One of our favorite spots to sit back and have a cold beer is Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company. You might know this brewery from the EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival’s Appley Ever After Sour, which was a collaboration with the owners of the apparel company The Lost Bros, but the brewery is a lot more than a festival beer tap. The tasting room is open daily where the brewmasters and bartenders are serving everything from blonde ales to porters. The brewery is also known for its fun special release brews which pop up throughout the year.
When it's time to kick back with your friends in Orlando you might think it’s all tourist trap restaurants and overpriced diluted cocktails. But there are actually some incredible craft breweries in Orlando, serving great beer at a fair price. In fact, you can find almost any type of beer in almost any setting – from a casual outdoor deck with TVs for watching the big game and lively food halls, to a more intimate hotel restaurant with loungers and floor-to-ceiling windows.
No matter where you’re staying in Orlando (yes, even near one of the theme parks), there’s a craft brewery nearby waiting to welcome you in with a pint. And don’t worry if you overindulge, most of the breweries on our list are in the best sections of town to grab a bite to eat, too.