The bartender was SUPER rude. My husband and I came in to use the bathroom after having a long day of travel. I came out the restroom first (and sat at the bar across from the men’s bathroom) to wait on my husband and the bartender told me if me and my “friend” are not ordering anything then we need to leave. I definitely felt I was being discriminated upon considering I am a black woman married to a white man. I don’t feel a white person/woman would’ve received the same treatment. I will be taking this to a higher court!
Atmosphere: 1
Michael Hernandez
I went there by myself at about 7:00 PM on Saturday night (my friends were sleepy or something so I told them to drop me off) had a wonderful time. Carrie (I hope I spelled that right) and Adrian were awesome, very friendly and great service. I played darts and pool with some cool people I met and had a wonderful time! Definiteley going back there as I’m somewhat new to the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Gina Montero
Adrian the barback is a mood. He picked the new modern music for me to compliment my 90’s taste definitely will be
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hailee Proude
Hello potential customers or future employees,Please beware before working or being a consumer here. If you thought the management at your job was terrible, times it by ten and you have the Local. Jeff Barnes has his head so far up his butt he could literally care less about his employees. The turnover rate here is about one to two months which has most employees just starting working 9-10 days straight. The managers will teach you how to push shots and drinks onto people who don't want it, and if you don't meet certain metrics, good luck if you still have a job or are not reminded of how bad of a bartender you are. Your mental and emotional health will go down the drain as well as your social life. The amount of daily emails you will receive about how your performance is bad is enough to make your own book. The list can go on, but trust me when I say no one that currently works there was there when I was there 2 months ago.For consumers, the prices are outrageous. A high noon is $8 or a shot of jameson is $9. You can go anywhere else and pay half of this. The owner prices this way because he claims he owns a "premium bar" when in reality it looks no more than a dive bar. Their $5 specials and loyalty program perks change every other day giving customers no consistency. One location constantly has broken urinals which makes the bar smell like pee. Majority of the bartenders look miserable while working because they are forced to be stuck there for 8+ hours to make $40. Just a reminder that it's the bartenders fault there are no customers because it's their job to post on social media and market the bar and they are all bad bartenders. Lastly, the cleanliness is not where it should be. Behind the bar is filled with mold and most of the fruit is weeks old. One of the sinks pipes is full of old fruit which makes it radiate an awful smell when turning on the washer. This is just a small amount of problems with this place.Also, hello Jeff and management since I know you'll be reading this. I hope your business eats it and you all are having the days you deserve.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Master B.
Absolutely filthy place, one of the bartenders showed me this and sent me these photos to show how terribly kept this bar is. If you sit in the middle of the bars it reeks. I was also informed that the sink hasn't been cleaned out in ages. And overly priced as well. I cannot believe I spent 8 dollars on a beer.
Kristyn Fuqua
I think tonight makes my fourth time here in the past week or so. I live near by but just never stopped in, decided to give it a try last weekend. First off kudos to Shana she is a great Bartender with excellent customer service and knows how to keep the party and conversation going! I’ve been lucky enough to have half of my encounters be with her as she seems to work the day I come in. I also met Braxton who makes probably one of the best margaritas I’ve ever had. While the customer service and the drinks are superb I will say I think the prices are a little high for a “local bar” and inconsistent, while both make excellent drinks I think it should be uniformed across the board and also only been coming for a week or so and the “specials” in reference to their loyaltyProgram have already changed and I overheard in conversation from others that this is a rare occurrence. But over all I keep coming back for the service and the excellent margaritas!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
J Liggett
Had a good time meeting new people in a fun place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joey Schmidt
1,500 dollars to fix 30.00 worth of fence …. Awesome neighbors this place is!!!
Sage M.
I had an amazing experience at the local tonight, my bartender Braxton made me feel welcomed and had an extensive variety of recommendations. He was very easy going with great conversation and a charismatic personality, not a single moment of awkwardness and overall best bar experience I've had since I've started drinking. I recommend asking for Braxton as your bartender for a fabulous drinking experience.
Melissa Previte
Solid bar with a great local vibe. The bartenders are knowledgeable, friendly, and make some perfectly crafted cocktails. The bourbon selection is pretty well stocked as my old fashioned was o point. The prices are very reasonable and they offer a reward program that is free to join. Bring some cash for pool and darts! It wasn't too crowded around dinner time as they are open after midnight, so this bar is the spot to check out after everything else closes in the area!
I was really excited to come here, it seemed like a really cool place. The bartender was nice, however, when I received my tab I saw I was charged for "rocks" which is an up charge that was unnecessary and I was charged for Tito's when I drank their well. When I nicely asked what their well vodka was and said I was charged for Tito's, Ari, the bartender, rolled her eyes and said it was a $1 difference, seeming annoyed at my question. Having worked in the service industry for years, it was obvious she was up charging for a higher tab. If I knew I was going to end up paying for Tito's, I would've liked to be drinking it. Overall, it was an upsetting ending to a great night and I would love to have left her a great review. I never leave bad reviews but this was unacceptable as it was very clear she was not going to charge me for what I paid for. I still tipped her 20%, but it would've been MUCH higher if she would've been honest.
Cliff u0026 Trenton Howell
The local is a mediocre bar, yet I was absolutely blown away by the outstanding bartender (Sydney). Not only was she absolutely gorgeous, but she also made the very best Jack \\u0026 Coke that the west coast of Florida has yet to see. Excellent service and witty banter, would come back….. if I was not banned from the bar.
Trenton Howell
The local is a mediocre bar, yet I was absolutely blown away by the outstanding bartender (Sydney). Not only was she absolutely gorgeous, but she also made the very best Jack & Coke that the west coast of Florida has yet to see. Excellent service and witty banter, would come back….. if I was not banned from the bar.
N G.
Stumbled across this place on an adventurous weekend evening night and was pleasantly surprised to find such an outstanding alcohol selection for the perfect nightcap. The bartender, I think her name is Dakota, was so friendly and attentive...really made it such a warm experience. I hope more locals try The Local! My specialty cocktail was awesome. I'm actually from south Tampa, but it was well worth the trek. Oh, and don't let me forget about the delicious sandwich the bartender made me (late night, mind you), which was a pleasant surprise (GAS), and something I would definitely order again. 10/10 experience... I signed up to be a rewards member.
Willis Lucero
A great crowd of people, the drinks were flowing and the music was playing. Played a few rounds of darts and the lovely bartender took care of business. Would definitely go back and plan on it.
The bartender was SUPER rude. My husband and I came in to use the bathroom after having a long day of travel. I came out the restroom first (and sat at the bar across from the men’s bathroom) to wait on my husband and the bartender told me if me and my “friend” are not ordering anything then we need to leave. I definitely felt I was being discriminated upon considering I am a black woman married to a white man. I don’t feel a white person/woman would’ve received the same treatment. I will be taking this to a higher court!
Atmosphere: 1
I went there by myself at about 7:00 PM on Saturday night (my friends were sleepy or something so I told them to drop me off) had a wonderful time. Carrie (I hope I spelled that right) and Adrian were awesome, very friendly and great service. I played darts and pool with some cool people I met and had a wonderful time! Definiteley going back there as I’m somewhat new to the area.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Adrian the barback is a mood. He picked the new modern music for me to compliment my 90’s taste definitely will be
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Hello potential customers or future employees,Please beware before working or being a consumer here. If you thought the management at your job was terrible, times it by ten and you have the Local. Jeff Barnes has his head so far up his butt he could literally care less about his employees. The turnover rate here is about one to two months which has most employees just starting working 9-10 days straight. The managers will teach you how to push shots and drinks onto people who don't want it, and if you don't meet certain metrics, good luck if you still have a job or are not reminded of how bad of a bartender you are. Your mental and emotional health will go down the drain as well as your social life. The amount of daily emails you will receive about how your performance is bad is enough to make your own book. The list can go on, but trust me when I say no one that currently works there was there when I was there 2 months ago.For consumers, the prices are outrageous. A high noon is $8 or a shot of jameson is $9. You can go anywhere else and pay half of this. The owner prices this way because he claims he owns a "premium bar" when in reality it looks no more than a dive bar. Their $5 specials and loyalty program perks change every other day giving customers no consistency. One location constantly has broken urinals which makes the bar smell like pee. Majority of the bartenders look miserable while working because they are forced to be stuck there for 8+ hours to make $40. Just a reminder that it's the bartenders fault there are no customers because it's their job to post on social media and market the bar and they are all bad bartenders. Lastly, the cleanliness is not where it should be. Behind the bar is filled with mold and most of the fruit is weeks old. One of the sinks pipes is full of old fruit which makes it radiate an awful smell when turning on the washer. This is just a small amount of problems with this place.Also, hello Jeff and management since I know you'll be reading this. I hope your business eats it and you all are having the days you deserve.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Absolutely filthy place, one of the bartenders showed me this and sent me these photos to show how terribly kept this bar is. If you sit in the middle of the bars it reeks. I was also informed that the sink hasn't been cleaned out in ages. And overly priced as well. I cannot believe I spent 8 dollars on a beer.
I think tonight makes my fourth time here in the past week or so. I live near by but just never stopped in, decided to give it a try last weekend. First off kudos to Shana she is a great Bartender with excellent customer service and knows how to keep the party and conversation going! I’ve been lucky enough to have half of my encounters be with her as she seems to work the day I come in. I also met Braxton who makes probably one of the best margaritas I’ve ever had. While the customer service and the drinks are superb I will say I think the prices are a little high for a “local bar” and inconsistent, while both make excellent drinks I think it should be uniformed across the board and also only been coming for a week or so and the “specials” in reference to their loyaltyProgram have already changed and I overheard in conversation from others that this is a rare occurrence. But over all I keep coming back for the service and the excellent margaritas!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Had a good time meeting new people in a fun place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1,500 dollars to fix 30.00 worth of fence …. Awesome neighbors this place is!!!
I had an amazing experience at the local tonight, my bartender Braxton made me feel welcomed and had an extensive variety of recommendations. He was very easy going with great conversation and a charismatic personality, not a single moment of awkwardness and overall best bar experience I've had since I've started drinking. I recommend asking for Braxton as your bartender for a fabulous drinking experience.
Solid bar with a great local vibe. The bartenders are knowledgeable, friendly, and make some perfectly crafted cocktails. The bourbon selection is pretty well stocked as my old fashioned was o point. The prices are very reasonable and they offer a reward program that is free to join. Bring some cash for pool and darts! It wasn't too crowded around dinner time as they are open after midnight, so this bar is the spot to check out after everything else closes in the area!
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I was really excited to come here, it seemed like a really cool place. The bartender was nice, however, when I received my tab I saw I was charged for "rocks" which is an up charge that was unnecessary and I was charged for Tito's when I drank their well. When I nicely asked what their well vodka was and said I was charged for Tito's, Ari, the bartender, rolled her eyes and said it was a $1 difference, seeming annoyed at my question. Having worked in the service industry for years, it was obvious she was up charging for a higher tab. If I knew I was going to end up paying for Tito's, I would've liked to be drinking it. Overall, it was an upsetting ending to a great night and I would love to have left her a great review. I never leave bad reviews but this was unacceptable as it was very clear she was not going to charge me for what I paid for. I still tipped her 20%, but it would've been MUCH higher if she would've been honest.
The local is a mediocre bar, yet I was absolutely blown away by the outstanding bartender (Sydney). Not only was she absolutely gorgeous, but she also made the very best Jack \\u0026 Coke that the west coast of Florida has yet to see. Excellent service and witty banter, would come back….. if I was not banned from the bar.
The local is a mediocre bar, yet I was absolutely blown away by the outstanding bartender (Sydney). Not only was she absolutely gorgeous, but she also made the very best Jack & Coke that the west coast of Florida has yet to see. Excellent service and witty banter, would come back….. if I was not banned from the bar.
Stumbled across this place on an adventurous weekend evening night and was pleasantly surprised to find such an outstanding alcohol selection for the perfect nightcap. The bartender, I think her name is Dakota, was so friendly and attentive...really made it such a warm experience. I hope more locals try The Local! My specialty cocktail was awesome. I'm actually from south Tampa, but it was well worth the trek. Oh, and don't let me forget about the delicious sandwich the bartender made me (late night, mind you), which was a pleasant surprise (GAS), and something I would definitely order again. 10/10 experience... I signed up to be a rewards member.
A great crowd of people, the drinks were flowing and the music was playing. Played a few rounds of darts and the lovely bartender took care of business. Would definitely go back and plan on it.