Orchid Island Brewery

Place is a legit brewery. Laid back people both patrons and staff. Ordered biscuits with a roast art sausage gravy. Sounded amazing but the biscuits were pretty gross. We did order right before the kitchen closed so I can understand. Their imperial ipA is awesome.

First class. The staff is very knowledgable on their beers and friendly. They feature local beers as well as their own. The place is spotless and clean with beautiful orchids as décor. They offer a food menu that smelled delicious but I didn’t try any. I definitely recommend dropping in and having a beer and a tour of this brewery.

This is an updated review… Ok after many unhappy visits to this brewery, we were in the area on Saturday and thirsty and dropped by for a pint even though I vowed I would never come back. I have to say it was a pleasant experience this time. The girl behind the bar who I had never seen before came right up to us to welcome us and take our order and she was attentive to us and the other patrons and really seemed to care. There were a couple of lower alcohol IPAs available which was also a nice change. All in all a good visit.
I increased my rating from 1 star to 3 but this day was better than that. I am averaging it out from past visits. I hope we continue to see this kind of service going forward.

Went here yesterday. Beer was okay, they offer red, white and sparkling wine, which they don’t advertise and I think they should for those of us who are not beer drinkers. The downfall here was the service. The guys that own the brewery and wait on you didn’t seem organized and moved at a snails space. They’d all walk around and wait on the same people and ignore the same other people (us). It was bizarre. Not a bad place to try if you don’t mind slow service.

Good beer. Some awesome bands. Danielle is a great bartender.

Friendly owners. Great beer. I went in here and the owner walked me through the house beers they had available for takeout. All four were fantastic. The menu looks good and they had a ton of other beers and wine available which I think is a nice touch. You’re not locked into their own selection. Bought two growlers and love them!
What was really cool was that hey we’re making the beer right in the back. And they had cornhole right outside to play. Good stuff.

Great selection of OIB brews as well as Florida and national guest taps. We didn’t eat anything, but the food smelled delicious. Corn hole and seating availible outside.

The beers here are very good when they are available. The staff is knowledgable and friendly. It’s also a great atmosphere to chill out. Love it!

Located in a ritzy shopping area, the beer list was pretty short on low alcohol IPAs or pale ales that I prefer. The house black IPA was delicious but at 8%, I could only have a sip since I was driving. Really good seafood chowder. It was a nice enough pub, mostly patronized by the well-​heeled. I prefer a lower key, more casual atmosphere.

One of the coolest places in Vero Beach. I enjoyed the beers brewed on site as part of a flight as well as other local microbrews. Great relaxing atmosphere with cornhole and lots of outdoor seating. My senior citizen parents and I went on a Sat afternoon and we all had a great time. Better for the 20s-​30s crowd.

You can totally tell that the brewmasters take pride in their work when you take a sip. With attention to the local citrus crops, their IPAs are a lot more refreshing than the usual pour.
We had only planned on stopping in for 1 drink, but after talking to Jim and Chef Ed for a bit, 3 hours flew by!

Love that they only serve Florida beers, great way to highlight what the sunshine state has to offer. Their own ruby red ipa is pretty amazing-​coming from someone who doesn’t really care for them in the first place.
I do wish their food menu had a bit more to offer but that’s my only complaint. Otherwise cool spot with a very friendly staff.

This spot is pretty cool. Laid back, tons of beer on tap, and a walk away from the beach. It is odd they brew their own beer there but only have one of them on tap. But it’s delicious. It’s definatly worth checking out.

My boyfriend and I love beer and checking out different breweries, so we decided to check out the only brew pub we could find during our stay in Vero Beach. The bartender was very friendly and was very knowledgable about brewing. We chatted about the different styles they had and what breweries we all have visited. They had quite a few beers on tap, but only one they brewed was currently available. The only beer available was the Star Ruby, my boyfriend said it was pretty good (I am not big on hoppy beers so I didn’t order it). They had some bluegrass playing over the loudspeaker and outdoor seating with cornhole to enjoy outside. We did not get a chance to try the food, but overall we had a great experience here!

In town nearby and found this place online. Little hard to find but well worth it. Only had 1 IPA on draft and it was very citrusy and terrific. They serve good beers from other breweries also. Decent bar food menu as well.

My husband enjoyed the 1 and only IPA they had while I had a glass of wine. We each only had the 1 drink because after an hour of being there the wait staff was non– existent. Oh wait, we did see 3 guys behind the bar drinking their beers so I guess the key to getting a drink is working there. It wasn’t even that crowded so I can’t imagine how difficult it is to get a drink when it is.
Many other places in town to go where you will be welcomed and taken care of so for that reason we won’t be back.

Great spot in Vero. Cool atmosphere and a great beer selection outside of their own Grapefruit IPA (which is also outstanding). They have an outdoor seating area with a bags setup and music. Bartenders were friendly, attentive, and have a vast knowledge of the beers on tap. Will definitely be back next time we are in Vero.

Nice location, steps from the beach. Friendly staff w/​a well-​kept layout.
They only had 2 of their own brews on tap. Seemed oddly low for a bar calling itself a brewery. They do have a good amount of other craft beers & wines to choose from however. I tried both of their brews (both IPA’s — one Imperial, one Black). Star Ruby is brewed utilizing local grapefruit and definitely worth a try. Definitely not the West-​Coast style I prefer, but good nonetheless. I also would’ve preferred it served in a pint glass, not the snifter — it’s a bit pretentious.
They also offer a few reasonably priced ‘tapas’ but we did not try the food.
OIB is still relatively new (Fall ’14) as I write this review so it may draw a bigger crowd & expand their offerings (brews, food, entertainment, etc.) as it progresses.
Closed on Sun & Mon

Vero is a lot of things, but a hub for craft brewing, it is not.
Thankfully, Orchid Island scratches that itch, and despite being one of the only games in town for a diverse and well-​curated selection of craft beer, it’s no slouch. If you’re sick of slinging yuenglings, give this place a shot. You’ll get all the knowledgeable recommendations with none of the snobbery.
On their menu, the Salmon Panini came highly recommended by our server, and I understand why. It’s unique, light and flavorful, and pairs with just about anything, especially their grapefruit IPA.

The owners are amazing– so warm and friendly. They have a great variety of beers, wines, and ciders. Their IPA is great as well. Super clean and modern on the inside without being stuffy. I will definitely come back here any time I am visiting Vero Beach.