Restaurant
Unclaimed profileWOODY’S RIVER ROO PUB, GRILL & TIKI BAR
Ellenton, FL · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A riverfront pub with a full tiki bar pours a deep lineup of tropical cocktails and a wide draft selection. Specialty drinks like the Florida Kiss and River Rum Runner anchor the cocktail card, while the house Woody’s River B-Roo lager and local Cigar City drafts give beer drinkers reason to stay. The wine list is basic but serviceable.
- What should I order?
- Start with the River Rum Runner, a mix of light and dark rums, banana liqueur, blackberry brandy, grenadine, and pineapple and orange juices. For a beer, the house Woody’s River B-Roo American Light Lager or a draft Cigar City Jai Alai IPA are solid picks.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Tiki-cocktail fans and beer enthusiasts will find plenty to choose from. The tropical drink menu and wide draft list appeal to groups wanting variety, while the non-alcoholic beer options cover designated drivers.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The combination of a full tiki bar with an extensive specialty cocktail menu and a large draft beer selection, including local rotating craft beers and a house lager, sets this pub apart from a typical bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The specialty cocktail menu is extensive, leaning tiki and tropical. Named drinks include the Florida Kiss, River Rum Runner, and Ultimate River Rita. Customers mention the Dreamsickle as tasty but light on alcohol. An Espresso Martini can take a Bailey's floater for $2.00.
Menu strengths
- — Numerous named specialty cocktails with clear ingredient lists, including the Florida Kiss and Ultimate River Rita.
- — Tiki-style buckets like Mai Tai and Bahama Mama add a shareable, festive option.
Standout selections
- — River Rum Runner—light and dark rums, banana liqueur, blackberry brandy, grenadine, pineapple and orange juice.
- — Florida Kiss—Tito's Handmade Vodka, pineapple, lemon-lime soda, and raspberry puree.
Wine
Wine is a minor but present category, with house pours of Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, and Moscato. Named bottles include Josh Cabernet Sauvignon and Oyster Bay Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
Menu strengths
- — A few named varietals beyond house wine, including Josh Cabernet Sauvignon and Oyster Bay offerings.
Standout selections
- — Josh Cabernet Sauvignon; House wines including Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Merlot, and Moscato.
Beer
Beer is a strong suit with a wide draft selection including Blue Moon, Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale, and Jai Alai IPA. Bottles, cans, and seltzers like Corona and White Claw round out the list. A house lager is also on tap.
Menu strengths
- — Wide draft selection with local craft options like Cigar City Maduro Brown Ale and Jai Alai IPA.
- — House beer Woody’s River B-Roo American Light Lager offers a pub-exclusive draft.
- — Bottled and canned options include Corona, Heineken, Modelo, and White Claw.
Standout selections
- — Cigar City Jai Alai IPA—draft; Woody’s River B-Roo American Light Lager—house draft
Nonalcoholic
Non-alcoholic options are limited but deliberate, with Busch N.A. And Heineken 0.0 as alcohol-free beers. Pepsi products are also available for non-beer drinkers.
Menu strengths
- — Two named non-alcoholic beers, Busch N.A. And Heineken 0.0, provide credible options.
Standout selections
- — Busch N.A. — Non-alcoholic beer; Heineken 0.0 — Non-alcoholic beer
Spirits
Two whiskey-based cocktails are named: Jameson Green Tea and Knob Creek Manhattan. The bar is full service.
Menu strengths
- — Named whiskey cocktails, Jameson Green Tea and Knob Creek Manhattan, show a spirit selection beyond the tiki rums.
Standout selections
- — Knob Creek Manhattan—Knob Creek Bourbon and sweet vermouth
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