Our Cigar organization held it's monthly meeting here last evening. While a little tricky to find…read moreyou step inside and back to a time of luxury and opulence that was the world of fine cigars. High back leather chairs and sofas, small intimate gathering rooms, solid wood walls and ceilings and a full impressive bar and cocktails offerings. Excellent host and hostess and enough background music to help keep conversation slow and quiet. Thanks to our host for a unique food offerings as well. The humidor while smaller compared to many large chain stores offers a nice selection and a variety of "house rolls". They even have a nice outdoor seating area for those warmer days and evenings

Had such a wonderful time! Had fantastic music and great drinks! It's definitely a hidden gem! If…read moreyou're ever in the Lakeland area and want to have a good time I recommend this place!

My friends are and I stumbled upon this place on a Saturday night a few hours before they…read moreclosed..We immediately were greeted with a friendly welcome feeling. The ambiance was so inviting and the decor so cozy. The bartender Brandy was AWESOME! she even took a whole photo shoot of us!

The social lounge is now margaritas, got to try it tonight and the food is great! Service is even…read morebetter! If I have one complaint it would be that our bartender/ server Ariana uses the GLASS as an ice scoop instead of an actual scoop! There is a very distinctive sound when glass hits the ice.

We recently had lunch at The Peach House. Here is what I thought…read more Atmosphere: The Peach House is located inside what looks like an old home. It is cutely decorated on the inside and outside. It has a beautiful covered front porch with lots of plants. The inside was quaintly decorated. I loved the atmosphere. Restrooms: It had two single use restrooms. The restrooms were nice and clean. Service: Our service was great overall. I gave four stars because it was a bit slow at moments, but the waiter apologized for the wait times. Food: I loved my food and drink. I got their 'Tropic Thunder' mocktail which was delicious. It is such a fun drink for the summer! I had their 'Whipped Ricotta Toast' as my lunch entree. I wanted something cool and not too big to eat for lunch. It was the perfect portion size and very flavorful. Everything was beautifully presented. If I'm back in the Lakeland area, I will definitely come back here! It seems like a great spot for brunch or lunch. I did see someone bring their dog, so it must be pooch friendly!

We stopped in because it was within walking distance of our Airbnb and ended up having a great…read moreexperience. It was our first time trying gator bites, and they were so good that we ordered a second plate. Everything came out fresh and full of flavor. The cocktails were just as impressive. There were so many unique options that we couldn't help but try a few different ones, and every drink was excellent. The service really tied everything together. Both the bartender and our server were friendly, attentive, and happy to share local recommendations, which we really appreciated as visitors. Great food, great drinks, and great people. We'd definitely stop by again.

Fun place, economical drinks and great music. Both solo acts and bands perform a variety of music…read more The service is always "top shelf". The Pink Piano is a hidden gem right here in Lakeland.

I wandered in to The Pink Piano on a weeknight that happened to be open mic night and it was…read moreabsolutely delightful!! The bartender/owner was super friendly. They just had beer and wine, which worked for me. It was the best end to date night! Would definitely go back if I'm in Lakeland at night.

Eala's is Frescos Speakeasy in the basement- it's been around for about a year and a half now but…read moreis not as well known because it's not open to the general public (yet). Eala's is pronounced eye-laws, but the word actually means "swan" in Irish, as it is a Lakeland establishment which is home to the royal swan. Very cute and thoughtful. It is a speakeasy for private events only- but renting the space is really affordable compared to a lot of places, because it already comes with full bar service, plenty of seating and decoration as well as a stage. They did a beautiful job with the setup- it's classy and gives a bit of a prohibition feel yet a little more modern. We enjoyed the drinks and expected to since it is a Frescos establishment and if you know Frescos you know they serve great brunch, desserts & drinks so why wouldn't their speakeasy be the same. I came to Eala's for an event with about 50-60 people and we fit easily and comfortably, so I think this space could for sure fit 100-150 people, if not even more than that. It's a beautiful space that hopefully they'll start running as a regularly open and visitable speak easy in the future, fingers crossed!

I can't fully express how grateful and happy I am that we got to meet Chris Torres today. We came…read morein with family and friends just to enjoy some drinks, and he took care of us in a way no one ever has before. His hospitality, kindness, and attention to every detail made our experience truly unforgettable. We're so thankful for the amazing service, and honestly, we would come back again because of him. Thank you, Chris, for giving us some of the best hospitality in the world -- you truly made our day special.

Love this venue. Staff is always attentive and the events are always lively. Location give you a…read moregreat ambiance feel with an outdoor court if you need to get some air without having to hang out on a sidewalk or parking lot.

It's a laid back atmosphere for a bar that more primarily sells an impressive collection of…read morespecialty liquors, especially bourbon. If you like bourbon or whiskey at all, you'll wanna come check out their shelves here. The bartender was nice and you can get a good selection of beer on tap, mixed drinks or standard bar sips. They have a happy hour as well which is a nice time to come. It seems empty in there and like they could add more seating so it's a little cozier.

It was a Friday night and we had just finished burgers at Grievous Angel, where it was loud. We…read morewere a group of four ladies that wanted to have some drinks without yelling at each other, so I searched for quieter bars and found this one. I'm so glad we went! The people working were so friendly and welcoming! And they had a happy hour on a Friday!! So instead of $13/$14 drinks, they had a good amount for about $8 instead. They also had cozy couches and places to sit and background music playing, but we could hear each other fine. I noticed that they had a good chunk of regulars that were greeted with a really friendly "heeeeyyy!" Or "what's up?!!" We had green tea shots and drinks and the bill was pretty cheap. I think I paid like $23 for a drink and 2 green tea shots. I'll definitely be back.

This is a great location in an old federal building. Nice decor for this Smiths American Tavern…read more The bartender met us at the door, due to it being the middle of the day, and business being a bit slower, and we opted to sit at the bar. He was very social and answered all our questions and socialized about personal life as well. We ordered the Cuban eggrolls, and they were quite good but had smaller cubes of ham as opposed to pictures showing slices in some older pictures posted to this establishment. The drinks were spot-on. Although I may sound disappointed, I'm looking forward to trying more on the menu that they have to offer. I plan to return to try more. Recommended!

Smith's American Tavern is in historic downtown Lakeland and located in a converted post office…read more It is spacious inside, has a nice size bar area and plenty of TVs to watch sporting events. The atmosphere is dive bar friendly and there are so many cool niche areas for photos. Really loved the raised unfinished ceiling and the naked white brick wall which covered the side wall of the tavern. When you enter there is a hostess to great you. And our server almost appeared immediately. She explained the menu to us and the specials. What a great first impression. Unfortunately, there was a key piece of info we missed. There is a full bar, draft beer options and a decent wine selection. I ordered a draft beer and a flight of Mimosas. The beer was good, the mimosa flight not so much. Oh, and they have brunch specials on Saturday and Sunday, including unlimited mimosas at a 2 hour limit. For food, ordered the classic breakfast plate and a breakfast burger. Food was pretty good, but the burger was from a frozen patty, so not the best. Unfortunately they have some policy where they charge an extra $1 for the eggs. It is posted in the front, but nowhere on the menu. Suffice to say that experience left a bad taste in my mouth. Pun intended. They did remove the $1 but it took more effort that I would have liked and unfortunately the review and the server's tip suffered as a result.