The Gulp Coast – the Craft Beer Trail of St. Pete/Clearwater – is a craft beer lover's dream.
The Gulp Coast Craft Beer Trail
In a sea of destinations offering good craft beer, St. Pete/Clearwater is truly a stand-out. Here, more than 35 locally owned breweries make up what we call the "Gulp Coast" – an incomparable vacation spot where you can sample the unique creations of talented brewmasters.
How best to explore the Gulp Coast? First, peruse the three craft beer itineraries on this page - each offers a handy grouping of breweries near each other. Next, identify your designated driver and let the fun begin!
Explore the North Region
At Brighter Days Brewing in Tarpon Springs, find a lively array of expertly crafted brews on tap.
Tarpon Springs, Palm Harbor & Dunedin
The north region of the Gulp Coast Craft Beer Trail boasts 17 craft breweries, several housed in unique spaces such as an historic pharmacy building and a 1909 fire station. Others are conveniently located just off the Pinellas Trail, if bikes and beers are your style. Bonus: These breweries are located in some of the area's most charming small towns.
Explore the Central Region
Grindhaus Brew Lab in Clearwater serves up its delightful creations in beaker-like glassware – one of many surprises along the Gulp Coast.
Clearwater, Largo, Safety Harbor & Seminole
In the Central Region of the Gulp Coast, you’ll find a range of beer experiences from a brewery/movie house combo to a 40-tap tasting room to a beer garden where kids and pets feel welcome. Don't Miss: Arkane Aleworks in Largo was recognized as Florida's best small brewery in 2018 and 2019.
Explore the South Region
Dissent Brewery in St. Pete is an off-the-beaten path nanobrewery with an excellent selection of brews on tap.
St. Pete, St. Pete Beach, Treasure Island & Madeira Beach
From craft beer icons such as Green Bench and 3 Daughters Brewing in downtown St. Pete to intimate breweries along our beautiful beaches, the South Region is well worth the trip. Make a day of it and pair your brewery experiences with a visit to a museum or an afternoon by the shore.
Craft Beer Hot Spots
Let the brewtastic experiences continue! It's true, we have amazing breweries, but the craft beer sampling extends to popular dining spots, too. Check out our list of St. Pete/Clearwater restaurants that also offer a great variety of craft beers.
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