For those looking to hit up some unique watering holes this winter, these Sarasota bars are your go-to source for delicious holiday cocktails. Your local bars in Sarasota and Bradenton have really taken into the festivities and you'll definitely want to try whatever is on tap!

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Check out the best bars in Bradenton and Sarasota for all your winter and holiday plans. For more nightlife in Sarasota and Bradenton bars, 941area is your go-to guide for all the most fun things to do in Sarasota and Bradenton.

Brewster's Tavern
4.9  5 Rating (8)
1454 Main St, Sarasota FL, 34236
Welcome to Brewster's Tavern. Sarasota's Newest Gastropub on Main Street. We offer a wide variety of craft draft beers, signature cocktails, full menu...
White Buffalo Saloon
4.8  5 Rating (2)
5377 McIntosh Rd, Sarasota FL, 34233
Come sit on the back porch and enjoy a complete full liquor bar and four 50″ screen TV’s. Enjoy live music, the hottest DJ’s. We will be showcasing...
Tamiami Tap
5.0  5 Rating (2)
711 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota FL, 34236
We are neighborhood bar that serves restaurant quality food in a coastal casual environment. We strive to provide our guests seasonal food prepared in a classic...
Evie's Tavern & Grill on Main St.
4.9  5 Rating (6)
1560 Main St, Sarasota FL, 34236
Anything but your standard sports bar. Evie’s Tavern & Grill is the hottest new addition to downtown Sarasota’s Main Street. Offering excellent homemade...
Caddy's Bradenton
4.8  5 Rating (8)
801 Riverside Drive East, Bradenton FL, 34208
Caddy’s Bradenton located directly on the Manatee River in charming Bradenton, Florida. Complete with a tiki hut, live music stage and unbeatable...
Shamrock Pub
4.4  5 Rating (1)
2257 Ringling Blvd, Sarasota FL, 34237
A long history at 2257 Ringling Boulevard, Sarasota, FL: 1882 this spot was the ninth tee for Colonel Gillespie's Sarasota golf course - 1955 Papa Nicks...
Perspective Rooftop Pool Bar
Bar $
1255 North Palm Avenue, Sarasota FL, 34236
By day, your place in the sun! By night, a fashionable destination and welcoming, rooftop retreat. Come up for private poolside cabanas, comfortable seating,...
Pangea Alchemy Lab
5.0  5 Rating (1)
1564 Main St, Sarasota FL, 34236
SRQ's premier craft cocktail lounge serves an array of specialty cocktails, using fresh fruits, herbs, purees tinctures, foams, and infusions. PANGEA...