Zydeco Brew Werks

My wife and I visited here to have lunch and to try their beers. The brewery is located inside an old 2-story brick building on a corner lot in the Ybor City neighborhood. There is a city parking lot at the rear of the building, or you may get lucky and find a curb space (although you still have to pay). The interior has all unfinished walls and ceiling that you could expect in a rehabbed old structure like this. A long bar at the rear has seating, and a smaller bar, also with seating, was to one side. The brewing equipment is visible through a window wall behind the main bar. Off to the other side is a partitioned room where the barrels that support their barreled-beer program are visible through a window. A few TVs were noted. I love this kind of vibe. We arrived on a Monday for a late lunch, and they were not busy at all. Service was good.

We ordered a sampler flight of four beers plus an extra. All of them were brewed very well to style, and two were notable as well above style (El Fumado Smoked Helles and the Tombstone Imperial Stout which had a very rich, malty taste to it). Overall we scored the beers at just over a B rating.

The food menu has a nice selection, and the items that we ordered were very good. The brewery also offers a full bar with wine. Beers are available for take-out in growlers and crowlers, although this option was not on the menu for every beer. This is a very nice place to visit for the beers and/or food. Highly recommended.

 

Went on a semi-busy holiday late afternoon time and the place was busy but still found a seat at the bar. Place was lively with lots of sports on TVs as well as some decent music in the background. Service was prompt and knowledgeable; food looked good although I didn't get any so can't comment. Beer selection of their own beers has a good number although a little IPA heavy. The beers can hold their own and are some of the better local ones I've had in Tampa. This place is worth checking out if you're in Ybor City.