Went to this spot to hang out with some friends I know that are djs. It was a pretty dope location,…read morewith great music, a lively crowd, and immaculate vibes. The atmosphere was very chill, but not like it was trying too hard, which made me comfortable enough to truly enjoy the music. My server was phenomenal. Giving me drink recommendations, and curating the best items to try. I'll definitely return for that alone (and the drinks are STRONG) lol

I visited for the first time on a Thursday evening and left with mixed feelings…read more The venue itself is beautiful. It's clean, thoughtfully designed, and has a polished aesthetic without feeling overdone. The staff were friendly throughout my visit. The hostess explained there was a $25 charge for table seating but also let me know I was welcome to sit at the bar at no additional cost. The bartender was equally transparent and made sure I knew the 20% gratuity had already been included before I closed my tab. Those interactions stood out and were genuinely appreciated. The music was another positive. The DJ had a great ear for song selection, and the playlist fit the space well. While I personally enjoy DJs who blend and transition tracks more heavily, the music itself kept a good vibe throughout the evening. Where my experience became less positive was the overall atmosphere. When I arrived, there was a line outside, and I waited a few minutes before being let in. Once inside, there seemed to be plenty of space available, so I wasn't entirely sure what the wait was for. It may simply be part of how the venue manages entry, but it left me a little confused. The crowd is probably best described as curated. Everyone looked great, and there was an obvious appreciation for music and style. At the same time, I didn't experience much of the social energy I usually associate with a lounge. One observation that stood out was the ratio of women to men, which seemed heavily weighted toward women that evening. The men who were there largely kept to themselves, so if someone is visiting with the expectation of a highly social environment, their experience may be different than expected. From a value perspective, parking ended up costing $17 which was more than the posted price ($12) , and my lemon drop came to $36 with the included gratuity. To be fair, I'm not sure I'd ever be comfortable spending $36 on a single lemon drop, regardless of the venue. That's simply my personal threshold. When an evening starts to reach that price point, I naturally expect the overall experience to feel equally memorable. This venue clearly has an audience, and I can understand why. If you're looking for a stylish space, a well-dressed crowd, and a thoughtfully curated playlist, this may be exactly what you're after. I don't know if I would revisit this one or suggest.. maybe for a one off special occasion for a pregame , an expensive pregame, but you'll get some cool pictures. As a tourist from Atlanta that goes out often this one, misses the mark for me just a bit. A spot that potentially could be comparable in Georgia is Jojos beloved. Alter ego has a cool factor, but it's definitely missing something. Very instagramable

Great service the bar tender made me mezcal last word. It was amazing. My friend ordered the…read morechocolate cake. Highly recommend pairing it with the espresso martini. The decor is so cute with all the green trees. We loved being able to play pool on the yellow pool table.

The perfect after dinner dessert pairing: espresso martini & chocolate cake…read more The best espresso martini Milagro resposado tequila ever! Located inside The Edition, the far back hotel bar surrounded by lush green plants. Ordered with a slice of the chocolate ganache cake. Comes with fruit garnish on the side. Entire cake is literally creamy truffle ganache but not as soft as mousse. Tastes just like a huge portion of the inside of a gigantic decadent creamy chocolate truffle ball... the best part of any truffle ball! After spending several hours on a roof top pool, dinner at Boulon with a couple of friends, we meandered here. While I was scarfing down this ganache cake, they were playing a few rounds of pool. The service is professional & spectacular. The interior is like a green plant conservatory, spa vibe scents.

The punch room is gorgeous!! I love the velvet! Drinks and service are always spot on. This is a…read moregreat pre or post dinner spot. Very romantic.

The ambience of this place is the attraction. Beautifully furnished tiny speakeasy feel with…read morevelvets, silks and fireplaces. A very plush intimate environment without pounding music. Perfect for a date where you want to hear each other speak. We nabbed the center seating for the 8 guests in our party. The concept is clever highlighting punch style concoctions. You are met with a sample welcome cocktail which sets the tone for the menu. We each had 1-2 drinks and had mixed reviews. Traditional cocktails are available as well. Our bartender was knowledgeable and helpful in navigating the flavor profiles of items on the menu.

Now this place is interesting... located at the Edition Hotel on Water St. it's located at the top…read moreof the curved stairs. It's an intimate, sexy setting. Very velvety and silky. The DJ was the highlight for me. Somehow he mixed urban with techno and it was a little bit of everything for every personality -- I loved it. The food and drinks were my LEAST favorite thing about the place, but I would surprisingly go back on a date or a cute night out with some my boo to enjoy the intimate vibes. This place is EXPENSIVE! $28 for a French 75 -- so correction, the price was my least favorite thing about this place. So along as you have a good budget, you should be good.

My partner and I went to the Art Club this past Saturday night and wow, we were very pressed! It…read morewas definitely giving upscale, adult vibes and very intimate as well. Although the music was a little on the loud side. We both had the California roll since it was the only cooked option and that's all we'll eat in terms of sushi. It was delicious! We also had the same drink, but unfortunately, I cannot remember what it's called. It had tequila and grapefruit juice in it and was pretty strong. It wasn't my favorite drink, but it was still cool craft cocktail. I would definitely like to return another time for a girls night, but it's noted that reservations do need to be booked out in advance because it does seem to fill up pretty quickly. Lastly, the service was excellent and very attentive.

The bartenders really know what they're doing at Hotel Bar! I'm not usually a dirty martini person,…read morebut one of them took the time to ease me into it with just a slightly dirty version! You can tell they're skilled and actually care about your experience, not just making drinks. Oh and they have bar snacks now! It's not included with your drinks like in Europe. You have to order separately and they come in the most adorable tray for $5! The music is always on point, which honestly makes a huge difference in the overall vibe. Also, I love their hours...it's one of those places you can count on when you're not ready for the night to end.

From the moment I walked in, I was treated like I wasn't wanted there. No greeting, no attempt to…read moretake my order, and no basic customer service whatsoever. I tried to be polite and patient, but the staff was rude from the very beginning and made it clear they didn't want to serve me. To make it worse, I was kicked out for absolutely no reason. They claimed I "argued" with them, which is completely false. I never raised my voice or caused an issue--I was simply responding to their hostility. Instead of owning their behavior, they chose to make something up and remove me. I've never experienced such unprofessional, disrespectful treatment at a bar. If you're looking for a place where you feel welcome or even acknowledged, this is definitely not it.

What a DOPE, PIRATE THEMED, speakeasy to go to grab some delicious drinks! Totally blown away!…read more Tucked, downtown Tampa you enter through a secret bookcase door and you enter a very low key pirate bar! Lighting is dim, which is part of the concept. (Auto flash is needed for pics) The joint, is VERY CLEAN! The staff is awesome and very attentive! They understand process. The drinks are SOOO WELL MADE! I had a Zombie as my first drink, and it is very well presented and STRONG! I prefer,my first drink at an establishment to be strong cause then I can lighten it up later. Then I had a Rum Barrel, not as strong, but well presented and delicious! Note: Prices for drinks are worth every dime! They have a small food menu, but everything on the menu looked delicious, but I did not eat there. This speakeasy is attached to a British pub which I went for food after. (Review to come) All-in-all great spot to come and have a drink you are well treated, appreciated and just a fun experience! I will DEFINITELY come back here for a delicious drink and DEFINITELY will try something off the food menu. I'll just make sure next time I won't go there after a big breakfast lol! Five stars alllllll day long!!!

Snacks and pirate tiki vibes on point. Always do the Saturn and the 3 dots this time also had a…read moremount gay daq which was good. The dates are delish and the bartenders on point. They were a bit busy for a Sunday due to the event but solids showing and lots of tiki peeps.

Another fabulous brunch at The Pearl! Ever since my cousin…read morewas a chef here, I've come often because the food , service and ambiance are absolutely outstanding and I love the how beautiful the venue is. Great for brunch , lunch and dinner for any occasion , I highly recommend making reservations if coming in the weekend. Looking forward to my meet up here with my love , friends or colleagues this summer.

I was looking forward to this place! I've been here before and it was such a phenomenal experience…read more Today was different. The ambiance is still a vibe -- casual elegance with friendly staff. I was seated within 10 minutes. And the waits began. Between ordering, receiving my food, and being checked on, I felt forgotten multiple times -- went to the bar myself to get extra napkins. The food --though the flavors were there -- was not worth the $90 I spent. I got the deviled eggs (they are solid, but overpriced), cornbread -- why so $$?, shrimp and grits, and a slice of pie. The shrimp and grits are the real reason for the low rating of this post. The roux was grease/oil. I had to use a napkin to drain it. No one should consume that amount of grease/oil. Ever. The flavors were very good once I drained the oil. When I spend close to $100 on a meal, I either want exceptional food (not just good) or exceptional service. I got neither.

6/14/26 Weekend brunch nibbles…read more Siberian Oscietra (Osetra) Caviar - tip: ask for extra chips - recommend Salmon Carpaccio - highly recommend * They offer de-alcoholized wine for those interested ** Wheelchair accessible

Went to boulon for brunch. Place is beautiful, no issues with wait time and live music playing…read more The restaurant has a very cute to go / coffee bar too. The good: the bread, service, fresh oj, burger The ok: steak and egg, pastries basket (croissants are amazing the rest was a bit surprising for a pastry basket) Overall, this is a solid recommendation for brunch in downtown tampa

Ok. For context I'm a foodie and a snob when it comes to restaurants. This place is just plain…read morecool. Little speakeasy. Little high end restaurant. I am also a sucker for egg white drinks. If you've never had one you are not living. Then there is the wine. They have Cade from Howell Mountain. So hard to find and one of the best. I will come back every time I am in town. It is way up there on my lists as I travel.

This post is based on my second visit to this restaurant. My husband and I did enjoy it the first…read moretime around and immediately thought of who to bring for our next visit, which was the reason for this visit. We originally planned on bringing some family here for their anniversary but that plan feel through so we made it into a friends catch up dinner. Right off the back LOVED our server Nimah. She was funny, helpful, and attentive. And they are on top of refilling your water so you will never go thirsty. I'm not much of a drinker, so I don't have much to say on that matter. The ambiance was nice. A lot of eclectic paintings on the walls. And loved the outfits of the servers. Very 20's speakeasy. There is a live jazz band that started performing at 7 pm. They were good but at some points it was a bit difficult to speak and listen to those at your table unless you got really close. My meal hit the spot. We started with a charcuterie board for the table. It had a lot of great options like dried apricots, actual honeycomb pieces, and my most favorite cheese, some Brie cheese. The only thing was there was only 4 pieces of bread, one for each of us, which wasn't enough but I guess it made sense not to fill us up too much. For my main meal I had the sweet potato salad which was very tasty and the sweet potato risotto, which a little spicy kick. The only thing I missed was the Brussels sprouts and potatoes but was told that was from the previous chef. But they serve you enough so you definitely will have left overs. Not a big fan of eating in the lounge areas, those are best just for drinks and maybe desserts. But it's definitely a great place to people watch. You will definitely have a meal and a show no matter what. Hopefully can schedule another time to bring my family because I know they would love it.

Great experience overall. The service was friendly and attentive, and the location is super…read moreconvenient for me to walk to living nearby. Perfect for meeting up or stopping by after work. I just wish the happy hour selection was better and quite small, but the $12 burger and beer deal is great. Expanding the happy hour menu could bring in more business earlier and create a more lively atmosphere before the evening rush. Definitely a solid spot with room to improve.

Lunch with friends at this cute restaurant was lovely. We were going to sit outside, as they have…read moreseveral tables, but it was just too chilly so we ate indoors instead. We were seated at the corner table so we were able to people watch. Our server, Brianna, was super nice and very attentive. I never had to ask her for a refill on my Coke Zero; she just kept them coming! We started with some shareables for the table. Kung Pao Brussel Sprouts which were done just right. We also ordered a half cheese, half pepperoni pizza to share. I've never had a "Columbus-style" pizza before. If you're wondering, the crust is somewhat thinner than most pizzas, but not a thin-crust pizza. The toppings are spread all throughout the pizza to the edge, and then cut it in squares (Tavern style). It was very tasty, with a slightly sweet note. My hubby and I ordered the Cobb Salad (without bacon) which was delicious. I really liked the onions on it. It was very fresh and they served a generous portion. Hubby ate the whole thing, but I had the rest of mine for dinner. So good! Two of our friends ordered the Truffle Mushroom Smash Burger and they loved them. I tried my buddy's tater tots, which he ordered with his French Dip. They were nice and crispy, but could have used some kind of flavoring, like Parmesan or truffle. Doesn't mean I didn't eat them all! LOL. The restaurant looks small when you enter, but in addition to the front dining area and bar, it has two additional dining areas, as you walk towards the back, and another bar. If you find yourself in the Channelside area, you should definitely try out Small Giant.