The Ultimate Guide to Breweries in Jacksonville
Enjoy some local brews at these places
By: Maggie Campbell
Aardwolf Pub & Brewery
https://www.aardwolfbrewing.com/home
1461 Hendricks Ave
904-301-0755
Monday Closed
Tuesday-Friday 3PM-11PM
Saturday 2PM-11PM
Sunday 2PM-10PM
Established in 2012 Aardwolf is located in a converted ice house in the heart of Historic San Marco. Their tap list features Belgian and German variety beers, American stouts, and many IPAs.
Bold City Brewery
https://www.boldcitybrewery.com/
904-379-6551
Production Facility
2670 Rosselle St #7
Tasting Room Hours
Thursday & Friday 3PM-11PM
Saturday 1PM-11PM
Tours 2PM-5PM
Downtown
109 E Bay St
Sunday-Thursday 11AM-11PM
Friday & Saturday 11AM-11PM
Perhaps one of the most well-known breweries, Bold City has a number of beers in local grocery stores such as Publix and many bars throughout North Florida. Their most popular beers include Duke’s Cold Nose Brown Ale and Killer Whale Cream Ale.
Engine 15 Brewing Co.
904-249-2337
1500 Beach Blvd
Monday Closed
Tuesday-Thursday 11AM-11PM
Friday-Saturday 11AM-12AM
Sunday 11AM-11PM
Engine 15 provides a wide variety of craft beers, including many brewed on site. Every Thursday the hold an event “Tap 42” which showcases a single barrel brewed beer. This allows them to experiment with different notes and flavors.
Intuition Ale Works
http://www.intuitionaleworks.com
904-683-7720
929 E Bay St
Tuesday-Thursday 3PM-10PM
Friday 3PM-11PM
Saturday 11AM-11PM
Sunday 11AM-8PM
Located within walking distance to the Jaguars stadium a downtown favorite and Jacksonville staple. Intuition Ale Works offers over 20 different styles of craft beer, brewed in house, on tap. Stop by Intuition on a sunny day and enjoy their rooftop which showcases views of the St. Johns River.
Ragtime Tavern
904-241-7877
207 Atlantic Blvd
Sunday-Thursday 11AM-12AM
Friday & Saturday 11AM-1AM
Situated in the center of the Beaches Town Center in Neptune Beach, Ragtime started as one of Jacksonville’s first brew pubs. The interior offers a rustic environment and live music. Ragtime is also a sister company of Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery and A1A Ale Works which is located in St. Augusting.
River City Brewing Company
904-399-5684
835 Museum Circle
Monday-Thursday 2:30PM-11PM
Friday 2:30PM-2AM
Saturday 11AM-2AM
Sunday 11AM-6PM
Hands down River City has the best views in the city out of any brewery. Located along the St. Johns River, River City has been brewing its own beer for more than 20 years.
Southern Swells Brewing Company
904-372-9289
1312 Beach Blvd
Monday-Thursday 4PM-10PM
Friday & Saturday 12PM-1AM
Sunday 12PM-8PM
Southern Swells, which opened earlier this year, is home to Jacksonville Beach’s largest taproom. The facility also has a space for special events and an outdoor patio. Although fairly new many believe Southern Swells is going to be a standout in all of Jacksonville soon.
Wicked Barley Brewing Co.
904-379-7077
4100 Baymeadows Rd
Monday 4PM-10PM
Tuesday-Thursday 11AM-10PM
Friday & Saturday 11AM-12AM
Sunday 11AM-9PM
Wicked Barley opened in early 2014, located off of Baymeadows Rd they offer a large selection of not only craft beers but also ciders and meads all of which are brewed in house. Their slogan is “Naughty Ales for Noble Souls” which speaks to the envision of pushing the boundaries. They also have a large outdoor space, which is perfect for a family friendly crowd.
Green Room Brewing
http://www.greenroombrewing.com
904-201-9283
228 3rd St N
Monday Closed
Tuesday-Thursday 4PM-12AM
Friday 4PM-2AM
Saturday 12PM-2AM
Sunday 12PM-10PM
Green Room was Jacksonville Beaches First Microbrewery. They are dog friendly and offer a wide variety of games in the taproom. The taproom has 16 rotating drafts and live music.
Veterans United Craft Brewery