Abbey Brewing Co.

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Brewery, Bar, Eatery

1115 16th Street
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
United States

(305) 538-8110 | map
abbeybrewinginc.com
BEER STATS
Average:
3.71
Beers:
13
Ratings:
156
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.18
Reviews:
45
Ratings:
72
pDev:
9.33%
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Ratings by StevieW:
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Reviewed by StevieW from Florida

4.3/5  rDev +2.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 5
This is a tiny little brewpub/beer bar 2 blocks off the trendy Lincoln Road Mall, in the art deco South Beach area. Only 4 booths and 11 seats at the bar. No bigger than a package store. Dark wood, dingy and some Marlboro smoking locals. A real beer advocate kind of place. The food was only the frozen to fryer type, this place is all about beer. Open everyday of the year 2pm-2am They offer several of their own beers on tap. I really liked the Imperial Stout, and the Maibock which was great. In addition to their beers they have an impressive lists of bottles such as Rochefort 8 and 10, Westvleteren, Sam Smith, Hoegaarden etc. Thier other taps included Paulaner Oktoberfest, Fullers ESB, Anchor Steam etc. They rotate these around, but always something good and different. If you're ever in Miami/South Beach area it's worth a look. I tried the Abbey over the Gordon Biersch downtown. The prices are a bit high, but just about everything else is too in this area. Go in the summer if you can, it's much more quiet.
Jul 18, 2002
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.44 by brentblack1 from New York

Aug 02, 2021
 
Rated: 4.03 by heymikew from California

Feb 01, 2020
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Rated by crewfan1952 from Ohio

4.33/5  rDev +3.6%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 5 | selection: 4
Would be awesome if you could hear in here.
Jan 30, 2020
 
Rated: 3.65 by Curt3 from Ohio

Oct 21, 2019
 
Rated: 3.99 by eluvah from New York

Mar 11, 2018
 
Rated: 4.32 by FlaS4 from Florida

Nov 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.77 by Nrod from Argentina

Jun 03, 2017
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Reviewed by StonedTrippin from Colorado

4.27/5  rDev +2.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.5
we had such a good time in here, our first stop on an all day self guided miami brewery tour. they have been at it for a long time, and they make some great beers. tiny little space, room for no more than 50 probably, and that would be packed. it was mellow when we were there, a cool old wooden bar room, english pub feeling, no frills, beer drinkers beer place. impressive menu of house brewed beers and interesting guest bottles from all over the world, including some unexpected rarities. i was especially impressed with their belgian styles they make, the dubbel and the special quad were exceptional, but they were all very well done. the flight was generous but super aggressive, something like six ounce pours of each beer they brew, and a lot of them are super strong, so we got our buzz on early drinking through these. ambiance was cozy and relaxed, i like the dim lighting and the diverse clientele, it has a real old school feel. our service was kind and prompt, and prices were fair in here. what a little gem this place is! a cool contrast to all the pricey new shiny things in the area. looked like they stay open super late too which is cool for a beer spot. one of the surprise highlights of the trip, really dug what they have going on in here, and the beer is very very good.
Mar 03, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by Griphon from Florida

Sep 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.81 by CBrodbeck from Florida

May 20, 2016
 
Rated: 4.75 by skriv from New Jersey

Apr 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.75 by fthegiants from California

Jan 29, 2016
 
Rated: 4.15 by TimoP from Pennsylvania

Jan 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4.15 by JeffSK from Wisconsin

Jan 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.25 by Brian_Pheiffer from California

Oct 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.21 by TurboBrew from Michigan

Oct 01, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by paulish from New York

Jul 13, 2015
 
Rated: 4.54 by StoutBoi from New York

Apr 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.69 by bsm80x from New York

Mar 03, 2015
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Reviewed by DavidBart from New York

3.59/5  rDev -14.1%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 3.25 | food: 3.5
As a bar, it was a nice change from the pretentious South Beach. As a craft beer bar, which is what I was looking for, it fell way short. Draught selection was poor. They had a lot of bottles, which I really didn't even get into, because I was looking for fresh draft beer. They have several house beers, but considering the name, I don't even think they brew anything themselves. I sampled a few of them and none were impressive. They only had about 10-12 lines, and the other options weren't great. It's just off the main strip which is Lincoln Rd. Nice location on a quiet block. Decent, friendly crowd. Moderately priced, but some were on the higher end. Some draughts were $12. St. Bernardus, I believe, and a few others. And that's for a goblet. My impression that the Abbey Brewing name is that it's a gimmick to lure in the craft beer crowd. But, to someone like myself, who considers him self an entry level aficionado, it was a let down.
Jan 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by johnwkraft from Florida

Aug 31, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by cyrushire from Florida

Aug 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by costanzo_mike from Massachusetts

Jul 28, 2014
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Reviewed by JulioH from Florida

3.89/5  rDev -6.9%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Nice place on the beach, carries some nice beers on tap. Normally they serve some of their own beers, made for Abbey Brewing, as well as other beers. A beer bottle menu is also available, loaded with Belgian ales and some craft beer.

Also available, liquor.
Jun 29, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by esti from Florida

Apr 26, 2014
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Reviewed by alexgmoney from Florida

3.3/5  rDev -21.1%
vibe: 3 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3
If I would have written a review years ago when I learned of this place I would have described it as a go to tiny dive bar. Not much has changed, but they have had great success and have managed to expand quite a bit. The atmosphere is laid back, dim, yet quaint. It has a long wood bar as well as picnic tables to throw back your beer.
Apr 19, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by thefokus from New York

Jan 28, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by beernads from Florida

Jan 13, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by charlienyc from Illinois

Jan 08, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by nibiru84 from Florida

Oct 25, 2013
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Reviewed by chinchill from South Carolina

3.92/5  rDev -6.2%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 3.75
This cozy brewpub features 4 house brews, an additional 10 taps,1 rotating cask ale, and a very choice selection of 20 "world class" bottles. The bottles include 2 Rocheforts, 3 Chimays and 2 Westmalles.
Easy to find and walking distance from the beach (about 1/2 mile}. Small but has a remarkable variety of seating, including 7 seats at the bar, one large u-shaped couch, a few booths and tables. Great service. Relatively clean. Nice relaxed atmosphere. 2 good sized plasma TVs. No food.
Jul 18, 2013
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Reviewed by jcb7472 from Florida

3.88/5  rDev -7.2%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4
Stopped in for a couple during happy hour on a Tuesday night. During this time (4-7 pm) Abbey brewed beers are $4.50 (instead of $6.50-$7.50). I had two of the Abbey Immaculate IPA. It was pretty good. Not very hoppy or bitter for an IPA, but it was very drinkable and had some nice flavors of citrus and pine. The wife had a rasberry lambic. The bartender was very nice and accommodating. The place was laid back and has a comfortable seats up front near the entrance. By the bar it was pretty smoky inside. I will definitely stop in the next time I'm in this area, maybe to shoot some darts and try some of their other beers.
Jan 11, 2013
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Reviewed by jimbomill from New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +7.7%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4.5
We're visiting South Florida and this was our last night. My older sister was insistent about finding The Abbey, but as we circled 16th St at night time, we couldn't find the place. Finally, we younger sister insisted we try the place that only had the sign "BAR" lit.

BINGO.
Their Double IPA / Barley Wine Cask offering was Green Flash Brewing's Imperial IPA, which my wife and son enjoyed immensely.

The House brews Brother Aaron's Quad and Russian Imperial Stout were enjoyed by my older sister, while I had Brother Don's Double and the Quad. All tastings were true to style and delicious. The Double was my personal favorite.


The place is relaxed, not overly large, the staff is friendly and outgoing. The boss-man, Ray, stopped by to chat with us, discussing his brews and some of the drivers behind his recipes. Hey Ray, we'll be getting back to you about that t-shirt for my sis!

I wish I got there for Happy Hour as the House beers drop to $4.50 and they are well worth it. If I'm ever back in this area, I am returning, happily.
Nov 27, 2012
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Reviewed by PorterLambic from Florida

3.94/5  rDev -5.7%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 3.5
An old-style bar serving craft beer in the middle of Miami Beach.
Loud, slightly smoky, small but comfortable.
Attentive and friendly staff working hard.
Music is thumping some serious rock and malt, I could here it across the street easily though the door was open. Dark inside with just a handful of dim lights and two bog flat screens working with a couple or ceiling fan lights to try to illuminate the place.
I liked the place but after one beer I had to beat feet due to the oncoming headache from the smoke and overall volume of conversation and music. I'll try earlier next time.
The brew selection is not numerous but it is well thought out.
Oct 04, 2012
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Reviewed by Hbat68 from Florida

4.43/5  rDev +6%
vibe: 5 | quality: 5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5 | food: 3
I was introduced to the world of microbrews by this place in 1996, since then I've never gone back to mass produced beers. The Abbey is a local's pub, unadulterated by South Beach's hype, it has all the local charm and ambiance that you can expect from a hole-on-the-wall pub but an amazing selection of brews. Owner Ray and bartender Dave at the bar have been the team to make this place the kind where everyone knows your name and once you visit you will find their beer selection to be equally unforgettable. No hype, no shiny lights, no hot servers, just great people and beer. Try Brother Aaron's Quadrupel, extremely flavourish belgian-style quad.
Sep 09, 2012
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Reviewed by Flounder57 from Massachusetts

4.3/5  rDev +2.9%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4
We checked this place this past week when we were in town for the Sox/Marlins series. We stopped next door at the Yardbird to eat some food since food was not offered here.

Atmosphere: Pretty dark inside. Shades were down to keep the bright Miami light out, but the lights were dimmed low too. Park benches and table to the left and small bar to the right. Traditional brewery signs thorughout the bar.

Quality: Even though the beer is made in Melbourne, FL for now, the quality was still there and they had some nie guest taps to offer as well. The stout, quad, and IPA was enjoyed by all of us.

Service: It was daytime, so service was good and we got the chance to speak with the owner/brewmaster.

Selection: Draft selection limited us to 10-12 choices, but they also had a decent bottle selection to choose from too.

We went there during happy hour and got a good discount on the normal price of the beer. Too bad they don't offer food, but the restaurant next door had a nice southern fare to choose from. Next time in Miami, we will hit this place up once again.
Jun 17, 2012
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Reviewed by SaCkErZ9 from South Carolina

3.98/5  rDev -4.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 3.5 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
Fresh off the plane from NC, my wife and I headed for South Beach for a bit of lunch and some good beer. The former was easy to find, the latter much harder. I had this place as my first place to visit and lucky enough, we pull up and there is a parking spot right in front. What luck! The place is quite small and rather dark inside. The selection was pretty impressive. I had the IPA and it was pretty tasty. I was hoping we could have food here but unfortunately, they didnt have food. I think the bartender said they could have food delivered, but I wasnt really interested in off-site food. This is probably one of the only places in the South Beach area to find some decent beer. Lincoln Street ped-mall is right around the corner and some great food spots are there.
May 01, 2012
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Reviewed by kylehay2004 from Illinois

3.88/5  rDev -7.2%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4 | service: 5 | selection: 3
So right away I have to say the service is great. I met the brewer while there who enjoyed a beer with me and discussed his technique and preferred styles. The location is in busy southbeach, Miami just a short walk from where you can leave your wife alone for a few hours if you trust her with your credit card. Its kind of a hole-in-the-wall type place as the brewing is done off-site however the friendly staff and beer quality make up for it. The selection was somewhat limited however multiple styles are available. The Russian imperial stout was definitely my favorite with the IPA being excellent as well.
Jun 29, 2011
Abbey Brewing Co. in Miami Beach, FL
Brewery rating: 3.71 out of 5 with 156 ratings