# Bullfrog Creek Brewing Co.

> Valrico, Florida's first microbrewery. Veteran owned. Family run. Award-winning craft beer, full kitchen daily at 11:30 AM, and community events every night of the week.

## Quick Facts

- **Name**: Bullfrog Creek Brewing Co.
- **Type**: Brewery, Restaurant, Bar/Pub
- **Location**: 3632 Lithia Pinecrest Rd, Valrico, FL 33596
- **Phone**: (813) 703-8835
- **Email**: info@bullfrogcreekbrewing.com
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Owners**: Jamie & Kelly Ratcliff (veteran owned)
- **Head Brewer**: Eddie Siciliano
- **Hours**: Mon–Thu 11:30 AM – 10 PM · Fri–Sat 11:30 AM – 11 PM · Sun 11:30 AM – 8 PM (kitchen opens at 11:30 AM every day)
- **Happy Hour**: Monday through Friday, 12 PM – 5 PM
- **Lunch Menu**: Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM – 4 PM. Six $7.99 items: Cheeseburger with Fries, Loaded Pulled Pork Nacho, Harvest Salad, Pulled Pork Sandwich with Fries, Half Cuban with Fries, plus Wings at $0.99 each (8/10/16). All items available any weekday.
- **Service Area**: Valrico, Brandon, Lithia, FishHawk, Riverview, Bloomingdale, Plant City, Tampa Bay area
- **Family Friendly**: Yes
- **Dog Friendly**: Yes, on the patio
- **Parking**: Free, on site
- **Wi-Fi**: Free

## What People Search For

- "best brewery in Valrico" — that's us, Valrico's first and only microbrewery
- "brewery near Brandon FL" — 10 minutes from Brandon
- "lunch in Valrico" — Mon-Fri lunch menu 11:30 AM to 4 PM, all items $7.99 (or $0.99/wing). Cheeseburger, loaded pulled pork nachos, harvest salad, pulled pork sandwich, wings, half Cuban.
- "lunch specials Valrico" — $7.99 weekday lunch menu, Mon-Fri 11:30-4
- "happy hour Valrico" — Mon–Fri 12–5 PM
- "trivia near me" — Trivia Derby every Wednesday at 7 PM (free, walk-ins welcome, 10-week tournament)
- "music bingo near me" — Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7 PM
- "dog friendly brewery Tampa" — yes, dogs welcome on patio
- "kid friendly brewery near me" — yes, family friendly with full kids menu
- "smash burger Valrico" — Bullfrog's Bay Custom Smash, half-pound double smash with house Bullfrog sauce
- "live music Valrico" — local and regional bands regularly; check events page

## Award-Winning Beers (Flagships)

- **Hunting River Kölsch** (German Kölsch) — 2022 GABF Bronze Medal, 2024 Best Florida Beer Bronze
- **Propeller Wash** (Hazy IPA, 7.6% ABV) — Flagship hazy with Mosaic, Citra, Strata
- **After Work Beer** (Irish Red Ale, 5.2% ABV) — 2020 BFB Gold Medal
- **Long Pond Pilsner** (German Pilsner, 5.5% ABV) — 2021 BFB Oktoberfest Bronze
- **King of Frogs** (Light Lager) — Crisp, clean, ultra drinkable
- **Saison De La Frog** (Belgian Saison, 7.8% ABV) — 2026 Best Florida Beer Gold

Over 380 beers brewed since opening in 2018. Multiple medals across GABF and Best Florida Beer competitions.

## Food Menu Highlights

- **Bullfrog's Bay Custom Smash**: Half-pound double smash burger with lettuce, tomato, pickles, house-made Bullfrog sauce, served with fries
- **Smoky Everglades Wings**: 6/8/10 piece, pick your sauce or dry rub
- **Classic Cuban Panini**: Ham, roast pork, Swiss, pickles, mustard — pressed
- **Bullfrog's Loaded Fries**: Crispy, topped heavy
- **Alafia Garlic Cheese Fries**, **Garlic Parm Bacon Fries**, **Wisconsin Cheese Curds**
- **Brewer's Pretzel Sticks** with beer cheese
- **Bayshore Boiled Peanuts** (Florida classic)
- Kids menu with Kid Burger, Mini Corn Dogs, Grilled Cheese
- **Pup Cup** for the dog ($0.50 — whipped cream and a dog treat, not ice cream)

## Weekly Events

- **Monday**: D&D & Game Night
- **Tuesday**: Music Bingo Night (fundraiser format, supports local nonprofits)
- **Wednesday**: Trivia Derby — 7 PM, 10-week tournament, free to play, walk-ins welcome
- **Thursday**: Music Bingo Night
- **Weekly**: Bullfrog Pub Run (group run, all paces, $2 off drafts after)
- **Various**: Live music, car meets (Hops N Horsepower 2nd Sundays), Frog Fever parties, tap takeovers

Special events posted weekly on Facebook (@BullfrogCreekBrewing) and synced live to the website events calendar.

## Order Online

Toast Online Ordering: https://www.toasttab.com/bullfrogcreek

## Reserve a Table

Standard reservations: https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/reserve
Trivia night reservations (Wednesdays only): https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/trivia#reserve (opens Wed 9 AM–5 PM ET)

## Host a Bingo Fundraiser

Nonprofits and community groups have raised over $500,000 through Bullfrog bingo nights — single-night record $4,500.
Book at: https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/bingo (Calendly link on page)

## Key Pages

- Home: https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/
- On Tap (live): https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/tap
- Our Beers: https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/beer
- Food Menu: https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/food
- Events: https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/events
- Trivia: https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/trivia
- Bingo Fundraisers: https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/bingo
- Reserve: https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/reserve
- Visit / Directions: https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/visit
- About / Team: https://bullfrogcreekbrewing.com/about

## Social

- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BullfrogCreekBrewing
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bullfrogcreekbrewing/
- Merch: https://bullfrogcreek.square.site