History Class Brewing Company
4.9 (738 on Google)
About History Class Brewing Company
History Class Brewing Company is a brewpub in Historic Downtown Panama City. Its website says it exists to tell the stories of the community around handcrafted beer and food. Many of its beers are named for local people and places.
Belle Booth is a blonde ale named for the city's first female postmaster. Val Valentine is a hazy IPA named for the artist who designed rides at Miracle Strip Amusement Park. Strong Boy is a West Coast IPA, and Pollywog and Miss Neon are gluten-free hard ciders.
The kitchen serves Southern bites, and the site says the room is kid friendly, with coloring sheets and games on hand. Well-behaved dogs are welcome on leash in two outdoor seating areas.
The website also says the brewery donates a share of every beer to a different local charity each month. More people have reviewed History Class on Google than any other brewery, taproom or beer shop in Panama City on this site.
From its own website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
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Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Map
Questions people ask
Is History Class Brewing Company kid friendly?
Yes, according to its website. It serves non-alcoholic drinks like fresh watermelon juice and glass bottled sodas, and keeps coloring sheets and games stocked.
Can I bring my dog?
Dogs on a leash are welcome in the two outdoor seating areas. They are not allowed indoors because the brewpub serves food.
Can I take beer to go?
Yes. The brewery fills 25.4 ounce cans called Crowlers fresh from the tap, but it does not fill glass growlers. Its website also says you can stroll downtown's social district with your beer in a specially designated cup.
Do I need a reservation?
Only if your party is larger than 6 people and you want guaranteed seats. The website links to a reservation page for that.
Which breweries are close by?
Uncle Ernies Bayfront Grill & Brew House is 2.8 miles away. Fishale Taphouse and Grill is 7.7 miles away, Between Brewery is 9.6 miles away, and Forgotten Coast Brewing Company is 19.8 miles away.
Answers come from its website and its Google listing, read October 24, 2026.
Before you visit History Class
Check historyclass.beer before you go for the beer on tap, the food menu and the current hours. Parties larger than 6 can reserve guaranteed seats through the site. Smaller parties do not need a reservation, according to the site.
If you bring a dog, plan on one of the two outdoor seating areas. Dogs stay outside because the brewpub serves food. The website also introduces Heroes Lounge, a new cocktail bar next door.
Uncle Ernies Bayfront Grill & Brew House is 2.8 miles away. Between Brewery in Panama City Beach is 9.6 miles away, which makes a longer second stop.