Lost Kangaroo Pub

I was there for Yappy Hour - dogs were all over the place.  Normally, that might have been annoying, but they had great beers on tap that had taken my normally nasty attitude down a notch, so it added a cool vibe instead.

Really great beer selection.  I loved the hand-pulled Fuller's ESB.

The other reviews pretty much sum up The Lost Kangaroo.  This bar has a lot of beer diversity - over 180 beers either on tap or in a bottle.  They also have a lot of great drinks and shots.  My fave is the "Patriot Missile" which tastes good but the presentation is awesome - it is three-layered red, white and blue!   I will say this, unless you say something, your drink will probably be strong.

Some things that really set this place apart from other bars in the area is that it is bigger than all the other bars so there is plenty of room to relax.  I can go out with a bunch of friends and we can all find space to sit down and hang out together.  The other bars are too small to hang out with a lot of friends.  

They are also very dog-friendly.  They leave out a water bowl and will give you treats for your pup if you ask.

The bartenders are also really nice and have been there forever.  Some are more chatty than others but they are always good about getting drinks fast.  I also agree they are very knowledgeable about beer.  They have one new guy who I have stumped a couple of times but he is probably the nicest one of them all.

I will bounce around from bar to bar, when I am in downtown Bradenton, but I usually end up back at "The Roo" because the space and atmosphere are easy-going and friendly.

A really good bar; we had a good time here.  There were TV's everywhere, tons of floor space, they had a very impressive bar/beer selection and their bartender was top-notch.  There are plenty of places in here to separate yourself from the crowd and still be part of the scene.