Halpatter Brewing Company

Stopped in at about 11:00 on a Sunday, they had a brunch menu for the food. For a starter I highly recommend the Honey Whipped Feta Dip, great flavor and plenty of dip. Followed it up with a breakfast croissant sandwich, was just enough. Had a flight and the beers were good. I liked the O'Leno Cream Ale and the Red Irish Ale. The building is pretty cool and has history. It has been several government buildings and now is a brewery. Will definitely be back.

If you ever find yourself in Lake City, make sure to stop by Halpatter Brewing Company. This place has an incredible vibe: laid-back, welcoming, and full of local character. You can feel the pride they take in their craft from the moment you walk in. Their Red Irish Ale is outstanding, smooth, balanced, and full of flavor without being heavy. But the real standout for me was their American Brown Ale, rich, perfectly roasted, and with just the right amount of malt sweetness. It’s one of those brews that makes you slow down and appreciate every sip. Between the friendly staff, great atmosphere, and truly first-class beer, Halpatter Brewing has earned a top spot on my list of Florida breweries. I’ll definitely be back.

We’re from out of town and just passing through, but if we lived closer this would absolutely be one of our regular spots. Everything about this place was fantastic. The beer was really good, the food was delicious classic pub food (we ordered the specials and loved them), and the space itself was impressive. There are multiple rooms to fit any vibe. An outdoor patio, a cozy lounge, the main bar area with high tops, and even a large event space that was beautifully decorated for Christmas. What truly made the experience stand out, though, was the staff. They were incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating. Especially since we had our baby with us. They let us use a back room nursery to change her and even helped us carry our large stroller down the very steep front steps. You could really feel how close the staff is and how they treat many of the regulars like family. Honestly, we were shocked it wasn’t more busy. Highly recommend and hope to be back someday!

Love the vibes of this place! It’s huge and offers bar games but also has a dining area with great food! They primarily have their own beer with a few other breweries as options. The food was soo delicious! We got smash burgers and French fries with a side of Mac n cheese. Fries were absolutely delicious and crispy and they give you so many. The burger was a little thin for the fluffy bun but the sauce was really good and it was cooked really well! The Mac n cheese was rich but absolutely delicious and creamy! It had a great flavor. I would definitely come back here for the food and vibes!

Excellent service from the bar maid. The beer we had; a cream ale (sort of a pils relative), a decent stout (light in texture, excessively bitter) were pedestrian. My wife had a very good Old Fashion. The food SUCKED! The worst bar food we’ve EVER had and we’re in our 70’s. $83 to split a $16 salad with fried chicken and a disgusting lump of beef mush, The salad was as basic as you’d expect of a side salad. A plate of chips and soupy queso. I picked up a crowler of brown ale. The Tavern Inn next door might be a better choice.

Our first time to visit Halpatter’s Brewery and so glad we did. We had the Juice Lord (Hazy IPA) and the Pumpkin Spice (vodka soda)..see photo. Both were 👍👍. The Pumpkin Spice with a “rimmed glass” was over the top!

Stopped in after going to Falling Creek Falls. Atmosphere was awesome, food was delicious and the bartender/server (Dave, we believe his name is) was amazing. Good vibes all the way around we will definitely be making the almost 2 hr trip back!

This is an awesome brewery! I’ve gone to several new breweries in the past few weeks and this has the best beer without question. I tried multiple styles and they were all top notch. The small batch jolly rancher flavored beers were great and I’m glad I got to try them before they’re gone. The building itself is super cool and has a great story behind it. A simple google search can produce a good read on the history of the building and founding of Halpatter. I only had the jumbo pretzel appetizer for food, and that was very good. The patio space makes for a fun atmosphere and it’s a great place to listen to music. I got to speak briefly with one of the owners, Chris, and he’s definitely passionate about his beer and his community. The way they’re giving back and revitalizing downtown is awesome to witness! Overall, a great experience from the building to the beer to the people. The mojo is great and there’s nothing else like it around the area. I’d drive out of my way to visit here again. One side note: if you sit in the leather seat area be aware that the door leading to the patio slams pretty loudly.

Halpatter Brewing is in this amazing, old building (looks almost like an old Library). It was all decorated for Christmas and had such a charming vibe. Downtown Lake City is very small, but Halpatter noted that they served the only Sunday brunch in town! The food looked yummy, but we were just stopping to try their beers. The beers were great, their outdoor sitting area was fantastic, and they were next to De Soto Lake, so we took our dogs for a nice stroll after our stop. The bartender was great and the service was quick! We'd love to stop by again if we're in the area.

Not bad but sadly they updated their menu so no more KBBQ burger. Their food is and tastes like bar food. Some bars have good food, this one is definitely just a bar with food. It's chill, not bad and cool lake location. The kids chicken bites were small and alright. I could probably ID the exact frozen French fries at Publix that they buy though.

Very cool find during an overnight stay in Lake City! The brewery is housed in a historic building with an upstairs tap room and other rooms for hanging out. Downstairs is another tap room and outdoor seating with a fire pit. It wasn't very busy on a Wednesday night, but there was a good sized crowd for their weekly line dancing lessons. Unfortunately, an early morning meeting limited me to only one beer (Seymour & Finnegan's, an Irish Red Ale), but it was VERY good. The food menu offers a variety of choices. I had a small but filling meal of beans and rice, and kettle chips. If you find yourself close to Lake City, this is well worth a stop. I see the potential here and am jealous I live too far away to make this a regular stop.

Great beers and atmosphere at Halpatter Brewing. I came with my dad, brother and nieces for some beer and ping pong. I decided to have the beer sampler which came with 4 samples size glasses. I tried the brown ale, strawberry flavor, ipa, and the blonde ale and all were tasty and delish. My nieces had root beer of course lol. We also tried the smores cheesecake for dessert. The guys had fun playing in the ping pong room while my nieces and I played board games in the room next door. This place is family friendly and great vibes.

Today was a day of driving and visiting rest areas, or at least it seems that way. It's time for an evening of people watching, review writing and beer drinking. I found Halpatter in downtown Lake City after nailing a parallel parking spot with people watching. Hooray for my rearview camera! Inside, lots of stools and tables, I managed to secure a spot that was not only against the wall, which meant I had something to lean against, but there was also a power outlet so I could Yelp for a while. A friendly sort of watering hole, the folks drinking beers and having a good time were grownups. No kids running about, it was a social place and it was nice to chat with a local about what's going on in Lake City, i.e., not much. I stayed for three delicious beers (my limit) over more than two hours before heading back to the RV and on to wherever I would be spending the night. [Review 945 of 2024 - 1823 in Florida - 21973 overall]

My date and I stepped into Halpatter Brewing, after walking around the Main Street area. It was a cool and refreshing pitstop with both cider and Ale. The inside rooms were large and comfortable, with high ceilings. We enjoyed our drinks and chatted with a few other fooks before leaving. When im next in town, i will certainly stop back in to enjoy crisp, refreshing libations.

At first glance, it doesn't look like a bar at all. The brewery is in an old government building and they did an amazing job adapting it. When we entered it, there was a short line to get our drinks. I chose the "Halpatter - Cross Creek Wheat", which was delicious at $6.50. My husband chose the "Monshine Apple flavor", which he thought was really good at $8.50. We explored the space and found a room with a ping pong table, a space with couches and a party room, and downstairs there was another bar and a huge open space with a stage. The atmosphere downstairs was really cool and it's super family and animal friendly too. Our second drink choice was the "Halpatter - Seymour Finnegan," which I didn't like very much but was good, and my husband chose the "Monshine Blueberry flavor", which he liked better than the other. They have a selection of burgers and chicken wings, which we didn't eat, but all the dishes I saw looked delicious. It really seemed like a very popular place for locals and I'll definitely go back if I'm there.

We visited Halpatter on a Friday around 6pm for beer and a light meal. The staff were friendly and helpful. My husband enjoyed two flights of beers (4-3 oz pours per flight) stating the Brown Ale and the Cream Ale were particularly good. We each had the Al Pastor bowl and shared an order of fries. The fries were fresh and hot and the bowls were tasty filled with pulled pork, black beans, rice and salsa/sauce. The tap rooms are in a former Florida Department of Transportation Building which is actually pretty cool.

Stopped in here with a group on a whim during a road trip and it turned out to be a great decision. The food was typical bar food but done very well. The little bit of beer we were able to try was good. I would happily stop in here again.

Everything about this place was great! Cozy setting, great staff, friendly vibe, good variety of brew flavors and delicious food! I can't say enough about this place! There was something for my whole troop to enjoy ( this time - it was myself, my wife and 5 of our small children with us) We will definitely be adding this to our list of favorites when traveling across the state for work and play!

The easiest meal, a burger and chips. Here, it was made with perfection! I've had a lot of burgers in my 54 years and this was definitely in my top 3! The restaurant is set in a former DOT building with a cleverly decorated rustic ambience. Two dining rooms and outdoor seating on the deck or the yard below provided ample room to spread out. The service was warm and quick. This place appears to be someone's dream brought to life and we enjoyed our visit and look to return next time we're in town.

A cool brewery located in Lake City. This brewery is pretty big with multiple floors. I love how many spaces they have to enjoy with family or friends inside and out. They even have a outside area with a fire pit. Located in the heart of Lake City it really is the cool spot. They have a lot of fun events and live music. The best part is the variety of different beers and small eats. We ordered a cider, beer and a graze board. We weren't blown away by our drinks but we would love to come back and try different beers. I will say the graze board was so delicious we loved the chicken salad the most. The only negative thing I will mention is there was no handicap access to the second floor. It was a bit challanging with a stroller. However we look super forward to coming back and doing brunch one day.

They still have none of their beers on tap. This has been an ongoing saga for like five or six months. This is very depressing. It seems like another brewery is going down the tubes. Very very disappointing.

Love their beer, ciders and live music! Love me some Halpatter Brewing! Friendly service and great environment.

Another little gem I located in Lake City while on a work contract. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by the bartender who was super nice. I wish I could remember his name but he made sure I sampled a couple of their drafts. I'd like to say that I am not a beer drinker however they had a few that my pallet enjoyed all recommended by my wonderful bartender that night. They also serve a couple of wines and ciders. Some of the drinks are seasonal so you'll want to pay attention to that. They do have food and on certain nights out of the week they have different activities such as trivia and Taco Tuesdays. I tried the burger and fries which I didn't get a picture of but the fries were definitely the highlight. I dipped them in their white sauce that comes on the Mexican burger and goodness was it delicious.

Stopped in while traveling through the area. Based on their website, I didn't expect them to have food. But they do have a small menu of items. I chose the original smash burger and French fries....either I was really hungry OR these were maybe the best fries I've had in my life...so good!! They are natural cut, skin on and have some sort of seasoning...I dunno, but I could have eaten my body weight in them! The burger was perfect also - flavorful and juicy.. it was just a regular bun, but they toasted it which was a nice touch. They have a really cool outdoor space which was perfect this early evening. For a Saturday evening, they were surprisingly dead. The beer was solid...I especially liked the hefe - it paired really well with the warm evening and the burger/fries. Their cream ale has apparently won numerous awards...it was okay...I've had better. The Mexican lager was solid. I also tried the hazy IPA (even though I generally don't like IPAs)...it was decent (if you like IPAs you'll likely like this very much). Their outdoor space has bags, a couple of fire pits (for those cool Florida evenings??), a small performance space and a deck overlooking it all. I would definitely come back!

Super old building and when we went inside, I definitely got the feeling it's haunted! It's pretty big with a wide selection of beers. The service was great and very friendly. Would definitely swing by again, maybe just not in October

Great food! Great local beer!fun environment! Great service! Love this place to sit and enjoy yourself!

Good beer, but I can give 3 stars because of the limited food choices. I am a big BBQ fan, so I ordered the pork BBQ sliders. The meat was like buried in sauce that was simmered in a crock pot all day. Not appealing for me. Won't be back

I so wish we had a brewery like this when I lived here years ago! We traveled back for family and just had to stop at this local place and the Southern laid back vibe was exactly what I was looking for and more! The bartender was helpful and when we asked for extra gravy for the poutine, he gladly brought some out to us! They have a pretty good bar-food menu of delicious pretzel, poutine, burgers and sandwiches. The Reuben was packed full of meat and the Mexican burger got a hearty nod of approval. Ok, so now for the beer. No matter what, whatever your preference is, they do it right! If you like IPA, they rock it. If you like Red, amazing. If you like Hefeweizen, on point. And then there was my favorite, the Porter which was oh so chocolatey rich goodness. This will be a must stop anytime we come back for a visit. Such a nice gem in a small town. Looking forward to coming back on a Friday when they have live music out back where there's pits for a fire, wooden benches and plenty of space to mingle.

Family friendly place for brunch on Sunday and a really nice, comfortable place to eat. The food is good too but the atmosphere is where it's at. We sat outside and ate a delicious brunch and had a great time! They had a fire pit and nice seating outside with a stage for when they have live music. Inside was also bustling with people as they had multiple places to sit and mingle around. The brunch was a buffet of eggs, ham, bacon, fruit, grits, charcuterie boards, and many other things. I've lived in this town for quite awhile but hadn't been here for brunch before and would highly recommend it. It was quite enjoyable! Overall five stars for the experience and the food.

Just passing through, Jaguar game was about to start, so decided to stop! Very good beer, and friendly bartenders. They have an upstairs and a downstairs with patio. TV was downstairs and standing room only! It was raining, so didn't get a chance to enjoy the patio, but sure looks like a nice relaxing area on a nice night!

You couldn't ask for a better brew pub. Great beers made on the premises, good food and a friendly accommodating staff.the brewery is located in the basement of this former bank. This is no doubt the sturdiest building of any brew pub in the nation. If you are in Lake City this is a must visit spot.

This place was great!! The location is so unique. It has multiple sitting areas for your party. They also have a large selection of locally brewed beer. And I can't forget to mention their food!!! Wow! 10/10. Staff was friendly and service was very quick. We stopped in on a Saturday night and it got pretty busy!

We came here to watch a friend play cornhole. It was a huge place that had a pretty outside area with a band, a large outdoor deck, and two floors inside. The beer selections were delicious and moderately priced. Food was very good. We felt very comfortable and welcome which is exactly what we always hope for. Definitely one to add to your list of breweries.

Nice rotating beer menu with a variety of specialty brews. Food is tasty (try taco night) and there are plenty of entertainment activities scheduled (trivia, comedy, live music, etc.). Some outdoor games are also available and the business keeps things family friendly. Two thumbs up

Was in town for a quick drop-off and stopped in for a "Linner". My dad had the Cuban sandwich, my son the Smashburger and I had the Mississippi Pot Roast Sandwich. They all were fantastic and the beer was cold. The inly thing I was disappointed was in the beer selection, I enjoyed my ale, but it was a bit heavy. Wish they had a blonde on tap. Other than that, I recommend.

There is not one simple thing that makes this place a 5-star establishment. Here are some of the many cool things about it. 1. Great beer. They have a coconut coffee porter as good as Funky Buddha's Last Snow. But unlike FB, they have it all the time. 2. A really cool building. 3. Lots of spaces throughout the building to hang out. You can almost have your own private part with your friends in one of the many cool rooms. 4. A stellar deck! 5. Cool fire pit, lawn chairs, and yard games outside. 6. A cool lounge area downstairs.

Great beer and amazing food! I got a beer flight and chose some fruity ones and a a creamy ale! Delicious orange chicken and burger!

They have many rooms to choose from ranging from outside seating to ping pong and a board game room. Jorge was pleasant as was the general manager. Sat at the bar. Decent beers. Food was so so.

This may be one of my absolute favorite breweries I've visited. I just cannot say enough about how great this place is! First, the beer is so so so good and there are tons of choices. The staff is friendly and incredibly helpful. They serve food and it's all great! The brewery itself is really large and impeccably clean. There a plenty of rooms and tables inside with patio and lawn seating outside. There is a bar inside and one downstairs. This place is huge and the set up is so well thought out. Also, they are dog friendly. I can't think of a brewery experience I've enjoyed more - this place is well worth the trip!

I didn't get to see the main part of the tap room because they had it closed for a wedding Saturday afternoon. They do have a smaller tap room at the ground level with a fenced yard which made it nice for the dogs that were there. The staff was great. Very friendly and helpful. I asked to see the brew house, and the guy working there brought me down to see it. Nice Blickmann equipment. I had a flight of 4. Three were there own beers, one was a guest. There beer was much better than the guest stout. My favorite was their brown ale. Very toasty and nutty. So good that I had to get another pint. I didn't have much time to hang out there but I will definitely go back for more.

Great beer selection, good atmosphere and friendly service! Oh, and they have food, not just a good truck! Highly recommend and will definitely be back when visiting the area again!!!!

Our favorite brewery!! Located in historic Lake City. First time there enjoyed the unique location with live music. This time we went downstairs and watched the Jaguar game with other local fans. Do not leave without ordering a cheese board! Eat like a native, the petite serves 2-4 and only $12! The pimento cheese and chicken salad is my favorite on the board. Pretiola-serves 2-4,$15. Very very large portion! The pretzel is soft, salty, and delicious. Dip in either the Bavarian mustard or queso. You won't be disappointed with either. Mustard is my favorite and I was surprised! The Smokey cheese lips with the sausage was another favorite of mine.

One of my favorite places to visit and review are brewery tap rooms. Halpatter Brewing was no exception. I could start and finish this review in one sentence, but I don't think it would do them justice. This would be the sentence- I walked up to the bar and ordered Satan's Panties. That is all. But, that would leave out the very friendly/super cool orange rescue cat they have running around. The awesome beers, the meat, fruit, cheese, and bread boards. The tables and chairs in the upstairs rooms are very cool and someone spent some serious time welding. The folks running it are very cool and one of the beer specialists guys had a beard which should make many men envious. All in all, if you live in lake city and like beer you should go visit and tell them I sent you. They have no idea who I am, but it will make them wonder. If you live in Gville or surrounding area it's worth the drive. That's if you consider yourself worthy of good beer. Again, tell them I sent you. They still won't know who I am, but maybe they will by the next time I go in for some great beer.

What a great place at a great location. They make some fantastic beers here. They also carry many other craft beers from local breweries. There is a large drinking room upstairs and a patio with outdoor games downstairs. This is a place to drink beer. The menu is very simple with different charcuterie boards offered. I haven't had one yet but they look amazing. The restrooms are old but clean. There is ample parking in a public lot on the North side of the building. The decor upstairs is very interesting. I'll let you sort it out for yourself and not let my opinion taint anything. The barstools are built like no other bar stool I've sat on. They are amazingly heavy. Once the tables fill up it can get quite loud in the upstairs room. There are other side and back rooms that are available for special events.

Great place to hang out and listen to music. Always have a great time at Halpatter. Look forward to coming out in the future.

Popped in here on a road trip to Tallahassee. It is right by a lake in an old Historic School Board building. They have a few large rooms for events, a vintage foosball table and a large outdoor space with a faux stage set up. Now lets get to the beers. I had the Wildberry Sour and it was nice, sour with a touch of sweetness. I had to get a four pack to go; i also had the The Big Hal Brown Ale. A bold flavored dry hopped brown alw. Enjoyed that with my meat and cheese plate. Lindsay explained all the beers and was happy to chat about them as well. Good place for family fun or a visit on your own.

Great beers, great location, great ambiance, great food (limited menu - paninis to die for, pretzel plates like you've never seen), great staff, great music on occasion, great outside seating, our perennial favorite for any after ride get together. Seymour Finnegan Red Ale is my favorite, Big Hal is second (and the namesake of my favorite cycling jersey), but regardless of your tastes, you will find something to love in their selections.

Ah, likely my favorite out-of-town-but-not-really brewery. It's about an hour from my house, and I've never been disappointed. They brew some interesting experimental beer from time to time, so don't pass one up thinking you'll try it "next time."

Interesting place. Looks really nice but hard to figure out. Front door was locked so I almost walked away until someone else coming in said to go into the outside entrance around the corner. Very friendly staff and some good beers. Website mentions all kinds of food. However, the downstairs area I'm in has no mention whatsoever about food! I guess they are relying on locals but us first time visitors are at a loss. Heading someplace else for lunch as I don't believe they have food here.

First off I will say that I road trip and lot, and when I do, breweries are ALWAYS on the list of places to stop. So I have been to my fair share of places and while each one is unique Halpatter definitely stood out. First off is the venue, it is located in an old Dept of Transportation building, it has a govt building feel to it when you walk up the long flight of steps into the main door. It is an impressive view. A long bar greeted me when I walked in the door and the server was very helpful about suggestions, also every beer I asked about had a story behind it, to some it may not matter but to me, it added depth to the experience. I ordered a beer, walked past a few rooms that had games and went outside to their downstairs open-air bar, and watched some college football. There was an outdoor area with a stage that had a band setting up. There were definitely a lot of options of where to enjoy my beer. They did have a nice variety of beers on tap, they do brew some beers during certain times of the year, some of the darker ones they release in colder months. From the staff, to the beers, and it being a great place to hang out, I loved it. If I am west of Jacksonville I definitely will return.

The drive on I10 from Jacksonville to Tallahassee is about as unscenic as American highways get. So, to break up the pine tree monotony, take exit 301 to this place. Good beer, friendly service set in a refurbished and reimagined government building. Downtown Lake City is pretty nice. I had no idea.

After a few months of picking up delicious growlers of Halpatter Brewing from local brewpubs in Tallahassee, we finally made our way to the source! The building is really cool and super spacious. There is an upstairs, downstairs, private event space, massive outdoor area equipped with fire pits, a ping pong room and game room with cozy seating. Everything felt very clean and people were respectful of space. But more importantly, delicious beer! We tried a flight of the False Alarm Watermelon, This Close, an Irish red ale, and grabbed a few cans of the Golden Ticket. The sours are very crisp and refreshing. I think there is a nice mix of brews for all (of course we go for the sours and IPAs), decent sized wine list, and hand crafted soda. In addition to the amazing beverages, the food menu is pretty awesome and staff were equally helpful and friendly. Charcuterie boards, pressed sandwiches, chipotle peach pizzas...you just can't go wrong here! We hope to make it out again soon for a tour and longer stay. If you are passing by Lake City and like craft beer, you must make a pit stop here.

Just a wicked cool place. Hang out, grab a fresh brew and some food, and listen to a chill live band. Hal patter has everything you would want for a good time out.

Good spot for a cider! I was in town for business and wanted to go out and chill. Friendly people, got to play some board games and relax Good atmosphere

Simply put this place rocks. Good beer made on site. Tons of seating both upstairs classic tasting room or downstairs sports bar or outside patio. Live music Friday food trucks and on-site food check it out

Took a trip up to Lake City with my buddy Mike to check out Halpatter Brewing- and this place exceeded all of my expectations! We could not find a beer that we didn't like. Several flights to get a good sample of all their brews. My favorite was their Hazy IPA. The location is an old school that has been renovated to provide a very cozy setting I gotta with tons of fun things to see and do. Ping pong and foos ball tables inside. With multiple fire pits outside , plenty of places to get comfortable on cooler nights. Great little stage for live music acts. We will definitely be being more Gainesville friends up to Halpatter Worth the drive!

TLDR: Pretty solid beers at Lake City's first brewery. As a Gator alum, it's always great to see Gainesville and surrounding areas get more and more into the craft beer scene. While Gainesville has had some breweries for awhile, Lake City finally got theirs not too long ago in Halpatter late in 2017. Located in downtown Lake City, Halpatter has a nice spot for its brewery in one of the historic two story buildings. If you don't end up using Lyft, Uber, etc. here, there is a decently sized parking lot across the street from the entrance. Halpatter seems to be family friendly as I saw some kids in the tap room and if you have a dog, they are allowed on the patio. When I went in late December, Halpatter had 16 total taps, which is a good amount to have for any brewery. Most of them were Halpatter beers, but there were some guests taps on from a variety of breweries, including Sweetwater, Infinite Ale Works, Coppertail, and Funky Buddha. In case you can't commit to just one beer, you do have the option for flights/tasters, which gives you four small pours. I personally went with: - Big Hal (imperial brown ale) - 16 Springfields (double IPA) - Old Sugar Britches (rye beer) - No Crusts (Funky Buddha's brown ale) Overall, I thought the beers were pretty solid. Not necessarily the best I've ever had for each style, but certainly respectable. I'm sure as they continue to brew more beer, their beers should continue to get even better. For a brewery not even two years old, there's potential at Halpatter. Give it a try if you're in Lake City!