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I love Henry's Depot and this place always looked cool so I came with a friend for happy hour. The service was okay. I like the lounge setup and the bar area here. We ordered a few drinks and nothing was really great. We both had drinks that were better elsewhere. My friend didn't even finish their cosmopolitan, it wasn't good. I don't think I would come back here for drinks unless I was already at Henry's Depot.
Stopped by The Basin on a bar hopping adventure with the hubs. Located in Sanford and tucked away inside Henry's Depot which features other vendors. Loved that it has a cocktail bar and lounge feel. You are able to order food from the food vendors in Henry's Depot and bring it with you to The Basin while you enjoy sipping on some cocktails. I ordered a Rasberry Espresso Martini and tried a Peanut Butter Old Fashioned. Hubs tried their Dirty Martini and also enjoyed the Old Fashioned with me. Bartenders are sweet and remembered us the second time we visited which was nice. Prices were also decent! Average price was $10-$13!
This is my favorite place in Sanford for cocktails. It's located in the back of Henry's Depot after the food stalls. The seasonal drinks are always delicious and the service is great. There is a large offering of whiskeys, tequila, rum, vodka and gin. They also have a good variety of beer on draught and canned. The large patio outside is great for larger groups and the sofa seating inside is usually in high demand. The Henry's Depot location has the best parking in Sanford. We can usually always find a spot.
SERVICE: 4 FOOD QUALITY: N/A DRINK QUALITY: 5 ORDER TIME: 3 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 3 MENU SELECTION: 4 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4 Popped in after walking around Sanford all afternoon. The bar is beautiful. It was super busy and they only had 2 bartenders. It took us awhile to get the bartender to serve us, and even longer to get the drink served. It was also super loud. Was unable to have a conversation without yelling. Their menu isn't too complex with all the classics and alot of original drinks that look delicious. The drink I ordered was well concocted. I considered ordering a second cocktail, but by the time the bartender got back to me I decided to just ask for the tab. It was slightly busy so I guess I should have expected it. Overall, it was a good experience. Service was a little slow, but not a reason to not try this place. Also, a lot of people tend to come over and snag high top tables, and order a drink while they wait for their food order to be ready. Would love to go back and try a few of their other drinks when it's not so busy.
I went with my friend and she got the palmetto drink. Normally I don't like to drink but I had a sip of her drink and I had to get one for myself. I loved that drink so much that a week later I brought my husband and he got the Strawberry honeysuckle and I ordered the palmetto again. He liked the strawberry honeysuckle but loved the Palmetto. It is sweet, feels fruity and fresh. My favorite drink from now on!
The Basin is a craft cocktail bar located inside Henry's Depot in Sanford, and it's definitely my favorite part of this co-op/food hall. The food has been hit or miss for me, but the drinks from The Basin bar are always solid and pretty fair priced. They have cozy sofas and lounge seating, and I'm actually kinda digging the upscale Florida swamp/gator/mermaid vibes they have going on lol. Their cocktail list is pretty extensive from signature creations to the classics. Last time I went, I ordered the French 75 with Empress Gin which makes it that pretty purple color. It was citrusy and refreshing -- just what I was in the mood for. The hubs got The Monroe signature cocktail (Elijah Craig, pineapple ginger jam, lemon juice, orange & lavender) which he enjoyed very much. The bar gets pretty busy in the evenings, so it may be hard to snag a cozy lounge spot, but they also have ample outdoor seating as well. If you're into mules or old fashioneds, this spot is your jam. They have 6 different options of each. Thinking I'll go for the Mezcal old fashioned next time around. There's a lot of beer in Sanford, so a nice cocktail spot like this was very much needed!
We wanted to find a place to enjoy some cocktails before wrapping up the holiday weekend and decided to give them a try. The bar is inside Home Depot, where there are other vendors in historic downtown Sanford. I asked one of the bartenders how did it work, since we sat and they were not coming to take our order. It seems that you sit and order your drinks in the bar area to take back with you. That worked but I wished they would've cleaned where we sat, but we took care of it. Maybe we came at an off time, but the bartenders were not very attentive and the drinks were hit and miss. Also, we realized we were there during happy hour (at the end) and none of the bartenders mentioned it. First round of drinks were tasty and we did like them. We ordered the Aperol Spritz, Negroni, Classic Old Fashioned and Spicy Blue (a bit too spicy and sweet). Second round they ran out of Aperol and the Negronis were a bit strong. Since it wasn't too busy, we enjoyed ourselves and had our cocktails, which is why we stopped by. We will stop by again if we are in the area, since it is one of the nicest bars around.
Something like a four. Pretty good craft cocktails aspiring to the level served up in a pretty cool spot. I like it here. A few misgivings not worth mentioning and interesting enough to return again sometime soon. You order at the bar; we didn't see table service but they were super friendly sans the "happening". Lol Basically, some group organizer booted all the seated customers, except us, out of their tables and reserved them for his group. Obviously this didn't go well with the ones who were booted and one of them even became visibly angry and nearly worked himself up into a frenzy over it. Not cool. I guess I looked like I didn't want to be mucked with! Lol
Lately, I've been really into cocktail bars. Who doesn't like a nice well crafted cocktail? I think this place is fabulous. I especially like the cool hand cuke- Bourbon, mint, cucumber, and lime. I don't go to Sanford very often (I live very far) but I would go back to this bar for that drink. It's refreshing and not too sweet. I like the decor of the bar. For some reason, it reminds me of some 1940s social club. I do think that it's convenient that you can order off the menu from any of the food places in Henry's Depot. We ordered the classic Italian sandwich from Salvatore's-delicious! But that's another review. Btw, they'll bring your order right to you. I am glad that a place like Henry's Depot opened in Sanford. It reminds me a lot of Plant Street market in Winter Garden. But anyways The Basin is a really nice addition to this food hall. 4 stars.
The Basin sits at the far end of Henry's Depot with a large bar, several high top tables, and a relaxed seating area along the wall with sofas and armchairs. There is even a large outdoor seating area making for a great hangout space while you enjoy some beers or cocktails. They offer a large cocktail menu and several beers on tap, including some locals like Central 28. The bartenders have always been friendly and fast on each of my visits. The cocktail menu on this last visit was sticky and gross, so definitely not sanitized. I was tempted to knock another star off for lack of mask enforcement, but I don't expect the bartenders to stop everyone coming in the door so this is probably more on the Depot as a whole, and not the Basin specifically.
Had a random date night on a Tuesday and decided to head to downtown Sanford where we were luck to find The Basin inside of Henry's Depot. The servers greeted us as soon as we walked up to the bar and offered some suggestions. The bar is neat and clean in the back of the depot with food booths available for different items. I had the Raspberry espresso martini which was really good and something I have not seen before. Seems simple enough to add some raspberry vodka to an espresso martini, but needs the right balance that they achieved. My husband was a fan of the build your own Old Fashion. He enjoyed having different mixes to be able to mix together. I am looking forward to our next stop out and having a drink at the Basin. read more
My group got these drinks here today: the mermaid tale, strawberry honeysuckle and frost bite. All the drinks were so good. The service was fast. My only complaint was that the only empty tables available were too dirty/had food containers on it so we had to sit somewhere else. read more
2 years ago
I love Henry's Depot and this place always looked cool so I came with a friend for happy hour. The service was okay. I like the lounge setup and the bar area here. We ordered a few drinks and nothing was really great. We both had drinks that were better elsewhere. My friend didn't even finish their cosmopolitan, it wasn't good. I don't think I would come back here for drinks unless I was already at Henry's Depot. read more
Stopped by The Basin on a bar hopping adventure with the hubs. Located in Sanford and tucked away inside Henry's Depot which features other vendors. Loved that it has a cocktail bar and lounge feel. You are able to order food from the food vendors in Henry's Depot and bring it with you to The Basin while you enjoy sipping on some cocktails. I ordered a Rasberry Espresso Martini and tried a Peanut Butter Old Fashioned. Hubs tried their Dirty Martini and also enjoyed the Old Fashioned with me. Bartenders are sweet and remembered us the second time we visited which was nice. Prices were also decent! Average price was $10-$13! read more
This is my favorite place in Sanford for cocktails. It's located in the back of Henry's Depot after the food stalls. The seasonal drinks are always delicious and the service is great. There is a large offering of whiskeys, tequila, rum, vodka and gin. They also have a good variety of beer on draught and canned. The large patio outside is great for larger groups and the sofa seating inside is usually in high demand. The Henry's Depot location has the best parking in Sanford. We can usually always find a spot. read more
SERVICE: 4 FOOD QUALITY: N/A DRINK QUALITY: 5 ORDER TIME: 3 AESTHETICS: 5 NOISE LEVEL: 3 MENU SELECTION: 4 OVERALL EXPERIENCE: 4 Popped in after walking around Sanford all afternoon. The bar is beautiful. It was super busy and they only had 2 bartenders. It took us awhile to get the bartender to serve us, and even longer to get the drink served. It was also super loud. Was unable to have a conversation without yelling. Their menu isn't too complex with all the classics and alot of original drinks that look delicious. The drink I ordered was well concocted. I considered ordering a second cocktail, but by the time the bartender got back to me I decided to just ask for the tab. It was slightly busy so I guess I should have expected it. Overall, it was a good experience. Service was a little slow, but not a reason to not try this place. Also, a lot of people tend to come over and snag high top tables, and order a drink while they wait for their food order to be ready. Would love to go back and try a few of their other drinks when it's not so busy. read more
I went with my friend and she got the palmetto drink. Normally I don't like to drink but I had a sip of her drink and I had to get one for myself. I loved that drink so much that a week later I brought my husband and he got the Strawberry honeysuckle and I ordered the palmetto again. He liked the strawberry honeysuckle but loved the Palmetto. It is sweet, feels fruity and fresh. My favorite drink from now on! read more
The Basin is a craft cocktail bar located inside Henry's Depot in Sanford, and it's definitely my favorite part of this co-op/food hall. The food has been hit or miss for me, but the drinks from The Basin bar are always solid and pretty fair priced. They have cozy sofas and lounge seating, and I'm actually kinda digging the upscale Florida swamp/gator/mermaid vibes they have going on lol. Their cocktail list is pretty extensive from signature creations to the classics. Last time I went, I ordered the French 75 with Empress Gin which makes it that pretty purple color. It was citrusy and refreshing -- just what I was in the mood for. The hubs got The Monroe signature cocktail (Elijah Craig, pineapple ginger jam, lemon juice, orange & lavender) which he enjoyed very much. The bar gets pretty busy in the evenings, so it may be hard to snag a cozy lounge spot, but they also have ample outdoor seating as well. If you're into mules or old fashioneds, this spot is your jam. They have 6 different options of each. Thinking I'll go for the Mezcal old fashioned next time around. There's a lot of beer in Sanford, so a nice cocktail spot like this was very much needed! read more
We wanted to find a place to enjoy some cocktails before wrapping up the holiday weekend and decided to give them a try. The bar is inside Home Depot, where there are other vendors in historic downtown Sanford. I asked one of the bartenders how did it work, since we sat and they were not coming to take our order. It seems that you sit and order your drinks in the bar area to take back with you. That worked but I wished they would've cleaned where we sat, but we took care of it. Maybe we came at an off time, but the bartenders were not very attentive and the drinks were hit and miss. Also, we realized we were there during happy hour (at the end) and none of the bartenders mentioned it. First round of drinks were tasty and we did like them. We ordered the Aperol Spritz, Negroni, Classic Old Fashioned and Spicy Blue (a bit too spicy and sweet). Second round they ran out of Aperol and the Negronis were a bit strong. Since it wasn't too busy, we enjoyed ourselves and had our cocktails, which is why we stopped by. We will stop by again if we are in the area, since it is one of the nicest bars around. read more
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2 years ago
Stopped here after there was no space in the Bar in another place founded by my favorite bartenders. This place is a good alternative to that spot. Ordered one old fashioned. They use Old Forrester Bourbon. It is well made and worth a return. read more
1 year ago
Something like a four. Pretty good craft cocktails aspiring to the level served up in a pretty cool spot. I like it here. A few misgivings not worth mentioning and interesting enough to return again sometime soon. You order at the bar; we didn't see table service but they were super friendly sans the "happening". Lol Basically, some group organizer booted all the seated customers, except us, out of their tables and reserved them for his group. Obviously this didn't go well with the ones who were booted and one of them even became visibly angry and nearly worked himself up into a frenzy over it. Not cool. I guess I looked like I didn't want to be mucked with! Lol read more
5 years ago
Lately, I've been really into cocktail bars. Who doesn't like a nice well crafted cocktail? I think this place is fabulous. I especially like the cool hand cuke- Bourbon, mint, cucumber, and lime. I don't go to Sanford very often (I live very far) but I would go back to this bar for that drink. It's refreshing and not too sweet. I like the decor of the bar. For some reason, it reminds me of some 1940s social club. I do think that it's convenient that you can order off the menu from any of the food places in Henry's Depot. We ordered the classic Italian sandwich from Salvatore's-delicious! But that's another review. Btw, they'll bring your order right to you. I am glad that a place like Henry's Depot opened in Sanford. It reminds me a lot of Plant Street market in Winter Garden. But anyways The Basin is a really nice addition to this food hall. 4 stars. read more
The Basin sits at the far end of Henry's Depot with a large bar, several high top tables, and a relaxed seating area along the wall with sofas and armchairs. There is even a large outdoor seating area making for a great hangout space while you enjoy some beers or cocktails. They offer a large cocktail menu and several beers on tap, including some locals like Central 28. The bartenders have always been friendly and fast on each of my visits. The cocktail menu on this last visit was sticky and gross, so definitely not sanitized. I was tempted to knock another star off for lack of mask enforcement, but I don't expect the bartenders to stop everyone coming in the door so this is probably more on the Depot as a whole, and not the Basin specifically. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
The drinks were amazing. I have a palate that leans towards sweeter flavors. The Sleepy Hollow was personally designed by Cami, the bartender. I was there on a day the depot was busy; service was excellent. read more
6 years ago
We were exploring downtown Sanford and came across Henry's Depot. There was a banner showing the bar was open. We weren't sure what the spot was and decided to check it out. Upon entering, it's a cool concept. There are restaurants in the building that will be opening soon (see my Henry's Depot review.) We walked to the back and met Sean at The Basin. He was very kind and let us know we could order a drink even though they are still getting the establishment up and running. We opted to try one of the beers on tap. I chose a mango wheat beer and my boyfriend chose a toasted lager. Both of the beers were good and we went outside to the patio to enjoy them since it was a nice day. Even though we were the only patrons, Sean turned music on which was appreciated and added to the experience. We appreciated the great customer service and opportunity to try this spot out as they are getting fully opened and look forward to returning! read more
A wide selection of craft cocktails, plenty of indoor and outdoor seating and best of all - located in a food hall with plenty of options for your gang to choose from! The service is quick and friendly - definitely gives you that local spot vibe. We ordered two old fashions - one a classic and one called the heart of agave. Both were delicious and undiluted (the way a proper old fashioned should be!) The "agave" version was subtly sweet with a light smoky finish - exceptionally balanced. And the single large ice cube is always a tell of a great cocktail in my hubby's book! Definitely give this spot a go! read more
3 years ago
This bar is located inside Henry's Depot. The staff was so friendly and helpful. You are able to order from any of the food stalls. I ordered the bbq and it was so delicious highly recommend the Mac and Cheese. My beverage was made with New Amsterdam vodka and was very refreshing. The theme is kind of old Florida/old Sanford. Love the ode to its history. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
Per usual the drinks and food were amazing! This place is a great option that has many food varieties and the drinks never disappoint. One of my favorite happy hour locations m. The service has been top notch during my visits read more
5 years ago
Its located inside Henry's depot. At the very end of the hallway, with couches, darts and a golfing arcade game. They have an outdoor patio in the front and back of Henry's depot for you to enjoy the fresh air with your beverage. I ordered 1 drink and relaxed outside for the fresh air. There's maybe 5 beers on tap, but there was 1 local beer from Central 28, which as nice. Im surprised they didn't have any beers from the many breweries located in downtown Sanford. read more
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It is so nice to have a delicious cocktail, have my dinner delivered to me in the bar, and listen to great live music. It's Friday night, y'all! read more
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I just moved here from Philadelphia, I was exploring downtown Sanford and entered the basin. I let the bartender know I was new to the area and what I liked. She made so many cocktails keeping eye contact with me and gave me ideas of places to go to. I just want to say, you never know who you are taking care of. I was trained and worked next to who was nominated the best bartender in Philly and have been a craft bartender for ten years. I'm not a cocktail snob but I do know the differences between art and slacking. I asked her if she made old fashion's traditional she said yes, I ordered one a little lost because my favorite bourbon is not carried there. It was the best old fashioned I have ever had. She made that better than I can, I am so impressed by this place and will keep coming back. You have amazing cocktails and bartenders!!! This place is six stars. Her name was Mel and she made me feel at home. read more
4 years ago
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6 years ago
So far it looks amazing. Not everything is opened just yet but really excited for when it's all finished. read more
6 years ago
An unexpected surprise! This has been such a hidden treasure in Downtown Sanford, Fl. This bar is located inside Henry's Depot in the back. The location is great; drinks amazing! Kendra our bartender makes the best blackberry cocktail called a Bramble. So friendly and music is amazing. We were so impressed that my husband and I held a private event here! read more
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212 W 1st St
Henrys Depot
Sanford, FL 32771
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