99 Bottles Makes Top 5 of USA TODAY’s National Best Beer Bars List

SARASOTA — Sarasota craft beer bar 99 Bottles has officially been named a Top 5 Best Beer Bar in the Country in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It was the only bar in Florida nominated in the category.

Selected by a panel of industry experts and voted on by readers nationwide, the accolade places 99 Bottles alongside some of the most celebrated beer bars in the United States, marking a major national milestone for the locally-owned Sarasota destination.

“To be recognized as a Top 5 Beer Bar in the country is incredibly meaningful for our team,” said Mark Tuchman, owner of 99 Bottles. “This recognition really belongs to our staff, our regulars, and the Sarasota community that shows up for us week after week. We’ve always focused on creating a place where great beer and great community come together, and being the only Florida bar nominated, and finishing in the Top 5 nationally, makes this moment even more awesome.”

With 34 rotating taps, a curated craft beer selection, and boutique wines, 99 Bottles has become a staple in downtown Sarasota’s food and beverage scene. From weekly run clubs that draw hundreds to monthly events and NY Bagel Brunch weekends, the bar has become something of a community hub in the heart of downtown.

For more information and updates about the anniversary party, visit www.99bottles.net and follow 99 Bottles on Facebook, and Instagram.