Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Nash Keys Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant
Clearwater, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A dueling piano bar with a cocktail list that swings from $12 Jessie's Girl to a $46 Don Julio 1942 sour, plus $25 shareable buckets like Purple Rain. The Smoked New Fangled arrives with tableside smoke, and the VIP balcony unlocks an Ash & Alchemy menu.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Smoked New Fangled for the tableside theater. The Georgia Peach is a well-received bourbon sweet-sour. For a group, the Purple Rain bucket delivers. If you're feeling extravagant, The 1942 is a premium tequila statement.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts who appreciate theatrical presentation and premium pours. Groups looking for shareable buckets and a lively piano bar atmosphere. Fans of creative drinks with a sense of humor.
- When should I go?
- Weekday evenings may be more relaxed; weekends bring a $10 cover charge.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails from $12 to $46, with most in the $14-$16 range. Buckets are $25 each, offering a shareable value.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The cocktail program leans into entertainment: a bourbon cocktail smoked tableside, a VIP balcony with an exclusive Ash & Alchemy menu, and a bucket list that includes Purple Rain and Redneck Mimosa. It's a beverage program built for the stage.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A broad signature list with clear crowd-pleasers and a few premium showpieces. The Smoked New Fangled adds tableside theater. Buckets offer shareable value. Happy hour specials sweeten the deal.
Menu strengths
- — Creative range from $12 to $46, including a tableside-smoked bourbon cocktail.
- — Shareable bucket format at $25 each, with popular options like Purple Rain.
- — Daily happy hour with special drink menu and 20% off tapas.
Standout selections
- — Smoked New Fangled: Angels Envy Bourbon, angostura, Bordeaux cherries, smoked tableside, $24.
- — The 1942: Don Julio 1942, Grand Marnier, lime, orange, agave, egg white, pink salt rim, $46.
- — Purple Rain Bucket: coconut rum, black raspberry liqueur, triple sec, cherry, lime, Sprite, $25.
Pricing: Signature cocktails range from $12 to $46; buckets are $25.
Spirits
A selection of well-chosen premium spirits appears across the cocktail list, including Angels Envy, Don Julio 1942, and Empress Gin. The VIP Ash & Alchemy menu suggests a more curated spirits experience.
Menu strengths
- — Premium spirits like Angels Envy Bourbon and Don Julio 1942 anchor high-end cocktails.
- — VIP balcony menu (Ash & Alchemy) hints at an elevated spirits offering.
Standout selections
- — The 1942: Don Julio 1942 tequila, Grand Marnier, fresh citrus, agave, egg white, $46.
- — Smoked New Fangled: Angels Envy Bourbon, angostura, Bordeaux cherries, smoked tableside, $24.
Pricing: Premium spirits are used in cocktails, with The 1942 at $46 and Smoked New Fangled at $24.
How it sits with the food
Happy hour pairs drink specials with 20% off tapas, suggesting small plates designed to share alongside the cocktails and buckets.
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