Bar@Ponce
& Giralda
172 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables
(305) 442-2730
Dubbing
itself "a historical tavern for beer
connoisseurs," customers certainly
agree. They think it's the best place for beer since
hops were discovered.
This
oddly-named pub features Hofbrew, their own
handcrafted beer. Other popular
brews include wild goose stout, black dog raspberry,
and Paulaner Salvatore
Dopplebock, a strong, malty lager. In
traditional European style, it offers fast, friendly
service in a relaxed
atmosphere. Besides outstanding house beers there is
an extensive selection
of whiskey, bourbon, and scotch. The
place is packed for lunch due to its great food.
Tuesday is ladies night.
Great rock bands play on Saturday nights. One
customer calls it one of
the best bars in America. Another says the place has
the best tapped beer
in all of South Florida. This
brewpub gets the highest ratings from customers in
all categories: beer
quality, beer selection, food, and service.
Hours:
Open every day of the year. 11 am-2 am Mon.-Sat.
Closes at midnight Sun.
Abbey
Brewing Co.
115 16th St., Miami Beach
(305) 538-8110
This
small pub has a New England feeling. Close to the
beach, Abbey is a friendly
locals bar away from the Ocean Boulevard strip but
within walking distance
of it. The
selection of beer is outstanding for South Florida,
which seems to have a
paucity in this category. With 10 to 12 beers on
tap, customers can choose
anything from stouts to light lagers. Their smooth
on tap oatmeal stout
melts in your mouth, customers say. Brews
are a bit expensive for a beer, but priced about
right for South Florida.
The bar tenders are friendly and on the ball. But
some people have
complained that the bartenders aren't as cool as
they used to be.
Beer
quality gets the best reviews from clients and food
gets the worst rating.
Of course, this is a brewpub, not a fine dining
establishment.
Tobacco Road
626 S. Miami Ave., Miami
(305) 374-1198
This
New Orleans-style neighborhood beer bar has been an
institution since 1912
and holds Miami's first liquor license. The beer
selection is mediocre
but the live music and fun atmosphere make up for
it. Tobacco Road
is a great place to listen to live blues music and
have a good old time.
Monday
night is blues jam and Wednesday is live jazz.
Food and
service here are rated higher than beer quality and
beer selection.
American-style (steaks, burgers) lunch and dinner is
available and
dress is casual.
Parking
is in the lot behind the bar. Some people think this
is a bad neighborhood.
One customer complained that he was given the wrong
change twice
and his car was broken into in the parking lot.
There is
a $3 cover on weekends.
Hours:
11 am to 5 am daily. Kitchen closes at 2 am.
Hops
Grill & Bar
9050 S.W. 136th St., Miami
(305) 259-6890
This
is a decent place to go for a beer and burger. Hops
has a sampler available
with four 3 oz. tastes of the local brews. The
Lightning Bold Gold
is a light, very smooth brew. For a heartier quaff,
try the Hammerhead Red
The
biggest problem seems to be getting a non-frosted
beer mug. Several customers
have complained that the taste of the fresh handmade
beer was destroyed
when the ice from the frosted mug melted. One
customer complained
he got a warm glass straight from the dishwasher.
Food
selection is quite extensive for a brewpub.
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