USA, FL: Hollywood Brewing Company in soft opening phase in Fort Lauderdale

Something's brewing on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale, the New Times Broward-Palm Beach reported on February 19.

In the weeks after American restaurant Flight 19 suddenly shuttered at 1103 E. Las Olas Blvd., a flurry of trucks could be seen hauling furniture and equipment into the vacant space.

While it was clear something was in motion, it wasn’t clear what that something would be. And, now we have total clarity and there will be beer — glorious beer.

Hollywood Brewing Company is now in the soft opening phase of its brand-new outpost. Its current hours are 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

Among its immediate specials and events, the restaurant is offering a free pint with the purchase of any burger on Mondays and Tuesdays. Additionally, the Brewery Comedy Tour, which hits pubs nationwide, has two dates scheduled at the Las Olas location: February 28 and March 13.

On tap at Hollywood Brewing are all of its homegrown faves, including the Brew Hefner hefeweizen and the Mango IPA, which is now available for purchase at Publix stores across South Florida.

According to owner Johnny Quinones, the grand opening party for Hollywood Brewing Company's Las Olas location will take place sometime in March

“We’re calling it a pub because we really want it to be a local’s place,” Quinones says. “I’ve been looking for a place on Las Olas for quite some time — I’m a local. Plus, a lot of people at our brewpub in Hollywood have been asking for a Fort Lauderdale location for some time. We think the demand is there."

Quinones says his team has already installed a large projection screen and several TVs for sports fans. And ahead of its grand opening, there will be some additional remodeling and sprucing up. But, for the time being, the beer is cold and ready.

21 February, 2020