Restaurant
Unclaimed profileBad Monkey Ybor
Tampa, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bad Monkey Ybor delivers a straightforward, value-oriented bar program. Classic cocktails built with premium spirits anchor the menu, and happy hour brings $5.50 wells and $3 drafts. Drinksgiving adds creative shots and a barrel-pick old fashioned. Beer selection is typical for a sports bar, but the pricing is hard to beat.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Old Fashion, made with Buffalo Trace and served over a large rock with a dirty cherry and orange twist. The Moscow Mule with Grey Goose is a solid choice. During happy hour, grab a $5.50 premium well or a $3 Yuengling draft.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Sports fans looking for affordable drinks before or during a game will fit right in. Those who appreciate classic cocktails with name-brand spirits will find familiar, well-executed options. Budget-conscious drinkers will appreciate the happy hour specials and event pricing.
- When should I go?
- Drinksgiving brings themed specials, ideal for pre-holiday gatherings. Evenings before or after events at nearby venues could be busy.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour wells are $5.50 and drafts $3-$5. Specialty shots during Drinksgiving run $5, with the Barrel Pick Old Fashioned at $15. A standard Old Fashion is $19. Domestic buckets go for $25.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a sports bar atmosphere with a cocktail menu using premium spirits sets it apart. The Drinksgiving event adds creative, low-priced shots and cocktails.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Classic cocktails made with premium spirits like Grey Goose, Milagro Silver, Hendricks, Buffalo Trace, and Tanqueray. Drinksgiving adds creative specialty shots and cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Classic recipes with premium spirits; Event-specific creative cocktails
Standout selections
- — Old Fashion - Buffalo Trace, simple syrup, Angostura bitters, served over a large rock with a dirty cherry and orange twist ($19)
- — Moscow Mule - Grey Goose vodka, fresh lime, ginger beer in a copper mug
Pricing: Old Fashion $19; Drinksgiving specials $5 shots, $15 Barrel Pick Old Fashioned; happy hour wells $5.50
Beer
Draft beer specials during happy hour include Miller Lite, Yuengling, and house Bad Monkey Draft. Drinksgiving offers domestic buckets and hard seltzers.
Standout selections
- — Yuengling Draft - $3 during happy hour
- — Domestic Bucket - $25 during Drinksgiving
Pricing: Happy hour: $3 Miller Lite and Yuengling Draft, $5 Bad Monkey Draft; Drinksgiving: $25 domestic buckets, $3 Ooh-La Seltzers
Spirits
Premium spirits such as Grey Goose, Milagro Silver, Hendricks, Buffalo Trace, and Tanqueray are used in cocktails. Happy hour offers affordable premium wells, and events feature specialty shots.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirits in cocktails; Affordable premium wells during happy hour
Standout selections
- — Premium Wells - $5.50 during happy hour
- — Washington Apple Shot - $5 during Drinksgiving
Pricing: Happy hour premium wells $5.50; Drinksgiving shots $5 each
How it sits with the food
No specific food pairings were documented, but the classic cocktails and beer would suit typical bar fare like burgers or wings, commonly found in sports bars. The Rum Punch's tropical flavors might complement spicy dishes.
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