Brewery, Taproom and Beer Garden in St. Petersburg, FL

When We Broke Ground

After months of exhaustive permitting, we broke ground with Boyd Construction, Place Architecture, and Mayor Rick Kriseman on December 4, 2019. Read the coverage from this momentous day at the links below.

Tampa Bay Times – Old St. Pete Taco Bus Lot to Become Grand Central Brewhouse

St. Pete Rising – Micro-Brewery and Restaurant Breaks Ground on Former Taco Bus Spot

St. Pete Catalyst – Construction Underway on Grand Central Brewhouse

I Love the Burg – Grand Central Brewhouse to Open in Summer 2020

St. Petersburg Foodies – Grand Central Brewhouse & Restaurant Brings European Beer Tank Technology to St. Pete

This year’s Oktoberfest Steins have arrived, and they are truly stunning—if we do say so ourselves! With only 40 available, these limited-run steins will be offered exclusively at our 4th annual Oktoberfest, taking place this weekend, October 5th and 6th! 🍻🍻🍻

Get ready for our biggest and best celebration yet, featuring a wide selection of German-style beers on tap, lively Oompah music, dancing, and mouthwatering German street fare and treats. We’re also excited to be the official host for the US Steinholding Association’s @ussteinholding State Championship tournament! Four lucky winners (2 men and 2 women) will earn the chance to compete for the championship title. The 1st place winners will advance to the Florida State Finals at the Ocala Oktoberfest on October 12th at the World Equestrian Center in Ocala.

October 5th Festivities:

🍺 Steinholding Competition Day 1:
● 5:30pm Women`s | 6pm Men`s
🥨 Delicious Eats & Treats by @toastedassociates
🎶 Sunshine State Express Band: 2-5pm
🎶 Apple Strudel Oktoberfest Band: 7-10pm

October 6th Festivities:

🍺 Steinholding Competition Day 2:
● 3:30pm Women`s | 4pm Men`s
🥨 Delicious Eats & Treats by Toasted Associates
🎶 Oktoberfest Euromusic Experience: 1-5pm

Join us for an unforgettable weekend full of great beer, music, and memories!

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#grandcentralbreweries #grandcentralcraftbeer #stpetebreweries #stpetecraftbeer #brewedwithheart #brewedforthestpetians #brewedforall #oktoberfest2024gcb #ussteinholdingassociation
#statesteinholdingchampionships #thisweekendgcb

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📢 GCB NEWS

We have a lot to share today, friends, so bear with us.
First & foremost:
THANK YOU TO THE GCB & ST. PETE COMMUNITY!

The incredible outpouring of love & support for everyone affected by Hurricane Helene has been overwhelming & emotionally moving.
Grand Central Brewhouse, thanks each & every one of you for bringing Relief Items to the Brewery.

● Yesterday, with the help of our friends @crystalkage, @namasteintampabay, & @thekagecollective - we were able to bring a very sizeable portion of donations to help our friends @gulfportbrewery to distribute to beach communities.
● Eric & Zac have spent this morning organizing the remaining items we have for easy distribution & pick-up.
PLEASE come to the Brewery if you, or anyone you know is in need of supplies. We will continue collecting & distributing as our community needs us to!

In an attempt to keep spirits up, we are working on keeping a normal weekly schedule with events.
● Please note that some events have the potential to be canceled or rescheduled. The safety & well-being of our vendors, bands, & musicians are very important to us.
We will do our best to keep you updated throughout the week & month.

🍺 Our 4th Annual Oktoberfest is still scheduled for this weekend! Although there may be some changes, we are looking forward to a family-friendly, pet-friendly, & community friendly event to bring everyone together!
Stay tuned for more details!

💖 Thank you to the GCB Team for their hard work during this time. Our staff is doing everything they can to help the Brewery, community, & take care of their own needs.

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#ROADTOOKTOBERFESTGCB 🍺

Chef Kenny is serving fresh & hot dishes paired with your favorite GCB Oktoberfest Brews!

FREE to all guests & staff!

PROST! 🍻

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📢 GCB NEWS

**** Update: We are back online at this time & able to accept CC payments. Please note that this could change throughout the day. We appreciate your support & understanding.

Hello friends, we have some news to share about today`s events & what`s going on at the Brewhouse.

✨️ We are OPEN. We are operating on a CASH ONLY basis at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience.

● We are sharing Grand Central Brewhouse as a drop-off location for Hurricane Helene Relief items & donations.
All items will be donated & distrubuted throughout our, & surrounding communities in need.
*Please see list of most needed supplies at this time.

● Due to the weather & Hurricane Helene cleanup efforts, we have canceled LIVE MUSIC for the safety & personal needs of our musicians. We look forward to welcoming them back soon.

● "The Road To Oktoberfest" Beer & Food Pairing WILL take place today, starting around 4pm.
Food Samples will be FREE for ALL guests & staff.
* If you are in need of a hot meal, please stop by & enjoy some food.
* TIPS are greatly appreciated for Chef Kenny.

✨️ We will be planning a Community "Yard Sale & Clothing Swap" with local organizations in the upcoming weeks to help those who have suffered damages & loss.

🍺 Cold Beer is pouring & our Team is ready to help give you some relief, if even for a brief moment.

Please remember to be kind to your neighbors, community, & local businesses during this time.
Everyone is doing their best. 💖

#grandcentralbrewhouse #grandcentralsp #grandcentralcraftbeer #stpetebreweries #stpetecraftbeer #brewedwithheart #brewedforthestpetians #brewedforall #bettertogether #supportyourcommunity #letslendahelpinghand

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Hey, GCB-ers. We hope that everyone was able to stay safe during Hurricane Helene. We know that unprecedented flooding has affected many areas & many of our friends & family.

In the spirit of keeping hopes up, GCB will be OPEN today. Please be patient as our team gets the Beer Garden & Tasting Rooms back in order.

✨️ If it is safe for you to do so, & you need a break - bring your friends, family, & furry family down to the Brewery if you want to cool off with some cold brews & other tasty beverages.

✨️ Live Music tonight, to be determined. We want to make sure that everyone faired well from @thefamilyfunk!

✨️ Remember to be kind to your community & neighbors. Everyone is going through this. Ask for help if you need it. Offer help in return if you are able.

💖 The Grand Central Brewhouse Team

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📢 WE WILL BE CLOSED TOMORROW, 9.26 DUE TO HURRICANE HELENE.
We anticipate reopening on Friday, 9.27. We will keep you updated on further changes. Stay safe, friends!

GCB is OPEN for the time being. Come on through for a pint or three & pick up your TO-GO beers!

☎️ Please call ahead if you plan on venturing out. We will be letting our Beertenders go early this evening based on volume & weather conditions.

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#NEWSANDBREWSGCB 🍻

📢 Hey GCB-ers, unfortunately, due to the impending weather forecast, tonight`s Wednesday Night Market AND Beer & Food Pairing have been CANCELED. We apologize for canceling, but the safety of our vendors & guests is of the utmost importance to us.

● We look forward to having our vendors back during a future market.
● "The Road To Oktoberfest" Beer & Food Pairing is rescheduled to take place this SATURDAY, 9.28

🍺 GCB is OPEN today! Tasting Room open at noon.
We will be serving your favorite brews throughout the day & fulfilling your TO-GO needs.

● We will keep you updated on any changes regarding closing time.
● Stay safe, friends. Whether you are a seasoned veteran to Florida Hurricane Season, or new to the area, please take these weather notifications seriously. Better to be safe & prepared with extra snacks & adult beverages than sorry.

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#TUESDAYBREWSDAY 🍻

The Brewhouse is OPEN & we`re geared up for #HAPPYHOURGCB! Stop by & enjoy $2 OFF all Draft Pours, $1 OFF Wine, & $2 OFF Crowlers & Growlers TO-GO. Specials run from 4-6pm!

✨️ TRIVIA NIGHT w/ @tbdreamteam TONIGHT 7-9pm.
Always FREE. Always FUN.

🍺 Tomorrow`s Wednesday Night Market, scheduled for 6-9pm is still a GO!
Join us for our "Road To Oktoberfest" Beer & Food Pairing presented by GCB`s very own Chef Kenny!
● $20 Oktoberfest Sampler includes 3 small dishes paired with 3 - 8oz. pours:
🍻 Schwarzbier w/ Bratwurst & Sauerkraut
🍻 Festbier! w/ Jägerschnitzle & German Potato Salad
🍻 Märzen w/ Sauerbraten & Braised Red Cabbage
● Local Artists & Vendors
● LIVE MUSIC

📢 We are still keeping an eye on the weather forecast throughout the rest of the week. Thursday & Friday Music is to be determined. We will keep you updated on any changes in our event schedule and/or early or day closures. Stay safe, friends, & remember that GCB has you covered with TO-GO beers available in 4-Packs, Crowlers & Growlers, & Cases!

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Helloooo Fall & all of you GCB-ers, welcome to the start of a brand new week!
🍂🍻🍂

🍺 We`ve got a fun-filled week planned to kick off the new season & in preparation of GCB`S 4th Annual Oktoberfest being celebrated NEXT Saturday & Sunday - October 5th & 6th!

● Weekly Tappenings & #HAPPYHOURGCB
● Trivia Tuesday
● Wednesday Night Market & "Road To Oktoberfest"
Beer & Food Pairing!
● LIVE MUSIC 🎶

👀 With the unfortunate forecast of stormy weather this week, we will be keeping our eyes to the sky & will keep you updated in the event of early closing or rescheduled events. Stay safe, friends, & stop on by the Brewhouse to stock up on your favorite GCB brews TO-GO! 🍻

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#saturdayvibesgcb 🍻

Today marks the last day of summer, GCB-ers.
While tomorrow is officially the first day of fall, the locals like to call it "Second Summer" here in Florida.

🍺 We`ve got you covered with all of your favorite light, crisp, & refreshing lagers, ipas, fruited sours, & light-bodied brown ales.

🏈 Come on down to the Brewhouse & enjoy some flights, pints, & pitchers with a little college football in our fully air-conditioned Tasting Rooms!

🎶 LIVE MUSIC in the Beer Garden tonight with @sunburntbois performing 7-10pm!

#grandcentralbrewhouse #grandcentralsp #grandcentralcraftbeer #stpetebreweries #stpetecraftbeer #tampabaycraftbeer #floridacraftbeer #goodbyesummer #hellosecondsummer #collegefootballandcraftbeer #livemusicinthebeergarden #saturdaynightspecialgcb #stpetesaturdaynight

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#summernightsinthestammtisch

✨️ Listening Room at GCB tonight with the phenomenally talented @charityjonesmusic.
Performing until 9pm.

🍷 Wine-Down with us.
Bring your vinyl to share & listen to in between sets!

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#ROADTOOKTOBERFESTGCB 🍻
Want to know how to make a brewer smile?

It’s simple: let Eric pour a sneak peek of the first of our Oktoberfest season beers. The moment it hits the glass, you’ll see those pearly whites!

As we prep for the big event on October 5th and 6th, we’re packaging our seasonal lagers.

🍺 First up is Festbier: think fresh-baked bread, toasted malt, a touch of honeyed sweetness, and a gentle herbal and floral hop finish. It showcases the best qualities of @riverbendmalt and Augustiner lager yeast—a smile in every sip!

Grab a glass today or fill your stein at the celebration!

#grandcentralbrewhouse #grandcentralsp #grandcentralcraftbeer #stpetebreweries #stpetecraftbeer #tampabaycraftbeer #flcraftbeer #brewedwithriverbendmalt #brewedwithheart #brewedforthestpetians #brewedforall #oktoberfest2024gcb #festbiergcb #newbrewsgcb #nowontap #fillyourstein #fridayevevibesgcb

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