Top rated Cocktail bars in Sarasota, United States to elevate your visit (Updated March, 2024)

Cocktail bar

👍👍 The Scott inside of the Cordova Inn is one of my favorites in town for a latte! The lobby decor has a classy and glamorous feel and they've incorporated old photos of downtown St. Pete on the walls. It makes you feel like hanging out for awhile. There's also an attached front porch with rocking ch...

4.90 (39 reviews) (~49.72 km from centre)

Tsunami Sushi, Cocktails & Grill

Restaurant

4.70 (95 reviews) (~14.99 km from centre)

ARCADEbar by FOOD+BEER

Restaurant

👍👍 The atmosphere and ambiance (even down to the music) is unlike any other restaurant in Sarasota. We love the attention to detail and the food is just amazing... Also, Monday ramen night = added bonus!!! Love this place!

4.70 (78 reviews) (~8.57 km from centre)

O'Maddy's Bar & Grille

Bar & grill

Laid-back hub for drinks & varied American bites in an indoor-outdoor space across from the water.

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4.60 (5K reviews) (~47.88 km from centre)

Tandoor Fine Indian Cuisine

Indian restaurant

Traditional Indian dining & a buffet are available at this laid-back standby with Eastern decor.

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4.60 (1.3K reviews) (~9.87 km from centre)

Lazy Lobster Longboat Key

Seafood restaurant

Airy cafe with a warm wood bar & patio dining serving seafood amid nautical decor accents.

$$$ $

4.60 (1.2K reviews) (~14.88 km from centre)

Speaks Clam Bar

Restaurant

👍👍 Stopped in at Speaks , had some time to kill and it looked like a nice place and we had heard good things, we sat at the bar and had a couple of cocktails and some bar bites. The bar staff was super friendly and attentive, the drinks were delicious and very well presented. We order the mozzarella st...

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4.60 (1.1K reviews) (~5.06 km from centre)

Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails

Cocktail bar

Trendy coffee & cocktail bar with sleek, minimalist styling & an oyster bar in the back.

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4.60 (894 reviews) (~49.76 km from centre)

Pangea Alchemy Lab

Lounge

Euro-inspired lounge with a speakeasy vibe crafting unique cocktails to go with casual bar bites.

$$ $$

4.60 (632 reviews) (~0.84 km from centre)

COPA

Cocktail bar

👍👍 OVERALL: Delicious + a great experience. This Afro-Latin tapas bar is an absolute gem! Honestly, my only qualm is that I didn’t find it sooner. The vibe is perfect for a relaxing night, even down to the music they played. The food was phenomenal! We tried several dishes + each of them was amazing....

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4.60 (389 reviews) (~49.74 km from centre)

Club 201 at the Detroit

Cocktail bar

Cocktails, draft beer & live music in a trendy spot featuring exposed-brick walls & outdoor seating.

4.60 (170 reviews) (~49.44 km from centre)

Grapes Wine Cafe

Wine bar

👍👍 This is a locally owned and they go out of thier way to make you feel welcome. Incredible selection of wine and beer and the charcuterie is great. You have to try the Sunday brunch!

4.60 (68 reviews) (~49.98 km from centre)