Best Spots for Craft Beer

Fort Lauderdale’s craft beer scene is overflowing with creativity, community, and flavor. From small-batch breweries pouring bold local brews to laid-back taprooms where friends gather over flights and live music, every spot brings its own unique vibe. Whether you’re chasing a crisp IPA, a smooth stout, or something experimental, these local favorites are redefining what it means to drink local — one pint at a time.

Uncommon Path Brewing

A Fort Lauderdale favorite serving bold craft brews, wood-fired bites, and laid-back vibes — perfect for those who like their beer with a side of style.

Invasive Species Brewing

Get a real taste of Florida at this independent brewery and distillery serving craft beer, cocktails, and spirits. Known for its eclectic vibe and wild decor, this spot combines creativity and craftsmanship in every pour. Whether you’re sipping a hazy IPA or a small-batch spirit, the laid-back atmosphere and bold flavors make it a true Fort Lauderdale original.

Funky Buddha Brewery

Offering tours on weekends, this beloved Oakland Park brewery pairs its no-frills taproom with award-winning beers, fun games, and a welcoming local crowd. From flagship favorites like Floridian Wheat to creative seasonal brews, it’s the perfect spot to unwind, play, and taste what put South Florida’s craft beer scene on the map.

Tarpon River Brewing

A popular gastropub housed in a rustic industrial space, Tarpon River Brewing serves up craft beer brewed on-site, creative bites, and weekly live music. With its laid-back vibe, open-air setting, and community feel, it’s a Fort Lauderdale favorite for locals and visitors looking to sip something fresh and local.

Orchestrated Minds

A small but mighty nano brewery in the heart of Fort Lauderdale, crafting hop-forward IPAs, bold stouts, and tart sours. Known for its experimental pours and laid-back vibe, it’s a hidden gem for true craft beer lovers who appreciate creativity in every glass.

Voodoo Brewing Co

A local favorite for craft beer lovers, this laid-back taproom serves small-batch brews with bold flavors and a strong community vibe. It’s the perfect spot to kick back with friends, try something new, and enjoy the energy of Fort Lauderdale’s growing craft scene.

Tripping Animals Taproom

A spacious taproom complemented by a large outdoor beer garden. The space is family-friendly and dog-friendly, with plenty of room to enjoy great food, drinks, and community vibes.

Riverside Market

An easygoing beer boutique and kitchen known for its massive craft beer selection, eclectic menu, and cozy, beach-house vibes. With couches, community tables, and chill energy, it’s the kind of spot where you come for one drink and end up staying all afternoon.

Tarpon River Brewing

A craft-beer hotspot tucked away in Pompano Beach, this brewery brings bold, locally brewed flavors and a laid-back community vibe. With rotating taps, a pet-friendly space and food trucks rolling in, it’s where great beer meets good times.

Cove Brewery

Serving up craft beers and good times with a relaxed coastal vibe in Deerfield Beach. This local favorite pairs beachy energy with flavorful brews, making it a go-to spot to unwind, sip, and soak in the South Florida sunshine.