November 24, 2007 [ Updated May 7, 2008 ]
As mentioned previously. It is smoky, but tables out front are very nice most of the year.

November 15, 2006 [ Updated July 19, 2009 ]
UPDATED 07/19/09: My favorite Pub that I’ve discovered in Florida! The "Roo" has a true small Pub feel since it is all brick and wood with peanut shells on the floor. There are 28 beers on taps and approx 70 bottles (both with a nice mix of Micros & Imports), and one cask engine. They also have a full liquor bar for the non beer lovers out there. A great place to watch the games on the weekend or mingle with the happy hour or late night crowd. Bartenders provide great service and you can even bring your carry-out food from "Fisherman Joe’s" across the street to eat at the bar. Opens @ noon on the weekends and 1pm during the week. Moving to a new location across the street once their lease is up 09/30/09. A must visit when in the Sarasota/Bradenton area!

December 5, 2005
Last stop in florida this trip. Easy to find location and parking easy to find mid-day. Rico was behind the bar and he was very freindly and was quick to answer questions. Nice brick and wood bar with plenty of seating inside and on the street. I counted 24 taps and 1 engine plus a good selection of bottles. Had two brews for rating. Free peanuts. Nice place and well worth the visit.

February 8, 2005
Fun Aussie! bar. Tempting bottles on display show their long-term love affair with good beer. Free peanuts and mixed drinks so you can bring your non-beer loving friends! Atmosphere is a bit cold, but the place is on a quiet street in downtown area with lots of historic buildings around.

November 18, 2004
The Owner is Woody and his son is Robert, they are huge beer geeks! Woody and Robert will not allow any Bud products in their pub.. Awesome! Last night, 11/17/04 I enjoyed a draft pint of Fullers London Porter; they also have the ESB on hand pump beer engine. The Roo is a local’s hot spot, big happy hour crowd.. I enjoyed my short stay very much, & I’ll be back!! They also have a fat bottle selection!