World of Beer
3402 Technological Ave,Ste 202, Orlando, FL, 32817
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Address :
3402 Technological Ave,Ste 202
Orlando, FL, 32817 - Phone (321) 235-9741
- Website https://worldofbeer.com/Locations/UCFArea
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Opening Hours
- Mon :2:00 pm - 2:00pm
- Mon : 2:00 pm - 2:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : No
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Accepts Bitcoin : No
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Music : Live
Good For Dancing : No
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Wed, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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Annette E.
Checked WOB on a busy Friday night. The bar and patio areas were super packed, standing room only. They had a live band in this tiny alcove above the bar (Southern Ties?), playing covers. I loved the HUGE list of beers they have on tap, of which I am happy to say that they have Lambic Frambois, as well as Woodchuck amber cider great for people like me that don't really like beer tasting beer. They also have two HUGE refrigerator cases with additional bottles of beers (more ciders and Belgium fruit beers in there). Only problem with the bottle beers, is there's no list and on a busy night it was almost impossible to get a clear view of the fridge or even hail the bartender for that matter :| As for the crowd...really mixed. I saw a few UCF students, but also saw equal amounts of older 20 somethings (like me) and people in the 30-40's range. Heck I even saw a couple there that brought their parents/grandparents with them...lol My only negative about this place is that they allow smoking, and quite a few people were smoking cigars. Luckily though the patio area had some fans going so it didn't feel quite so bad.
(4)Bettina T.
I like that there is a huge selection of beers but the night I went they cut their list in half because "they had an event prior and everything was gone" seriously? It was my first time here and I did not get the WORLD OF BEER experience. Maybe next time my experience will be better. Oh, and my server was hungover...she even told us.
(3)James P.
Short version: The Bartender intentionally took advantage of me and sold me a very expensive bottle beer. I've been here multiple times. It's usually an ok location (usually packed w/ college kids), now that Underground Blues is closed. However, I will not go here again. The last time I went here I had Wes as a bartender. I asked him what specials he had on tap. He asked me what I was in the mood for. I then asked, "If you were here drinking, what would you drink?" He said he knew just the beer and brought out a liter bottle from behind the bar. It wasn't a bad beer, but it wasn't great either. At the end of the night, after only having two more droughts, I closed out. There was a charge for a $32.00 beer (Yes, thirty-two) on my tab. It was for the bartender's choice. I have never been to a bar where the bartender *intentionally* sells ("dupes" or "tricks" are better words than "sell") me one of the most expensive drinks in the place. Being a former bartender, I would NEVER do this to a guest.
(1)Kris V.
Kind of hard to figure out if it's even open from the front of the small mall, but then from the back you'll notice the openness of the place. Inside, it's pretty straight forward. Long bar, plenty of TVs, and then taps and taps of beer in between big fridges full of beer bottles. They have a very nice selection but lack the harder to find international beers. The menu is also full of detailed descriptions of beer types and their differences, a great way to pretend you're a beer snob. They don't make food but have several menus of places that deliver there (weird in my opinion). I went on a Saturday night and the was surprised to see they had a great band playing. None of the nickleback-y stuff I was expecting. Unfortunately the layout of the place doesn't seem to make it easy to mingle. Overall, a nice place to visit but I'd probably check it out on a less packed weeknight.
(3)Aubrey W.
Definitely like any other World of Beer, but be prepare for this to be your typical college bar with a bunch of dudes who think they are total beer connoisseurs because they know the difference between an ale and a lager! Service is relatively fast; I always prefer to go on the weekdays because it is much less crowded, especially in the day time. It's still casual for an after work drink without it getting crazy. The few times I have been there at night, the live music was awful and we would end up mingling outside to be able to still carry on conversation. Hard to find a table when its busy and you definitely have to be aggressive when people stand up and that can be dangerous with a young testosterone-filled drunk guy fired up from that football game! Buy a WOB card! It's totally worth it!
(3)Sidney C.
Great selection. Specials are very good price. Ask for the delivery menu, they allow you to order and eat there. Totally recommend.
(5)Blair A.
I am a big WOB fan. It was my go to place once I turned 21 in college and was no longer only able to go to 18+ disgusting college bars around UCF. The facility is kept clean and the staff is very friendly and attentive. The bar does get PACKED on college night (Wednesday nights) when they have a half off list on certain drafts. I use to love college night bc of the great deals, but standing up the entire evening and sweating like a pig is no longer very enjoyable to me. If you get there early enough you can snag a seat, but they do leave the entire place open at night so it still gets very hot. I recommend coming any other day/night than Wednesday (unless you enjoy the overly crowded type of environment). I also recommend coming here to watch games. It will get a little crowded for game, but nothing too bad. Just get there early and you will be able to find a seat. I also recommend joing the WOB club. You get a point for every new beer you try. It is a fun way to get you to explore different types of beers and you can also win prizes for hitting certain "milestone".
(4)Harry W.
The name of this establishment provides a pretty good guess as to what they serve. I have mixed feelings about this place. Pros: The servers and bartenders are friendly and very knowledgable about beer The draft beer selection is usually really good. Almost always something new. I like that the beer garden is covered so the heat doesn't kill you in the hotter months. The selection of import bottles is better than anyplace besides RLRL. You can see what is on their draft list on their website. Cons: If you are outside instead of at the bar in the afternoons it can be a long wait between beers. The price per pint is about 1 or 2 dollars more than other beer bars nearby. The music is often so loud you have to raise you voice to talk to the person next to you. This is even true outside on some days. Overall the pros outweigh the cons and it is down the street from where I live.
(3)Lily R.
What's not to like? Great beer selection, large bar, as well as plenty of outdoor seating. The beers are a little on the pricey side, but they do have happy hour specials as well as College Night on Wednesdays.
(4)Elizabeth P.
Went on a Wednesday night, and the service was fine but way too crowded for the amount of people working there.
(2)Marisa A.
3 cheers for good beer! 1 star for service=4 stars total. There's only 6 people (including myself) at the bar & I have been passed over several times before the bartender served someone else first. When my friend next to me had an empty beer they asked him what I wanted & served him promptly. I had a couple sips left and they didn't ask what I wanted & left me waiting with an empty beer for 10 minutes. So, good place, great beer, maybe the bartender could pay a bit more attention to their customers is all. I am a bartender, good service is asking both parties if they need anything even if they see some sips left because chances are a little nudge will get me to order more beer. And could it hurt to come back and ask how you like it? Just saying :)
(4)Matt F.
You know, I've been to a few of these in my time, but I can't say why exactly. Do I want good beer? Absolutely. So what is it that makes World of Beer (WoB) not great? It ultimately comes down to the atmosphere to me. Bartenders and Servers don't appear to be as attentive as in other smaller bars. I can't help but feel like I'm just being churned through a system that could care less if I ever returned. Call me old fashioned, but I want that "Place where everybody knows your name" like Cheers. Ask me my name when I order, strike up a conversation, do something other than treat me as just another number. Yes, WoB has a great selection of beer. It's like other bars in pricing, but I'm more inclined to purchase more expensive beer when I like the atmosphere. WoB doesn't strike me that way. It's a great place for a game to watch, or trivia night, but if you just want a casual place to go, maybe look elsewhere.
(3)Michael V.
Not only have I been to both World of Beers but they used to be an advertiser in a magazine that I owned. I had only been to the one across town and expected the same excellent establishment here. First off let me say I was wary since this was in the college part of town. I decided to try it out. NO FOOD here. They suggested Nar Mediterranean Grill which was a horrible experience I rated separately. If you go to the other World of Beer in Altemont Springs you get attractive servers that know their beer selection. Here we got a dude who didn't even know what beer was on the menu. He spent more time talking to his buddies a the bar and when our glasses were empty he didnt come out to get us another round, we had to go to him and we originally planned on drinking and staying. After two painful rounds we took off. The patio was dirty and needed to be sweat and we asked for the Flyers game on the outside TV 2 times and he said sure and NEVER put it on for us. How about a bartender that has situational awareness? Don't get me wrong the OTHER World of Beer is awesome but this one feels like a cheap knock off strategically positioned to cater to know nothing college kids that don't appreciate a good micro brew establishment. - Beer Snob Mike!
(1)Shaji K.
Finally been to a World of Beer location after many opportunities to do so. Delivered on what I expected: big ass beer selection, some games on tv, and was able to make my own six pack to take home. A little disappointed on not being able to make a sampler. You'd think with so many options on draft, that this would be something everyone would want. Another drawback is not having food, which is not terrible, but a place as big as it is could offer at least a few things. Service was okay, busy night, but was able to get a few tastings before trying beers. The music was unbearably loud, it would be best to sit next to the person if you want to talk. Would go back to another location to pick up some beer to go or to have a quick beer at the bar.
(3)Dora M.
Very interesting place I went there with a headache from hell, song I can say it was bad I was just not having a good night. But my fiancé and my friends enjoyed it! Variety of beer from Allover!
(4)Elijah S.
I visited this place on Sunday 11/16/14 at 6pm I was surprised that only 20 people in the bar total 1 bartender 1 waitress for the outside patio area with a 70 inch tv. I liked the variety of beers ,ipa & ales local and abroad. No liquor is served and they are not serving food either but u can order in from nearby restaurants .
(3)Dominic B.
No food - just beer. I meet all of my friends from the nearby UCF (I'm double graduated but maintain friendships with many of my research professors while I got a real job). Snooty, huh? I kid, but yeah we do meet. Anyways - we meet here every few months to drink lots of beer. And beer do they have! The menu reads like a humongous wine list. We all go for the stronger ales and IPA's and end up spending 5 hours hanging out. It's perfect for that. I have yet to try any food (though I probably should to lessen the effects of such beer - it's bar food, PS) but we really enjoy this spot. They need a few more urinals in the men's room as there can be a line when it's busy. Wonder why? :)
(4)Nick G.
World of Beer has every option of beer you could imagine! Service was great and restaurant was not busy! It is a unique place to go and try a beer or two. Be aware, the prices are high! Higher than most bars and other local restaurants! Overall, it was a good experience!
(3)Greg S.
I usually enjoy the local craft beer places in my area, but meet Full Sail folks out at this location. Not gonna list the far location from home as a minus because, well, thats my issue, lol. There are plus and minus things for me with this place. Plus: HUGE beer list, including a HUGE draft beer list. Companies will set up here and have free samples to try frequently. The staff are on top of things usually and even on busy nights, you don't have to flag them down for more drinks. Minus: The outdoor space is pretty big, but draws huge crowds on some days. The outdoor space is not smoke-free, add that to the first minus, and burn your clothes when you get home. If your TV tastes vary from anything other than sport related, then...drink more beer to distract yourself or make whats on the TVs more interesting. All in all, still a great craft-beer place to hang out with a group!
(3)Stephanie I.
Fantastic beer selection, great loyalty program, but it is REALLY crowded most Friday evenings.
(4)Russ F.
Can't go wrong with this place. Of course they have a lot of bears to choose from. It would be a five but the times I've been the special beer on tap has been out and you can't always find a table. Bartenders are nice and knowledge and will give you a sample. It can get crowed at times so you may have to stand for a while. They do let outside food in and have seen the local sub shop deliver quickly and run off. The service is good the waitresses are also quick to get you a refill.
(4)Carlos R.
Average franchise bar. It can be a little overpriced and kinda dull environment. It usually have live music which can be annoying because is wayyyy to loud and it can be impossible to talk to people. Nevertheless, it can be a good place to chill some nights.
(3)Leontine M.
This was our (my husband and I) second stop on St. Patrick's Day. There was a pretty cool band playing some great 80s pop. The bartender was a bit lazy. I suppose she expected us to ask for a readily accessible beer, but who does that at World of Beer? I can get a corona anywhere. Needless to say, she was not tickled about having to look for my St. Bernardus. For each beer I attempted to order she just kept saying "we don't have it". Um...okay. I get that it's St. Patty's Day and all, but there's 8 of you back there. We settled on Guinness (which is a great beer), and she received a 10% tip. We routinely tip 20. I am a bartender, I do not compromise my work ethic simply because it is super busy.
(3)Amy R.
Went here for a PainteNite event and had a great time. Great selection, great prices, great service!
(5)Carlos A.
Great place to go if you're a big fan of craft beers. the place is pretty nice. they even play live music on certain nights. Also good place to catch the "Game". Although it does get crowded pretty often (Wed-Sat) and it does get loud. They don't serve food, but allow you to order anything to the establishment. Also if you don't go off there discounted menu or on a ladies night kind of thing, expect to be paying between 4-12 dollars for a beer. All in all its a great place to go on a date or meet up with the guys after work. Although it is pretty pricy for a beer joint i guess you pay for that variety/quality.
(4)Lydia C.
The selection of draft beers and bottled beers is very extensive here. I also love the location. I wish I could say I am a fan but the service is usually terrible. During busy times they are usually not staffed well enough to keep up with the demand. The bartenders are very knowledgable and usually friendly though. Eventhough it is non smoking inside, the patio smoke creeps into the bar area at times. Also, the music can get so loud that it is hard to talk. The times I have gone early afternoon on the weekend it is more of a chill environment.
(3)Michael W.
Very friendly and attentive staff! We walked in to a lively WOB at 1:15 a.m. with a live band playing decent music. The beer is around $6 a pop on tap. They have about 40 beers on tap. Then they have a crap load of bottled beer. They made a unique combination of beer for my girlfriend which turned out to be very sweet. The bartender mixed the sea dog blue paw(blueberry flavored beer), Wittekerke(wheat citrus beer), and St. Louis Framboise (raspberry flavored beer). Very cool! I had just the Witterkerke straight up and the color of it reminded me of Gatorade Lemon Lime flavor. Very clean and crisp. The atmosphere in there is nice and a cool hangout for a group of friends but don't plan on coming here to mingle. The set up of the room kind of discourages it. The patio is nice and they have a good number of tables. I will definitely be back again as it's a great hangout with friends to sit down and enjoy a nice beer.
(4)Tim S.
The draft selection has become extremely commercialized here. Sorry, but I'm looking for something more than SweetWater and Sam Adams. The bottle selection is fantastic but I have a hard time believing that some of those bottles haven't been sitting in that cooler since the place opened. The service here is horrible and, compared to most craft beer joints, the staff is not very knowledgable. All 20-something, pretentious and juiced up frat/sorority kids. It's very clear when they describe beers that they're just reading bullet points off of a card. Several times I've ordered a draft and they have the wrong keg hooked up to the wrong handles (black ale probably shouldn't pour yellow). One time I told them it was the wrong beer and the server replied, "well I work at world of beer, where do you work?" If you want a real selection of craft beer with knowledgable bartenders, check out Public House across the street behind Applebee's.
(2)Nestor R.
Its hard to review a place called World of Beer. The name of the place is fairly self explanatory. They have beers from all over the world... a lot of them. They have a bunch on tap, but Ive seen other places with more. I would give this location 4 stars, but this particular location is small, and hard to get a seat on Friday and Saturday nights. I usually come here in the afternoons or random weeknights. Im not exactly a fan of live cover bands, but they have them at night if you are into that kind of thing. The beer prices are fairly high, but their loyalty program is the best out there. You can track which beers you've had in the past, and they even have a smartphone app, so you can see whats on tap before you even go. Ive asked if they allow dogs here, but no one really knew, so the answer I got, as long as no one complains. They dont serve food, but you can bring your own if you want.
(3)Patti M.
I love getting a beer here! Not only is there indoor and outdoor seating, but it is cozy and there is usually plenty of places to park your beer drinking kiester. Every time I have come here I get some really awesome recommendations from the wait staff who KNOW their beers. They have a large selection that changes up frequently. If you hit them on Thursday nights they have a nice happy hour with selected beers and wines. To boot, I can always get something good here from the Brooklyn Brewery, one of my all time faves!
(4)Cat H.
+ Huge selection of beer + Smoking patio (I like smoking but not inside) + Casual but not scummy + Reasonably priced - No food (but you can order delivery from local joints) - No hard alcohol. I love beer but my waistline does not ;-)
(4)Mariacristina R.
Not a bad place to pick up a beer or two after work. I met up with a friend here for some early afternoon beers. There's an indoor area that opens up into the outdoor area and a couple of high-tops and a bar. The outdoor area was pretty decent though you only have a view of the parking lot and when city sewage came around to clean it totally killed the atmosphere. We had to move to a high-top inside, the smell was so disgusting. This seems to be a decent place for folks who live and work nearby. I'm no beer expert, but I can think of a couple of places near Downtown and South Orlando that I'd head to first based on price, selection and atmosphere.
(3)Jeff K.
Oh World of Beer, how I wish I could give you 5 stars! It was really close, I fought with the temptation for some time, but in the end I just couldn't quite do it. 5 stars for the beer selection, obviously! 500 bottled beers, 40 on tap. That's it, end of competition, it's the best place in Orlando for beer. Some will say it's expensive, but I don't think it's that bad -- sure, you can rack up quite a tab, but you need to look at the beers you're getting and compare apples to apples. It's going to cost WoB a lot more to get some of these beers, so of course they'll be more expensive when they get to you. It might be cheaper to go to $5 bucket night at the Crap Shack, but it's not really a fair comparison. 5 stars for the rewards card. Not only do you get free stuff for reaching several milestones (100 beers, 250 beers, etc.), but you get a discount on Tuesdays if you have a card. You can even ask them to print a list of all of the beers you've already tried, so you can keep trying new stuff without repeating beers. 5 stars for the servers. They all have a good knowledge of the beers they sell, and some are great at coming up with new ones for you to try. Our favorite server is Kyle, I can hand my beer history to him and he'll show up a minute later with a beer that I'll love, guaranteed. Despite all of this, I can't quite make it to the full 5 stars because it's just too small. I'm surprised that they selected this location, honestly. If I plan on being somewhere for a while and I can't sit down, I'm not going to stay. I've walked in to WoB and left again without ordering probably half a dozen times so far, because it's three deep at the bar and no one's going anywhere at any of the tables.
(4)Allison M.
World of Beer is great because it's like going to all those faraway places without having to go somewhere. Pseudo traveling. Like another Yelper commented - I also tried the blueberry beer (it actually had blueberries floating in it) and was excited at first, but sad once I tasted it. And sometimes you get a good beer, sometimes you get a bad beer. Such is life. I love that since they don't serve food, they let you bring your own! I usually order take out from the thai place around the corner, in the same strip mall, and then I get my favorite beers and some awesome thai food. Could life get any better? I've been to the WoB in Lake Mary as well, and I think that one is a lot quieter. Being by UCF, I think they get a more lively crowd, and they really pack 'em in. If you can find yourself a table, you're in good shape. The only problem is wanting to try all their beers. They have something like 500+, and drinking them all is a nearly insurmountable task. But hey, you've got to have goals, right?
(4)Doug G.
I rated the WOB location in Dr. P and my biggest hang up was the service received when not sitting at the bar...it sadly continued with this location. Overall, its WOB...which is great, because I mean it is World of Beer, but service at our table left a lot to be desired. The layout of this one was great. I loved the open patio that opened wide into the inside portion! Live music was a nice touch and was appreciated in many ways! Again, overall it is a good place to go and have a beer. The service seems to suffer when not at the bar, but who is going to get all butthurt about that in the long run!
(4)Alex M.
I am a fan of WOB, and this one is a little different. I am used to the normal style venue with relaxed atmosphere, tons of TV's, and roomy seating. They are standard when it comes to the beer selection but everything else does not work for them. The crowd there are generally students and there is live music. The location is quite cramped compared to other ones I have been to. The patio is nice when you can find a seat out there. Many TV's as well, but not too many can be viewed from the patio. If you like live music and good beer you would like here, just be forewarned that the place is small so the music will be quite loud.
(2)Stephen B.
World of beer is a great happy hour place. There is no food but the there are great places in the same plaza. The selection is the best around and if you are a beer fan this is great place to try different beers. Its a shame I can't pair them with foods. the staff is pretty good and very knowledgeable about the beers. but can get slow when there are large crowds.
(3)Ray C.
What can I say except I enjoy a good craft beer and some decent music. This place just like their Dr. Phillips location provides just that. The outside seating seems a bit small and lacking in decorations.The servers were helpful and I do enjoy the recent additions of the Ipad's for their beer menu. Join the loyalty club, very small fee with that and if you're going to drinking beer and spending money you should at least earn some badges and rewards as well. Not to mention if you anything like me, you totally forget which beers you have tried already, so this helps you keep track of them.
(3)Will L.
This place is way too loud and has the worst service. I keep trying to go there and always have the same experience. So hard to get a beer even when they aren't that busy. I will only go for special events. Every WOB seems to be the same. They hire for looks and not knowledge.
(3)Kris E.
I recently went to World of Beer for the first time. I happened to be over by the UCF location. I don't make it to that end of town very often and I was looking for a place that I didn't have to deal with the shenanigans of a bunch of college kids. There were a good amount of college kids there but the atmosphere was laid back. There was no annoying DJ shouting at the top of his lungs or girls doing body-shots off the bar. There was a live acoustic band and sports on the televisions. There was a large outside patio where you could smoke. There were also several TV's on the patio. As far as the beer selection, this place has it nailed down pretty well. They had at least 30 taps of all kinds of import and craft beer. What they didn't have on tap they offered through the extensive menu of bottled beer. One thing that kind of bothered me was the bartender didn't seem to know anything about craft beers. In fact, she didn't know too much about beer at all. I asked her for a recommendation on a good IPA and she was lost. If you run a place like this it would be a good idea to train the staff to talk the talk because the customer base is undoubtedly educated on the subject. Some of the prices were a bit high but that kind of comes along with the territory. If I'm ever back in the area I would definitely give this place a second look and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys craft beer.
(4)Mike N.
I know since it's near a university people only tend to go on Wednesday nights when it's half off for students, but any day of the week WOB has the best beer selection all over town. What gets me at this location is that they always have some Cigar City brew on tap for when I get a little homesick, so that's always nice. A major downfall is how difficult it is on 1/2 off Wednesdays to a) navigate your way to the bar and b) find a place to settle once you've gotten a drink. On multiple occasions I've finished my drink before we've found a place. Once you do get to the bar, though, the bartenders are pretty timely with respect to how busy they are.
(4)Megan B.
Holy beers, batman! First time at this place, it's really fun. Good seating for good conversations. Obviously, tons of beers. Actually, tons of beers is an understatement. I was disapointed when I told the bartender I wanted something "fruity" tasting and she gave me this beer that smelled of blueberries but tasted of horse piss. Oh well, you win some, you lose some. I will come back, I'm sure :)
(4)Thomas B.
I was looking forward to going to World of Beer for the first time since I moved to Orlando from a place that didn't have a World of Beer. While I had a positive attitude going into the situation and was looking forward to spending the evening relaxing over good beers, my experience quickly went downhill. First, the bar was only about half full and it took a good 10 minutes for a server to even acknowledge my presence. Second, I had several questions about their beer selection that my server didn't address and didn't know the answers to. What made it worse was that she didn't even try to get me answers and simply stated, "It's just beer. It's good." While I was not pleased with the service, I was content with their versatile beer selection so am giving it two stars.
(2)Steve S.
Me rating WOB UCF is long overdue because I have become somewhat of a regular here. If you are a craft beer drinker, this is about as good as it gets. The beers are thoughtfully selected and taste like they are supposed to taste. The place does enough traffic that the drafts are always fresh and I would guess they keep the lines clean. The bartenders really know their stuff because they put them through 2 weeks of training on beer. It is so refreshing to go to a beer bar where the staff actually knows something about what they are serving. (Admittedly, some are better than others.) I see many of the staff enjoying the product at WOB on their time off which I think shows real dedication to the work. :) The are just as friendly mixing with the crowd as they are behind the bar. WOB UCF can be crowded and noisy on the weekends when they have live entertainment. They put the bands in a loft area above the bar which is unfortunate (for the band) and odd. The seating fills up fast even on the weekdays which is a more comfortable time to go. Many TVs mounted above the bar blast whatever sports are going on at the time. They don't serve food but they will let you order delivery from local restaurants. Still, I think they could improve on this by inviting one of the many food trucks to park outside on most days like they do for special events. Speaking of special events, they have many specialty beer nights/days and host events like Beer School where you get 12 samples with sample food pairings and a story about the beer from the manager for $25 - a good deal. I highly recommend going to these if you are a craft beer fan. The manager, Derek, did a good job of picking a good mix of familiar and unique beers, and telling their stories. To keep up with these events, sign up for their weekly email updates. You can also download the WOB app that will tell you what beers they have (although it can be a little behind.)
(4)Gerald H.
This is a great place for beer connoisseurs. A great selection of exotic bottled and draft beers. And they have 90min Dogfish on draft! The bartenders are great! Always helpful. This place does not serve food but offers a few menus for local eateries that delivers.
(5)No Longer Yelping B.
If you like beer and sports, this is the place for you. They have "over 500 beers" they claim, and 40 are on tap. The selection is great, the staff is seemingly knowledgeable and the prices are fair. It's tucked away in a small strip mall with the First Watch restaurant on University Blvd, and their hours are from 2pm-2am. They play that typical music from the Rolling Stones to Sweet Home Alabama that you'd expect in a place like this. I can't say I'm one for this type pf atmosphere and I imagine it gets pretty wild in there when it's full of college students, but on an empty afternoon it isn't so bad. Instead of staring at the multiple tv's with sports programs I whipped out my iphone (pandora/headphones) and comics and managed to escape the whole place to enjoy my beer in my own world. Not too shabby. They have just about everything you can get anywhere else beer wise- from Abita to Weinenstephaner. They also supposedly have wi-fi and it didn't reek of smoke but they had a nice covered patio out back for the future throat cancer patients. Overall I'd say the place is ok if you live in the area, but it's not for me, the sports hater.
(3)Jason H.
This is your typical British-type pub mixed with some Floridian fusion... I don't know what that heck means! But this location has an outdoor bar with those pretty "Christmas" type of lights. Plenty of different beer on tap or bottled.... I have to admit that I can't judge the alcohol at this place (I do not drink) since I only came here for the atmosphere and having a good jolly time with my friends. One thing I did observe that during busier times, it may be difficult to find stools to sit on but it speaks volumes how popular this place is. My friends have made comments how many great selections this location has therefore I can feel comfortable to recommend this place if you want a laid back pub atmosphere after a long tiring day. Just beware of prices, it can get steep but just go for the experience! :) At least better than sitting at home on a Friday or Saturday night :D
(4)Mike S.
Lots of delicious beers. Quite a bit overpriced though. The service is good. Usually lots of attractive college folk here. LIve bands play often in tiny balcony, usually not very good. Sorry, i like supporting locally, but they've had some stinkers. My NEW favorite beer is Ochlenferla Schlenkerla Smokebeer. Its freaking awesome. It is SO smokey it taste, and smells like a campfire...in a good way. It's $11 a 16oz bottle so it ain't cheap. But you get what you pay for, i think its brewed in one monk's cellar for the last billion years. You can't F with tradition my friends. Smokebeer! Try one for me, then you can go back to your lame Tucher. FYI, you are NOT a beer connoisseur by ordering Tucher.
(3)Lisa W.
This is a great place if you like beer. If you don't like beer, don't bother. It IS called World of Beer, after all. Beers on tap are plentiful, servers are happy to make recommendations. If you like Blue Moon or Guinness, they can match the flavor profile or take you in a different directions. Like an orange or lime in your beer? They've got it. The draft menu provides a write up of the beer, so you can navigate it on your own, but the servers will hook you up with some samples. Want to get creative? Go past a black and tan or a half and half and try a orange chocolate beer, a combination of orange pilsner and a stout. Check out their combo menu for some creative combinations. Happy Hour is $1 off all drafts, so this is a good time to check out some of the unusual and different beers. Lots of TV's to watch sports, large patio area. Very lively and loud atmosphere between the talking, music and TV's. No food, but they can get food brought in from any of the area restaurants for no charge. Hey, it's World of Beer, not World of Food. We'll be back!
(4)Dale W.
This is a beer lover's oasis. There are forty taps that are continually rotated so there is always something new to try. Add to that 460 different bottled beers, and you have 500 different beers to choose from. I've been to WOB five or six times and each visit has been a good experience. The bartenders are quick and friendly, and will provide suggestions on which brews you may want to try. The wait staff is okay. They're friendly enough and make a good effort, but lack product knowledge. Overall if you're a fan of beer, this is a great place to go.
(4)Danny D.
I went here with my sister on a Wednesday night, which is college night. One good thing about freshmen. You keep getting older, but they stay the same age. Am I right? Ok, inappropriate. Let's move on. There is a ton of beer here. One of the things I don't like when I go to the World of Beer is West Palm Beach, is that when I finally get my turn at the bar, I freeze with all the beers in front of me and end up making what you might call a rash decision. Here were stalked out the tables like a pedophile would stalk a bus stop. Eventually we got one, and with a waitress to take my order, I could take a lot more time to make a decision. There are over 500 beers here, as well as ciders, and beer cocktails. Just looking at all the coolers is enough to make your head spin, but luckily they have menus and the bartenders are knowledgeable. I ordered some beers, I got a free beer, perhaps someone sent me a beer along the way, I made some new friends. Overall, a great night at the World of Beer.
(5)Karen B.
I may be slightly biased because I know a couple of the bartenders but the service is really good here. It's a really chill place to go and although I drink the same beer every time, I appreciate their vast selection. A beer I had in Chicago was there and I got to have it again so that was cool. Hofbrauhaus beer was there so that was cool. I'm not a beer connoisseur by no means but this place is really cool. Sometimes they have bands play and they have a patio area that (when it wasn't crazy hot) is nice to hang out on. Get a loyalty card and after you drink 50 different beers you get a T-Shirt. A feat I'll never achieve but a friend did and boy am I proud! :) If you haven't been to a WOB and claim to love beer, I'm ashamed of you. This one in particular is SUPER CRAZY busy on Fridays and Saturdays but that's what you get when it's right next to UCF. Great great place.
(4)Alex F.
This has been one of my watering holes for a while. I really do like the place and the people who work there but it seems like things are always hit or miss. Since Paul left it seems like the 'different' beer choices arent coming around as much and that was one of the things I liked most about it. Either way, you can count on being able to try something new every time you go and it is nice that you can take in/order your own food. Im almost to 250 beers and hopefully can get to 500 soon.
(3)William B.
The Beer: Expensive, but not unreasonable Selective, but not exclusive Multitudinous, but not impressive The Service: The girls are pretty, but can be ditzy The bartenders are knowledgeable, but not very attentive The Atmosphere: Busy, but not hoppin' Good for groups, but not for mingling Good for a live band's sound, but not for it's stage presence (too high) Overall: Fun, but not a night-long destination.
(3)Frank Y.
I've been to many different bars/lounges in Orlando and I feel that WOB is one of the best when it comes to beer and their selection (obviously since they're called world of beer). Their bar is almost overwhelming in a good way because all the different taps and bottles on display. I love how their beer menu will change as well with the season. The only down side is that they don't have any "beer food", but there's plenty of restaurants in the area you can order from and they will deliver to you at world of beer.
(5)Heidi B.
If you are a beer snob, World of Beer is definitely the place for you. With 500 bottled beers and 40 on tap, there is really no way you can run into the issue of continually ordering "the usual." As this is a relatively new location in the First Watch / Extreme Pita plaza located off of University Blvd out by UCF, the bar itself is nicer than most. Personally, I enjoy the open layout and outdoor patio/indoor pub feel. The crazy thing is, they even have an above-the-bar stage on which you can usually see bands performing on weekend nights. Speaking of weekend nights, I wouldn't recommend going to WoB at prime time (around 10pm-1am) on a Friday or Saturday night unless you want to deal with crowds and difficulty getting a drink. There have definitely been nights I have walked in here with friends and walked right back out because there was simply no way we would be able to get a drink and comfortably sit down and enjoy it. That being said, World of Beer is a good place to check out if you like obscure beers. You should be able to find almost anything your heart desires, and more than likely it will be on tap too. But anticipate the $5 you will probably end up spending for that convenience. (Note: I have not yet taken advantage of Weds College nights nor have I looked into getting a WoB card, both of which I have heard can save you money here.)
(3)Sarah G.
Around 50 beers on tap and a knowledgeable staff. Makes drinking around the world actually possible. Wednesday is college day. Get here early on popular drinking days because the place gets crowded. It can be a little pricey for the younger crowd, but this is good if you don't want to hang with the under 21 crowd.
(4)Joseph R.
Right near job. Lots of beer. Sports and live music. Friendly staff. Winning!
(5)Tod K.
Yep! This place is a great spot to try amazing beers from all over the world, and the ever-changing draft selection is among the best in town. My only complaint is that it's not a particularly comfy place, with very limited seating, especially when it's crowded...but hell, it's a bar. They serve "beer shots," which are a great way to get a 4 oz taste of something without committing to a full serving. The only slightly disappointing experience I had was when they were holding a special event for Bells (whose beers are tasty but not spectacular). Almost the entire wall o' taps was taken up by Bells' beers, and I had just been bragging to all my friends about the diverse draught selection at this place! On the bright side, this afforded all of us the opportunity to delve into their extensive bottle selection, and we had a mixed bag of blah to fascinating to fabulous beverages. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the menu, but too much of a good thing is just exactly that: really really good:)
(4)Ron P.
Unparalleled beer selection. You'll never want to drink Bud, Coors, etc. products after drinking some of the choices here a few times. Ask the knowledgeable staff for suggestions...or sample free tastings of the very wide row of drafts. The prices are not cheap...but neither is the beer cheap tasting. Watch out for the alcohol content percentage...or possibly get hammered unexpectedly. Food is not sold there...but can be ordered and delivered by several local mid-priced establishments (they have their menus).
(4)Amanda C.
So.. so.. soooo many beers. They let you taste test the drafts they have available and their menu is huge! You can find any priced beer depending on your budget and never have to keep drinking the same one! Service was wonderful, great atmosphere, and the music was great (lots of Beatles)! Love this place and will totally be back!
(5)Justin J.
Great beer selection, clean atmosphere, friendly & knowledgable staff, BEST live music in Orlando.
(4)Elizabeth P.
Went on a Wednesday night, and the service was fine but way too crowded for the amount of people working there.
(2)Draft M.
Great selection of draft 5 stars. Great selection of bottled beer 5 stars. Service 4 stars. Atmosphere, meh. Lack of food...negative stars. Beer, without food is a non-starter.
(3)AJ V.
We talked with the manager Paul and he took the time to talk with us about brewing beer and the events they have at their location.
(4)Ted F.
The place is packed on Wednesday night, half-off drafts for college kids. They have 40 taps and they seem to move frequently so the beer isn't going bad. Prices are fair and the selection is quite decent. Another reviewer noted that the menu is informative and able to guide you to try a new beer. They've had a few brewery nights which are quite nice.They also have dogs and burgers when there's a NFL game on.
(5)Stephen H.
good beer great area. this place had a very roomy feel to it. it was loud and full of people. the band was good even for on being a 2 man band. the $$$$ is fare. the are was clean as well as the bathrooms. the stage was way out of the way at the top of the bar so it was not taking up any space. nice lighting not a lot of places to set well i come back hell yeah it was better then the one over by my house.
(5)Ted F.
The place is packed on Wednesday night, half-off drafts for college kids. They have 40 taps and they seem to move frequently so the beer isn't going bad. Prices are fair and the selection is quite decent. Another reviewer noted that the menu is informative and able to guide you to try a new beer. They've had a few brewery nights which are quite nice.They also have dogs and burgers when there's a NFL game on.
(5)Stephen H.
good beer great area. this place had a very roomy feel to it. it was loud and full of people. the band was good even for on being a 2 man band. the $$$$ is fare. the are was clean as well as the bathrooms. the stage was way out of the way at the top of the bar so it was not taking up any space. nice lighting not a lot of places to set well i come back hell yeah it was better then the one over by my house.
(5)Sidney C.
Great selection. Specials are very good price. Ask for the delivery menu, they allow you to order and eat there. Totally recommend.
(5)Blair A.
I am a big WOB fan. It was my go to place once I turned 21 in college and was no longer only able to go to 18+ disgusting college bars around UCF. The facility is kept clean and the staff is very friendly and attentive. The bar does get PACKED on college night (Wednesday nights) when they have a half off list on certain drafts. I use to love college night bc of the great deals, but standing up the entire evening and sweating like a pig is no longer very enjoyable to me. If you get there early enough you can snag a seat, but they do leave the entire place open at night so it still gets very hot. I recommend coming any other day/night than Wednesday (unless you enjoy the overly crowded type of environment). I also recommend coming here to watch games. It will get a little crowded for game, but nothing too bad. Just get there early and you will be able to find a seat. I also recommend joing the WOB club. You get a point for every new beer you try. It is a fun way to get you to explore different types of beers and you can also win prizes for hitting certain "milestone".
(4)Harry W.
The name of this establishment provides a pretty good guess as to what they serve. I have mixed feelings about this place. Pros: The servers and bartenders are friendly and very knowledgable about beer The draft beer selection is usually really good. Almost always something new. I like that the beer garden is covered so the heat doesn't kill you in the hotter months. The selection of import bottles is better than anyplace besides RLRL. You can see what is on their draft list on their website. Cons: If you are outside instead of at the bar in the afternoons it can be a long wait between beers. The price per pint is about 1 or 2 dollars more than other beer bars nearby. The music is often so loud you have to raise you voice to talk to the person next to you. This is even true outside on some days. Overall the pros outweigh the cons and it is down the street from where I live.
(3)Lily R.
What's not to like? Great beer selection, large bar, as well as plenty of outdoor seating. The beers are a little on the pricey side, but they do have happy hour specials as well as College Night on Wednesdays.
(4)Marisa A.
3 cheers for good beer! 1 star for service=4 stars total. There's only 6 people (including myself) at the bar & I have been passed over several times before the bartender served someone else first. When my friend next to me had an empty beer they asked him what I wanted & served him promptly. I had a couple sips left and they didn't ask what I wanted & left me waiting with an empty beer for 10 minutes. So, good place, great beer, maybe the bartender could pay a bit more attention to their customers is all. I am a bartender, good service is asking both parties if they need anything even if they see some sips left because chances are a little nudge will get me to order more beer. And could it hurt to come back and ask how you like it? Just saying :)
(4)Doug G.
I rated the WOB location in Dr. P and my biggest hang up was the service received when not sitting at the bar...it sadly continued with this location. Overall, its WOB...which is great, because I mean it is World of Beer, but service at our table left a lot to be desired. The layout of this one was great. I loved the open patio that opened wide into the inside portion! Live music was a nice touch and was appreciated in many ways! Again, overall it is a good place to go and have a beer. The service seems to suffer when not at the bar, but who is going to get all butthurt about that in the long run!
(4)Alex M.
I am a fan of WOB, and this one is a little different. I am used to the normal style venue with relaxed atmosphere, tons of TV's, and roomy seating. They are standard when it comes to the beer selection but everything else does not work for them. The crowd there are generally students and there is live music. The location is quite cramped compared to other ones I have been to. The patio is nice when you can find a seat out there. Many TV's as well, but not too many can be viewed from the patio. If you like live music and good beer you would like here, just be forewarned that the place is small so the music will be quite loud.
(2)Matt F.
You know, I've been to a few of these in my time, but I can't say why exactly. Do I want good beer? Absolutely. So what is it that makes World of Beer (WoB) not great? It ultimately comes down to the atmosphere to me. Bartenders and Servers don't appear to be as attentive as in other smaller bars. I can't help but feel like I'm just being churned through a system that could care less if I ever returned. Call me old fashioned, but I want that "Place where everybody knows your name" like Cheers. Ask me my name when I order, strike up a conversation, do something other than treat me as just another number. Yes, WoB has a great selection of beer. It's like other bars in pricing, but I'm more inclined to purchase more expensive beer when I like the atmosphere. WoB doesn't strike me that way. It's a great place for a game to watch, or trivia night, but if you just want a casual place to go, maybe look elsewhere.
(3)Michael V.
Not only have I been to both World of Beers but they used to be an advertiser in a magazine that I owned. I had only been to the one across town and expected the same excellent establishment here. First off let me say I was wary since this was in the college part of town. I decided to try it out. NO FOOD here. They suggested Nar Mediterranean Grill which was a horrible experience I rated separately. If you go to the other World of Beer in Altemont Springs you get attractive servers that know their beer selection. Here we got a dude who didn't even know what beer was on the menu. He spent more time talking to his buddies a the bar and when our glasses were empty he didnt come out to get us another round, we had to go to him and we originally planned on drinking and staying. After two painful rounds we took off. The patio was dirty and needed to be sweat and we asked for the Flyers game on the outside TV 2 times and he said sure and NEVER put it on for us. How about a bartender that has situational awareness? Don't get me wrong the OTHER World of Beer is awesome but this one feels like a cheap knock off strategically positioned to cater to know nothing college kids that don't appreciate a good micro brew establishment. - Beer Snob Mike!
(1)Shaji K.
Finally been to a World of Beer location after many opportunities to do so. Delivered on what I expected: big ass beer selection, some games on tv, and was able to make my own six pack to take home. A little disappointed on not being able to make a sampler. You'd think with so many options on draft, that this would be something everyone would want. Another drawback is not having food, which is not terrible, but a place as big as it is could offer at least a few things. Service was okay, busy night, but was able to get a few tastings before trying beers. The music was unbearably loud, it would be best to sit next to the person if you want to talk. Would go back to another location to pick up some beer to go or to have a quick beer at the bar.
(3)Dora M.
Very interesting place I went there with a headache from hell, song I can say it was bad I was just not having a good night. But my fiancé and my friends enjoyed it! Variety of beer from Allover!
(4)Stephen B.
World of beer is a great happy hour place. There is no food but the there are great places in the same plaza. The selection is the best around and if you are a beer fan this is great place to try different beers. Its a shame I can't pair them with foods. the staff is pretty good and very knowledgeable about the beers. but can get slow when there are large crowds.
(3)Ray C.
What can I say except I enjoy a good craft beer and some decent music. This place just like their Dr. Phillips location provides just that. The outside seating seems a bit small and lacking in decorations.The servers were helpful and I do enjoy the recent additions of the Ipad's for their beer menu. Join the loyalty club, very small fee with that and if you're going to drinking beer and spending money you should at least earn some badges and rewards as well. Not to mention if you anything like me, you totally forget which beers you have tried already, so this helps you keep track of them.
(3)Will L.
This place is way too loud and has the worst service. I keep trying to go there and always have the same experience. So hard to get a beer even when they aren't that busy. I will only go for special events. Every WOB seems to be the same. They hire for looks and not knowledge.
(3)Elijah S.
I visited this place on Sunday 11/16/14 at 6pm I was surprised that only 20 people in the bar total 1 bartender 1 waitress for the outside patio area with a 70 inch tv. I liked the variety of beers ,ipa & ales local and abroad. No liquor is served and they are not serving food either but u can order in from nearby restaurants .
(3)Dominic B.
No food - just beer. I meet all of my friends from the nearby UCF (I'm double graduated but maintain friendships with many of my research professors while I got a real job). Snooty, huh? I kid, but yeah we do meet. Anyways - we meet here every few months to drink lots of beer. And beer do they have! The menu reads like a humongous wine list. We all go for the stronger ales and IPA's and end up spending 5 hours hanging out. It's perfect for that. I have yet to try any food (though I probably should to lessen the effects of such beer - it's bar food, PS) but we really enjoy this spot. They need a few more urinals in the men's room as there can be a line when it's busy. Wonder why? :)
(4)Nick G.
World of Beer has every option of beer you could imagine! Service was great and restaurant was not busy! It is a unique place to go and try a beer or two. Be aware, the prices are high! Higher than most bars and other local restaurants! Overall, it was a good experience!
(3)Greg S.
I usually enjoy the local craft beer places in my area, but meet Full Sail folks out at this location. Not gonna list the far location from home as a minus because, well, thats my issue, lol. There are plus and minus things for me with this place. Plus: HUGE beer list, including a HUGE draft beer list. Companies will set up here and have free samples to try frequently. The staff are on top of things usually and even on busy nights, you don't have to flag them down for more drinks. Minus: The outdoor space is pretty big, but draws huge crowds on some days. The outdoor space is not smoke-free, add that to the first minus, and burn your clothes when you get home. If your TV tastes vary from anything other than sport related, then...drink more beer to distract yourself or make whats on the TVs more interesting. All in all, still a great craft-beer place to hang out with a group!
(3)Stephanie I.
Fantastic beer selection, great loyalty program, but it is REALLY crowded most Friday evenings.
(4)Russ F.
Can't go wrong with this place. Of course they have a lot of bears to choose from. It would be a five but the times I've been the special beer on tap has been out and you can't always find a table. Bartenders are nice and knowledge and will give you a sample. It can get crowed at times so you may have to stand for a while. They do let outside food in and have seen the local sub shop deliver quickly and run off. The service is good the waitresses are also quick to get you a refill.
(4)Carlos R.
Average franchise bar. It can be a little overpriced and kinda dull environment. It usually have live music which can be annoying because is wayyyy to loud and it can be impossible to talk to people. Nevertheless, it can be a good place to chill some nights.
(3)Leontine M.
This was our (my husband and I) second stop on St. Patrick's Day. There was a pretty cool band playing some great 80s pop. The bartender was a bit lazy. I suppose she expected us to ask for a readily accessible beer, but who does that at World of Beer? I can get a corona anywhere. Needless to say, she was not tickled about having to look for my St. Bernardus. For each beer I attempted to order she just kept saying "we don't have it". Um...okay. I get that it's St. Patty's Day and all, but there's 8 of you back there. We settled on Guinness (which is a great beer), and she received a 10% tip. We routinely tip 20. I am a bartender, I do not compromise my work ethic simply because it is super busy.
(3)Amy R.
Went here for a PainteNite event and had a great time. Great selection, great prices, great service!
(5)Carlos A.
Great place to go if you're a big fan of craft beers. the place is pretty nice. they even play live music on certain nights. Also good place to catch the "Game". Although it does get crowded pretty often (Wed-Sat) and it does get loud. They don't serve food, but allow you to order anything to the establishment. Also if you don't go off there discounted menu or on a ladies night kind of thing, expect to be paying between 4-12 dollars for a beer. All in all its a great place to go on a date or meet up with the guys after work. Although it is pretty pricy for a beer joint i guess you pay for that variety/quality.
(4)Lydia C.
The selection of draft beers and bottled beers is very extensive here. I also love the location. I wish I could say I am a fan but the service is usually terrible. During busy times they are usually not staffed well enough to keep up with the demand. The bartenders are very knowledgable and usually friendly though. Eventhough it is non smoking inside, the patio smoke creeps into the bar area at times. Also, the music can get so loud that it is hard to talk. The times I have gone early afternoon on the weekend it is more of a chill environment.
(3)Michael W.
Very friendly and attentive staff! We walked in to a lively WOB at 1:15 a.m. with a live band playing decent music. The beer is around $6 a pop on tap. They have about 40 beers on tap. Then they have a crap load of bottled beer. They made a unique combination of beer for my girlfriend which turned out to be very sweet. The bartender mixed the sea dog blue paw(blueberry flavored beer), Wittekerke(wheat citrus beer), and St. Louis Framboise (raspberry flavored beer). Very cool! I had just the Witterkerke straight up and the color of it reminded me of Gatorade Lemon Lime flavor. Very clean and crisp. The atmosphere in there is nice and a cool hangout for a group of friends but don't plan on coming here to mingle. The set up of the room kind of discourages it. The patio is nice and they have a good number of tables. I will definitely be back again as it's a great hangout with friends to sit down and enjoy a nice beer.
(4)Tim S.
The draft selection has become extremely commercialized here. Sorry, but I'm looking for something more than SweetWater and Sam Adams. The bottle selection is fantastic but I have a hard time believing that some of those bottles haven't been sitting in that cooler since the place opened. The service here is horrible and, compared to most craft beer joints, the staff is not very knowledgable. All 20-something, pretentious and juiced up frat/sorority kids. It's very clear when they describe beers that they're just reading bullet points off of a card. Several times I've ordered a draft and they have the wrong keg hooked up to the wrong handles (black ale probably shouldn't pour yellow). One time I told them it was the wrong beer and the server replied, "well I work at world of beer, where do you work?" If you want a real selection of craft beer with knowledgable bartenders, check out Public House across the street behind Applebee's.
(2)Nestor R.
Its hard to review a place called World of Beer. The name of the place is fairly self explanatory. They have beers from all over the world... a lot of them. They have a bunch on tap, but Ive seen other places with more. I would give this location 4 stars, but this particular location is small, and hard to get a seat on Friday and Saturday nights. I usually come here in the afternoons or random weeknights. Im not exactly a fan of live cover bands, but they have them at night if you are into that kind of thing. The beer prices are fairly high, but their loyalty program is the best out there. You can track which beers you've had in the past, and they even have a smartphone app, so you can see whats on tap before you even go. Ive asked if they allow dogs here, but no one really knew, so the answer I got, as long as no one complains. They dont serve food, but you can bring your own if you want.
(3)Patti M.
I love getting a beer here! Not only is there indoor and outdoor seating, but it is cozy and there is usually plenty of places to park your beer drinking kiester. Every time I have come here I get some really awesome recommendations from the wait staff who KNOW their beers. They have a large selection that changes up frequently. If you hit them on Thursday nights they have a nice happy hour with selected beers and wines. To boot, I can always get something good here from the Brooklyn Brewery, one of my all time faves!
(4)Jeff K.
Oh World of Beer, how I wish I could give you 5 stars! It was really close, I fought with the temptation for some time, but in the end I just couldn't quite do it. 5 stars for the beer selection, obviously! 500 bottled beers, 40 on tap. That's it, end of competition, it's the best place in Orlando for beer. Some will say it's expensive, but I don't think it's that bad -- sure, you can rack up quite a tab, but you need to look at the beers you're getting and compare apples to apples. It's going to cost WoB a lot more to get some of these beers, so of course they'll be more expensive when they get to you. It might be cheaper to go to $5 bucket night at the Crap Shack, but it's not really a fair comparison. 5 stars for the rewards card. Not only do you get free stuff for reaching several milestones (100 beers, 250 beers, etc.), but you get a discount on Tuesdays if you have a card. You can even ask them to print a list of all of the beers you've already tried, so you can keep trying new stuff without repeating beers. 5 stars for the servers. They all have a good knowledge of the beers they sell, and some are great at coming up with new ones for you to try. Our favorite server is Kyle, I can hand my beer history to him and he'll show up a minute later with a beer that I'll love, guaranteed. Despite all of this, I can't quite make it to the full 5 stars because it's just too small. I'm surprised that they selected this location, honestly. If I plan on being somewhere for a while and I can't sit down, I'm not going to stay. I've walked in to WoB and left again without ordering probably half a dozen times so far, because it's three deep at the bar and no one's going anywhere at any of the tables.
(4)Allison M.
World of Beer is great because it's like going to all those faraway places without having to go somewhere. Pseudo traveling. Like another Yelper commented - I also tried the blueberry beer (it actually had blueberries floating in it) and was excited at first, but sad once I tasted it. And sometimes you get a good beer, sometimes you get a bad beer. Such is life. I love that since they don't serve food, they let you bring your own! I usually order take out from the thai place around the corner, in the same strip mall, and then I get my favorite beers and some awesome thai food. Could life get any better? I've been to the WoB in Lake Mary as well, and I think that one is a lot quieter. Being by UCF, I think they get a more lively crowd, and they really pack 'em in. If you can find yourself a table, you're in good shape. The only problem is wanting to try all their beers. They have something like 500+, and drinking them all is a nearly insurmountable task. But hey, you've got to have goals, right?
(4)Kris E.
I recently went to World of Beer for the first time. I happened to be over by the UCF location. I don't make it to that end of town very often and I was looking for a place that I didn't have to deal with the shenanigans of a bunch of college kids. There were a good amount of college kids there but the atmosphere was laid back. There was no annoying DJ shouting at the top of his lungs or girls doing body-shots off the bar. There was a live acoustic band and sports on the televisions. There was a large outside patio where you could smoke. There were also several TV's on the patio. As far as the beer selection, this place has it nailed down pretty well. They had at least 30 taps of all kinds of import and craft beer. What they didn't have on tap they offered through the extensive menu of bottled beer. One thing that kind of bothered me was the bartender didn't seem to know anything about craft beers. In fact, she didn't know too much about beer at all. I asked her for a recommendation on a good IPA and she was lost. If you run a place like this it would be a good idea to train the staff to talk the talk because the customer base is undoubtedly educated on the subject. Some of the prices were a bit high but that kind of comes along with the territory. If I'm ever back in the area I would definitely give this place a second look and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys craft beer.
(4)Mike N.
I know since it's near a university people only tend to go on Wednesday nights when it's half off for students, but any day of the week WOB has the best beer selection all over town. What gets me at this location is that they always have some Cigar City brew on tap for when I get a little homesick, so that's always nice. A major downfall is how difficult it is on 1/2 off Wednesdays to a) navigate your way to the bar and b) find a place to settle once you've gotten a drink. On multiple occasions I've finished my drink before we've found a place. Once you do get to the bar, though, the bartenders are pretty timely with respect to how busy they are.
(4)Steve S.
Me rating WOB UCF is long overdue because I have become somewhat of a regular here. If you are a craft beer drinker, this is about as good as it gets. The beers are thoughtfully selected and taste like they are supposed to taste. The place does enough traffic that the drafts are always fresh and I would guess they keep the lines clean. The bartenders really know their stuff because they put them through 2 weeks of training on beer. It is so refreshing to go to a beer bar where the staff actually knows something about what they are serving. (Admittedly, some are better than others.) I see many of the staff enjoying the product at WOB on their time off which I think shows real dedication to the work. :) The are just as friendly mixing with the crowd as they are behind the bar. WOB UCF can be crowded and noisy on the weekends when they have live entertainment. They put the bands in a loft area above the bar which is unfortunate (for the band) and odd. The seating fills up fast even on the weekdays which is a more comfortable time to go. Many TVs mounted above the bar blast whatever sports are going on at the time. They don't serve food but they will let you order delivery from local restaurants. Still, I think they could improve on this by inviting one of the many food trucks to park outside on most days like they do for special events. Speaking of special events, they have many specialty beer nights/days and host events like Beer School where you get 12 samples with sample food pairings and a story about the beer from the manager for $25 - a good deal. I highly recommend going to these if you are a craft beer fan. The manager, Derek, did a good job of picking a good mix of familiar and unique beers, and telling their stories. To keep up with these events, sign up for their weekly email updates. You can also download the WOB app that will tell you what beers they have (although it can be a little behind.)
(4)Gerald H.
This is a great place for beer connoisseurs. A great selection of exotic bottled and draft beers. And they have 90min Dogfish on draft! The bartenders are great! Always helpful. This place does not serve food but offers a few menus for local eateries that delivers.
(5)No Longer Yelping B.
If you like beer and sports, this is the place for you. They have "over 500 beers" they claim, and 40 are on tap. The selection is great, the staff is seemingly knowledgeable and the prices are fair. It's tucked away in a small strip mall with the First Watch restaurant on University Blvd, and their hours are from 2pm-2am. They play that typical music from the Rolling Stones to Sweet Home Alabama that you'd expect in a place like this. I can't say I'm one for this type pf atmosphere and I imagine it gets pretty wild in there when it's full of college students, but on an empty afternoon it isn't so bad. Instead of staring at the multiple tv's with sports programs I whipped out my iphone (pandora/headphones) and comics and managed to escape the whole place to enjoy my beer in my own world. Not too shabby. They have just about everything you can get anywhere else beer wise- from Abita to Weinenstephaner. They also supposedly have wi-fi and it didn't reek of smoke but they had a nice covered patio out back for the future throat cancer patients. Overall I'd say the place is ok if you live in the area, but it's not for me, the sports hater.
(3)Jason H.
This is your typical British-type pub mixed with some Floridian fusion... I don't know what that heck means! But this location has an outdoor bar with those pretty "Christmas" type of lights. Plenty of different beer on tap or bottled.... I have to admit that I can't judge the alcohol at this place (I do not drink) since I only came here for the atmosphere and having a good jolly time with my friends. One thing I did observe that during busier times, it may be difficult to find stools to sit on but it speaks volumes how popular this place is. My friends have made comments how many great selections this location has therefore I can feel comfortable to recommend this place if you want a laid back pub atmosphere after a long tiring day. Just beware of prices, it can get steep but just go for the experience! :) At least better than sitting at home on a Friday or Saturday night :D
(4)Mike S.
Lots of delicious beers. Quite a bit overpriced though. The service is good. Usually lots of attractive college folk here. LIve bands play often in tiny balcony, usually not very good. Sorry, i like supporting locally, but they've had some stinkers. My NEW favorite beer is Ochlenferla Schlenkerla Smokebeer. Its freaking awesome. It is SO smokey it taste, and smells like a campfire...in a good way. It's $11 a 16oz bottle so it ain't cheap. But you get what you pay for, i think its brewed in one monk's cellar for the last billion years. You can't F with tradition my friends. Smokebeer! Try one for me, then you can go back to your lame Tucher. FYI, you are NOT a beer connoisseur by ordering Tucher.
(3)Lisa W.
This is a great place if you like beer. If you don't like beer, don't bother. It IS called World of Beer, after all. Beers on tap are plentiful, servers are happy to make recommendations. If you like Blue Moon or Guinness, they can match the flavor profile or take you in a different directions. Like an orange or lime in your beer? They've got it. The draft menu provides a write up of the beer, so you can navigate it on your own, but the servers will hook you up with some samples. Want to get creative? Go past a black and tan or a half and half and try a orange chocolate beer, a combination of orange pilsner and a stout. Check out their combo menu for some creative combinations. Happy Hour is $1 off all drafts, so this is a good time to check out some of the unusual and different beers. Lots of TV's to watch sports, large patio area. Very lively and loud atmosphere between the talking, music and TV's. No food, but they can get food brought in from any of the area restaurants for no charge. Hey, it's World of Beer, not World of Food. We'll be back!
(4)Megan B.
Holy beers, batman! First time at this place, it's really fun. Good seating for good conversations. Obviously, tons of beers. Actually, tons of beers is an understatement. I was disapointed when I told the bartender I wanted something "fruity" tasting and she gave me this beer that smelled of blueberries but tasted of horse piss. Oh well, you win some, you lose some. I will come back, I'm sure :)
(4)Thomas B.
I was looking forward to going to World of Beer for the first time since I moved to Orlando from a place that didn't have a World of Beer. While I had a positive attitude going into the situation and was looking forward to spending the evening relaxing over good beers, my experience quickly went downhill. First, the bar was only about half full and it took a good 10 minutes for a server to even acknowledge my presence. Second, I had several questions about their beer selection that my server didn't address and didn't know the answers to. What made it worse was that she didn't even try to get me answers and simply stated, "It's just beer. It's good." While I was not pleased with the service, I was content with their versatile beer selection so am giving it two stars.
(2)Cat H.
+ Huge selection of beer + Smoking patio (I like smoking but not inside) + Casual but not scummy + Reasonably priced - No food (but you can order delivery from local joints) - No hard alcohol. I love beer but my waistline does not ;-)
(4)Mariacristina R.
Not a bad place to pick up a beer or two after work. I met up with a friend here for some early afternoon beers. There's an indoor area that opens up into the outdoor area and a couple of high-tops and a bar. The outdoor area was pretty decent though you only have a view of the parking lot and when city sewage came around to clean it totally killed the atmosphere. We had to move to a high-top inside, the smell was so disgusting. This seems to be a decent place for folks who live and work nearby. I'm no beer expert, but I can think of a couple of places near Downtown and South Orlando that I'd head to first based on price, selection and atmosphere.
(3)Frank Y.
I've been to many different bars/lounges in Orlando and I feel that WOB is one of the best when it comes to beer and their selection (obviously since they're called world of beer). Their bar is almost overwhelming in a good way because all the different taps and bottles on display. I love how their beer menu will change as well with the season. The only down side is that they don't have any "beer food", but there's plenty of restaurants in the area you can order from and they will deliver to you at world of beer.
(5)Dale W.
This is a beer lover's oasis. There are forty taps that are continually rotated so there is always something new to try. Add to that 460 different bottled beers, and you have 500 different beers to choose from. I've been to WOB five or six times and each visit has been a good experience. The bartenders are quick and friendly, and will provide suggestions on which brews you may want to try. The wait staff is okay. They're friendly enough and make a good effort, but lack product knowledge. Overall if you're a fan of beer, this is a great place to go.
(4)Danny D.
I went here with my sister on a Wednesday night, which is college night. One good thing about freshmen. You keep getting older, but they stay the same age. Am I right? Ok, inappropriate. Let's move on. There is a ton of beer here. One of the things I don't like when I go to the World of Beer is West Palm Beach, is that when I finally get my turn at the bar, I freeze with all the beers in front of me and end up making what you might call a rash decision. Here were stalked out the tables like a pedophile would stalk a bus stop. Eventually we got one, and with a waitress to take my order, I could take a lot more time to make a decision. There are over 500 beers here, as well as ciders, and beer cocktails. Just looking at all the coolers is enough to make your head spin, but luckily they have menus and the bartenders are knowledgeable. I ordered some beers, I got a free beer, perhaps someone sent me a beer along the way, I made some new friends. Overall, a great night at the World of Beer.
(5)Karen B.
I may be slightly biased because I know a couple of the bartenders but the service is really good here. It's a really chill place to go and although I drink the same beer every time, I appreciate their vast selection. A beer I had in Chicago was there and I got to have it again so that was cool. Hofbrauhaus beer was there so that was cool. I'm not a beer connoisseur by no means but this place is really cool. Sometimes they have bands play and they have a patio area that (when it wasn't crazy hot) is nice to hang out on. Get a loyalty card and after you drink 50 different beers you get a T-Shirt. A feat I'll never achieve but a friend did and boy am I proud! :) If you haven't been to a WOB and claim to love beer, I'm ashamed of you. This one in particular is SUPER CRAZY busy on Fridays and Saturdays but that's what you get when it's right next to UCF. Great great place.
(4)Alex F.
This has been one of my watering holes for a while. I really do like the place and the people who work there but it seems like things are always hit or miss. Since Paul left it seems like the 'different' beer choices arent coming around as much and that was one of the things I liked most about it. Either way, you can count on being able to try something new every time you go and it is nice that you can take in/order your own food. Im almost to 250 beers and hopefully can get to 500 soon.
(3)William B.
The Beer: Expensive, but not unreasonable Selective, but not exclusive Multitudinous, but not impressive The Service: The girls are pretty, but can be ditzy The bartenders are knowledgeable, but not very attentive The Atmosphere: Busy, but not hoppin' Good for groups, but not for mingling Good for a live band's sound, but not for it's stage presence (too high) Overall: Fun, but not a night-long destination.
(3)Heidi B.
If you are a beer snob, World of Beer is definitely the place for you. With 500 bottled beers and 40 on tap, there is really no way you can run into the issue of continually ordering "the usual." As this is a relatively new location in the First Watch / Extreme Pita plaza located off of University Blvd out by UCF, the bar itself is nicer than most. Personally, I enjoy the open layout and outdoor patio/indoor pub feel. The crazy thing is, they even have an above-the-bar stage on which you can usually see bands performing on weekend nights. Speaking of weekend nights, I wouldn't recommend going to WoB at prime time (around 10pm-1am) on a Friday or Saturday night unless you want to deal with crowds and difficulty getting a drink. There have definitely been nights I have walked in here with friends and walked right back out because there was simply no way we would be able to get a drink and comfortably sit down and enjoy it. That being said, World of Beer is a good place to check out if you like obscure beers. You should be able to find almost anything your heart desires, and more than likely it will be on tap too. But anticipate the $5 you will probably end up spending for that convenience. (Note: I have not yet taken advantage of Weds College nights nor have I looked into getting a WoB card, both of which I have heard can save you money here.)
(3)Sarah G.
Around 50 beers on tap and a knowledgeable staff. Makes drinking around the world actually possible. Wednesday is college day. Get here early on popular drinking days because the place gets crowded. It can be a little pricey for the younger crowd, but this is good if you don't want to hang with the under 21 crowd.
(4)Aubrey W.
Definitely like any other World of Beer, but be prepare for this to be your typical college bar with a bunch of dudes who think they are total beer connoisseurs because they know the difference between an ale and a lager! Service is relatively fast; I always prefer to go on the weekdays because it is much less crowded, especially in the day time. It's still casual for an after work drink without it getting crazy. The few times I have been there at night, the live music was awful and we would end up mingling outside to be able to still carry on conversation. Hard to find a table when its busy and you definitely have to be aggressive when people stand up and that can be dangerous with a young testosterone-filled drunk guy fired up from that football game! Buy a WOB card! It's totally worth it!
(3)Draft M.
Great selection of draft 5 stars. Great selection of bottled beer 5 stars. Service 4 stars. Atmosphere, meh. Lack of food...negative stars. Beer, without food is a non-starter.
(3)AJ V.
We talked with the manager Paul and he took the time to talk with us about brewing beer and the events they have at their location.
(4)Annette E.
Checked WOB on a busy Friday night. The bar and patio areas were super packed, standing room only. They had a live band in this tiny alcove above the bar (Southern Ties?), playing covers. I loved the HUGE list of beers they have on tap, of which I am happy to say that they have Lambic Frambois, as well as Woodchuck amber cider great for people like me that don't really like beer tasting beer. They also have two HUGE refrigerator cases with additional bottles of beers (more ciders and Belgium fruit beers in there). Only problem with the bottle beers, is there's no list and on a busy night it was almost impossible to get a clear view of the fridge or even hail the bartender for that matter :| As for the crowd...really mixed. I saw a few UCF students, but also saw equal amounts of older 20 somethings (like me) and people in the 30-40's range. Heck I even saw a couple there that brought their parents/grandparents with them...lol My only negative about this place is that they allow smoking, and quite a few people were smoking cigars. Luckily though the patio area had some fans going so it didn't feel quite so bad.
(4)Bettina T.
I like that there is a huge selection of beers but the night I went they cut their list in half because "they had an event prior and everything was gone" seriously? It was my first time here and I did not get the WORLD OF BEER experience. Maybe next time my experience will be better. Oh, and my server was hungover...she even told us.
(3)James P.
Short version: The Bartender intentionally took advantage of me and sold me a very expensive bottle beer. I've been here multiple times. It's usually an ok location (usually packed w/ college kids), now that Underground Blues is closed. However, I will not go here again. The last time I went here I had Wes as a bartender. I asked him what specials he had on tap. He asked me what I was in the mood for. I then asked, "If you were here drinking, what would you drink?" He said he knew just the beer and brought out a liter bottle from behind the bar. It wasn't a bad beer, but it wasn't great either. At the end of the night, after only having two more droughts, I closed out. There was a charge for a $32.00 beer (Yes, thirty-two) on my tab. It was for the bartender's choice. I have never been to a bar where the bartender *intentionally* sells ("dupes" or "tricks" are better words than "sell") me one of the most expensive drinks in the place. Being a former bartender, I would NEVER do this to a guest.
(1)Kris V.
Kind of hard to figure out if it's even open from the front of the small mall, but then from the back you'll notice the openness of the place. Inside, it's pretty straight forward. Long bar, plenty of TVs, and then taps and taps of beer in between big fridges full of beer bottles. They have a very nice selection but lack the harder to find international beers. The menu is also full of detailed descriptions of beer types and their differences, a great way to pretend you're a beer snob. They don't make food but have several menus of places that deliver there (weird in my opinion). I went on a Saturday night and the was surprised to see they had a great band playing. None of the nickleback-y stuff I was expecting. Unfortunately the layout of the place doesn't seem to make it easy to mingle. Overall, a nice place to visit but I'd probably check it out on a less packed weeknight.
(3)Tod K.
Yep! This place is a great spot to try amazing beers from all over the world, and the ever-changing draft selection is among the best in town. My only complaint is that it's not a particularly comfy place, with very limited seating, especially when it's crowded...but hell, it's a bar. They serve "beer shots," which are a great way to get a 4 oz taste of something without committing to a full serving. The only slightly disappointing experience I had was when they were holding a special event for Bells (whose beers are tasty but not spectacular). Almost the entire wall o' taps was taken up by Bells' beers, and I had just been bragging to all my friends about the diverse draught selection at this place! On the bright side, this afforded all of us the opportunity to delve into their extensive bottle selection, and we had a mixed bag of blah to fascinating to fabulous beverages. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the menu, but too much of a good thing is just exactly that: really really good:)
(4)Ron P.
Unparalleled beer selection. You'll never want to drink Bud, Coors, etc. products after drinking some of the choices here a few times. Ask the knowledgeable staff for suggestions...or sample free tastings of the very wide row of drafts. The prices are not cheap...but neither is the beer cheap tasting. Watch out for the alcohol content percentage...or possibly get hammered unexpectedly. Food is not sold there...but can be ordered and delivered by several local mid-priced establishments (they have their menus).
(4)Amanda C.
So.. so.. soooo many beers. They let you taste test the drafts they have available and their menu is huge! You can find any priced beer depending on your budget and never have to keep drinking the same one! Service was wonderful, great atmosphere, and the music was great (lots of Beatles)! Love this place and will totally be back!
(5)Justin J.
Great beer selection, clean atmosphere, friendly & knowledgable staff, BEST live music in Orlando.
(4)Joseph R.
Right near job. Lots of beer. Sports and live music. Friendly staff. Winning!
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