Restaurant
Unclaimed profileFood + Beer - Florida Sports Bar
Bradenton, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Food + Beer - Florida Sports Bar runs a cocktail program with ten signatures, including a Bramble and a Paloma, plus seasonal entries like The Pumpkin King. Happy hour brings $6 margaritas, $3 Busch cans, and $5 house wines. The drinks are affordable and varied, with party bowls for groups. A customer praised a Malibu with pineapple juice as refreshing.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Let’s Get Ready To Bramble! ($11), a mix of New Amsterdam Vodka, lemon, crème de mûre, and blackberries. For something stronger, the Fashion Over Function ($13) pairs Evan Williams Bourbon with bitters. Round it out with a $3 Busch can during happy hour.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Sports bar crowds who want a full cocktail list alongside cheap beer and wine specials will fit in. The party bowls and seasonal drinks add options for groups and those seeking variety beyond standard bar pours.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the clear draw, with discounted cocktails, beer buckets, and house wine. Tuesday’s $12 two-cocktail deal is another reason to stop by then.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $10 to $13, with party bowls at $25. Happy hour drops prices sharply: $3 beers, $5 wines, and $4–$6 spirits.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail menu goes beyond typical sports bar fare, with ten signatures and seasonal rotations. Party bowls and a happy hour that covers everything from $14 Busch buckets to $5 Cabernet give the program a broad, budget-friendly range.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Ten signature cocktails include classics like the Bramble and Paloma, plus seasonal creations such as The Pumpkin King. Ingredients are specific and varied, from crème de mûre to Firewater Tincture bitters. Happy hour adds a $6 Mi Campo Margarita and Tuesday’s $12 two-cocktail deal.
Menu strengths
- — Ten signature cocktails show a wider range than typical sports bar offerings.
- — Seasonal drinks like The Pumpkin King and How Bout’ Them Apples rotate in.
- — Happy hour and weekly specials provide value on mixed drinks.
Standout selections
- — Let’s Get Ready To Bramble! – $11 – New Amsterdam Vodka, lemon, crème de mûre, crushed ice, blackberries.
- — Paloma – $11 – Camarena Silver Tequila, lime, grapefruit juice, High Noon grapefruit, black sea salt.
- — Fashion Over Function – $13 – Evan Williams Bourbon, Angostura and orange bitters, large ice cube.
Pricing: $10-$13; party bowls $25
Wine
Wine is limited to house Cabernet and Chardonnay, both priced at $5 during happy hour. It covers the basics at a low price point but lacks depth or variety beyond these two options.
Menu strengths
- — House Cabernet and Chardonnay are both available at a $5 happy hour price.
Standout selections
- — House Cab – $5 – house Cabernet during happy hour.
- — House Chard – $5 – house Chardonnay during happy hour.
Pricing: $5 during happy hour
Beer
Beer specials center on Busch: $3 cans, $14 buckets, and $3 draft beer during happy hour. The menu also features PBR-battered items, tying beer into the food. A customer reported satisfaction with a Kona Bleu beer.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour includes $3 Busch cans and $14 buckets, making group rounds cheap.
- — Cheap draft beer at $3 during happy hour offers a low-cost option.
- — Beer appears in the food menu via PBR-battered items.
Standout selections
- — Busch Can – $3 – during happy hour.
- — Busch Bucket – $14 – bucket of Busch beers.
- — Kona Bleu – customer favorite, praised as satisfying.
Pricing: $3 Busch can, $14 bucket, $3 draft
Spirits
Happy hour spirits include wells at $4 and calls like Titos, Evan Williams, and Bombay Sapphire at $6. The list also names Smirnoff, Captain, Bacardi, and Mi Campo Blanco, giving a broad base for mixed drinks.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour covers a wide range of spirits from wells to name brands.
- — Prices from $4 to $6 make spirits easy to mix into affordable cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Titos – $6 – during happy hour.; Evan Williams – $6 – bourbon during happy hour.
- — Bombay Sapphire – $6 – gin during happy hour.
Pricing: $4-$6 during happy hour
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