Big Top Brewery

4.6

116 Reviews

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240

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2 people

May 8, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

About this restaurant

Great for craft beers
Good for groups
Great for outdoor dining

When we started Big Top Brewing Company, there were no craft breweries in the Sarasota area and we set out to fix that. We wanted to compliment Sarasota’s historical associations with The Ringling Circus, performing arts, great architecture, the best art and design schools and world renown tourism.

The best way we could do that was to craft beer that our home town can be proud of. We plan to continue the tradition of the arts and help Sarasota add beer town to its identity. Come step under our big top and see for yourself. Big Top Brewing Company artistically crafts world class beers, inspired by our passion, integrity, and the history of our home town.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Phone number
(941) 225-8438
Website
https://www.bigtopbrewing.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240
Neighborhood
Fruitville, Florida
Parking details
None
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Spring Kolsch
4.8% ABV Fruity and floral aromas awaken your senses. Pleasent peach flavors please your palate while tropical hop notes bloom to a crisp finish. Spring Kolsch is lightly bodied and refreshing.
Lemon Shandy
4% ABV Light and zesty, this lemon shandy was made for the Florida heat. Enjoy this American lager blended with homemade lemonade all Summer long. We call this beer the perfect refresher!
Pumpkin Stiltskin Ale
8.9% ABV Prepare for a pumpkin ale that is hauntingly good. Every year the Pumpkin Stiltskin rises from the fields and sacrifices his kin to provide the flavors of baked pumpkin, cinnamon, roasted honey, brown sugar, and fresh vanilla beans.
Winter Red Ale
5.5% ABV Light citrus and spruce aromas warmly offer Seasons Greetings. The first sip unwraps sweet malt flavors of toasted caramel and brown sugar. Hops assert their presence with flavors of pine, grapefruit, and spice. Cheers to complex harmony and 60-degree winters!

Limited Release Beers

Ashley Gang Imperial IPA
Square Grouper Hazy IPA
8.5% ABV
Ringmaster Raspberry Berliner
3.4% ABV
PB& J Pale Ale
B Schwarzbier
5.7% ABV
Glazy Daze Pastry Stout

What 116 people are saying

Big Top Brewery reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

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Tampa / Central Florida West
Good for groups
Tampa / Central Florida West
Great for outdoor dining
Tampa / Central Florida West
Lively
Tampa / Central Florida West
Most Booked 1000-Point Tables
Sarasota / Bradenton
Kid-friendly
Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for groups
Sarasota / Bradenton
Hot spot
Sarasota / Bradenton
Great for outdoor dining
Sarasota / Bradenton
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Big Top Brewery offers a vibrant atmosphere with a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces. Patrons rave about its "delicious food" and "great service." Popular dishes include the Ham and Honey pizza and falafel tacos. Guests enjoy fun events like dueling pianos, though noise levels can be high.

116 Reviews

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Rich VIP
Detroit6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Nice place great casual atmosphere. Food was good and our server. Val was terrific.
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Alex
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great ambiance. Fun outdoor spaces for large groups and especially groups with kids/teams. Food was very good and well priced.
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Brandon
Kansas City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service is always great! The price point is perfect! 10/10 would recommend!
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Selma
Tampa26 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food is consistently well made and delicious. The Ham and Honey pizza has a wonderful combination of complimentary flavors that somehow come together perfectly. The wings are huge and crispy. The Asian sauce is a peanut Thai sauce that totally melts onto the chicken. The service is attentive and efficient. The noise volume is high with the open high vaulted ceilings. Parking is limited. Reservations are the key.
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Lauren VIP
Philadelphia2 reviews
2.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
DJ blasted clubbing music too loud when it’s all kids there at 530ish, maybe DJ should start after 8.
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cynthia VIP
Yosemite14 reviews
1.0
Dined on March 29, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Our waiter was totally confused about everything we asked. He didn’t even know what rosé wine was. we asked for the check at the end and he said yes and then went to the next table and took an order of 10 people took him 25 minutes awful we had already eaten our dessert and we thought he was gonna bring over the check we asked him and he turned around and went to take that tables order another waitress saw how long we’ve been sitting there. She was super sweet and took our check. I will never go back there.
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OpenTable Diner
Tampa2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such fun, great beers and everything we tasted was delicious. Falafel tacos and chicken meatballs were outstanding.
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Donna
Cleveland1 review
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a very large party and Big Top took special measures to accommodate us for the evening of dueling pianos. Our service was great, food was wonderful and entertainment was OUTSTANDING! We will definitely be back!
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Jacquelyn & Kevin VIP
Naples19 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
As always, Big Top did not disappoint! It’s a great place to bring friends!
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Brad VIP
Tampa18 reviews
3.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Was hoping for a larger selection of beer. Limited menu and wine/beer options.
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FAQs

Big Top Brewery is rated 4.6 stars by 116 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Booked 9 times today

3045 Fruitville Commons Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34240

Additional information

Neighborhood
Fruitville, Florida
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Wine

Website
https://www.bigtopbrewing.com/
Phone number
(941) 225-8438

Big Top Brewery

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Menu

Seasonal Beers

Spring Kolsch

Lemon Shandy

Pumpkin Stiltskin Ale

Winter Red Ale

Limited Release Beers

Ashley Gang Imperial IPA

Square Grouper Hazy IPA

Ringmaster Raspberry Berliner

PB& J Pale Ale

B Schwarzbier

Glazy Daze Pastry Stout

What 116 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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