Let’s face it– the 4th of July holiday calls for some ice-cold beers, but if you're parents, it can be hard to find a sitter. Lucky for you, Orlando is home to several awesome breweries, and many of them are family-friendly! Put these breweries in Orlando to visit this 4th of July on your list.
Kid Friendly Breweries for 4th of July
Park Pizza Brewing
- Location: 6941 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827
- Highlights: food, patio seating
Pies and beers for all! Take the family to Park Pizza Brewing in Lake Nona for a mouth-watering lunch and some cold ones. This spacious pizzeria and brewery welcomes the whole family with plenty of indoor and patio seating. The menu offers appetizers such as wings or dough poppers, or a big, soft, salty pretzel. You can get classic pizza or something with a little extra flavor, or even build your own! They have beer styles from lagers to stouts and everything is brewed in-house (unless specified that it is a guest tap). Park Pizza even has the beer in cans, so you can take some home with you.
Related: A Culinary Map of Lake Nona
The Ravenous Pig Brewing Co.
- Location: 511 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
- Highlights: Beer garden, food
The Ravenous Pig is a popular restaurant in downtown Winter Park, but did you know they have a gorgeous beer garden out back?
They do! The Ravenous Pig Brewing Co. has the brewing facility behind the restaurant and the garden and there’s also a separate menu. Oysters, juicy pub burgers, hot and crispy chicken sandwiches will undoubtedly have you dying for more.
The tap list here has a great variety of classic styles and they also create small batches with eccentric flavors.
The garden has games and you’ll often find families enjoying their time outdoors on the weekends as you drive by. Next time you’re in the area, make sure you stop in and check it out!
Crooked Can Brewing
- Location: 426 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Highlights: Food on-site, beer garden
Crooked Can Brewing is a must-visit stop you need to add to your list! Crooked Can is a well-known brewery in Central Florida and you can find their beer distributed throughout the state. Nothing compares to drinking in the taproom in Orlando, though! It’s a great kid-friendly spot with a gorgeous beer garden and patio. Families line the outside area on the weekends to hang out in this picturesque downtown area of Winter Garden. There is so much room to play and hang out, you could truly spend a whole day here!
Located inside this rustic, red brick building, you’ll find Plant Street Market with the brewery at the very end. The market offers food from pizza to fresh, pressed juices, with additional shops.
Take some goodies (and beers) home with you to capture the memories of a fun day out with the family!
4th of July tip: There are lots of 4th of July Events near Crooked Can, making it an easy addition to your holiday weekend.
Hourglass Brewing
- Locations:
- 480 S Ronald Reagan Blvd Ste 1020, Longwood, FL
- 2500 Curry Ford Rd #4, Orlando, FL 32806
- Highlights: Arcade games, food, beer garden, patio seating
Hourglass Brewing is one of the original breweries of Orlando, and they have two locations: their main brewery in North Orlando in Longwood and a taproom in the Hourglass District off of Curry Ford Road in Orlando. The brewery in Longwood has arcade games and pinball and sometimes hosts kid-friendly events during the holidays. They hold art shows monthly and have occasional market days where local artists and creatives gather to showcase their handmade goods.
Hourglass Brewing has an impressive list of 40 taps in Longwood and 42 at the Hourglass District taproom! With such an array of beer styles, there’s something for every kind of palate.
The brewhouse in Longwood sits next to Wako Taco, a Tex-Mex spot with tacos, nachos, and more. Papa Bee’s is just one more door down the plaza and they are well known for their specialty: chicken wings. Both restaurants pair perfectly with all of the unique flavors of Hourglass’ award-winning craft beer.
Over in the Hourglass District, they have a pretty patio just outside of the taproom and they also have food trucks that pop-up weekly. Follow their social media to stay up-to-date on the latest information on food. The taproom is also within walking distance of various restaurants, so you won’t go hungry!
Both locations offer several cans of craft beer to take home. After a few sips of these brews, you’ll definitely want to go back soon!
Related: A Beer Lover's Guide to Breweries in Orlando
Persimmon Hollow
- Location: 111 W Georgia Ave, DeLand, FL 32720
- Highlights: Beer garden, games, food, patio seating
Sip on some flights and pints while spending time with the family at Persimmon Hollow Brewing. Persimmon Hollow is in beautiful, historic downtown DeLand. My husband and I have lots of fond memories of spending time in downtown DeLand together, and Persimmon Hollow is a big part of those memories. This craft brewery makes some quality brews, many inspired by the local area.
Breweries Near Disney World for 4th of July
Whether you visit the Disney theme parks often or you're showing family around town while they visit, there are a number of new breweries opening nearby. The Disney area is home to a few kid-friendly breweries.
- Home State Brewing Co: This brewery is a favorite in the Horizon West area, not too far away from Disney. This gorgeous taproom has space for families with additional seating outside.
- Celebration Brewing: This Independent craft brewery and elevated gastropub located in beautiful Celebration, FL is currently in soft opening. *Grand opening date coming soon!
- New York Beer Project: feels a little weird having a New York brewery in Winter Garden, but it's pretty great
- Windermere Brewing Company: a cozy local brewery with a small-town feel in Windermere
By the way, if you're looking for 4th of July fireworks, you can view Disney fireworks without a ticket to the theme parks.
Home State Brewing Co
- Location: 16016 New Independence Pkwy #100, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Highlights: Patio seating, coffee, food
Where’s your home state? Here, it’s in Orlando! Home State Brewing Co has outdoor seating, coffee, and food. Take the family here to drink some good brews. The interior is modern and welcoming with some lovely artful touches.
Overall, if you are a local or just stopping in, you’ll definitely want to visit some of these kid friendly breweries in the Orlando area. You’ll love the atmosphere and beers and get the wheels in your head turning to plan your next night out for a pint, with or without the kids. Cheers!
If you enjoyed these kid-friendly ideas, check out our sister site Orlando-Parenting.com!
One more 4th of July idea: Breweries in Sanford for a pub crawl
There are a few destinations at which you can easily hop from one brewery to another. Our pick for such a day is downtown Sanford, which has the most craft breweries in close proximity than any other city in the Orlando area. You could easily hop around from one brewery to another with these breweries in Sanford.
They are listed in order of proximity to each other. If you decide to enjoy a pub crawl by hopping around these breweries, remember to pace yourself and be safe.
- Wop's Hops Brewing Company and Kitchen – 419 Sanford Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
- Dees Brothers Brewing – 210 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
- Deviant Wolfe Brewing – 121 W 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771
(Featured image is of Dees Brothers Brewery in Sanford, credit Dani Meyering)
