Historic Downtown Sanford: Craft breweries, restaurants, gastropubs, events, things to do in Sanford, FL
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Shaken and Stirred: Sanford’s Craft Cocktail Corner
Whether you’re pining for a dry Martini or an over-the-top tiki drink, Historic Downtown Sanford is the place for you....
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Serious craft imbibers will be happy to know that Sanford is the best place to quench your thirst for a beer or cocktail. An entire weekend could be spent sampling our brews and spirits.
Brewery hopping is easy and encouraged. Pick up the Central Florida Ale Trail Map at any participating brewery and start your journey in Historic Downtown Sanford. We challenge you to find your favorite Central Florida brew, choosing from Wop’s Hops Brewing Company, Sanford Brewing Company, Deviant Wolfe Brewing, or Inner Compass Brewing Company.
Extend your beercation at one of Sanford’s beer gardens. Celery City Craft, Tuffy’s Bottle Shop and Lounge, and Buster’s Bistro are ideal spots to explore new hops and cider, watch a sports game, or just relax under the magnificent Florida skies. More fermented beverages are available at Luisa’s Cellar, a wine bar with a craft beer problem. Choose from a hefty selection of varietals by the glass or the bottle and pair it with the ever-rotating tapas menu.
The art of the craft cocktail is also alive and flourishing in the downtown corridor. Classics and innovative twists can all be found to pique the interest of any patron looking for their next “spirited” adventure. The Imperial at Washburn Imports provides a distinctive setting; it’s located in an exotic furniture store. Meanwhile, the bartenders at Bitters & Brass have perfected the classics, but push the envelope with their seasonal menus and bewitching tiki drinks.
One thing is for certain: You will never go hungry or thirsty in Historic Downtown Sanford!
Little Fish Huge Pond
The Stranded Sailor Pub
We are Sanford’s only British Pub & Live Music Venue! Come check out our great selection of beers, tasty menu items, and fun events!
Sanford Ave Tavern
The Alley
Founded in 2005, The Alley is a family owned and operated authentic blues bar in the Historic District of Downtown Sanford specializing in live blues, good times, and cold drinks! We are a smoke Read more [...]
1st Street Lounge
Luisa’s Cellar Wine Bar
Luisa’s Cellar is a premier boutique wine & craft beer bar featuring Spanish tapas, French, Spanish & American desserts and exclusive Sumatran & Brazilian coffee blends. The ambiance Read more [...]
Ellen’s Wine Room
Welcome to Ellen’s Wine Room in beautiful Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida. Join us for exceptional Wines, Fine Beers, friends and fun. Sit in our comfortable big chairs by the Fireplace, at Read more [...]
Buster’s Bistro
Belgium has more breweries per head than any country in the world, over two thousand to put a number on it. Of these many about seven-hundred sell beer outside Belgium’s border. Of these we have a vast Read more [...]
The West End Trading Co.
Hottest concert venue and bar in Historic Downtown Sanford! Live music, DJs, full bar, pub grub with the best wings in town, craft beer, and lively vibe! #drinkatwestend
Celery City Craft
Celery City Craft is a tribute to Sanford! Sanford is known as the Celery City because of the large amount of celery farming the town once had, by outfits like Chase & Co. Our décor will be rich in Read more [...]
Tuffy’s Bottle Shop & Lounge
We make Cider! We have a great selection of local craft beers to enjoy here and/or to take home with you. Cocktails, giant Beer Garden, live entertainment & events.
The Smiling Bison
A great restaurant requires far more than great food. It requires a great dining experience that stirs one’s emotions. It makes its community and points beyond a better place. It places the utmost impo Read more [...]
Bitters & Brass
Central Florida’s first bartender owned and operated bar, Bitters & Brass opened March 2017 in the Historic District of Downtown Sanford.
The Imperial at Washburn Imports
Welcome to the Imperial, we are a neighborhood bar specializing in boutique wines, craft beers and classic cocktails. Come enjoy a relaxed evening in one of our comfortable yet elegant Read more [...]