When it comes to beer, wine, and cocktails, you'll find an amazing variety in the small Southwest Florida coastal towns of Punta Gorda, Englewood, and Port Charlotte. The area is full of hot spots and hidden gems where you can wet your whistle and have a good time, whether you enjoy a meal or not.
Read on to explore some of our favorite places for refreshing beverages in beautiful area Punta Gorda/Englewood Beach:
Beer Lovers Unite
Charlie Foxtrot Brewing, the newest brew spot in the area, offers a large variety of craft brews, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and more. Even better: there's a food truck right outside 6 days a week!
Peace River Beer Company was designed to honor the local, laid-back vibes, with their picnic tables and river-themed bar top. They serve beers to delight every taste—and to pair well with the authentic Thai food and sushi they serve.
When it comes to European-inspired pubs, Punta Gorda has them. “Proudly not serving premium domestics,” the Celtic Ray Public House offers many high-quality imports in a traditional Irish pub atmosphere.
The British-style IceHouse Pub features beers from around the world, local brews, British and American cuisine and bar games.
There’s Always Time For Wine
For a hands-on experience, make and bottle your own wine at the The Grape Winery and Wine Bar or enjoy karaoke and other fun events in their wine bar with a glass of house-made wine.
Stop in to unWined Wine & Beer Bar and relax with wine and craft beer tastings, antipasto, periodic live music, and more.
Visit Punta Gorda Chocolate & Wine for a vast selection of wine and beautiful hand-crafted chocolates that make the perfect gift, to yourself or to others. They also host weekly Wine & Craft Beer Tastings, so you know where to go for the best of both worlds!
Vino Loco Gourmet is a great combo wine bar/gourmet tapas restaurant/bottle shop with a casual and comfortable atmosphere.
Keep Calm, Have a Cocktail
For creative and tasty cocktails in Englewood, visit Farlow's on the Water and Lighthouse Grill & Tiki Bar, both of which have dedicated and varied drinks menus. For alcohol-free cocktail options, head to Downtown Kava in Punta Gorda.
Whiskey-lovers will want to belly up at Leroy’s Southern Kitchen and Bar for down-home cooking, handcrafted whiskey cocktails, and cold local brews.
The local spirits scene has many hidden gems, and finding them is part of the fun. Check out our Nightlife & Entertainment page and peruse the delicious-looking refreshments below for inspiration!
