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    Scottish Ale is fantastic!
    Scott W.

    I stopped into Motorworks Brewing while I was waiting for the doors to open for a concert I was attending at the Beacham. It's like a three minute walk from the venue. It's a bit tucked away on the corner so you could easily miss it if you're driving by. Kristy, the bartender was super friendly and let me sample a few beers before settling on the Scotch Ale. The bad thing is I didn't find out about the happy hour special until after I purchased my beer (M-F open to 7pm). I would have gone with $5 beer on the special menu versus the $6.75 I paid for mine. I guess that's partly my fault for not asking but Kristy could have let me know before I placed my order, oh well. Regardless, I was very happy with my beer I had a lot of flavor and was nice and cold. If you're not into beer they do have a variety of liquor available for mixed drinks. This location is not an actual brewery, but they serve beer from their main brewery out of Tampa, FL. Hence why they are able to maintain such a modest footprint in the downtown area. They had a few screens for watching sports and a small kitchen if you're looking for a quick snack. The main store was very clean; however, the men's restroom was a bit of a mess. Plus there is only one stall and one urinal, and the urinal was out of order. While I was here tonight, they were hosting some type of singles meetup event. There was a mediator (match maker) running the event and they were stationed at tables near the main entrance. I guess that's cool to know if you're trying to find that someone special. All-n-all, Motorworks Brewing is a great option when meeting up with friends before going to a show downtown or to watch the big game with some delicious beers.

    Kristi B.

    We arrived on Saturday afternoon around three in the afternoon. There were three other couples sitting at the bar and outside of that the place was completely empty. you have plenty of TVs in the area, which is good for watching college football or any sports really. They have a large selection of beer and overall we do really enjoy their beer selections. My husband often for the Scottish ale which he really enjoyed. I opted for a flight because I always like trying some of the new things though my favorite is the Datil, it's a spicy Porter and has the perfect balance of heat for my liking . Parking can be a challenge in the area because you aren't downtown Orlando there is metered parking around or there is a lot directly behind them. That's $10 a day. The part that was on duty at the time was polite enough, but spend a large majority of the hour so we were there talking to one couple only.

    Mel M.

    ORLANDO, FL: leashed and friendly dogs are allowed at Motorworks Brewing and also at their location in Bradenton! There is an outdoor beer garden, indoor tasting room, and they have a special monthly Yappy Hour Pet Extravaganza to adopt a pet from an animal rescue. The Orlando location is spacious and not only can you get their craft beer, with 17 options to choose from, they also have a full bar! You can get food from a food truck or you can bring your own. Plenty of TVs to watch the game and there are events like trivia night, wings and pints specials, happy hour, and more!

    Edwin M.

    Came here as part of the Pub Pass and it was a great experience! Very chill atmosphere (we did go on a weekday so that could be why) and very helpful staff who provided samples and suggestions. We did not get any food from here this visit but they had a good looking menu and from what we saw that others had it looked great. Also if you are not into beer they do have a cider and a bar for mixed drinks like a margarita or old fashioned. The only complaint is that it is located downtown so parking could be hard to find unless you pay for parking or get lucky with Street parking like we did.

    Light lager: deliciousness.
    Bernard S.

    Great suds, fun atmosphere, nice bartenders a very good selection of IPAs and other beers. Cider, too! Small kitchen puts out some very tasty barfare

    Nachos!
    Jason B.

    3.5 stars... Discovered this joint by pub pass and was not disappointed! Opted for a flight and then followed it up with a few pints...sprinkled in the nachos and very tasty wings...all while playing bingo! Ambiance is urban industrial, service was quirky friendly, and prices are in line with area.

    Yuzu Sunrise
    Kimberly P.

    While the menu is mainly bar food, none of it is fried, only baked, so it's a bit healthier. There is a decent variety of beers, so my husband was able to enjoy the Yuzu Sunrise lager and I liked the Bizarre Gardening Accident sour, so IPAs were not the only option. It's a smaller place in downtown Orlando; street parking is free on Sunday; and the server was friendly and kind, agreeing to turn down the volume of the TV that was over our heads. They also accept the PubPass for a BOGO beer.

    Pulp Fiction
    Nisheet G.

    I read about Motorworks Brewery winning awards for their beers so I was pleasantly surprised to see that one of their locations was in Orlando. Since we had ample time before the Orlando City game, we decided to check out Motorworks. Quality of drinks and food: for beers, we tried their flagship beer called Pulp Fiction and also their seasonal beer Oktoberfest. Both beers were full of flavor and matched the style of beer. For food we ordered their pretzels appetizer and they came out nice and hot. Décor: okay. There isn't much to look at inside but the place still feels chill and laid back. Cleanliness: good. The bar was being kept clean. Service: good. The bartender let us sample different beers before we settled on one and stayed attentive throughout our time there. Price: typical. Expect to pay around $7 for beers and $10 for appetizers. If you're in the mood for some good beers in downtown Orlando then this is a solid place to go.

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    Katie F.

    Never been here before- definitely coming back. They've got beer and shots and drinks. My fiancé had the butter beer shots and we got blueberry cider. The service from the bartenders is phenomenal- very nice for recommendations and what not. Tonight is part of the Halloween bar crawl and it's very fun! Our bartender is dressed like Rick from Rick and morty! His name was joe there was Marco. Phenomenal bar staff!!! The blueberry cider is crisp and not that sweet but very flavorful! I definitely recommend coming here 10/10!!!

    Chicken Caesar wrap
    Justin L.

    Pretty good food. I had a chicken wrap with a side of tater tot's. Both the tater tots in the wrap was pretty fresh. This is a new restaurant that I have tried out recently and everything seems clean. I also have the buffalo chicken dip as an appetizer which was awesome! The service was quick and attentive! I will check in the next time I come to visit to see what else taste well.

    Buffalo Chicken Wrap
    Angela T.

    This place had several TVs and a variety of beer selection. Wrap was good. Tator tots were an additional charge of $1.99. Pizza came out cold. I'm not sure if they have a food heat lamp. Restrooms are nice. Service was okay, had to request the tab a couple of times.

    Jordan C.

    The service and beer here is stellar and I recommend as a spot to hangout for drinks. For a brewery the amount of food choices they have is impressive. I would prefer a paired down menu and they focus on a few options they do well. I was able to try a lot of the menu items and the wings, Cuban Sandwich and hummus were my favorites. Some of the other choices while good, lacked in flavor in my opinion. I look forward to going back soon!

    Cheese flatbread !
    Julia H.

    Love this brewery downtown . Has so many beers on tap and the flatbreads are amazing ! I loved the caprese . Bartenders are very friendly, Sam is always so friendly and brings good conversation and service. I love going here for happy hour before hitting the downtown bars !

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    Friendly service and excellent beers! Food served was tasty and perfectly pairs with the beer. Aka beer food.

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