GB’s Bottle Shop
Orlando, Florida
Drink in or get it to go at this casual neighborhood spot off the beaten tourist path.
What it is: A low-key spot for great craft bottles, fresh growler/crowler fills, and draft pours in the creative heart of the “real” Orlando—Mills50/Ivanhoe Village. It’s spacious and unpretentious, yet comfortable, with a thoughtfully curated retail selection and draft lineup.
Why it’s great: Florida is a difficult state for retailers, as one liquor-store chain and one grocery-store brand dominate much of the beer landscape. Thankfully, smart and down-to-earth craft retailers such as GB’s Bottle Shop have popped up to satisfy the need for great beer from creative producers. Try a small pour or two on draft, get crowlers to go, and shop the smart selection of bottles and cans that ranges from Belgian classics to cutting-edge small and local producers. It’s not fancy or pretentious, just a quiet place to geek out on some of the best craft beer around. —Jamie Bogner
