2nd Bay Brewing

PSA: THE FRONT DOOR GETS JAMMED! TRY TO PULL VERY HARD... OR TRY THE SLIDING GLASS DOOR ON THE SIDE!!!It's very rare that I'm in this area so I thought I would give this place a try.It was an early Saturday evening around 4pm. The brewery is located on a quite corner in a plaza with quite a few restaurants surrounding and nearby.The PSA comes because we initially tried the front door and couldn't get in so we were about to leave. Luckily, we tried again with the sliding door on the side and were able to get in. The bartender explained that the door gets stuck and she often times has to chase people down.The bartenders are very nice and the brewery itself is small but welcoming. They have a small selection of beer with some guest taps but at least a third of the brews were their own. We got a fight of beers to try and they were good and easy to drink but they weren't the most flavorful of their kind.The brewery is BRING YOUR OWN FOOD if you want. With all of the restaurants nearby, the brewery allows you to order from anywhere in the plaza area and the restaurants will deliver to the brewery complimentary. They even keep the menus of the restaurants behind the bar and will happily make recommendations.Honestly, I would definitely recommend giving them a try if you are in the area but I wouldn't exactly go out of my way to stop by.

Hubby and I are always on the lookout for a new brewery to try. We decided to do a little brewery hopping on Friday night and stopped at 2nd Bay Brewing.I ordered a flight and hubby ordered a couple pints while we hung out on one of the couches. We tried the following brews: A Knights Pale, Buzzing Bee, James Blonde, Scallywag, and Harry Porter. All were good. I especially enjoyed the Scallywag.The chill vibe at 2nd Bay was great. They had plenty of comfy couches and chairs around. Perfect spot to enjoy brews and conversation. The bartenders were friendly. Bathrooms were clean. Parking was convenient.

Had a good experience recently at 2nd Bay Brewing. The brewery is located in the Shops of Bartram Walk in Fruit Cove. Parking at the shops can be a pain as it is very busy but there was additional parking behind the building. The taproom is cozy and clean and while there wasn't anything that stood out about the interior, it was pleasant. There are a few TVs with sports and a movie playing. It was a quiet night when I went but I was told that most other nights the brewery has events that keep the place a little busier. I had their hazy IPA Hazed and Confused and got their Oatmeal Stout to go in a crowler.I have the pub pass which allows for a free beer at a number of local breweries. I frequent many of the craft breweries in Jacksonville and have completed their Ale Trail a few times over and had never heard of 2nd Bay. I learned while I was there that 2nd Bay is actually just barely not in Duval and this is the reason for their absence from the book. The bar manager I talked to said she hoped to get 2nd Bay on the Ale Trail for next year which I hope happens as they are a worthy addition.Overall I think it's a solid brewery and if I lived in the area it would be a part of my regular rotation. The people were friendly and helpful. Beer was really good. The only drawbacks are the subdued environment (a positive for some), the lack of parking, and the cost of their crowlers ($12 for a 16oz I thought was very pricey). I look forward to returning for one of their nights when they have pairings or other activities.

Nice brewery & pub in the Julington Creek area. Beers that I've tried have all been tasty - especially Hazed & Confused hazy IPA. The owners & staff have always cordial and helpful with beer selections. Pub area has comfortable seating & a family room feel. Nice addition to the area.

My husband and I were looking for something to occupy our Friday evening, so we decided to check out 2nd Bay Brewing. Both staff members were very kind and were knowledgeable about the beverage options. The atmosphere here is very relaxing and it is a great place to hang out and get away from home while sipping on some beer. Food is not served here (other than some bagged chips), but it is in a great location and walking distance to multiple restaurants. One thing that I witnessed here that I have never seen a brewery do is that they offer to-go drinks. Many breweries offer growlers, but this one will actually package cans and seal them so they don't go flat. Thanks for a great time, 2nd Bay Brewing!

This is a fav place for us. We are new to Florida (coming from the west coast), and we are no strangers to good beer, Brandi was amazing and very informative on tasty beers available. Although they don't have food, we ordered pizza and it was hand delivered to us. Super tasty and easy.

2nd Bay is starting to come out of their shell. There's no food but you can bring your own. Their beers are pretty tasty. I think their darker beers are better than their lighter options but that's me.Ambiance is a typical, nicer brewery with decent seating. With the other nighttime options close by, parking can be a little tricky at peak times.Service is great. I think the new bar manager is really making a difference.

Great atmosphere and staff was amazing. Off the "Jacksonville" path, but worth the trip.

My wife and I have been stopping by here since they first opened. The beers are tasty and they always have a good selection of their own brews and a few guest taps. They have multiple tv's playing lots of different shows and they will change a channel for you if they get that channel. The employees are always nice and courteous and are always willing to make a recommendation based on your beer likes. They don't serve food, but one of the restaurants that is in the same plaza will deliver it to you while you have your beer.

This place is a gem! Great selection of beer and loved that they also serve seltzer & wine. Staff was friendly and welcoming. Added bonus was the location with plenty of after drinking places to eat. Highly recommend checking it out, owners were so nice!! Really like the Hazed & Confused, Boozy Tea Hibiscus and the Honey Bunny. Brewer makes some tasty options