From Beaches to Beer in Northeast Florida

Nothing pairs better with golfing on a sunny Florida day than a refreshing local beer!

The craft brewing scene in Northeast Florida is bursting with flavor and unique twists on traditional favorites. Below are a few of the top restaurants, bars, and breweries where golfers can go to grab a craft beer, plus recommendations for which brewers and flavors to look for.

Where to Grab A Beer Near Amelia Island, FL

If you’re playing at The Amelia River Club then plan your post-round happy hour for the River Bar & Grille’s relaxing patio. For golfers finishing up at Oak Marsh, visit the Falcon’s Nest at the Omni Amelia Island Resort for excellent drink selections plus a great burger.

Top Craft Beers to Try

You can’t go wrong with First Love Brewing’s Sunrise . . . Sunset, an American Blonde Ale that’s hopped with a fruity aroma but light and refreshing for a balanced taste. For a completely different spin, try Mocama Beer Company’s “The Cosmico,” a fruit-forward IPA with a slightly toasty malt backbone that tones down any bitterness.

Where to Do Happy Hour In Clay County, FL

Clay County golfers love throwing a few back with friends at Eagle Landing Golf Club’s on-site restaurant, The Landing Bar & Grille. For more casual fare, head to Talon’s Restaurant at Eagle Harbor Golf Course.


Where to Grab A Beer In Jacksonville, FL

Unwind after your game at The Hills Grill at Hidden Hills Golf Club, which offers casual dining and local beer selections. The Bar at Bent Creek Golf Course also boasts a casual atmosphere and a selection of rotating taps.

If you are looking for a restaurant option beachside, check out The Sandbar at SpringHill Suites Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront for great views and a tropical atmosphere or the Hampton Inn Oceanfront Jax Beach's Tides Oceanfront Tiki Bar.

Top Craft Beers To Try

Intuition Ale Work’s is a local favorite and widely distributed throughout Northeast Florida. Try their 1-10, a 6.7% ABV West Coast IPA that packs a ton of flavor! If you’d like to get out and visit a few local breweries in Jacksonville, grab a brewery passport and hop on the Jax Ale Trail. Get your passport stamped along the way for a chance to win free Jax Ale Trail prizes and gear. If you are interested in a golf-themed tavern, check out Fore Score Golf Tavern for great food, drinks and golf simulators.

Where to Do Happy Hour In Palm Coast, FL

While staying in Palm Coast at Florida's premier oceanfront golf resort, Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa, stop by the Lobby Bar for a mix of eclectic food and drinks. Grab a coffee before your round then celebrate a game well played afterwards with a signature cocktail, craft beer, or premium wine. Looking for something a little more casual? Head to the Tavern restaurant at Halifax Plantation Golf Club.

Where to Grab A Beer in St. Augustine, FL

If you’re playing the King and Bear course, then head over to AJ’s Kitchen & Cocktails for fantastic food and drinks. The Legends Grille at Slammer & Squire also offers a glass-enclosed restaurant and outdoor patio, where you can enjoy your drinks along with breathtaking views of World Golf Village.& the Caddyshack restaurant near by. Toast your hole in one at The Well, at The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens - The Well is a cozy, century-old gathering spot for classic cocktails and modern, herb-infused elixirs, served alongside a menu of light bites.

Top Craft Beers to Try

For citrus fans, the Orange Amber Pale Ale from Ancient City Brewing Taproom gives you a blast of sweetness quickly followed by malty caramel notes and restrained hoppy bitterness. For a lighter taste, try the Palace Pale Ale from Dog Rose Brewing Company. This light-bodied, single-malt Pale Ale is brewed with Crystal Hops for easy drinking plus a hoppy zing. Click here to see a full list of options on Florida's Historic Coast.

If this has made you thirsty for a round of golf and a round of beers, then start planning your Northeast Florida Golf getaway today. Find the perfect place to stay - with five destination adventures to choose from, you are so close to enjoying Northeast Florida's amazing golf courses and breweries, distilleries, and more.

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