We heard from the grapevine, Element had a good happy hour. Our group consisted of two couples. We…read morewere early enough to snag seats at the bar. Wine and martinis were priced at $7.00 ($10 for espresso martinis) and appetizers were priced at $7.00 and they were very tasty, especially the steak tacos and chicken parm sliders. Bar service was outstanding, our bar tender, Faith never allowed us to run empty!

George was the best bartender, so much so I went 2x in a week. The first night, he was so welcoming…read moreand such a great conversationalist, I had to go back ! On Wednesday night, I woke up from a nap and found myself in downtown sarasota looking for a late night snack, and what I found was my new favorite spot. George was not only personable, but he makes excellent drinks. I had a fantastic smoked old fashion with Jameson. The whole presentation was so beautiful. George also recommended the Brasstown Dry Aged Burger. It was so delicious! Even though I was one of the last people to order for the night, the presentation and temperature of the Burger were simply perfect!!! I had a whole potato cut into quarters as my side , an awesome version of fries , they were seasoned so well too. The quality of the ingredients made my taste buds tingle!!! On Friday, I stopped in for a drink and once again was delivered impeccable service! George made me fantastic tequila drinks with fresh ingredients like blueberries! He has a way of bringing drinks and people together, and the whole bar was lively filled with strangers laughing and talking with each other. I also enjoyed the steak toast , it was so flavorfu! As a solo traveler, I love such a lively place where everyone was chatting and having a good time, and the food is absolutely out of this world!!

Always a great spot to visit with my girl! Usually a wait but don't stray or go too far once you…read moreplace your name on the list, people are always filtering in and out. Strong drinks and bartenders are friendly and their attentiveness is refreshing. Inside is quaint dark and moody atmosphere. They have a light menu but fries are on it! Top hidden gem in Sarasota in my opinion. Check out this joint in the alley!

Came here on a Thursday night for their boozy Bingo and totally enjoyed my experience…read more As I was looking for this restaurant based on their address and couldn't find it, a restaurantaur noticed our confusion and said make a right and go down the alleyway. Oh wow, this is going to be interesting. Off we went and yes, there was the speakeasy bar we were looking for. We walked in and were like, OK, this is cool. It was dark with a cool vibe and friendly service. We had a hard time deciding on what cocktail to get because they had so many that looked great. My friend got the espresso martini and I got the Thin Mint. Both were very good. Had a ton of fun playing bingo too. Would definitely go back

Not my cup if tea. The place was dead and I couldn't get service. The place has an unpleasant odor…read more The vibe was rather low class. Not "shabby chic" or "intentional hole in the wall", just not a place where you're going to feel comfortable on a single visit. With all the bars and restaurants in Sarasota, there is no reason to stop in. By the way, I walked out after making eye contact with a server while sitting at a table and two bartenders while standing at the bar. I went unservered. Not my thing.

This has to be the cleanest and best smelling bar that I've ever been to! It is beautiful, spacious…read moreand the staff and patrons are friendly. There are tvs to watch the game and lots of drink options which are well priced. The mocktails are also super tasty!

Came here for drinks/ dinner/ the view. The sunset and…read morestunning views did not disappoint. Rio, our server/bartender, was extremely personable and very attentive. Drinks were great- extensive bar menu. Our food was excellent and quick to arrive . Many items if not, all are from the main restaurant downstairs. We ordered the hummus, Israeli salad and chicken, and margherita flatbread all outstanding. No room for dessert.

We celebrated my sister's birthday at the rooftop and had such a fun night. The views were great,…read moreand the live salsa music was amazing, the band was great. The cocktails were delicious too. Huge thank you to Nicky, the manager. She really made our night with her hospitality and how attentive she was, and thank you for the tequila shots for my sister's birthday! Rolando, our server, was super nice as well. Such a great staff all around. We'll definitely be back.

Lowkey spot that has QUALITY hookahs, great vibe, new sofas and great music! $10 cover charge after…read more10 PM. Moroccan tea is delicious and service is fantastic. More people should come here!!!! So underrated.

We tried this hookah place for the first time while we were visiting Sarasota. It was really nice…read morehanging out here after dinner. We had dinner nearby and came here for some hookah and Moroccan tea. I love Moroccan mint tea and their tea was pretty good! The hookah was great too. I tried mint flavor. We had the place to ourselves and just relaxed here and talked. The service was very good too. The place is nice, cozy and small. Not too big but it's enough to just chill at any evening. I don't have hookah often but occasionally it's nice to hang out and enjoy it. They have many different flavors of hookah available. I didn't check their menu but just had tea with the hookah. We will return here again once we are back in town. Their mint tea is special because they put real mint in there and you can taste it if you are into that kind of tea! The plaza is not very big either and you can easily miss this place but you should try it if you like hookah. Hookah is fun with friends or family. They use good quality coals so the hookah lasts awhile. The owner lets you play any music you like by connecting with the free Wi-Fi. I think that's a really nice touch to be able to play any music you want! So we ended up playing some Bollywood music while enjoying our hookah. Overall it was a fun experience! Here are some pics of the tea and the place for you to check out next time you are in the area.

Cheap beer....Happy hour $3.25 miller lites Snacks....50…read morecents peanut butter crackers and Cheetos...Hell the bartender gave me some leftover Halloween snacks and potato chips for free after that....Teresa is a sweetie.... I left a $5.00 cash tip on a $10.75 tab... Very diverse crowd....even the chubby girl that said "F" you when I was in there last week.... Stoney will be back...

Great dive bar attached to a liquor store. Great drink prices! FYI you can smoke inside the bar, it…read morefelt like 1985! My daughter (21) had never been to a bar where people were able to smoke! Lol! They have a pool table which is a $1 to play! We had some cheap entertainment last night. The crowd is laid back and many were hanging out playing cards. I would definitely go back!

Stopped in here for a cocktail while waiting for a nearby restaurant to open. Very nice loungy…read moreinterior with some cozy couches & a long bar. They only serve alcohol that they have distilled & non-alcoholic options. No food. I tried a vodka martini. It was good. My husband tried their tequila. He said it was just OK. Bartender was great - very friendly & I loved the nice lemon wedge in my water. She explained the process behind the distillery & you can see all the machines behind the bar. Not sure if we'd go back again but glad we checked it out. Oh - they have a loyalty program!

As a person who has an allergy the bartender was cautious about preparing my drink which I truly…read moreappreciated. The homemade soup was amazing. I gave it a 4 because the 1st server we had was not personable or attentive. We finally decided to sit at the bar which was the right choice.

I don't smoke cigars anymore but I once did. I have a friend in the Sarasota area who is a avid…read morecigar afficionado. He loves this place and even has a membership here. Loved the experience. The private members only area. The service for the members was on another level. Fell in love with a cigar box... I know....its weird... but as a souvenir my friend gave the empty box to me (after he emptied out all the cigars) ... and now I have it on one of my bookshelves at home as a very nice memory. Loved the entire experience....too bad I don't smoke cigars anymore.

Big beautiful cigar bad and lounge. The service is excellent as well. If you don't mind paying…read morefor it with over priced cigars and I fold not then in Sarasota this is the go to! Loved it!

What an absolute gem of a restaurant. The ambiance is artsy, whimsical, fun--and it all just works…read more Really well. Our server, Juliana, provided absolute perfection. She was bright, effervescent, eager to please, extremely knowledgeable about every drink and food item on the menu, always present when needed but never hovering. She has perfected her craft and it made for a wonderful experience. The menu is written with flair and verve, and every offering seems irresistible. We wanted to try everything, but of course couldn't, so we made do with a couple of their signature cocktails (wonderful), a flatbread appetizer (also wonderful) and the very delicious meat loaf and the gemelli pasta entrees. I 10 out of 10 in every respect. We were quite concerned that we were the only patrons in the restaurant during our entire meal. It was early on a Tuesday evening in low season, but still. I hope more folks discover Wink Wink as it would be a shame to lose such a treasure. I would think they might want to consider offering a happy hour to boost things a bit. On the other hand, they could be doing very well and we just hit an off night. Go. Try it. The whole experience will be very entertaining with the art and whimsy of the decor and the menu. Great vibes. and the service and food were wonderful.

There's a floral pop up event of some sort going on The food…read morewas great! And the drinks were unique and tasted even better! The charcuterie was like a dream, and the Popsicle champagne drink wasn't too shabby! The service was good, and it wasn't too busy when I went. There's definitely photo ops for days for all my fellow content creators! The manger was friendly as well, and was nice enough to check in on all the guests here and there. Will def come back soon!

Sweet bar, I love the glowing bar top lights and super welcoming bartender…read more We enjoyed the lobby to hang out & Playing free pool on the mini table. Also we enjoyed the courtyard seating for a moment to relax. Thanks Sarasota.

This is a bar located inside Aloft, Sarasota. While the hotel itself met/exceeded my expectations,…read morethis bar is entirely a different story. There were no food options. They didn't have any nice drinks or cocktails. The only suggestion we got was to go out and look for other options.