Visited Motorworks brewery today for brunch ...venue was great -outdoor space awesome but the service left a lot to be desired. Our waitress Taylor did her best to accommodate us. Management needs to address the staffing issues especially on the weekends when brunch is being served won't be able to keep good staff if they are overwhelmed. read more

Motorworks Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Patrick our bartender was awesome went to this brewery on Saturday afternoon for the first time he was running the entire bar and filling servers and everyone was being helped promptly he was courteous and friendly and an Eddie in bar keep. read more

Food was okay, service was slow to arrive. Our group waited 15-20 minutes before someone came to take a food or drink order. They were busy with lots of events though. Outdoor venue is nice read more

We were visiting from out of town and had never been here before and were asking the bartender questions ...He was very rude, dismissive even... our party of four felt like we were bothering him. Food was not something that would bring us back. Service ensures we won't be back.. read more

Went to have a bite to eat Sat evening .. charged $10.00 cover to go outside.... no tables at all at the front.. sat in the very back.. could not even hear the band because of the regular crowd... never seen this before.. very disappointing.. ( there were 10 of us... ) read more

Pros: awesome selection of beers. We did the tasting of 4 beers .. my favorite of the 4 was the grapefruit ipa. Then we had a few others: strawberry guava was what I expected but the tangerine lime was awesome.. Free fresh popcorn machine Ambience - awesome with live music starting at 7 in their outdoor section.. Things to do in the bar area included dart board, jukebox music, etc. outdoor: cornhole Overall: great experience and fun place read more

I love the environment and how it surrounds an oak tree. The brewery has some good choices and the waiters are very nice to explain the different choices. However, the wait was extremely long. It was quite busy the night I went and they were under-staff. I ordered a flight to tried the different beer which they had good fruity ones and stout. I would totally come back for another gathering. read more

Motorworks Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Great place to enjoy local brews. We had a flight of six and each was very tasty in its own way. They have an arrangement with food trucks to provide the meal options but you place the order with your server. We chose to be outside under the funky large tree decked out with lights. Live music topped off the experience. read more

Motorworks Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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How do you dare to take the game from the hands of a couple of kids (13 and 11) that were behaving well and give it to adults acting erratically? I made sure my kids were not being disruptive and there you come (older blonde lady) and dare to take the game from them? Are parents with kids not allowed here? I see a lot of them? Is it that we were being nice and sitting down spending money at your location? For the record, it was 6:30pm, Still time for kids to be around here. You truly need a new manager. I won't be coming back. Sadly. Btw. Balls were not too heavy for the kids, but the manager title is definitely to big for you. read more

Such a beautiful place. We've only sat outside, with our dog, but had to walk in through the bar to get to the outdoor seating area. The inside was so nice, but the outside is fabulous. The trees, decor, waitstaff, food trucks, and beer.....PLUS a full bar. Perfect for your dog lover friends, and non beer drinking friends....a definite go-to place that's sure to please! read more

One of the best breweries in the area. Always a good atmosphere with the nice beer garden and the signature tree that branches out with the lights. Service could be a little better, but for a live band and a brewery with bunch of different brews to choose thay covers most bases. read more

Not kid friendly regardless of what they say. No one actually served us or asked us if we needed anything. A girl server on the patio was just passive aggressive to us because we had kids playing with the Jenga blocks (that a different server provided to us) and connect four. She kept coming by and cleaning up the connect four blocks on the ground..? They weren't even in the way. It was super passive aggressive and rude. They really didn't want us there because of our kids and it was obvious. read more

Stopped in since we were in the area. Sat at the bar for awhile and then walked out back to the garden area. The one thing that turned us off about the inside seating area was the bartender started vaping behind the counter. This seemed to be a nicer establishment until that happened. So we walked out back and sat under their tree. Comfortable seating and loved how they have decorated the area. Huge space. Would be a great hang out on a cool night. Bathroom stop on the way to pay. Nice and clean bathrooms. Paid the bill and left. The visit was a nice one. Loved their area out back. Turned off by vaping behind the counter and even indoors. read more

You just can't beat the beer garden. The giant oak wrapped in lights and boardwalk seating is superb. Every band we've heard here has killed it and trivia game night on Monday is a great way to unwind with friends. We always order the pizza, but heard the other cuisines are good too. Don't be dissuaded by the neighborhood; Motorworks is definitely the place to be read more

Not sure why a lot of people are dismissive of this place. Everyone is friendly and joking around. There is always something going on and I love the social environment. People these days need to stop being so soft when it comes to places like this. Finest brew bar i've been to and I will continue to go there for their IPA's and atmosphere. Keep it coming and keep my stool warm, because you have made a customer for life! read more

Fun place, interesting beers, great staff. I'd give it 5 stars but for the fact they don't have a kitchen and serve food and the lawn games are out in the blazing sun. They have food trucks and menus which the servers will handle, taking your order. It's ok for food truck fare. I have noticed that most breweries don't have a kitchen, which I'm not used to being from NY. Most places like this would be full service. I'm not a big craft beer fan, so went more to check out the atmosphere and it checked the box on that. We sat outside but the inside was pretty cool as well. Lots of space. Will return! read more

I wish I could come here every week! I am no craft beer snob but have tried a lot of places and their selection is fantastic. More importantly the back patio area under the tree is awesome at night. We have been there twice now, once during the big 10 championship game when it projected on the big wall outside. Very fun. Most recently we stopped in on a perfect Sunday to find a "happy hour" fundraiser for a local dog rescue. Great people and a great cause. All in all Motorworks is a must if your in the Manisota area anytime soon! read more

Love this outdoor beer garden - absolutely adorable and the hundred year old trees are gorgeous. Service is a little slow outside, so best off ordering from the bar if you can. Parking fills up quickly here so be prepared to walk. Plenty of food truck options, but nothing that really "wowed." French fries we got I believe from ATO were highly addicting. Definitely recommend this spot, but probably for drinks only. Would like to check out a game on the outdoor projector. read more

This is one of the nicest places that Bradenton has to offer. The Motorworks original beer is delicious. My favorite is their V-Twin. The outside area is nice. They have live music out there sometimes. And they have tons of cornhole games set up outside as well. They have a food truck that sticks around til about 9/10pm. The liquor cocktails leave much to be desired. And what usually keeps me from coming here is the parking. If there is no more room in Valet, the closest areas to park are in these sketchy, dark areas. As a female who frequently goes out alone, I choose not to come here sometimes for that reason. read more

i know this place is popular, i just can't figure out why. yes, the outdoor space is really cool, but the beers are MEH, and the bartenders are just plain rude. i think the bartender we had was trying to be funny, but she just came across as dicky. And try and get her attention for a second round - forget it, and it was early, not even busy and she & the others were more consumed with their phones than the customers. WE WON'T RETURN OR RECOMMEND THIS PLACE read more

Had a great time at yappy hour yesterday thank you all pups enjoyed and now are exhausted read more

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Very cool spot with lots of outdoor space. Good for families with young kids. I came here with a Groupon, "beer tasting for two" which included four flights for each of us along with some brewery glasses and an empty growler. The Groupon was less than $20 and was a phenomenal deal. My favorite beers were the Adoptable, Pulp Friction, and the Midnight espresso stout. They had many other beers that they brew on tap and the bartender was very knowledgeable about all of them, enjoyed giving us samples, and telling us about each one. Friendly service in a cool setting. The only slight downside is that this place relies on food trucks or delivery for their food service, and two of the three places to get food were not be available the night we visited. Definitely recommend checking this place out, with a Groupon or otherwise, it is worth the drive. read more

First time here tonight for nephews birthday. I was blown away by the service! Our waiter was outstanding! I couldn't even believe with the amount of people and separate checks how he handled it so fast and efficiently! Craft beer was amazing and food so fast and delicious. Live band amazing! They rocked. We were seated outside, atmosphere was amazing! I could not believe I was in the city! Just surrounded by bamboo and greenery. Giant ancient tree all lit up in the middle of everything. Felt like I stepped out of the city into a forest. Food was super tasty and took 10 mins tops even with super large party. I highly recommend this place. With their delicious craft beer, awesome atmosphere and entertainment. Can't say enough! Truly impressed! Kudos to Andrew our waiter tonight! I'm read more

Stopped in for a beer while in the area with family. I absolutely loved the outdoor area under the tree. The beers were just okay as well; I'd tried them in the past at some places closer to home. Service left something to be desired, as everything seemed a little disorganized. They also didn't really fill our beers up all the way, but I wasn't sure if there could have been carbonation issues. I'd be willing to visit again because of the atmosphere, but there are other breweries with better beers and service in the Tampa Bay area. read more

A little different in that they don't have a kitchen. You actually have to order your food from food trucks parked on the premisis. Waitstaff does the running for you though. Love the atmosphere and the way it's all lit up nice outside where you sit. Good collection of beers. read more

This place is great!! They have an amazing beer selection ~ an awesome outdoor seating area and the food we ordered from the Wilders food truck (BBQ brisket on fresh baked rolls & garlic parm wings) was awesome as well. We had a great experience here and look forward to coming back! read more

Enjoyed the Food from the Truck, and the drinks came quickly after we ordered. We Really Liked our Waitress Courtney, we danced, the Music was Good, the atmosphere was Top Notch. Very Happy Here, we will be back soon, and Bring our Friends. Mathew read more

This is one of my favorite spots to meet friends out in Bradenton. I love the outdoor area with the cornhole, big jenga, and giant beer pong. It's always a fun time to chill and hang. They have a lot of good brews on tap. Every day the food truck that serves food rotates, so it's always good variety. If you're inside for lunch, the bartender will grab your food truck orders for you so no need to worry about going up to get it yourself. Service here is great, I brought my family of 7 people for lunch and drinks one weekend and it was great. I love when they have live bands playing. It's always a fun time if ya got a good group with you! read more

I had such high hopes for this place. I just won't be back. We visited this joint on a Wednesday around 4 P.M. After wandering about we finally decided to belly up to the bar. We waited about 5 minutes for the bartender until being asked to wait some more until he was back. Meanwhile, about 4 feet away there was a young lady picking her teeth while filling up other folks' beers. We decided that was enough and left. We won't be back. Bottom Line: Take your own chances with this one. We won't be back for some time. read more

There are different games to play here. The food selection is very limited to random food trucks and alcohol. Wish they had a steady menu for patrons. Overall would not recommend. It's good to go here if you don't like food. read more

Motorworks Brewing - Jenga - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

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This is my favorite brewery in the Bradenton area. It has a large selection of microbrews and an amazing beer garden that features live music at various times during the week. They do not have a kitchen but offer delicious food from an on-site food truck and also from various local eateries. It is also close to the spring training ballpark of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Definitely recommend stopping in. I will also say Patrick and Zack are rockstar bartenders. Yes - a brewery with a full bar - how awesome is that? read more

This is a really cool themed brewery. I went for the first time with a Groupon on a Thursday evening and it wasn't really busy, but to get taken care of took a bit long. I'm pretty sure the 1 bartender inside was very new and was never offered helped by the other staff I saw walking around. Finally, a girl came in to start her shift and she jumped right in to help him out. She grabbed our Groupon and got it ready. She even walked by us periodically to see how we were doing. We moved outside to check it out and it's huge! I love the tree in the middle of the deck and all the seating they have. They had food trucks that you can order from with the brewery's staff and they serve it to you. They also have a menu of all their drinks (full bar) and the food truck's to order from. read more

Motorworks Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

Let me preface this review by stating some relative facts. I am a beer connoisseur. I've tracked my beer tasting since 2014 on Untappd and have tasted almost 1800 different beers from all over the world since then. (And many more prior to tracking this). Motorworks is one of my favorite breweries. I live in Reno, NV and have only been to Motorworks 3 times. But they are one of the most complete and competent breweries in the world. They brew a great selection of various types of beer and even some progressive recipes you won't find anywhere else. From Belgian saisons to silky smooth IPA's to poundable lagers to the amazing Salvador Dali tribute from Spanish Tempranillo grapes, Motorworks Brewing brings serious horsepower to the beer race! They only up the game with an historical and comfortable establishment with a refreshing Biergarten under the shade of an age-old welcoming oak tree and a festive, air conditioned indoor venue with plenty of room and games for all. They are pet friendly (including their "Yappy Hour") and will make your pup feel like just as much of the family as you. Not to mention they have all the traditional Biergarten games and a stage and put up some awesome bands! I was blessed to have been there for Celticfest. It was a spectacle of awesome! Motorworks, you are kicking some serious ass in every aspect of the brewing game! Please keep up the great work! I will continue to come visit as often as I can. I proudly rep your establishment with t-shirts, stickers and sharing your beer which I bring back to Reno in my overweight suitcases to enjoy myself and with my friends and our breweries here out west! This review is only the tip of the Motorworks iceberg. You can't understand that until you've been there yourself. Oh, and side note: they have awesome food from their own restaurant and as well from food trucks. Their own pizza is ridiculously great! If you've been to this place and didn't like it, sorry, there's not even psychiatric help for you. Your life will just always suck. If you haven't been here, don't think twice, just go. Please just quietly thank me with a modest toast of one of their exquisite libations. You're welcome. And for the record, this place is why I will not be submitting my application to be one of the first humans on Mars. I don't wanna live without Motorworks beer. read more

First time guests. Never been. Went here for my Daughters 21st Birthday.... on March 27th 2021 We had a good time because we made our good time...but.... *** Food was AWFUL...NONE of us who ordered from either food truck were happy. It was dry tasteless and stale & it took FOREVER to get!!! *** Waitress (Sadie) we had was even worse! Not attentive to our needs and rolled her eyes as we asked for things like.. eating utensils, napkins, drink refills etc... you know the ORDINARY things a waitress SHOULD BE NOTICING. there were 10 of us maybe she was frustrated?? *** The bill (we all had our own) was very high. We had 3 on my bill. I asked her if I could get an itemized for MY records and she scuffed at it asked Ma'am is it necessary"? Sorry..I tipped her 20+!! This IS not a place to "eat" ONLY to drink...I'm not going to say "we might be back" because I highly doubt it. Its a shame because the atmosphere is very pretty but pretty surroundings doesn't mean you get good service. read more

Did a quick stop here to try some of their beers. Unlike most breweries/ tasting rooms, they have a complete bar with a nice selection of specialty cocktails. As they do not serve food, they are very dog friendly. Dogs are welcome both in the large and well appointed beer garden (tables, chairs, Jenga, cornhole, etc.). Wish we lived closer, we would definitely hang out here with the pups. read more

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What a nice oasis in the middle of the city. The live oak canopy in the beer garden provides nice shade on a hot Florida afternoon. We started the day of our self directed beer tour here at oldest operating brewery in Bradenton. I started with a Midnight Quartet porter. Nothing better than an expresso beer to start the day! The beer selection here is extensive with something for everyone. read more

Cool atmosphere, makes you feel like your not in Bradenton for sure. Outdoor space is pretty sweet... beer was okay, they were out of their two lightest beers.... Staff was the only real issue, rude and unprofessional, made an off color comment about autism, then proceeded to take issue with the fact that I said it wasn't appropriate. read more

Great place. I try to come week once a week. The beer is good but Monica might be the best bartender in Bradenton! Always greets me with a smile and my V-Twin. Great conversation, cool people and very good food options. But for me, seeing someone that is an expert run their bar is amazing! Give Monica a raise! read more

Motorworks Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Bradenton, Florida

This brewery does everything right. They offer an extensive list of brew on tap. Everything I ordered was slow sip worthy delicious. I started with the Mango Habenero IPA. Beware, its spicy! You can taste the hops, the mango and the pepper in a perfect combination. The Frostfang is now a new favorite Russian Imperial. I could have sipped that the entire chilly night. The Birthday Carrot Cake Brown Ale was a surprise. Somtimes these crazy brew go wrong. This tasted like liquid dessert but was not overly sweet. The Midnight Quartet was a coffee lovers dream. They do have the blessing of size which gives people options for enjoying thier night. They boast about the huge oak tree and it doesn't disappoint. I sat the night away on a wooden porch and took in the live band. All that and fantastic service! read more

Always a good time at Motorworks! Great drinks, great food, great music, and great atmosphere! Love the big tree and it's shade for a gorgeous Sunday Funday! Ty was an amazing waiter. He was attentive, friendly and informative. Definitely recommend. read more