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Florida's Largest Beer Garden 16,000 sf - Motorworks Brewing, Bradenton, FL

Motorworks Brewing

4.4
4.4
234 Reviews
$30 and under
Brewery
  • Great for craft beers
  • Great for live music
  • Lively
Built in 1923 as an automobile dealership, our 27,000 sq. ft. facility houses Motorworks Brewing’s full-production brewery and taproom, adjacent to a 22,000 sq. ft. beer garden - Florida’s largest. Our majestic 250-year-old living oak trees offer the canopy, enjoy fantastic eats, the top live music venue, 30 Award-Winning Beers brewed on-site/on-tap. Full Liquor and Wine Bar, and Cigar Humidor. Play cornhole outside, enjoy weekly Monday/ Wednesday Bingo $$ nights, Thursday Trivia night, Latin dancing on the last Friday monthly and monthly Yappy Hour Pet Extravaganza for our furry friends. Just blocks away from downtown Bradenton and the Riverwalk, Motorworks Brewing is dog-friendly and family-friendly. We host hundreds of events each year including weddings, rehearsal dinners, company functions, bridal showers, and any holiday party you can imagine. Events: 941-209-5913
For any event or those reserving a group larger than 20, kindly call our office at (941) 209-5913.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, American, Barbecue
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (941) 209-5913
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer a wide variety of catering options from local restaurants and caterers. Our caterers can accommodate any budget, style, and can even create custom menus!
  • Private party facilities
    Our beer garden features over a dozen cornhole sets, four giant jenga sets, a live music stage, a 22 ft. projection screen, and a spacious deck built around a magnificent 250 year-old oak tree. With adequate space to host parties upwards of 400 guests, we have everything you need to host an unforgettable event!
  • Area
    Bradenton
  • Cross Street
    Manatee avenue
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stops directly in front of building.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 234 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Hot spot

  • Sarasota / Bradenton

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Motorworks Brewing offers a vibrant atmosphere with "great live music" and a "stunningly beautiful outdoor setting." Patrons enjoy a wide selection of craft beers and cocktails. While food is sourced from food trucks, the beer remains a favorite. "Wonderful staff" and "excellent service" make it a popular spot for music lovers.

234 Reviews
  1. Irene

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Alcohol, bartenders and servers were very attentive and did a great job. Unfortunately the food truck was not available for us that afternoon, so although the staff tried to call a food order into Wilders, it didn’t turn out well. The wait on the food was so much and much more than their staff told us and most of the party left before it came. My suggestion is just go there to drink. If you are looking for food and the food truck isn’t available then go somewhere else.

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  2. Luis

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Lacks service and promptness- F&B over priced - kitchen is a food truck located outside of venue. This is definitely just a bar FYI

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  3. Tina

    Tampa

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Motorworks is always a good place to go to listen to great live music. Who could ask for anything more? Sitting outside under the stars/trees and twinkle lights. The staff is always the highlight of my time at Motorworks.

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  4. Barbie

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 4 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We are regulars now at Motorworks and absolutely LOVE the atmosphere outside and the LIVE MUSIC is always AMAZING !!!! Sweet Fleet on October 4 was phenomenal!!!! The lead singer get looks n sounds like Stevie Nicks and the band is just as amazing !!! ♥️🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

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  5. Daniel

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My table was ready with my name on it I really liked that.. However there was very loud noise music coming from the bar that was irritating!!

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  6. Barbie

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    THE EAGLES LONG RUN TRIBUTE BAND IS THE VERY BEST TRIBUTE BAND IN THE WORLD ♥️🤘🏼 THANK YOU MOTORWORKS FOR AN AMAZING NIGHT of AWESOME MUSIC , GREAT FOOD n DRINKS , ATMOSPHERE and SERVICE !!!! ♥️♥️♥️

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    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first time at Motorworks we came to listen to The Long Run and we were not disappointed.. We were promptly greeted upon arrival, led to our seats under a beautiful oak tree and we quickly greeted by our waiter. The menu and drink order offered a variety of foods and not only beer but a full bar. We all ordered different items and we were all pleased with our food, it was hot and good portions. The raspberry chocolate martini for dessert topped it off. The Long Run did not disappoint, once again! The crowd was energetic, lots of people dancing and just a great time overall! We will be back!

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  8. Karen

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 21 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great night at Motor Works. The table was set up for us and our waitress Erin did a great job for us. The Band Long Run was excellent!! Nice job!!

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  9. Gypsy

    Tampa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    I purchased tickets to see 22N on Saturday four hours before the concert. The show was canceled. Who knows why? They charged me an extra $10 to guarantee a table. WTH! Here it is Wednesday and I don't have my money back. I called three times with no response. I'll never buy tickets with them again!

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  10. Debbie

    Tampa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 September 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Bad experience booking a table - they changed the venue and didn’t reserve a table and they were charging $35 a person to get in- nothing was ever changed on the reservation- was suppose to be a Tom petty cover band for $10 a person - was never contacted - had to fight with management -to let us in for $10 a person and find our own table😕

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Google Map for Motorworks Brewing

1014 9th St W, Bradenton, FL 34205

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Manatee avenue
  • Area
    Bradenton
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 11:00–22:00 Fri 11:00–00:00 Sat 10:00–00:00 Sun 10:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Brewery, American, Barbecue
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Public transit
    Bus stops directly in front of building.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (941) 209-5913
  • Catering
    We offer a wide variety of catering options from local restaurants and caterers. Our caterers can accommodate any budget, style, and can even create custom menus!
  • Private party facilities
    Our beer garden features over a dozen cornhole sets, four giant jenga sets, a live music stage, a 22 ft. projection screen, and a spacious deck built around a magnificent 250 year-old oak tree. With adequate space to host parties upwards of 400 guests, we have everything you need to host an unforgettable event!
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