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).

OK this was fun. Chief Cherry and his band Red Beans and Rice were playing. I like all kinds of…read moremusic so this was perfectly suitable. Seating is a little old and dated but it's a pub so who cares. With their windows open you can sit outside, they have a very generous patio area. I moved from inside to outside, had a nice glass of wine and enjoyed the atmosphere. It's an incredibly friendly atmosphere lots of fun people and if you want dessert after having one of their giant pretzels there's ice cream next-door. The music was fine, the people were fine and did I mention that they are dog friendly? I got to pet all the puppies! That just made me even happier if it was possible. I hardly ever go anywhere anymore since Covid so this was a wonderful change. I will be back for sure and enjoy the ambience, the wonderful service, and the atmosphere. There is absolutely nothing to dislike about the Village Idiot pub!

**INITIAL REVIEW**…read more Apparently, the Yelp Skynet a.k.a. the AI that green or red flags reviews, doesn't like the actual name of this pub despite the fact it is the pub's name. Ergo, I will use the abbreviation VI for the remainder of this review. Besides that, you really can't go wrong going to any of the pubs in Historic Cocoa Village. VI is one of the pubs on the eastern side of the Village, in between the famous Fat Donkey's Ice Cream and the furthest east pub in the village, Ryan's. Appearance-wise, the outside fits primarily with the building, but there are some minute details that give it its own personality, primarily around its name. There is also a section of the road and sidewalk that have been garrisoned for VI as outdoor seating and games such as bean bag toss. Indoors, it is definitely your kinda pub that many of the patrons are friends. The right side (East) have long tables with many pub and drinking games such as Hook & Ring and Shut The Box. There is a bookshelf filled to the brim with board games in case patrons prefer traditional or childhood classics. The left side (West) is the "Patio," a room that is decorated by numerous plants, neon lighting, widker and a black-and-white checkerboard floor. Finally, the middle of the pub is the actual bar, in the form of an L-shape serving a nice arrangement of beers from many breweries, cideries, distilleries, and meaderies across the United States. I had the Kentucky Vanilla Barrel Cream Ale by Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. Other beer selections I would recommend include the Pineapple Cider by the famous Carib Brewing Co. and the Mango Cart by Golden Road Brewing. Personal note on the latter: Mango Carts, well for me, only taste good when straight from the tap. Cans are not good. And the food, it is minimal, but boy does VI know how to tug at my heartstrings as everything they have features, or could feature, cheese. They have pretzels with cheese, pickles with cheese, and my personal favorite, grilled cheese sandwiches. And for the more sophisticated patron, they have numerous choices in charcuterie boards, too. I will also state the drink prices are a bit on the high side compared to some other places I been to. And there are two restrooms that are single-serving and gender-specific. I don't believe the latter has to be gender-specific because they are single-serving. The barn doors are an interesting choice because they are not very good at blocking sound. I guess that is why VI blasts the music so nobody can hear the flatulence. Speaking of music, VI does have a small corner stage for small acts, possibly singular, to perform. Unless there is a pull-out large stage for outdoor performances, I don't see big bands, per se in higher number of members, performing here unless they can all jam in that tight-spaced stage. Ultimately, I am going to give VI three-out-of-five stars for this review. They are a solid pub that has all the fixin's of a good bar to go to. Maybe it is safe to say they really don't stand out too much, especially amongst the more unique bars in Historic Cocoa Village. But still, a good place to have a drink with friends with that "Everybody knows your name" kinda vibe.

Nice selection of beers. Depending on when you go service can take a bit. Staff doesn't mind giving…read morerecommendations. Again depending on how busy, depends on how attentive service is. They do have different fun activities on different days. I don't remember if there was music. The restroom was pretty clean. Overall, pretty good experience.

Beachfly was our last Pub Pass stop in the Cocoa area. It has its own parking which is nice and is…read moredefinitely beachy themed. It was a big open brewery and the staff were very nice, helping decide on a beer. They also have food here so we got the Pork Belly Burnt Ends which were charred deliciously and covered in a good bbq sauce. Unfortunately it didn't seem like anything else was around this brewery, but if you are near it I recommend it to try out a beer or two.

I didn't eat or get any drinks, but I found the vibe here to be fun. There was a band playing…read morecalled "Funpipe" and the singers did so well they could've been the real vocalists for the songs they were covering.

Service 5 Ambiance 4…read moreFood ? Cleanliness 4 Beer 4.5 Many drafts. What we tried we enjoyed. We'll be back to try the food. Got in right before closing. Vibe was friendly & welcoming. Good experience.

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.

This place is a hidden gem!! The beer is good and the atmosphere is so fun. They have games,…read morepopcorn, and it's just a fun place to hang out. The AC also works great :) Tim took great care of us - we did a couple of flights and really enjoyed spending time here! It's a must stop if you're in the area.

Stopped in at the brewery and tap house while here for the night before a cruise tomorrow. I guess…read moreit's a tap house in the brewery or maybe it's just a circular bar in the brewery that they call a tap house. Not really sure. The beer list is large. We started with a flight of several different beers, most of which we liked. From there, my wife went with the red, and I had the Marzen. She went with another red, and I did a mix of the XXX stout and the chocolate stout at the beertender's recommendation. Everything was tasty. Beer tender was very nice and friendly. She probably could've used some help though as they were busy. Free popcorn was welcomed too, especially after several beers.

If you like key lime pie, stop what you're doing and order the Key Lime Pie Ale. It is hands down…read morethe best one I've ever had. The Cool Whip rim sounds a little over-the-top until you try it... then you realize it's actually genius. It's one of those drinks you keep thinking about long after you leave. We've been here several times now, and it's been consistently great every visit. The food deserves some love too. The Caesar salad is surprisingly one of my favorites (who gets excited about a Caesar salad?) and the sweet potato fries are dangerously good. We also tried trivia one night. Either their trivia host has a PhD in random facts, or my husband and I need to spend less time watching reality TV. We had fun anyway, even if we contributed approximately three correct answers to our team's score. Great beer, great food, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely one of our favorite local spots, and we'll keep coming back.

Good beer and food. We had the burger special and it was delicious. Numerous beers on tap, we love…read moreIPAs so opted for Orang'o Tango which is a pineapple infused Pleasure Chest IPA. Also had the Rocket red ale. Had the wings with dry rub and 2 sauce sides. Wings cooked perfectly and dry rub is on point. Staff is attentive and friendly. Would recommend!

We were in town doing training with the Cocoa Beach Police department for a couple of days and…read moredined out for lunch and dinner every day. While all of the local restaurants we visited were amazing what made Salty Sisters stand out among the rest was the fantastic service, Chanel and Jenny were incredible, they truly went out of their way to make us feel welcome. From their perfect menu recommendations to their attention to our meal it was a wonderful experience. And happy to report Salty Sisters had, hands down, the best french fries of any establishment we visited. We will definitely be back for the incredible service and yummy food. Great job Salty Sisters.

The location is not on the water, a local bar in a strip center with an outside patio…read more Nice place great service. The food is Commerical, prepackaged that is fried correctly. Doesn't seem anything is made fresh other than the smash burger which was great. Hand cut fries has a lot to be desired. It's typical bar food not worth anymore than 3 stars.

Nice simple selection of beers, ciders, and shandys. Flights are 4 or 6 each. Tours of the Carib…read morebrewery available Saturdays and Sundays from 1-4pm. No food available but very close within walking distance is the Hilton hotel restaurant, J. Birds eatery with walk up window for to go orders.

We were fortunate enough to go on New Years Day. Our large group was in town for a wedding. They…read moreopened for us. I absolutely loved the chocolate stout mixed with strawberry rosé. It taste like a tootsie roll! My other favorite was the pineapple cider! We will be back in a couple of days to take a few cases home with us!