What a DUMP!

[Rich Pawlak]

I scoured and asked around for some decent location for a quality beer while in Miami Beach last week, and the resounding recommendation was The Abbey Brewing Co., at 16th St. just below Alton Rd. I was also advised not to let the appearance deter me.

What a great place. Cozy as a sitting room, knotty pine and old wood, just 4 booths and about a dozen barstools,friendly as all hell, with some terrific beers on tap, 4 of their own (brewed in Melbourne, FL, their IPA and Bock were sensational) and many guest taps, including the only handpump in South Florida, serving up Old Thumper.

The inauspicious exterior.

The tap selection, including 3 of their own, some Germans and Belgians

Lovely stained glass behind the bar

Beer bric-a-brac

The beer menu, best as I could photograph it, it was physically pretty large

Old Thumper, and it was!

Clever wood carving above the taps

They also had a small food menu, consisting of pizza, wurst, and homemade empanadas, which were quite good. I only wish I could have spent more time here; it was so un-Florida, so relaxed and sure of itself. And the best part: it's open from 11AM-5AM. Bartender said their busiest time is between 4-5AM.

A fabulous dump.

[Susan in FL]

Is this related to the brewpub in Melbourne? The name escapes me right now... Jake and somebody's, or something like that.

And, more importantly... you were in our beautiful sunshine state and did not call me to arrange a visit???