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Mon–Fri · 12 PM – 5 PM

Happy Hour in Valrico

Five hours. Every weekday. Real beer at a real discount, served from a real kitchen. Welcome to the longest happy hour in Valrico.

Here's the Pitch

5 Solid Hours, Mon–Fri

12 PM – 5 PM

Monday through Friday. Wider than most. Start at noon, ride it 'til five.

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Discounted Pints

Select craft beer pints at happy hour pricing — our own award-winning brews, not a mass-market filler tap.

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Full Kitchen Open

Burgers, wings, paninis, loaded fries — the whole menu runs straight through happy hour. No "the kitchen just closed" excuses.

Most happy hours in the Tampa Bay area run 4–6 PM. Two hours. Maybe three if the bar's feeling generous. Which is great if you happen to leave work exactly when the algorithm wants you to. The rest of us are stuck.

We do it different. Noon to five, Monday through Friday. Whether you're working from home and clocking out for a long lunch, finishing a contractor day at 2, or coming straight from second shift — the discount's already running. No racing the clock.

Real craft beer. Real food. Real space to sit. You don't need to find a parking spot at a downtown Tampa happy hour, fight for a stool, and pay $11 for a pint. We're 7 minutes from Brandon, 5 from FishHawk, 10 from Lithia. Park free. Walk in. Done.

What Makes Ours Different

Why Spend Your Happy Hour Here

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Award-Winning Beer

2022 GABF Bronze (Hunting River Kölsch), 2020 BFB Gold (After Work Irish Red), 2026 BFB Gold (Saison De La Frog). Your happy hour pint isn't a tap-and-pray situation.

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Veteran-Owned

Founded by Jamie and Kelly Ratcliff. Built in Valrico for Valrico. Local owners, local crew, local everything.

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Real Kitchen

Half-pound smash burgers, Big Green Egg smoked wings, Cuban paninis, loaded fries. Made to order. Not a fryer-and-microwave situation.

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Family Friendly

Kids menu, high chairs, room on the patio for a stroller. Bring the whole family. Happy hour and dinner can be the same meeting.

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Dog Friendly Patio

Dogs welcome on the patio. Service animals always inside. $0.50 Pup Cup for your other kid.

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Free Parking

On-site lot, no meter, no Uber. Just pull in. Easy access right off Lithia Pinecrest.

Pair It Up

Happy Hour + Lunch Special

Here's the move: happy hour starts at noon. Our daily lunch special runs 11:30 to 3. From noon to three, you're in both windows. Discounted pint plus a $7.99 meal. The math is on your side.

Mon
Burger & Fries
$7.99
Tue
Loaded Nachos
$7.99
Wed
Wings
$0.99 ea
Thu
Pulled Pork + Fries
$7.99
Fri
1/2 Cuban + Fries
$7.99

See the full food menu or jump straight to today's special.

East Hillsborough Crowd

Drive Times to Happy Hour

We're at 3632 Lithia Pinecrest Rd in Valrico — right between the Bloomingdale roundabout and the FishHawk turn-off. If you live or work in any of these areas, you can be sitting down with a pint inside of 15 minutes:

Brandon

7 minutes south on 301 + Lithia Pinecrest

FishHawk

5 minutes east on Lithia Pinecrest

Lithia

10 minutes east through FishHawk

Bloomingdale

5 minutes north on Bloomingdale Ave

Riverview

15 minutes southwest via 301

Plant City

15 minutes east on Lithia Pinecrest

That's the appeal of an east Hillsborough brewery — you don't have to drive into Tampa, fight Westshore traffic, and hunt for a parking garage to find a real happy hour. Park free, walk in, sit down. We're closer than you think.

Come See Us

Visit During Happy Hour

We're at 3632 Lithia Pinecrest Rd in Valrico, FL 33596 — on Lithia Pinecrest near Bloomingdale Ave. If you hit the roundabout, you went 30 seconds too far. Plenty of free parking on site.

📍 3632 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596

📞 813-703-8835

🍺 Open daily at 11:30 AM

🎉 Happy Hour: Mon–Fri 12–5 PM

Good Questions

Happy Hour FAQ

What time is happy hour at Bullfrog Creek Brewing? +
Monday through Friday, 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Five solid hours every weekday, which is wider than almost any happy hour in Valrico or Brandon. Show up after lunch, after your shift, or pretty much whenever you can make it.
Where is the best happy hour in Valrico? +
We're a little biased, but our 12-5 PM weekday happy hour is one of the longest in the area. Discounts on select craft pints, full kitchen running the entire time, family friendly, dog friendly patio, and parking that isn't a fight.
How much are pints during happy hour? +
Discounted pricing applies to select craft beer pints during the 12-5 PM window. The actual dollar amount changes occasionally — ask your bartender or check the chalkboard when you walk in.
Is food available during happy hour? +
Yes. Our full kitchen runs all day starting at 11:30 AM. Smash burgers, smoked wings, paninis, salads, loaded fries, kids menu — everything's available during happy hour. We're a brewery with a real kitchen, not a bar that warms up frozen food.
Do I need a reservation for happy hour? +
No. Walk-ins are always welcome. If you're rolling with a bigger group or want a guaranteed table, you can request a reservation — we'll reach out to confirm.
Is happy hour on weekends? +
Our happy hour pricing runs Monday through Friday only. Saturdays and Sundays we're a normal brewery rate — but the full menu is still going and the patio is still open.
Can I bring my kids to happy hour? +
Absolutely. We're a family-friendly brewery. Kids menu is available, high chairs are out, and the patio gives the little ones room to move. You can have a pint and a smash burger without arranging childcare.
Is happy hour available for groups? +
Yes. Walk-in groups are welcome any time during happy hour. For groups of 8 or more, send a heads-up via the reservation form so we can have a table ready when you arrive.
Where is the brewery located? +
3632 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596 — easy access from Brandon, FishHawk, Lithia, Bloomingdale, and Riverview. Get directions →

See You at the Bar

Happy hour starts at noon. Today and every weekday. Walk in or call ahead.

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