Another stop on my October tiki tour, finally made it to the infamous Suffering Bastard, way out in Sanford, FL.
Hidden inside Tuffy's Music Box by a thin red line is a nondescript door leading to a hidden gem.
The bar is through and through tiki, oozing with exotica and charm. The menu is chalked full of nice original cocktails and spins on the Don and Vic classics.
Don't miss the astronaut, or Vic's bastard as namesake, and be sure to leave with a DD. The small bites were great, and even though it was small, the ambiance was everything.
5/5, make sure you hit this spot before it moves locations to Orlando.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cassandra Labato
If you like to wait 40 min for a Disney strong drink this is the place for you
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Craig Goodsell
We felt the drinks had lots of ice. I know drinks have ice but most places use the sonic ice the absorbs liquid and not solid kind. We also loved the honesty of the waitress when asked about a sauce that came with the furikake fries. Both were tasty. Overall we enjoyed the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shane Fitzpatrick
Amazing little hidden tiki bar, some of the best classic tiki drinks I have ever had Mitchell is a true craftsman behind the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Tim Brown
I'm usually a dive-bar kind of guy but I was motivated to find something a little nicer tonight. I stopped in solo and ordered a Mai Tai. The cocktail was magnificent! Multi-dimensional... The variety of flavors combined with the well-chosen garnishes delivered a fantastic ride. After a long week, being able to drop the phone and bask in the experience was exactly what I needed. Note: If you're in a hurry, this is not the place for you. It takes time to craft these cocktails. Slow your roll or you'll be frustrated. It's worth the wait, or they'll make it right. Really.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Brianna Kegelman
You would never expect this to be inside tuffys. It’s such a cool and chill place. The service is always great and the menu is so extensive there’s amazing options with even better great, creative and fun drinks. Come to this “speakeasy” and have your mind blown!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Luis Palau
This place blew my mind! Great drinks, excellent service, and delicious food. Quaint, great decor that really transports you. Drinks were uniquely tiki! Nice selection, knowledgeable bartenders, and good food selection. Too bad they're not open earlier, but that's maybe a blessing 😉. It's inside Tuffy's Music Box.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
erekgill
This little place was amazing. I've been to bigger tiki bars with less charm. The drinks were amazing, the bar tenders friendly and the laid back atmosphere was nice. Plus, the cost of the drinks was great. Not over priced but certainly craft cocktails. We had two of the original drinks, and can't wait to try more. We will come back every time we are near here, no doubt
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Blueneko Cat
Should go before they move, they always make the most amazing drinks ever. They don't need my review, just show up and don't let the class I II or III drinks fool you. They are ALL amazing. (My fav moonkist coconut/last rites)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Max Daniels
Suffering Bastard is simply a must-do if you're a tiki fan and are visiting Central FL. The atmosphere has become our gold standard for when we visit other spots, it's a great blend of tiki ambiance and a comfortable speaking level. All the staff are incredibly helpful and willing to answer questions about their drinks. Food and drinks are always reliable, there's not been a drink yet that we've ordered and regretted or felt misled about.
100 percent worth the voyage to get to this epic tiki speakeasy. Great drinks (better than can be found at most renowned tiki establishments). I have been to many tiki bars, this one is a cut above.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
mike kohl
Great music, live band, was ausome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Megan
I love a tiki bar - and this is such a good one!! Tucked away inside Tully's is this little oasis. Service was fantastic, drinks were delicious. Happy hour is Monday-Friday 5-7pm I believe, with a smaller drink menu for about $8. I could easily spend an entire day here trying everything on their menu (but then I would need a wheelbarrow to get home).
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
wesley mullins
Fantastic cocktails and very chill atmosphere. Would go back here again for some delicious tiki drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Dixie Brady
My husband and I visited Suffering Bastard for the first time Saturday 3/29. Easily one of the top tiki bars I’ve visited. It’s very small with a great traditional tiki atmosphere, leaning into creepy, which I loved. We each had three drinks: Astronaut, Port Light, Jean Claude Pandan, Cat 5 Hurricane, a classic mojito…and one I’m forgetting the name of. They were all delicious and STRONG (they do give strength ratings on the menu so we knew what we were getting into). They were also beautiful, like pictures in a magazine. Perfect glassware choices and garnishes. Meticulously put together. The Astronaut was served with colored blinking light in it and a half-lime full of boba pearls (which I think were boozy too?). The hurricane had a busted umbrella pick. And the most stunning mojito I’ve ever had the honor of drinking. The service was fantastic - we didn’t have reservations but they fit us in and let us know when there were a couple bar stools free. The 3 bartenders/servers that night were impeccable. Extremely knowledgeable about the drinks and able to make recommendations. Very friendly and commendably tolerant of drunk patrons who like Ghostbusters (we’re sorry). I bought 3 different glasses which were also beautiful and reasonably priced - I had to buy all 3. Definitely a place worth visiting.
Another stop on my October tiki tour, finally made it to the infamous Suffering Bastard, way out in Sanford, FL.
Hidden inside Tuffy's Music Box by a thin red line is a nondescript door leading to a hidden gem.
The bar is through and through tiki, oozing with exotica and charm. The menu is chalked full of nice original cocktails and spins on the Don and Vic classics.
Don't miss the astronaut, or Vic's bastard as namesake, and be sure to leave with a DD. The small bites were great, and even though it was small, the ambiance was everything.
5/5, make sure you hit this spot before it moves locations to Orlando.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you like to wait 40 min for a Disney strong drink this is the place for you
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We felt the drinks had lots of ice. I know drinks have ice but most places use the sonic ice the absorbs liquid and not solid kind. We also loved the honesty of the waitress when asked about a sauce that came with the furikake fries. Both were tasty. Overall we enjoyed the experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing little hidden tiki bar, some of the best classic tiki drinks I have ever had Mitchell is a true craftsman behind the bar.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I'm usually a dive-bar kind of guy but I was motivated to find something a little nicer tonight. I stopped in solo and ordered a Mai Tai. The cocktail was magnificent! Multi-dimensional... The variety of flavors combined with the well-chosen garnishes delivered a fantastic ride. After a long week, being able to drop the phone and bask in the experience was exactly what I needed. Note: If you're in a hurry, this is not the place for you. It takes time to craft these cocktails. Slow your roll or you'll be frustrated. It's worth the wait, or they'll make it right. Really.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
You would never expect this to be inside tuffys. It’s such a cool and chill place. The service is always great and the menu is so extensive there’s amazing options with even better great, creative and fun drinks. Come to this “speakeasy” and have your mind blown!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place blew my mind! Great drinks, excellent service, and delicious food. Quaint, great decor that really transports you. Drinks were uniquely tiki! Nice selection, knowledgeable bartenders, and good food selection. Too bad they're not open earlier, but that's maybe a blessing 😉. It's inside Tuffy's Music Box.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This little place was amazing. I've been to bigger tiki bars with less charm. The drinks were amazing, the bar tenders friendly and the laid back atmosphere was nice. Plus, the cost of the drinks was great. Not over priced but certainly craft cocktails. We had two of the original drinks, and can't wait to try more. We will come back every time we are near here, no doubt
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Should go before they move, they always make the most amazing drinks ever. They don't need my review, just show up and don't let the class I II or III drinks fool you. They are ALL amazing. (My fav moonkist coconut/last rites)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Suffering Bastard is simply a must-do if you're a tiki fan and are visiting Central FL. The atmosphere has become our gold standard for when we visit other spots, it's a great blend of tiki ambiance and a comfortable speaking level. All the staff are incredibly helpful and willing to answer questions about their drinks. Food and drinks are always reliable, there's not been a drink yet that we've ordered and regretted or felt misled about.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
100 percent worth the voyage to get to this epic tiki speakeasy. Great drinks (better than can be found at most renowned tiki establishments). I have been to many tiki bars, this one is a cut above.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great music, live band, was ausome.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I love a tiki bar - and this is such a good one!! Tucked away inside Tully's is this little oasis. Service was fantastic, drinks were delicious. Happy hour is Monday-Friday 5-7pm I believe, with a smaller drink menu for about $8. I could easily spend an entire day here trying everything on their menu (but then I would need a wheelbarrow to get home).
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Fantastic cocktails and very chill atmosphere. Would go back here again for some delicious tiki drinks!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
My husband and I visited Suffering Bastard for the first time Saturday 3/29. Easily one of the top tiki bars I’ve visited. It’s very small with a great traditional tiki atmosphere, leaning into creepy, which I loved. We each had three drinks: Astronaut, Port Light, Jean Claude Pandan, Cat 5 Hurricane, a classic mojito…and one I’m forgetting the name of. They were all delicious and STRONG (they do give strength ratings on the menu so we knew what we were getting into). They were also beautiful, like pictures in a magazine. Perfect glassware choices and garnishes. Meticulously put together. The Astronaut was served with colored blinking light in it and a half-lime full of boba pearls (which I think were boozy too?). The hurricane had a busted umbrella pick. And the most stunning mojito I’ve ever had the honor of drinking. The service was fantastic - we didn’t have reservations but they fit us in and let us know when there were a couple bar stools free. The 3 bartenders/servers that night were impeccable. Extremely knowledgeable about the drinks and able to make recommendations. Very friendly and commendably tolerant of drunk patrons who like Ghostbusters (we’re sorry). I bought 3 different glasses which were also beautiful and reasonably priced - I had to buy all 3. Definitely a place worth visiting.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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