7 Best Cocktail Bars near Winter Haven

“Went for the first time last night with my boyfriend’s family for their Knob Creek whiskey release event. Such a cute place inside and out! Excellent customer service, attentive staff and amazing drinks and of course great whiskey! Cute outside courtyard in back with music, another bar and cornhole. Great place to just relax and chill. We will definitely be back!! Thank you Ashta for the awesome hospitality!“

“Happy hour drinks, good atmosphere, 5 pool tables, darts, poker on Wednesday and Saturdays“

“Great and reasonably priced, good size chicken wings! The sauces and condiments all seemed to be homemade and were well liked by everyone eating in our group. Online pickup order was simple. Staff was attentative and friendly.

Kid-friendliness: 21 and up bar with smoking permitted.“

“Food was amazing. Had the Flatbread Broccoli Pesto, Tater Kegs and Ceaser Wrap. Service was also wonderful. Can't wait to try some of the other options. Pricing seemed very reasonable for what we received as well.

Vegetarian options: Several options on menu as written. Waitress offered several options that could be customized as well.“

“Service was great and food was amazing“

“The birria tacos are packed with flavor and everything is packaged very neatly. This family owned taqueria is our favorite taco spot by far. The nachos & guacamole are always fresh and we happily support this business. Tamales on Saturdays are also well balanced with the masa to meat ratio. Make sure you get an agua fresca or a jarritos with your meal too!“

“Out-of-towner happy to have landed at Zest for a late, Sunday afternoon lunch on a day trip to tour Bartow's interesting Wonder House, with quick, unplanned visits to the L.B. Brown House Museum and the Bartow History Center. Located on a side street a couple of blocks from the old town square Zest has a quiet, unassuming appearance with off-street parking and an outside, covered dining patio. Inside seating includes booths, tables and the bar in a large, high-ceilinged, sort of dimly lit dining area with a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. Our server Regan, (I think was her name) was efficient, and attentive and just right friendly. Our food - we both had fish and chips with cole slaw - was excellent - the slaw was good - chunky cut with vinegar-based dressing rather than mayo-based, medium cut fries and the fish were very good - tender and crisp (the fish lightly battered). Definitely would be a repeat customer if I was a local. Planning to return to Bartow for a scheduled tour of the L.B. Brown House and to explore more of the History Center and it will be hard to decide whether to try a different restaurant or to return here where we really enjoyed the service, the meal and the space.“