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Breweries, Bars & Live Music

Central Florida’s Polk County offers an abundance of options for those looking to enjoy a pint of beer or glass of wine, and live music. Our downtowns can be the perfect gathering place to meet up with friends, or make new ones. One lakeside bars & breweries offer a spectacular view at sunset.

Bars & Breweries

Enjoy a pint of beer when you visit one of our many microbreweries and taprooms, or enjoy a cocktail at a live music venue! Most breweries & taprooms are also pet-friendly. Check out our bars & breweries in Central Florida!

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Ave Bar by Arabellas

man and woman with cocktails sitting at bar inside Ave Bar in Winter Haven, FL

Ave Bar by Arabellas is adjacent to the fine dining restaurant in downtown Winter Haven.…

Address: 340 W Central Ave
Winter Haven, FL 33880

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Revival Bar

3 people sitting around a coffee table at Revival in Lakeland, FL. Shelved filled with books on side wall. Bar in background.

Revival is a homey, welcoming craft cocktail bar in downtown Lakeland. Visitors will enjoy inventive…

Address: 119 S Kentucky Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863-606-6090

revivallakeland@gmail.com
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Swan Brewing

tap wall at Swan Brewing in Lakeland, FL

Swan Brewing features 30 taps of craft beer, live music and food trucks. The brewery…

Address: 115 W Pine St
Lakeland, FL 33815

Phone: 863-703-0472

info@swanbrewing.com
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Front Page Brewing Co.

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Front Page Brewing Co. is a craft brewery in historic downtown Bartow. Located in the…

Address: 190 S Florida Ave
Bartow, FL 33830

Phone: 863-537-7249

info@frontpagebrewing.com
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Gram Parsons Derry Down

Gram Parsons Derry Down

Gram Parsons' Derry Down is a historic music venue opened in 1964 by Gram Parsons…

Address: 297 5th Street NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881

Phone: 863-295-9422

gpderrydown@gmail.com
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Union Hall

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Union Hall is a live music venue in Lakeland. Enjoy the talents of local artists…

Address: 1023 S Florida Ave
Lakeland, FL 33803

Phone: 863-288-0372

bookunionhall@gmail.com
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Rec Room Lakeland

3 men playing video games at Rec Room Lakeland

Rec Room Lakeland is a family-friendly bar with arcade games, video games, skee-ball and more.

Address: 202 N Massachusetts Ave
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: 863-213-4073

recroomlkld@gmail.com
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Jensen’s Corner Bar

Jensen's Corner Bar

Jensen's Corner Bar in downtown Winter Haven serves craft beer, wine and premium cocktails. Adler's…

Address: 100 3rd St SW
Winter Haven, FL 33880

Phone: 863-298-6755

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Vasco Sixty-One

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Vasco Sixty-One is the rooftop bar at Nineteen61. They offer unique cocktails and tapas.

Address: 215 E. Main St.
Lakeland, FL 33801

Phone: (863) 688-1961

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