Big Top Brewery

4.6

73 Reviews

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

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2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 times today

Great for craft beers
Hot spot
Neighborhood gem

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 73 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Sarasota / Bradenton
Good for groups
Sarasota / Bradenton
Hot spot
Sarasota / Bradenton
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Big Top Brewery offers an inviting atmosphere and diverse menu, perfect for a fun night out. Guests rave about the "great food" and "amazing service." The brewery features both indoor and outdoor spaces, with vibrant decor and lively vibes. Some mention noise and temperature issues, but the standout hospitality and creative dishes keep patrons returning.

73 Reviews

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MIKE
Naples
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Surprisingly good food. Nice selection of enjoyable beers. We arrived at 5:30 on a Monday evening and were surprised to find the place very crowded (great sign). Once the food and drinks started to arrive we understood why. From the pretzel to the salad to the wings, the starters were very good. Burger and pizzas, delicious. Thanks for an enjoyable evening out with visiting family.
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henry
New York City
15 reviews
1.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
It was so awful it was like romper room kids running everywhere screaming no parental supervision and no management to control any of it. Food was served in boxes and had to ask for paper plates and plastic forks and knives. Waiter was nice enough but slow taking order and getting drinks waited 1/2 for a beer and wine! Will never go back
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great energetic atmosphere. There were lots of families with small children, as well as all other age groups. Outdoor seating had colorful seating tables, a large rectangular fire pit with plenty of seating around it. Long outdoor bar with TV's. The food is scratch made and delicious.
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Patricia
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time there. Arrived 1 hour before reservation and was seated right away. Wheelchair assessible as far as getting in and out. Waitress was wonderful. Sorry tto say I didn't get her name. Food terrific.
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Shane
Tampa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and place was nice. Food was alright for the price. Loud and busy and better like beer.
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Marci
Tampa
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joined friends at the Big Too for a fun night for the Dueling Pianos night and it was great! Amazing service even when it was so busy! Love the vibes!
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Greg
VIP
Tampa
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service and reasonably priced. Many thanks.
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KimberlyY
VIP
Cleveland
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Such a great place to enjoy a beautiful evening out with friends!!
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Jen
VIP
Naples
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love the inside and out areas. The food is very different and delicious and we’ve never had a bad experience. Great weekend place to go and just chill.
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Christine
VIP
New York City
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was good however crab wontons were fishy this was my 2nd time and both times service was very slow and servers not friendly but seemed annoyed
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FAQs

Big Top Brewery is rated 4.6 stars by 73 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 17 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

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 73 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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Is Big Top Brewery currently accepting reservations?

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