Amelia Tavern Restaurant & Brewpub
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Reviewed by Roguer from Connecticut
3.63/5 rDev -8.6%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.75
3.63/5 rDev -8.6%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.75 | service: 3.5 | selection: 3.5 | food: 3.75
Nice enough place, although it's a little loud. Live music during my visit, even though it was a Wednesday night.
Food was good; service was slow but cordial.
But you really came here for the beer. I can't vouch for the brewpub aspect, but they did focus on craft, in particular local options. I tried a few things, all of which were quite good, if not amazing. The selection similarly falls in the middle: a large enough number of brews to offer different styles and breweries, but not large enough to satiate a real beer geek. (For example, on my trip they had: one imperial stout, one regular stout, two double IPAs, nearly a half dozen regular IPAs, a blonde, a wheat ale, etc.)
If you live in the area, this seems like a decent spot for craft, especially if you're part of Team Drink Local. It's not worth the drive for me, especially with vastly superior options in Jacksonville.
May 12, 2017Food was good; service was slow but cordial.
But you really came here for the beer. I can't vouch for the brewpub aspect, but they did focus on craft, in particular local options. I tried a few things, all of which were quite good, if not amazing. The selection similarly falls in the middle: a large enough number of brews to offer different styles and breweries, but not large enough to satiate a real beer geek. (For example, on my trip they had: one imperial stout, one regular stout, two double IPAs, nearly a half dozen regular IPAs, a blonde, a wheat ale, etc.)
If you live in the area, this seems like a decent spot for craft, especially if you're part of Team Drink Local. It's not worth the drive for me, especially with vastly superior options in Jacksonville.
Reviewed by Redrover from Illinois
4.11/5 rDev +3.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4 | food: 4.25
4.11/5 rDev +3.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4 | food: 4.25
I was happy to see the Amelia Tavern occupying the same spot as the late lamented O’Kanes. Make no mistake, this is a completely new building with only one wall remaining from the old spot.
As you approach from Center Street, there is an outside area with some tables. As you enter the large rectangular bar is in the center. The bar must seat about 40 with seating along both walls and in the front area of the bar. Washrooms towards the rear exit.
This is a stunning and modern space. The ceilings are high and the center of the room is monitor style which means it soars even higher. There is exposed wood and iron fittings, the bar is a sleek grey stone. There are large blackboards along the west and south that show the brewing process. There are also large screen TVs above the bar so you can keep up with the games. The tanks are along the east wall and are behind glass.
The service was prompt, friendly and seemed beer savvy. They offer free samples so kudos there.
Speaking of beer, they are making beer but are still waiting on their Federal license. It is expected any day now. While I was there they had 12 FL craft beers on tap. The selection was varied and balanced.
The food is good and I thought a big step above regular pub food. Try the baked, wings, really good pork rinds, wraps, burgers, etc. The only thing I had that I thought was just average was the rib appetizer.
The only slight downside is that the space is all hard surfaces and this can make it noisy.
This is a fantastic addition to this fun town!!
Jun 20, 2016As you approach from Center Street, there is an outside area with some tables. As you enter the large rectangular bar is in the center. The bar must seat about 40 with seating along both walls and in the front area of the bar. Washrooms towards the rear exit.
This is a stunning and modern space. The ceilings are high and the center of the room is monitor style which means it soars even higher. There is exposed wood and iron fittings, the bar is a sleek grey stone. There are large blackboards along the west and south that show the brewing process. There are also large screen TVs above the bar so you can keep up with the games. The tanks are along the east wall and are behind glass.
The service was prompt, friendly and seemed beer savvy. They offer free samples so kudos there.
Speaking of beer, they are making beer but are still waiting on their Federal license. It is expected any day now. While I was there they had 12 FL craft beers on tap. The selection was varied and balanced.
The food is good and I thought a big step above regular pub food. Try the baked, wings, really good pork rinds, wraps, burgers, etc. The only thing I had that I thought was just average was the rib appetizer.
The only slight downside is that the space is all hard surfaces and this can make it noisy.
This is a fantastic addition to this fun town!!
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