Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries

Named for the Patron Saint of Brews, St. Augustine has no shortage of craft beer, wine, and spirits.

The earliest colonists to settle Florida’s Historic Coast were often faced with the challenge of providing safe beverages. They took matters into their own hands and were soon hoisting mugs of their own grog in the form of home-made brews and libations, incorporating recipes from the Old World.

St. Augustine carries on that tradition today with a broad offering of breweries, distilleries, and wineries.

St. Augustine Breweries

Dog Rose Brewing Co.

Dog Rose Brewing Co., is one of the most recent additions to the lineup of craft brewers. Opened in 2017 near the heart of the historic district, Dog Rose Brewing Co. features Hefeweizen brewed in the German style, plus IPA, red beers, lagers, and seasonal selections. This brewery offers a 5,000 square-foot tasting room and shuffleboard and darts too!

Bog Brewing Co.

This brewery is also located near the historic district of St. Augustine. Bog Brewing Co. features Belgian-style brews along with English and American-style ales, stouts, and IPAs. The taproom at this brewery also offers a relaxing atmosphere for visitors to throw back the regular brews or seasonal fermentations. And you will usually find a food truck parked out back.

Bootlegger Beach Brewery

Bootlegger Beach Brewing, located at Jack’s Bar-B-Que at 691 A1A Beach Blvd. in St. Augustine Beach, offers a laid-back, beachside setting where visitors can enjoy the perfect pairing of craft beer and slow-smoked barbecue. As part of Jack’s Bar-B-Que, the brewery features a full menu of barbecue favorites complemented by a rotating selection of house-brewed beers—all served in a relaxed coastal atmosphere.

Old Coast Ale’s Brewery and Taproom

Cross the Bridge of Lions to Anastasia Island and stop at Old Coast Ale’s Brewery and Taproom. All the beers served in the taproom are brewed in-house. Enjoy IPAs, red, brown, pale ales, and porters. For a pick-me-up, don’t miss their famous “Kookaburra” brown ale infused with locally-roasted coffee. Yum!

St. Augustine Distilleries & Wineries

The St. Augustine Distillery

The St. Augustine Distillery is growing a formidable reputation for producing award-winning spirits in a sustainable way. Many of their bourbons, gins, rums, and vodkas are already in wide distribution and can be purchased at some of the foremost liquor retailers. Visit the distillery just west of historic downtown in the Lincolnville district to check out the stills and casks and see how high-grade spirits are crafted. Housed in a former ice plant building dating back to 1907, the distillery offers daily tours of their facility.

City Gate Spirits

Centrally located on St. George Street, City Gate Spirits welcomes you to a tasting experience you won’t soon forget. This micro distillery crafts moonshine, vodka, rum, and whisky inspired by the vibrant flavors of Florida. For just $5, indulge in a spirit tasting offered daily until 7 p.m. as you take in the stunning views of the Castillo de San Marcos and the historic bayfront.

Sailbird Distilling Company

Sailbird Distilling Company, located at 228 W. King St., specializes in Rum, Gin, Vodka and Whiskey and offers specialty flavor liqueurs. Free tours with tastings are offered Wednesday-Sunday.

San Sebastian Winery

San Sebastian Winery produces a variety of wines, including Chardonnay, Cabernet, Pinot, and Syrah, using Florida-grown grapes. In addition to their table wines, the winery offers dessert selections such as Sherry and Port. Visitors can enjoy guided tours and tastings daily for a $5 fee, which includes a souvenir plastic tasting glass to take home. The winery also features The Cellar Upstairs, a rooftop venue with live music, panoramic views of St. Augustine and food service from La Cocina, open Tuesday through Sunday.

Fun Fact: When Pedro Menendez de Aviles first made sight of the land where he would establish a settlement and claim Florida for Spain, it was on the feast day of St. Augustine, which is why the Spanish named the area “San Agustin.” St. Augustine is the patron saint of many things, including the art of brewing.