Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen Opens 'Tampa Destination'

TAMPA, FL — D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc., the oldest brewery in America, is announced the completion of a multi-year project with the opening of the new Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen.

Located in Uptown Tampa on the brewery site, the Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen is offering fresh, local cuisine paired accordingly with Yuengling beers, private dining and meeting room space, an outdoor recreation area and a beer garden, as well as a gift shop and a soon-to-opened coffee bar, all inspired by the traditions of America’s oldest brewery.

“As a sixth-generation brewing family, it is a highlight for us to evolve our business into this new, unique hospitality experience,” said Wendy Yuengling, chief administrative officer. “For 194 years, we have been committed to brewing great beer for every taste. Now, we are proud to have created an incredible gathering place, not just for our beers to be enjoyed, but also a destination for delicious food and family entertainment. We are excited to be invested alongside renowned local organizations that share in our commitment to the future of Uptown Tampa.”

Announced in 2019, Yuengling broke ground on the campus in 2020 and, more recently, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony with community leaders, including USF President Rhea Law and Hillsborough County Commissioner Gwen Myers, who praised Yuengling for its commitment to Tampa over the past 20 plus years and for the 200 jobs created with this new hospitality complex.

Located at 11109 N. 30th St., the new 42,000-square-foot hospitality building is located in front of the brewery, both of which sit on 3.5 acres of the Yuengling property.

The chef-inspired menu includes locally grown ingredients and combines both Pennsylvania and Florida culinary influences. Featuring a modern take on traditional cuisine, many food items showcase Yuengling’s beer portfolio as ingredients and appeal to a broad range of tastes and culinary preferences.

Entrées include Grilled Angus Beef Skirt Steak with yellow rice, red beans, green chickpeas and lager mustard butter; Smoked Angus Short Rib with cheddar potato gratin, "beerdelaise" sauce and whipped horseradish; and Potato Crusted Gulf Snapper with five-cheese macaroni, house slaw and mayo-ketchup tartar sauce.

Appetizers include Smoked Gulf Fish Dip; “Mrs. T’s” Pierogies with creamed onions, onion strings and bacon jam; Impossible “Meatballs” with smoked tomato, hop oil and whipped ricotta; and Island-Style Conch Fritters with Bongo Fizz mustard and lemon.

The beer lineup is led by Yuengling’s core brand portfolio: the flagship Traditional Lager, Light Lager, Golden Pilsner, Black & Tan, as well as the upscale light brand: FLIGHT by Yuengling. Other beers include Yuengling Premium Beer, the heritage brands: Dark Brewed Porter and Lord Chesterfield Ale, the new Bongo Fizz and seasonal selections such as Oktoberfest and Yuengling Hershey’s Chocolate Porter.

Initially, indoor seating for 300 and outdoor seating for 200 is available. In the coming months, full-capacity seating will be for up to 800 guests total (300 indoor and 500 outdoor) with a soon-to-be-completed outdoor concession, the Yuengling Bistro Kitchen, which will include 300-person picnic seating.

An area for outdoor games will also open later this summer. There will be a total of five bars (three inside and two outside) and 88 tap handles when finished. Private dining and conference rooms are available for up to 120 people for special events.

The design elements of exposed brick, metal and natural wood details are reminiscent of Yuengling’s rich industrial history as the oldest brewery in America, dating back to 1829. Artifacts and advertising memorabilia are on display from Yuengling’s 194-year history as an American-owned and family-operated brewery.

“We offer our special thanks to the greater Tampa Bay community that has provided ongoing support for our company going back over the last two decades,” said Yuengling. “While our original brewery is based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, we are very proud to call Tampa our second home. We are excited to build upon our relationships in the area by welcoming guests to this new destination, which helps tell our unique story of America’s oldest brewery.

“There are many individuals who helped make this opening day possible but we want to especially thank Mark Sharpe, executive director of the Tampa Innovation Alliance,” said Yuengling. “Mark’s shared vision and collaboration were instrumental in helping us build great partnerships with the city and throughout the community. So many people came to embrace Yuengling, and we are tremendously thankful for all the support."

The brewery is known for its local sponsorship of The Yuengling Center with its distributor partner, J. J. Taylor. The Yuengling Center is a multi-purpose, sports facility on the campus of the University of South Florida.

Yuengling Brewing Co. of Tampa came to Tampa with the purchase of the Stroh’s Brewery in 1999.

This is the brewery’s first venture in creating a dining and entertainment destination.

Hours are Wednesday and Thursday from 4 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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