May 22, 2012
Deland is truly lucky to have The Abbey, not only do they bring good beer to the people. They are the most knowledgeable staff I have encountered

May 12, 2012
Stupid cool beers, a rare jem.

March 10, 2012
Visited December 10, 2011. Enthusiastic staff, good selection, nice atmosphere. Looking forward to gong again sometime.

January 17, 2012
I like the Abbey. I’ve been there a few times and they always have a good number of new beers to choose from. It’s really just a great place to chill out on a couch and enjoy a brew. I’ve never eaten here so I don’t know how good the food is.

April 23, 2011 [ Updated April 26, 2011 ]
I finally made it out to this place. I was looking for a new place to try to get some good beer and food. I’ve known about this place but never knew you could get food here before now; thought it was strictly a bar (the food is from a place across the street). This is one of the better beer bars I’ve been to. A wide range of draft and bottle choices. I love the vibe here; quiet and relaxing, nice bar area, pub style tables, and an area with couches for more relaxed lounging. The patio area is small but you can enjoy a brew outside too. Seems like the best of both worlds for me; a nice quiet atmostphere to enjoy a good brew, some TVs to watch a game if that’s what you want to do, and large enough to not feel cramped. I admit, we went when it wasn’t busy at all so I can’t comment on the regular weekend night scene. As far as the food, it wasn’t great, but overall pretty solid. I think more bars are teaming up with restaurants to offer food and I think it’s a great idea. Nice friendly service and the guy we talked to certainly knew his beer. Would be a great local bar and I won’t mind traveling a little out of my way to go back to.

March 30, 2011
Clean, good lighting, a patio, nice glassware, good food, and a nice beer selection. Plenty of beers i havn’t seen elsewhere. Seating and low noise-level make it conducive to conversation, and therefore a great place for hanging out with friends.

March 17, 2011 [ Updated February 25, 2012 ]
Our final stop on a recent trip to Daytona Beach, and the 20 minute drive down the 400 was well worth it. Abbey is a modern, cosmopolitan beer bar with ample seating throughout its lounge, dining area, bar, and patio. On our visit we were greeted by a full house of diverse patrons. A chalkboard informs customers of the current tap offerings while the wine rack lines the wall beside the performance stage. Upon snagging a table we received knowledgeable and attentive service from a young bald man with a goatee and pronounced southern accent. He helped me navigate the large draught lineup - 18 craft taps - and suggested a 2006 vintage bottle of Dogfish Head Raison D’Extra as an alternative to the J.W. Lees Harvest Ale, which was out of stock. He also assisted the rest of my table with food choices and ensured that everything came to us as quickly as possible. Top-notch waiter. The beer selection is substantial with a focus on high gravity, Belgian-style brews and expensive dinner bottles from Fantome, Allagash, Dupont, Ommegang and others. I ordered a pint of Stone 10.10.10 Vertical Epic Ale and Victory Yakima Glory and a bottle of Weyerbacher Hops Infusion. The Vertical and Infusion were good while the Yakima was absolute dynamite. The menu could benefit from more 12oz bottles, session beers, and American offerings, and the prices are quite steep, but there’s tons of quality stuff to be had and the existing bottle list is consistent with the bar’s theme. For food we had the Carolinian and Portuguese pulled pork, veggie mac and cheese, smoked meatloaf, salmon remoulade, and red velvet cake. All of the dishes were fresh, tasty, and affordable. As we were paying our tab we noticed a band setting up on stage, and I’m sure the live music only enhances the fun and bustling atmosphere. Overall, Abbey is the standout beer destination in Volusia County and I will undoubtedly return here on future trips to Daytona. Great open and welcoming vibe, unrivalled selection for the area, and superb service to boot. I can’t see how anybody wouldn’t enjoy themselves here.

November 28, 2010
Visited over Thanksgiving with my family from Daytona. They aren’t big into the beer scene like me but they wanted to give this place a shot. The inside has a great ambiance to it. Art on the wall, comfy couches, live music and great beers on tap and bottles. The only problem is that there aren’t any tv’s, which was sort of a bummer, but I wasn’t complaining. I will most certainly be back.

October 31, 2010
Visited here in late October ’10 while in DeLand for parents weekend at Stetson. Felt right at home - made it by there twice during the weekend. Excellent selection of taps (about 15 or so) and bottles (at least 60 or so). Had some Cigar City, Terrapin, Odell, SKA on tap to name a few. Many hard to find Belgians, a handful of JW Lees, some Colorado micros and they were featuring Dogfish Head - had at least half a dozen from them. Great atmosphere - big garage-type door opens up to the street when it gets busy. Servers are knowledgeable and friendly and always offer a taste before the pour. Food is from the restaurant across the street (Norville Barnes) which just so happens to be owned by the same folks. Had lunch there earlier in the day - excellent. Stop by if in the area and plan on staying a while!

August 1, 2010
Over the past 2 years I have traveled to DeLand frequently on business. I have to say that the Abbey is one of my favorite bars that I have ever been in. They have 18 taps and they are constantly rotating the beers on those taps so every time I go in, I am pleasantly surprised with some fantastic beer that is hard to find elsewhere. These guys KNOW their beer and get their hands on some good stuff.There will always be something on tap to please the beer snob. I promise! Do yourself a favor and pay the Abbey bar a visit!