Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileBouzy
Tampa, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bouzy positions itself as a cocktail-first experience, and the menu delivers with ten signature cocktails that lean on house-made syrups and creative ingredients. The wine list is equally thoughtful, offering a range of Champagnes and by-the-glass selections from France, Italy, and California. Happy hour adds value with $9 cocktails, $10 martinis, and $7 wine. Guests praise the craft cocktails and bartender's willingness to customize.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Briny & Boozy for a savory, olive-forward vodka cocktail. For something fruitier, the Popstar blends vodka with passionfruit and mango. The Brown Butter Old Fashioned is a rich, nutty bourbon choice. During happy hour, the $9 Paloma or $10 Lychee Martini are easy picks.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for inventive, well-constructed drinks will find plenty to explore. Wine lovers, especially those with a taste for bubbles, will appreciate the Champagne-focused list. The happy hour and brunch specials also make it a good spot for groups seeking value.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is a prime time for deals on cocktails and wine. The venue also hosts Jazz Thursdays and DJ sets on weekends, which could appeal to those seeking a livelier atmosphere. Sunday brunch with bottomless mimosas is another option.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails range from $14 to $19, with most at $18. Wines by the glass start at $13.50 and climb to $35.50 for Veuve Clicquot. Non-alcoholic cocktails are $9. Happy hour offers significant savings: $9 cocktails, $10 martinis, and $7 wine.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program is the standout, with a dedicated list of ten signature drinks that feature house-made syrups and unexpected ingredients like blue cheese olives and walnut bitters. The wine list is equally distinctive, offering a range of Champagnes and bubbles by the glass. The venue also runs a speakeasy Cellar and Paris Basement Summer Residency.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Ten signature cocktails showcase creative ingredients and house-made syrups. The menu spans vodka, gin, tequila, and bourbon, with bold flavor combinations like blue cheese olives and spiced agave. Happy hour and martini hour offer strong value.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail menu with creative ingredients and house-made syrups.
- — Happy hour and martini hour provide value pricing.
Standout selections
- — Briny & Boozy: EVOO infused Belvedere, Sea Salt, Olive Brine, Blue Cheese Olives ($18).
- — Popstar: Wheatley Vodka, Passionfruit, Mango, Vanilla, Lime, Sparkling Sidecar ($14).
- — Brown Butter Old Fashioned: Angel's Envy Bourbon, Walnut Bitters ($19).
Pricing: Signature cocktails $14-$19, happy hour cocktails $9, martinis $10 during martini hour.
Wine
The wine list offers a diverse selection of Champagnes, bubbles, whites, and reds from France, Italy, Spain, and California. By-the-glass options include Veuve Clicquot, Sancerre, and Napa Cabernet. Happy hour pricing makes wine accessible.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse wine list with French, Italian, Spanish, and Californian selections.
- — Champagne and sparkling wine focus with multiple by-the-glass options.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Brut Rosé ($35.5) - balanced & beautiful.
- — Champagne Meteyer Brut Tradition ($26.5) - complex tree fruits and brioche.
- — Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc ($19.5) - bright and crisp.
Pricing: Wines by the glass $13.5-$35.5, happy hour house wine and bubbles $7.
Beer
The beer program is minimal, with only one lager listed during happy hour. No draft or bottle list is available. It serves as a budget option but lacks the depth of other categories.
Standout selections
- — Miller High Life ($4 during happy hour) - American lager.
Pricing: Miller High Life $4 during happy hour.
Nonalcoholic
Two non-alcoholic cocktails are offered, both priced at $9. They feature house-made syrups and fresh ingredients, providing thoughtful options for abstainers. The selection is limited but well-crafted.
Standout selections
- — Winter Spark: House Made Chai Ginger Syrup, Soda, Red Hot Sparkle ($9).
- — Wake Up Call: Mango, House spiced Agave, Lime, Fever Tree Club Soda ($9).
Pricing: Non-alcoholic cocktails $9 each.
Spirits
The cocktail menu utilizes a range of premium spirits including Belvedere vodka, Empress gin, Corazon tequilas, and Angel's Envy bourbon. The program demonstrates a thoughtful approach to spirit selection, though no dedicated spirits list is available.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of premium spirits used in cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Passionné: Corazon Reposado Tequila, House Spiced Agave, Lime, Ancho Reyes Chile, Tajin rim ($18).
- — The Pamplemousse: Corazon Blanco Tequila, Campari, Lime, Grapefruit, Coconut ($18).
Pricing: Spirit-forward cocktails range from $14 to $19.
How it sits with the food
The Briny & Boozy's olive brine and blue cheese olives would pair well with the $2.50 happy hour oysters. The White wines, such as Sancerre, are a natural match for seafood. The Brown Butter Old Fashioned could complement a richer dish, though no specific food pairings are listed on the menu.
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