Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileThe Islands Kitchen & Cocktail House
Punta Gorda, FL · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Islands Kitchen & Cocktail House runs a beverage program built around rum-forward cocktails and a broad wine and beer list. The Island Cocktails section includes six named drinks such as The Anchor and Three Dots & A Dash, while House Cocktails cover five more with base spirits from rum to cachaca. Frozen Drinks and Seasonal Drinks add further range. Wine spans red, white, rose, sparkling, and house options, and beer covers bottles, cans, drafts, and hard cider. A dedicated mocktail section with four drinks rounds out the selection.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Jungle Bird, a Planteray 5 Star Rum cocktail with Campari, pineapple, lime, and demerara. The Anchor is a house Rum Runner with Bacardi and Gosling's Black Rum, banana and blackberry liqueur, lime, pineapple, and grenadine. For a non-alcoholic option, the Coconut Fizz combines coconut cream, pineapple, lime, honey, and soda.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Guests looking for a tropical cocktail selection with rum, bourbon, vodka, tequila, and cachaca will find plenty of range. Wine drinkers have by-the-glass and bottle options across red, white, rose, and sparkling. Beer fans can choose from domestic and imported bottles, drafts, and hard cider. The mocktail section offers four named drinks for those skipping alcohol.
- When should I go?
- Happy Hour offers EOS house wine and Gambino Prosecco at $2 per glass, making it a good time to try the wine list. The Seasonal Drinks section changes with the season, so specific cocktails like the Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned or Key Lime Mojito are worth checking when available.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Island Cocktails range from $14 for Locals Only to $18 for The Anchor and Three Dots & A Dash. House Cocktails run $14 to $20, with the Spicy Mango Margarita at the top. Frozen Drinks are $14. Wine by the glass starts at $10 for EOS house wines and goes to $17 for Rock Angel Rose; bottles range from $36 to $125. Beer is $5 to $8. Mocktails are $8 to $10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program spans four sections—Island Cocktails, House Cocktails, Frozen Drinks, and Seasonal Drinks—with named originals like The Anchor and Three Dots & A Dash using a range of base spirits. A dedicated mocktail section with four drinks and Heineken 0.0 provides non-alcoholic options beyond the usual soda.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Four cocktail sections cover rum-forward Island Cocktails, House Cocktails, Frozen Drinks, and Seasonal Drinks. Named drinks like The Anchor and Three Dots & A Dash sit alongside a Spicy Mango Margarita and a rotating seasonal list. Base spirits include rum, bourbon, vodka, tequila, and cachaca.
Menu strengths
- — Island Cocktails section lists six named rum-forward drinks including The Anchor and Jungle Bird.
- — House Cocktails add five more options such as Silk Sundress and Spicy Mango Margarita.
- — Seasonal Drinks section rotates with options like Key Lime Mojito and Pumpkin Spice Old Fashioned.
Standout selections
- — The Anchor — $18 — House Rum Runner with Bacardi Rum, Gosling's Black Rum, Banana & Blackberry Liqueur, Lime, Pineapple, Grenadine.
- — Jungle Bird — $16 — Planteray 5 Star Rum, Campari, Pineapple, Lime, Demerara.
- — Three Dots & A Dash — $18 — Rhum Barbancourt Rum, Falernum, Housemade Allspice Dram, Orange, Lime, Honey, Angostura.
Pricing: Island Cocktails $14–$18; House Cocktails $14–$20; Frozen Drinks $14; Seasonal Drinks from $12
Wine
Wine list covers red, white, rose, sparkling, and house wines with by-the-glass and by-the-bottle pricing. Red wines include five by-the-glass and five by-the-bottle options. White and rose selections feature Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and two roses. Sparkling includes Gambino Prosecco and Chandon splits.
Menu strengths
- — Red wine section offers five by-the-glass options and five by-the-bottle options.
- — White and rose wines include Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, and two roses.
- — Happy Hour lists EOS house wines and Gambini at $2 per glass.
Standout selections
- — Iron & Sand Cabernet Sauvignon — $15 l / $56 — Paso Robles, California.
- — Rock Angel Rose — $17 l / $60 — Provence, France.
- — The Prisoner Blend — $70 — Napa, California; by the bottle.
Pricing: By the glass $10–$17; by the bottle $36–$125; Happy Hour $2 per glass
Beer
Beer program includes bottles, cans, drafts, and a rotating seasonal IPA. Domestic and imported bottles cover Budweiser, Corona, Modelo, Red Stripe, Heineken, and Heineken 0.0. Draft options include Mich Ultra, Yuengling, Kona Big Wave, and Rotating Seasonal IPA. Hard ciders and seltzers like 3 Daughters Raspberry Lemonade are also available.
Menu strengths
- — Bottles & Cans section spans domestic and imported beers including Heineken 0.0.
- — Draft Beer section lists Mich Ultra, Yuengling, Kona Big Wave, and Rotating Seasonal IPA.
- — Hard ciders and hard seltzers include 3 Daughters Raspberry Lemonade Hard Cider and NUTRL varieties.
Standout selections
- — Fort Myers Brewing High-5 IPA — $8 — Craft IPA listed under Bottles & Cans.
- — Kona Big Wave — $7 — Draft beer.
- — 3 Daughters Raspberry Lemonade Hard Cider — $6 — Hard cider.
Pricing: Domestic bottles and cans $5; imported and craft $6; drafts $7–$8; hard cider $6
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated mocktail section lists Faux-jito, Agua Fresca, Coconut Fizz, and Island Blues. Non-alcoholic beer option Heineken 0.0 is available under Bottles & Cans. Surfside Iced Tea, Peach Tea, Raspberry Tea, and Lemonade are listed at $6.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated mocktail section with four named drinks including Faux-jito and Coconut Fizz.
- — Heineken 0.0 non-alcoholic beer listed under Bottles & Cans.
- — Surfside non-alcoholic beverages including iced tea and lemonade at $6.
Standout selections
- — Faux-jito — $8 — Lime, Mint, Sugar Cane, Soda.
- — Coconut Fizz — $10 — Coconut Cream, Pineapple, Lime, Honey, Soda.
- — Agua Fresca — $10 — Watermelon, Cucumber, Lime, Mint, Soda.
Pricing: Mocktails $8–$10; Heineken 0.0 $6; Surfside teas and lemonade $6
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