar vibe) I would have to say at this early date Growlers has the potential to be the college bar party spot. This is a good thing in my opinion, a whole that needs filing. Now that Fall semester is starting up I will be interested to see if Growler's takes off in this direction. As of right now it is dark, quite, NICE "dive", with the cleanest lines in town and delicious, always changing on tap selection, good pub games (darts, pool, foos), friendly staff and reasonable prices. Tosh.O on the TV is always a good sign too. I have a special place in my heart for Growlers because its descriptive menu led me to discover my new favorite beer. Weihenstephan Hefe. "Sweet malted wheat, clove, banana, hint of black pepper." This is exactly what I want out of a menu and out of a beer. LOVE! Ladies and conisseurs be on the look out for the beer blends available. There is one that mixes a chocolate stout and a blueberry ale and it literally tastes like drinking a chocolate blueberry pancake. Mind blowing. read more

Growler's Pub - Weinstephan Hefe - Pubs Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Growler's is a funky hipster bar. The beer selection is awesome and the ambience is trendy dive bar meets crunchy granola. It is a great place to meet for a drink with both inside and outside seating. A great patron of the arts, the bar caters to many special event nights-open mic, karaoke, themed parties. This is certainly a bonus, but it gets very loud and very busy. Cabe, the only bartender that I have ever seen in the place,-whether it is a Friday night or Tuesday late afternoon-is very knowledgeable and a great bartender. Just don't be in a hurry. Ever. The wait can get a little long. One huge downfall of the place is no food of any kind. You can bring in munchies from elsewhere, but late at night when you want a beer and some guilty pleasure fries, you'll have to make the fries at home. read more

Great bar if you're looking for a large selection of beer. Sunday-Thursday it's pretty quiet, but it fills up on Fridays and Saturdays since usually there's a band playing on those days. The atmosphere is super chill and comfortable. There's outside seating all around (front, side, back). Service is always spot on, great bartenders and recommendations if you're not quite sure what to get. The selection of beer changes regularly so there's always the option to try something new. read more

Growler's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

Came on a late Saturday afternoon and the place only had 2 other patrons so the bartender, who was the owner, chatted with us for a while which I loved. Cute place inside, on the smaller side, but it has a cozy, welcoming feel. I couldn't decide which beer to have so the owner mixed 2 together for me and it was the perfect mix. If you're in the area, stop in here! read more

To your neighbors, you're a blight on what is otherwise a nice neighborhood. It would be nice if the owners cared about their neighbors....the people living in the residential neighborhood right next to them. But they don't. They could put up some signs reminding the drunkards not to scream at the top of their lung because people live only a few feet away. The patrons who hang out back (next to people's homes) sometimes hang out there all night long, even after the bar closes. If the owners of The Mable wanted to start showing some concern for their neighbors, the people that LIVE literally next door to their bar, it would be really appreciated read more

My friend Kwai recommended this place for a hamburger and a beer. As I was pulling in I was wondering why he spoke so highly of the little bar. After walking into the bar and taking a few minutes to look around, I quickly fell in love with this place. It's a bar with all kinds of character. These bars are getting harder and harder to find. It's a must see!!! read more

Staying in Sarasota for a few weeks to visit my dad. Wasn't sure that I would find good music but 2 days in I read this article about Good Graeff's last show in their hometown. This bar rules! Sherry? And Molly (who has quite the shrine with a bunch of adorable drawings in paper and bar napkins on the wall - apparently she's a house fav) are fantastic. The place is MOBBED and yet no one waits because of them. It's a strange miracle. And did I mention the beer selection? There's a pool table and if you like cigars, a place next door. As a fellow smoker from Chicago, I love that there is no smoking indoors. Theres a few great small charming patio areas outside you can step out into but who wants their clothes to smell when the night is over. Great floor plan and awesome vibe. Oh, and they have a pool table if you feel so inclined. Great space! Kudos to the owners. Love it!!! Oh wait!!! I have one more addition. Have you ever gone to a craft beer bar with someone who is only inclined (my dad) to drink very light domestic beer and been told they do t serve it... Yes, for us beer snobs this is all too common. I appreciate that they have a little of that too to accommodate picky guests. So thanks for having some boring beers too!!!! read more

This place is great, quiet, and it has a great selections of beers. I was introduced to it by a great friend, ex-coworker, ex-client, and partner. I feel bad by not remembering the name or the bartender, but he is a really cool dude that will help you select the perfect beer if you are not sure what to get. This is definitely a hidden gem in Sarasota, and I hope it remains like that. I have never seem the typical drunks at the bar, nor the trendy crow. Again, very quiet, simple, and amazing place. Salud! read more

Update: I've been in here a few more times now, and depending on who is working, service can be very slow. I once stood at the bar (which only had two other patrons at it) and waited at least ten minutes until the bartender made eye contact with me and finally asked me what I'd like to have. I still like the place, but when I walk up to the bar, I expect to at least be acknowledged within the first few minutes. read more

Growlers has a unique crowd. If you're not a Ringling School of Art or New College student you'll likely be the only one without piercings or tats. But don't let that scare you. Cabe, the bartender, who seemingly never takes a day off looks and acts like he walked out of a Victoria era bar. He's the consummate barkeep. He's quick with a joke or a light... wait, that's a Billy Joel song. But it applies. Very knowledgable about the beers he pours. read more

Growlers has been part of the community for 6 years now. And there is a reason I keep coming back. A great place to have interesting beer and be able to talk to your friends. Plus great things going on and just a real "college" place. Between students, staff and faculty coming here at different times, it just gives it the right feel and plus great beer that is always changing for those of us who short attention spans who need constant stimulation. If you want a place to chat go early, if you want to hear music or other wacky things, go late. But go and give it a try. read more

Great atmosphere and vibe! New menu is fantastic and Trivia on Wednesday's at 7:30 with B Trivial is fantastic! Can't beat $40 cash prizes as well for winning!!!1 read more

Stopped in last night for the first time since the new ownership took place. Great cosmetic updates! We had an awesome female bartender with a beautiful collar bone tattoo, sadly I didn't get her name. Was super knowledge of the beers on tap and made excellent recommendations. Wish the signage included more details about the beer on offer so we didn't have take so long asking questions before ordering. We will be back! read more

Every time I come here I'm greeted by a familiar face of someone in the community. The 30 beers on tap and wine by the glass or bottle are always excellent. Coming from Michigan I'm very much into beer culture and the micro-brew community, and they never fail to exceed expectations in selection and service. Molly and Cabe are lovely beertenders, and always have superb advice to offer in the ways of quenching your palate's desires. Many times they have had local Michigan brews that I have searched long and hard to find. Overall I would give them a 6/5, but sadly improper fractions aren't an option on Yelp. read more

Growler's Pub - A typical weekend night at Growler's Pub. - Pubs Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

These people are rude, ignorant of their craft, classless, trashy, and a complete waste of time. I asked them, on their FB page, a question about beer and they answered like an naïve child. Very unprofessional. Also condescending. Then a bunch of classless, immature and rude people started attacking me with verbal abuses. I asked the exact same question to several other pubs/breweries and got very different replies. read more

Great beer selection! The group of us have been loyal patrons of Growler's for years but each time we go the vibes are deteriorating. This time was not unexpected but still very unsatisfactory the wait staff seems as though maybe management or the owners do not expect much from them or possibly have little experience or training. They could very well be having new ownership growing pains. But regardless if you are a local you know there are better places, if you are new to the area follow the locals. Sorry Growlers we hope you come back to life you used to be the best!!! read more

This is by far my favorite place to grab a beer and unwind in Sarasota. The beer selection is always excellent and the service is always good too. Fun hole in the wall kind of vibe, I'm usually alone and always had a good time with other patrons and bartenders. read more

Daniel always has good suggestions when I'm interested in trying something new. I love how they always have live local music. Definitely not always the fastest service, but I'm not usually in any rush when I'm here. read more

I really hope this place makes it, because it has potential to be a great beer bar. I'll be back. It's nice to have an alternative to driving all the way to Mr Beery's or World of Beer... and I think this may be a better space. The Good: 30 taps! (yay) with a wide selection and mostly craft brews. The couple who own the bar are really knowledgeable about their beers, attentive servers, and seem to be nice people. The bar is no-smoking so you won't have to take a shower after! The cafe next door delivers, and the owners don't mind if you bring your own food in from other venues. They give samples. There is a pool table, a foosball table, and a (real & free) dart board. The music is not too loud and you can have a comfortable conversation. The bar chairs are great - they have little backs & are cushion-ey The Bad: Even the non-craft beer - like Yuengling, Stella, Bass, is priced at craft beer prices ($4/pint). While I go to a beer bar to drink good beer, if there was a cheaper pint I might stay for one more. Also I'm not sure the college kids can afford those prices & I'm thinking they might be the ones to keep this place alive. There are not enough tables and those they have are tiny. They may do live music, as they have a stage. (arguably bad, I don't care for bars with live music as it's always way too loud and I go to a bar to actually talk to people) The Ugly: Their smoking "patio" is pretty ugly. Right on 41 & not appealing. I don't mind because it means the rest of the bar is smoke-free, which is so wonderful. But a friend I went with smokes and I didn't even want to go out there to keep him company. read more

I have been going here for about 4 months now (just turned 21), and its great! A friend recommended me here, and I love it. I go here a night a week after work, and worth the 30 minute drive I have to make, just to be there. Great beer, bit pricy though, ranges from $5-$6 a glass, but it is all specialty, and worth a try if you want to leave that normal bar selection at other bars. They have ranges from: Stumpknocker (A grapefruit tasting light draft), I get it every time I go there; to the not so known: Not Your Father's Root Beer, yes, it is alcoholic root beer! With over 30 beers on tap, there is a beer for everyone! It may have more of a crowd for college aged people, but everytime I go there, there is always a uniques diversity of ages there as well. The service is GREAT, good friends with all the staff during my visits, very responsible as well. They always greet people, just as they walk in, the nicest tenders I have ever seen in a place like this. There are games, pool, a ring-toss game, and Open Mic Night every Tuesday, as well as outdoor seating available. read more

Freaking LOVE this place. Amazing live music, killer beer selection and the staff are pretty dang cool. Highly recommend visiting this pub especially on a friday or saturday night we the get all original, mostly local bands to play. read more

This place has a big selection of beer, a pool table, foosball, and darts. It's pretty cheap and has a good vibe, altho I went on a Sunday afternoon so it was pretty chill. Definitely one of the cooler spots in Sarasota... will definitely go back. read more

I have visited this place multiple times since it opened. Although it does not have the huge selection that some of the other Sarasota craft beer bars possess it's still an awesome place . The bartenders Cabe and Brogan are both very knowledgeable and will gladly assist you with your beer selections offering free samples of anything on tap.. Beers range from $3.00 to $6.00. I hope this place is around for a long time to come.. read more

We recently visited Sarasota and went to this establishment daily. It's been reimagined in honor of Mable Ringling and it is now known as The Mable. They have a daily special for $10...burger, truffle tater tots and a beer. Excellent!!! Our bartender (Lucy) beer recommendations were on spot. Great conversation. We actually tried out their whole menu and I everything was delicious. The breaded pork tenderloin sandwich topped with turkey gravy was my favorite. Their desserts were incredible. My favorite is the salted caramel cake. I was told the owner's mom makes them at home. You can tell they are made from scratch. This is our to go place every time we are in the area. Young crowd, fun and very enjoyable. Staff was wearing masks AND face shields, social distancing was enforced, hand sanitizers for patrons, and staff kept the place clean with frequent cleaning and disinfecting. They have outdoor dining area too. All in all we had a great time. read more

been here a few times both during the week and weekends and different times of the evening. crowd is varied from close to retirement folks to student aged. bar-keeps are friendly and attentive. broad selection of tapped and bottled/canned beers. usually at least 4-6 of all styles. real good pub-vibe, they have free wi-fi as well. read more

Growler's Pub - Pubs Near Me - Sarasota, Florida

One of my Sunday riding stops. A very interesting tap selection and the bartenders always are informed enough to help my selections.

A more perfect pub (for me) could not be found. Eccentric and intimate with a wonderful selection of craft brews on tap. It's like going home. read more

It's an awesome lil spot. My band played there last night and the owner was very welcoming.

Never wanted to yelp before but this calls for a big Yelp. Beer, Service, Music-Awesome! Hubby and I went here last Friday night and heard a kick butt band. We wanted to cap off our trip with one more Friday night at Growler's. It was a comedy show. I love comedy, but the 50 something bald guy-can keep his day job and you're not all that~sorry All in all we loved the place and came back for one more great night before we left town. Next time we check the venue first. Please don't stop the music! The Best. read more

Very good pub, great variety of beers, good to know local people and nice service, only pendig to have in-house diner instead of delivery

I go to this bar every once and awhile because they have the best selection of IPAs local and micro brews, speciality beers you won't get at other place I guess because of the younger hipster art school crowd they cater to. The bar tenders and service is so great and friendly and it is so chill and cool with no judgment that it's a great hidden gem of the city. read more

I can say without a doubt this is a great bar and a great concept, thats all. I was floored beyond belief how I was talked to by staff and cannot understand what went on. I was with a friend had one beer and started on our second. We were involved in conversation and that is the point the bartender started to inform us how we are not welcomed and maybe we should leave. We of course did without a word as we walked out just looked at each other going what just went on. Maybe I missed the concept of the bar and to be abused is whats expected. read more

So, this may be a great place for twenty-something hipsters......not such a great place for this middle aged guy and his wife. At first glance the beer selection looked. decent but they were out of about half of the offerings. Additionally my wife and I literally had to leave the bar and go outside because of the bartenders BO. Not to mention the mediocre at best "talent" on open mic night. Simply put- a very disappointing experience. read more

The owners and bartenders don't like black people. They don't try very hard to hide their racism either. Otherwise, not a bad little place to grab a brew. read more

Last night was my first visit to Growler's. Someone had told me about it months ago and I finally checked it out for open mic night. I went it and it was pretty dead but did have great decor and one guy on the mic performing. However when I walked in I made eye contact with the bartender as I sat at the bar and she walked right by me and went to go hang out with a patron. I did not receive a "hello" or asked if I wanted a drink. So I sat at the bar for about 10 minutes, she never looked back at me while she was with her friend. So I just decided to leave. It was a tough first impression, I would consider going back but hope to get acknowledged and served next time. read more

Excellent bar with good people and good beer. Been there on a variety of nights and each nigth has something good to offer. Wednesday night trivia is a good draw and the weekends are always fun too. My favorite night is Monday. Not a lot of people so it is great for a couple beers and just kicking back to relax. Megan is always helpful and very creative when it comes to helping pick out a new beer. read more