Hell with that much open a brew pup, or even a brew supply shop in Spring Hill!! If you need a brewmaster for a brew pup let me know, LOL....
I actually never been to the WOB, but growing trends show increase in brew pubs and micro-brew type bars.
Josh
WOB is great for the younger crowd. I'm not ancient yet, but too much crowd and too much noise for me.
As far as a money maker, sure looks like one.
WOB is great for the younger crowd. I'm not ancient yet, but too much crowd and too much noise for me.
As far as a money maker, sure looks like one.
Most of them are pretty quiet before 9pm but you don't get the specials. Do you like Dunderbaks?
I think something like that would be a great asset to the City of Alachua and or High Springs up at exit 399 on I-75. There is some property available up there, close to the freeway.
The biggest problem in Gainesville is adequate parking. I think the city would rather see parking lots full of grass and trees, than cars.
WOB in Westchase is always packed and it's very small. They cram a band upstairs and it gets very loud inside. Nice patio area for smokers and not so much noise. They do have a good diverse selection of taps and 300+ bottles so there's plenty of choices. From what I'm told the one on 4th Street in St. Pete is doing very well too. Good luck if you take the plunge. Just curious, what is the estimated time it'll take to recoup the initial $750K if the place takes off?
Gainesville has the right age demographics - perhaps too young. It's a college town (duh) with a lot of Natty Light drinking broke-assed kids. Not a likely place to sell a lot of $7.00 pints.
In Tampa, Dunderbak's is where it's at. JB is so dedicated. The guy has the best beer menu, everytime I walk in.
Another good place in Tampa is The Independent on Florida Ave. Very good beer there with an extremely chill atmosphere.
Datz is good but can be pricy and the beer can be had other places.
WOB is huge with the young crowd but they do have good selections as far as their beers.
Or head to Cigar City and just drink their beer in their bar. Really good!
Gainesville has the right age demographics - perhaps too young. It's a college town (duh) with a lot of Natty Light drinking broke-assed kids. Not a likely place to sell a lot of $7.00 pints.
- a buddy of mine drank 3 different Rocheforts in one sitting the other day.
One in Gainesville may work. Stubbies downtown is similar, but extremely small and gets shoulder to shoulder crowded on busy nights. I do enjoy the atmosphere on slow nights or before the rush.
I've never been to a WOB, so I can't comment on the place itself. I don't mind the yuppie factor, as long as the staff isn't snobby or pretentious (which I sometimes see at Stubbies). I just want to sit in the corner and sip on a few good beers. I'm not one for live music either. If I want to hear music, I'll go to a show. If I'm going to a beer bar and spending some good money on beer I can buy for cheaper, I want to have a nice quiet corner to hang out and talk with a couple of mates, ya know? Maybe keep the music to a few nights a week, lol.
I like all those places besides The independent. Worst place I have been to.
What!? Really? I love The Independent. Solid beers there, for a really good prices. I've had beer there several times with JB from Dunderbak's. He loves The Independent too.
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