Restaurant
Unclaimed profileThe Soho Backyard
Tampa, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The Soho Backyard pours a wide-ranging drink menu with handcrafted cocktails, a deep beer list, and one of the more unusual twists: THC-infused cocktails. The Backyard Old Fashioned leads a solid cocktail program, while happy hour brings half-priced wells and draft beers. Wine taps and local cans round out a program that favors variety over refinement.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Backyard Old Fashioned, a 4 Roses bourbon build with Angostura bitters and a filthy cherry. For a non-alcoholic option, the High Mule uses Nowadays THC spirit with lime and ginger beer. During happy hour, half-priced wells and draft beers offer the best value.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Drinkers who value range and novelty over deep wine lists or rare spirits. The THC-infused menu will appeal to curious non-alcoholic drinkers, while the extensive beer selection and happy hour specials suit casual groups.
- When should I go?
- Ideal for an early evening drink before dinner.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $9.50 to $15, with THC-infused options at $14. Wine by the glass spans $8.50 to $12.50, bottles $36 to $50. Draft beers and local cans vary; happy hour offers half-priced drafts and $5 wine taps.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The THC-infused cocktail menu, built on Nowadays zero-alcohol THC spirit, is the clear differentiator. Combined with a handcrafted cocktail list and a wide beer selection, the program leans into breadth and accessibility. The Backyard Old Fashioned and Backyard Mezcal Old Fashioned show a competent classics approach.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Handcrafted cocktail menu with classics and originals, including Backyard Old Fashioned and Night of Flowers. THC-infused options add novelty. Happy hour half-priced wells.
Menu strengths
- — Backyard Old Fashioned and Mezcal Old Fashioned show careful classic technique.
- — Happy hour half-priced well liquors offer strong value.
Standout selections
- — Backyard Old Fashioned: 4 Roses, Angostura bitters, simple syrup, filthy cherry, orange peel, served over one large rock. $13.
- — Backyard Mezcal Old Fashioned: Mezcal Union, Tres Agaves agave syrup, orange bitters, filthy cherry, orange peel. $14.
- — High Mule: Nowadays THC Spirit, lime juice, ginger beer. $14.
Pricing: Cocktails $9.50-$15; THC-infused cocktails $14 each.
Wine
Compact wine list with sparkling, white, red, and rosé, plus wine taps. Happy hour $5 wine taps. Lacks depth and vintage specificity.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour $5 wine taps offer a solid deal.
Standout selections
- — Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling (Columbia Valley, WA) – $12.50 glass / $50 bottle.
- — Kim Crawford Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough, NZ) – $12 glass / $46 bottle.
Pricing: Wine by the glass $8.50-$12.50; bottles $36-$50; happy hour wine taps $5.
Beer
Extensive beer program with drafts, local cans, imports, domestics, and non-alcoholic options. Happy hour half-priced drafts. No listed prices on the regular menu.
Menu strengths
- — Wide selection covering drafts, local cans, and non-alcoholic brews.
Standout selections
- — Jai-Lai IPA (draft) – a Florida staple.
- — Florida Avenue Brewing Co. Lumi Hazy IPA (local can).
- — Athletic IPA N/A – non-alcoholic option.
Pricing: Happy hour half-priced draft beers; no menu prices otherwise.
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic program features THC-infused cocktails made with Nowadays zero-alcohol THC spirit, plus non-alcoholic beers. Lacks dedicated non-THC mocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Non-alcoholic beer options include Heineken 0.0 and Athletic IPA N/A.
Standout selections
- — High Mule: Nowadays THC Spirit, lime juice, ginger beer. $14.
- — Margarijuana: Nowadays THC Spirit, lime, lemonade, orange juice. $14.
- — Tee HC Palmer: Nowadays THC Spirit, tea, lemonade. $14.
Pricing: THC-infused non-alcoholic cocktails $14 each.
Spirits
Spirits program is defined by cocktail usage: bourbon, mezcal, vodka, gin, tequila, and rum. No dedicated spirits list or premium pours. Happy hour deals on wells and Jameson.
Menu strengths
- — Happy hour specials on well liquors and Jameson.
Standout selections
- — Backyard Old Fashioned – 4 Roses bourbon.
- — Backyard Mezcal Old Fashioned – Mezcal Union.
- — Spicerita – Casamigos Jalapeño infused tequila.
Pricing: Well liquors half-priced during happy hour; Jameson shots $5.
How it sits with the food
The Hugo Spritz, with St. Germain and prosecco, offers a light, aromatic counterpoint to fried or spicy bar food. The extensive beer list, including local IPAs, pairs well with burgers and pub fare.
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