Calling all lovers of lobstah! Transplanted from the northeast to the Gulf Coast sits a hidden gem right in Pinellas Park: Welton Brewing & Oyster Bar, offering a brewery experience unlike any other, with unique beer, bites, and shucking-good specials. The beer and seafood hotspot is open Wednesday-Sunday at 8098 66th Street North.
Originally located in Land O Lakes, Welton Brewing & Oyster Bar has found its new home in Pinellas Park. This quirky, laid-back brewery and eatery is known for their award-winning beer, paired with a menu straight out of Maine. It’s a destination for those who want something a little familiar, and also very different. Patrons rave about the vibrant yet quaint, cozy atmosphere, as well as the fresh ocean taste of the oysters and delicious beer. Some even went as far to say that they weren’t originally lobster roll lovers until they tasted it at Welton. Need we say more?
Pinellas meets Portland with beer and lobster
Whether you’re in the mood to throw back some oysters and a pint of brew, or take on a heartier fare, Welton Brewing & Oyster Bar will have you feeling well taken care of with a New England comfort-food driven menu. Oysters range from $16 (half dozen) to $29 (full dozen) with a special every first Thursday of the month offering $10 off a dozen oysters!
A delicious, new menu item just dropped: Pacific Shrimp Cocktail. And there is an entire section of the menu dedicated just to rolls, including: Maine Lobster Roll, Connecticut Lobster Roll, Shrimp Roll, Scallop Roll, Clam Roll, Haddock Roll, and let’s not forget the Oyster Roll.
They also offer seafood baskets of the same variety as well as land-dwelling bites like the Down-East Grilled Cheese and the Maine Red Snappy Hot Dog. If you’re looking for a cozier option, we recommend their decadent Lobster Mac N’ Cheese or their savory New England Clam Chowder, a classic.
Krampus comes to town at Welton Brewing
If you’re craving an experience even more out of the ordinary, The German-American Society is hosting a huge, multi-day Krampus Festival in the biergarten beginning at 6 pm on December 5th. There will be authentic Krampus costumes and figures on display, as well as opportunities to get a photograph with St. Nicholas.
DJ NightRaven will perform German metal, Dark Wave, and Industrial music. The Island Witches Fire Dance Troupe will demonstrate fire dance. Traditional German cuisine, such as bratwurst and goulash, will be provided, along with German beer. A Feuerzangenbowle (a dramatic display of a burning mulled wine) will also be shown. The event combines a haunting folkloric experience with a joyous, immersive setting.
The German-American Society will also be hosting live music in the biergarten on December 22nd to ring in the holiday cheer. Enjoy regular menu items as well as home-grown, New England specials, and of course, local beer for all.
Want to stay in the know? Follow Welton Brewing & Oyster Bar on Facebook for regular updates on beer rotation, new bites, specials and events. Stop by today for a little slice of New England in Pinellas Park!
