Wicked Barley Brewing: Enjoy Craft Beer and Flavorful Bites in Jacksonville

Great beer and food aside, this brewery has it all from sweet merch to a BOAT DOCK. I don't have a boat but I'd swim to this place. Home of my favorite beer in Jax -- The Promised One. Their braised beef tacos are delicious, too.

Good was so good !!! Service was great nice and quiet eating with friends. Salad is very tasty and always so good

Had a nice Thursday night with the girls-daughter, 3 grand-daughters! Kids could play outside and we sat on porch. Good food-my burger had bacon, arugula and a fried egg too; great!

We've been to Wicked Barley several times and always have a great experience. It's our go-to spot to celebrate Christmas Eve with friends. On our recent visit, my husband ordered the BELT Croissant sandwich. It consists of bacon, eggs, lettuce and tomato. We both enjoyed it, and yes, we always share! :) As for me, I got the Shrimp & Grits, it was tasty, but the portion is on the smaller side, good thing my husband had fries or I would've been hungry still lol. For drinks, I really liked the "I HOPE THEY SERVE THIS IN HELL" Imperial IPA, one of the best tasting IPA's I have tried! Hubby always order the cider and Happy Medium did not disappoint! With amazing craft beers, good food, fast service, fantastic views and kid friendly, what more could you ask for?!

Why I'll go back: Creative toppings make the burgers on the menu an enjoyable change from the typical burger joint You HAVE to order: a pint Tony's Tip: they have three different types of aioli that you can ask for with your fries. Do them all! Brother-in-law took me to this spot yesterday, as we were visiting my wife's fam in Jacksonville. It's a burger-forward brewery with a lively atmosphere that welcomes kids, though it's really an adult hangout. Bright place with a nice back patio and about ten seats at the bar, which is deep and comfortable to eat at if you can get a seat. We couldn't, but the table was comfortable and spacious. TVs all the way around as well. Great assortment of burger combinations, which are also infinitely customizable from there, plus a wide range of hearty appetizers and salads. Plus, at least a couple dozen beers on tap. Service was super friendly too. They seem to understand the formula. Starting with brews, I had Bob's Wit to start - a wheat beer with a slightly sweet undertone. Very smooth, no bitterness. Followed that up with the Geoffrey, which was a double stout combo of coffee and chocolate. Absolutely delicious and paired well with my burger. Drinker beware - it has an 8.3% ABV. Had a nice buzz just from these two by the time we left. As for the food, the burgers are 8 oz. with your choice of sides, so we skipped starters, but they looked tasty and interesting (kimchi pork belly fries, lager cheese curds, fried pickles, pork rinds, etc.). Hard to choose amongst an interesting mix of burgers (Curd burger, Wake N' Bake with sundried tomato, bacon, and sunny side egg, Fillmore smash burger). I went with The Randy, which was a classic with American cheese, pickles, onions, but then smothered with a decadent beer cheese that evolves the entire taste of the burger. After one attempt at the two-handed approach, this was one of the rare times I chose to eat it with a fork and knife - but it still held together well. Also, kudos to Wicked for offering brioche and pretzel buns, which I'd argue are the two best options for a burger. I'd be remiss if I didn't give a nod to the fries, which were crispy on the outside, but still tender inside. Plus, you can request sides for dipping of three aioli sauces: lemon, garlic, and chipotle. They're all fantastic, so request the trio of them. We got out of there for about $80 including tip. In my typical 'hoods of Boston or Palm Beach, this would have easily run over $100. So, no complaints there either. I would totally go back to this place (this week???). Check it out next time you're in the area. And Merry Christmas fellow Yelpers!

We ended up making a last minute change of plans due to being rained out from our initial venue. Wicked Barley was having their fall festival so we went to check it out and to grab a bite to eat. They had a number of vendors and pumpkins for purchase and decorating, which was a hit with the kids. The wait for a table was long but people sampled some of their beers and cocktails as we waited. They had seating both outside under tents and in their usual dining room. Once seated, we ordered burgers, wings, pretzel, pork rinds, and a kids hot dog. The food was good. The pork rinds were a bit spicy for me but they were nicely fried and crunchy. The burgers were well cooked and the kids hot dog, albeit plain, was a hit. I would return to Wicked Barley for more of their events and for simple, bar bites.