Mandarin Heights

Stop in and had some delish cocktails! I had the Pearl Grey that was served in a fun tea cup and then a Que Sera. Fun vibe and the bartenders definitely know their craft.

Excelent place to have a couple of cocktails well made and delicious. The place has a very good vibe with great songs played and delight decoration. YOU MUST STOP THERE AND HAVE A DRINK.

Well, I've been to some very nice bars & not so nice bars in the Tampa area, but I'm so glad that I finally checked out this gem last night. I loved the vibe, the music from the DJ, the decor, patio, & imagery, the friendly & professional staff, but most of all, the drinks. I totally forgot my bartenders name, but he was awesome & made me some of the best drinks that I've ever had in a long time, like the Kentucky Hug, Northern Islander, & Welcome to the Dockside. Nonetheless, it's definitely in my top five spots to visit & I definitely plan to come again in the future. If anyone wants to check out a new spot that's so unique & lively, this is it.

Very nice cocktail bar. Opened 2019. Great interior design. Some very tasty cocktails. Lounge atmosphere wirh indoor and outdoor sitting. Good bartending skills. Nice mix of customers. Recommended for dates and friends.

This place is a true gem in the Seminole Heights area. The craft cocktails are truly special & the bartenders are great! You cannot beat the $8 espresso martinis on Sundays & Wednesday happy hour. The atmosphere is hip & fun with a nice outdoor seating area. If you haven't yet been, treat yourself to Mandarin Heights!

First timer. I was out with my wife for our anniversary, and I wanted to go to a speakeasy for a night cap. This place popped up in my search, and I am so glad we checked it out. Absolutely stunning decor, and they have inside and outside seating. There was a great DJ playing when we arrived, which was on a Saturday at midnight. We tried several drinks from the menu. My favorites were the Mandarin Melon and the Pearl grey. I think it is next to a restaurant so we will definitely be back to try the food. I highly recommend trying this lovely speakeasy, though.

We had a networking event and the location was perfect! Amazing drinks, food and atmosphere! Highly recommend!

There’s quite a few bars in this area but nothing quite as consistent as all my experiences have been at Mandarin Heights. Craft, performance, and charisma is not a promise but a guarantee of the people who serve your delicious cocktails here. I am a service industry worker and to those who enjoy well-earned delicious cocktails after a long week of tending to others, these are the tenders to visit- especially Sunday nights. I’ve been here countless times and it’s a special treat to visit during holidays because you never know what those clever tenders will craft for a limited menu. There are so many buzz words I could write to describe this bar and its workers but it’s best experienced in person. My personal recommendations People who like a kick: Ring of Fire People who like sweet and Smokey: Lost in Mexico People who like light and sweet (and an endearing presentation): Pearl Grey Industry night: French 75 or an Old Fashioned

Whether you're kicking off your evening or unwinding, Mandarin in Old Seminole Heights, situated in the former Bodega location, is an excellent choice for a libation. The indoor and outdoor bars are charming but fill up fast, with limited tables available. Despite the bustling atmosphere, the bartenders were both efficient and welcoming. The cocktails were a delight, boasting intricate layers of flavor, dimension, and texture. Yes, parking is available :), this location is also a Brew Bus stop which was our method of transportation and allowed us to hit up a few spots before walking back to our Airbnb. Drink responsibly!!

I came here after eating at a restaurant up the street. We were not ready to go home so we went to mandarin for more. They had a big outdoor indoor situation with lots of space and good music. The drinks are reasonably priced and the bartenders are attentive. I got the tequila based drink that is a little spicy. Very flavorful! This is a fun spot and you have to take a picture in the bathtub!

Cool ambiance with great flow between inside and large new outdoor area. The DJ was awesome and cocktails were on point!

Great indoor and outdoor seating. The decor is fun and music isn't too loud to not hear each other. Drinks were good and well priced, too. Service was super quick. Granted, we came early on a Thursday evening, but still very happy with everything. This definitely won't be my last time here

This is such a great spot to grab cocktails with friends. The interior is super cute and they have a tub that serves for the perfect instagram photo. They make really awesome drinks that are super unique. There is also a small outdoor patio area that is great to chill at especially during summer nights. They also make one of my favorite espresso martinis in town.

I always have such a great time here! The vibe is cozy yet fun. Whenever I come here on the weekend they have great music (it's mainly house/EDM which I love lol) & the drinks here are so good. It's the perfect place to hang out after dinner.

Best place to grab a drink in Seminole Heights! The cocktails are great and actually have a good punch unlike lots of other places where the specialty cocktails are pure juice. 1-2 drinks here and you will definitely be feeling nice. The vibes are immaculate - always good music and just such a cute place, lots of photo ops. Perfect for date night or girls night. Love bringing friends from out of town here. Bartenders are always friendly and work fast even when it's busy. Parking can be a little tricky on the weekends so Uber or car pool if you can

This is one very funky/cool bar. We came here on a whim while visiting Tampa for a concert. It's open concept with most of the bar outside. If your looking for a cute place with lots of Instagram worthy photo ops this is it. This bar gets really crowded but they make their drinks fast. The crowd is very mixed with all ages. Their drinks are nicely crafted cocktails so they are on the more expensive side of things. I found their drinks to be very tasty and we really enjoyed the ambience so it was worth it for us. We liked our drinks so much we went for seconds. I do recall my husband has one drink that literally tasted like a roasted marshmallow. Overall this is a great bar to visit while in the area.

The ambiance is amazing and their drinks are A+ I highly recommend to come for a visit

We had two rounds of drinks for 4 people. All of them were amazing. Round one was two Flamingo Fizz, a Morgan Melons, and a Neon Indian. Neon Indian was magically amazing. So. Freaking. Good. The coconut fat-washed whisky?!?!? Yes, absolutely. Second round was Lion's Tooth (it was on fire!!), Ring of Fire (not overly spicy, but a very pleasant heat), Sugar Plum Fairy, and a Lay Your Cards Out. I ordered the Lay Your Cards Out, and it was quite tasty. Beautiful presentation (on all the drinks, tbh, but I loved the card on the little clothes pin). Atmosphere was great. Very cool inside feel. My only two complaints. First, the corner with the bathrooms is pitch black, which makes it hard to find the right bathroom. Literally, it's a 33% shot, because there are three doors in the corner, and it's impossible. Other complaint, the service was meh. It is as a Sunday early evening, and and not that busy, and we sat at the bar, and it was still pretty slow. All 4 of us were looking at empty glasses for a hot minute before we were able to order our second round. It wasn't terrible, it was just a little bit slow.

I absolutely love this place! I had heard so many great things about Mandarin that I had to see and try it for myself. There's a lovely outdoor patio area as you walk in and a separate indoor area. We sat inside at the bar and had several cocktails. The bartender was super nice, conversed a bit and made us some off the menu drinks that were quite good.

Drinks are delicious! Especially the Mandarin Melon. The service is amazing and all drinks are based on smell and taste.

The minute you walk into this place you're transformed into an experience from the attention to detail to the craft cocktails that are made you look around and you find yourself in a total immersive experience of body, service, and attention to detail while they don't have food they have everything else you would ask for we highly recommend this place for all the reasons you want to come out and have a drink. Wait did I forget about the ambience they got grade tunes it's just a wonderful experience.

I find Mandarin Heights so adorable and charming but I'll only give 3 stars because of the service and the overall vibe. It has GREAT potential to be better. Oddly, the friendliest people with the most personality were the ones checking ID's at the door. There were 3 bartenders when I arrived around 6pm on a Friday and they were all as dry as sand paper personality wise... with everyone! It was kind of odd to sit inside at the bar because they were all so weird and the music was barely above a whisper. Who wants to have a Friday night happy hour in silence?? Other than that, the decor on the outside was very photo opp welcoming. Each seating area was cute and very "amazing weather in Florida" vibes. The inside was very dark and a polar opposite contrast. There were random animal heads mounted on the walls on the inside with flamingos everywhere outside. Onto the cocktails... all as tasty as they were cute! I'd for sure come back and try more of the menu. Especially because it was shockingly low traffic for it to be a Friday. I loved not being shoulder to shoulder with other patrons. There is no food available.

We drove 20 miles to check out this place bc we had been to the sister location in St Pete. And we followed Apple Maps to the location and IT WAS NOT THERE! so either the sign is horrible, or maps is wrong, or they have closed. Disappointment to say the least. Tried calling the # and no answer, which says a lot as well...

This place did nothing for me. We came here as a must do rec in Tampa from tik tok and instagram & even Yelp reviews but honestly its a tiny spot, cute with loud electronic music (which I don't mind the genre), but its so loud you can't even talk, it has very few spots to sit and the bartenders do their job but its just that. Come for a cute pic, decent drink but we left in 30 minutes with a full house. It looks like a good first date spot where you're uncomfortable & don't want much effort to break the ice. The drinks were good, can't complain about it but not enough to stay longer. We regretted leaving the first spot of our bar hopping adventure.

This spot is kind of hidden, but that's not particularly a bad thing, I came here for a couple of drinks and had a great time. It wasn't too loud and the atmosphere was very relaxing. The bathrooms are cool, and the bartenders are real mixologists, it seems. They aren't just throwing stuff together. I'd definitely come back here

The Basics: Mandarin Heights is a cocktail bar located in Seminole Heights in Tampa. You need to present an ID and, once inside, there is outdoor and indoor seating, in addition to seating at the bar. The atmosphere in Mandarin Heights is what I would call "Instagram-able" with grass on the walls, fun paintings all over, and a bathtub that I saw many get into and take pictures with their drinks. Things I like: The cocktails here are wonderful! There is a large variety to choose from and there is something for everyone. I watched as cocktails were made and they were all beautiful and made with so much care. I ordered the Nolet's Nectar and I LOVED it, so delicious and easy to drink. I also tried the LAAIIDDD BACCCKKKK and that was great too (and very pretty with a flower on top and aesthetic paper straw). I really loved the cocktails here and I am excited to try more. I also enjoyed that when we arrived here on a Sunday afternoon there was plenty of seating all around. Things I didn't like: The music was very loud and a bit overpowering. It was the only thing I didn't love about this spot. The music had club vibes, which was odd since we were there at 3:00 in the afternoon. It would be nice to have some chill music for the daytime and a switch to more club-style music when it gets later at night. Due to the music being so loud, we sat outside and it was still overpowering and made it difficult to hold a conversation. Overall, a great spot for craft cocktails that are both beautiful to look at and delicious. I am excited to return.

I liked it! The drinks were so unique and good. Everything else was very nice too and the seats outside were so chill.

Absolutely love this place! Cool vibes and great bartenders. Spencer makes a mean espresso martini.

This is yet another neighborhood local hot spot within walking distance The Front Porch restaurant and the C House in the Seminole Heights neighborhood. It's been around for a couple years by now. Ever since then, they've been doing pretty well. This is on the same property as the Bodega cafe/restaurant. It's a very small location with limited parking, but serves it's purpose. It's essentially a cute little fancy bar and hang out place. The decor is charming with a flamingo theme. There's a lot of IG worthy photo ops throughout this place. One of the most popular that never fails seeing are people taking photos in/by the bathtub. They have live music here every now and then depending on the day and time. It makes for a nice little visit as a part of a hang out/bar hop along North Florida Avenue. They only serve drinks here. The drinks are a bit pricey here averaging around $13 per drink. You might want to budget your meals around this or eat ahead of time elsewhere. Wash your hands and stay safe!

Mandarin Heights has been on my list for a while now. It has the Instagram famous bathtub that I always wanted to take a pic in lol. So I went with a couple friends for a drink. I have been to the bodega before, but if you're not looking, you'll miss the entrance to Mandarin Heights. It is located around the back of the bodega only giving you a passage way(it is kind of hidden) to a completely different vibe and ambiance. Upon entering I thought this was such a cute hideaway bar/lounge. They have an outdoor setting as well as in indoor with a bar and extra tables inside. The ambiance is amazing, even in the bathroom and when we went on a Thursday they had live music playing. Their specialty cocktail menu was unique and priced reasonably I thought. I ended up getting the Flamingo fizz and the Nolet's Nectar. Both were really good. Sweet but light and refreshing. The issues I had with this place however was that parking WILL be difficult after a certain time and it is a very tight, small lot. Also, I thought the service was really slow. At the bar, I stood waiting to be acknowledged for almost 15 minutes. Then, I literally said "Hello" almost 10 times before someone responded and I thought that was rude especially since the bar was not packed AT ALL and especially because there were other people who came to the bar after me, said their order, got their drink, and left before I could even get someone's attention. For those reasons, I have to give 3 stars. But everything else was great and I might go back again.

I came here with my friends who live in Seminole Heights who told me this was their FAVORITE bar in Tampa, and wow it did not disappoint! The decor is super funky and interesting with pictures of anthropomorphic animals hung around and some animal heads. They have tables inside and out, as well as some comfy couches in the back area. The cocktail options, which are their specialty, were AMAZING! I got a drink special with gin that was perfectly balanced. The drinks DID take a while to make, but if you think about all the work that goes into making 4 specialty cocktails each with multiple ingredients it makes sense but you just have to be prepared. Added bonus, when we went they also had a really fun DJ playing with great music!

Sooo Mandarin Heights during the day is a chill vibe. We order food from the Bodega and sat inside Mandarin Heights which no one gave us a hard time about. The bartender came over and provided a drink menu. The decor was so eye catching we kept finding new things while looking around. Reminds me of a speakeasy type of environment. I'm sure at night it's even better! I really enjoyed their drinks and the ambiance. I will need to come at night! What was ordered: Bartender's choice with vodka Bartender's choice = They know what they are doing! Loved it

Cocktails, mixologists, vibes, indoor/outdoor seating. YOU ABSOLUTELY CANNOT GO WRONG WITH THIS PLACE!!! Love the seasonal cocktails. I meaaannn I really don't know what else to write-. I can't recall the names of the cocktails I had but they were delish. So just go. Have a good time. And chill out. There really ain't a dress code from what I noticed. Just go.

It's a bit dark inside. The outdoor seating is super fun. Dog friendly. Service was slow but friendly and professional. We did not eat, I don't think they serve food. The drink menu is great. Tons of fun options.

My husband and I stopped by this place during a weekend getaway to Tampa. While the vibe was great, the drinks were pretty watered down and the service was subpar. For a bar only place, you would think that the bartenders would be friendly and look up every once in awhile to greet customers. You're constantly trying to get someone's attention to order a drink, and they aren't super friendly once it gets busier later in the evening.

Super cute small bar. Had girls night & loved it. Ambiance & decor are on point. Lovely outside area as well unfortunately it was raining. Had espresso martini's which were delish! Bartenders were nice & very attentive. We came on a Thursday night & was not crowded, easy to grab a table, sit & chat. Music playing was good. Will definitely be back!

Still a great place to go for a beautifully crafted cocktail. I just love this bar area and lounge. I had an espresso martini, so delicious. They are also next to Bodega so if you get hungry you can eat there. Parking is available in the shopoing center or nearby street parking.

I really liked this spot. I feel like it's almost a hidden gem. This is the perfect spot to start your date night on. The atmosphere was a nice warm and chill setting. The bartenders were really easy to talk to and just having real down to earth conversations with everyone. I ordered the Brooklyns Finest drink and it was really smooth. It's more of a slow sipper but really cute drink lol. I'm looking forward to coming back in the future to start my date nights.

This bar doesn't even take cash. I ordered a drink fully wanting to pay for it and then they say we don't accept cash... last time I check cards represent cash. Don't go to bars that don't appreciate currency and freedom to buy things we are not a nazi society. Hopefully any real American bans this place until they accept cash which is legal tender again. Disgusting.

Awesome environment and really great bartenders. Spencer told us about their new pumpkin spice espresso martinis. Tis PSL season so we tried one and love it! Perfect start to the night.

Did Tony Stark's arch nemesis set up shop in Seminole Heights? MH is hard to see from the street in that it is attached to Bodega and occupies the same parking lot. Once you park, you walk through a ramp, and you're in MH. MH is a bar with tables/chairs on one half and the other part is an uncovered patio area. There are mixed drinks, wines, beer. IIRC, there is no food. Mixed drinks range from $10-14. I I was meeting an old friend to catch up and I got the Texas Rose and I forgot er drink, but it sure looked pretty lol. My drink was great and medium strength and hers was very strong. Even though this on a Sunday at 6 pm, there was a good vibe. Service was decent. I wish they could started our order sooner, but other than that no big complaints. While there is a parking lot, it is shared with Bodega so I'm sure Fri/Sat nights will be difficult to get parking. I would come back in the future since its one of the few cool places thats not all the way in downtown and not too far from the USf area (25 minutes for me).

Sarah with an H was the best. She made the best cockatails. Hopefully she returns!

The drinks were YUMMY! Service was a little weird. I'd absolutely go back. I want to try everything on the menu.

Been wanting to come here for a while and I'm glad I waited so that my cousin could come with. We had a great time chatting up a storm and sipping on drinks. This place is definitely instagram worthy and the drinks are right there with it. We got so many I can't remember the names! They were delicious!

Picked our favorite drinks before we got there. Then, with family and friends, did a taste test of the top 5. Blind Pig won best of and a few laughs with the single ladies ... "What's better than kissing a frog? .... Sucking up to a blind pig!!" LOL We did not tell Ryan, the darling bar tender, our little joke. He made amazing one-of-kind cocktails by request. Overall, just the artsy, upscale ambience we were hoping for. Topped only by libations that matched our laughter and great photo spots to make up stories about! Definitely worth a visit for a few rounds.

What a surprising little spot. Went there for $6 bourbon Wednesday last week and it surprised us. Really delicious, strong Old Fashioned. Great bartenders (friendly, excellent service) and absolutely wonderful vibe. Feels like an upscale cocktail bar in a big city like Washington, DC or New York City. My husband and I fell in love with it! So cozy, plenty of comfortable seating both indoors and outdoors (incl. a patio with indoor/putdoor bar) - both spaces so tastefully decorated without losing its "homey" vibe - really feels like your in someone's (bougie) home, but without any of the pretentiousness. Such a great value, romantic date spot sp Wednesdays! We'll be back!

Always a great spot to grab cocktails any day of the week or weekend if you are in the area! They are located on the side of Bodega with a shared parking lot. They add new craft cocktails regularly. There is one bar and seating is both indoor and outside with the whole thing as an open concept (don't come here looking to sit in the AC) & it can get quite packed on weekend nights but they are also open Sundays during the day. I got the limited time pistachio mai tai which was quite strong pistachio flavor wise. Overall they have great cocktails and very Instagram worthy aesthetic-make sure to jump in the tub for a photo!

If you get anything from this review it's that the Summer Solstice drink is yummy and refreshing. I came to Mandarin Heights to try it out with some friends. I totally got lost looking for this place that was tucked away inside Bodega. Just an FYI for those driving since my gps kept telling me I had arrived. We walked in and the bar was smaller than I thought and relatively busy. My group of 5 managed to get a table as another group was leaving. It took a while to order since it was busy but I got the summer solstice drink and I loved it! It was refreshing and the hint of cucumber made it my new favorite summer drink. I can imagine being poolside and having a few to cool off! One of the other things about Mandarin Heights is it's aesthetic. It was pretty eclectic and the tub at the entrance made from some silly photos. Just a recommendation that the bar is a little dark and could use some lighting. It was so dark we had to use our cellphone flashlights to read the menu. Overall MH is a cold vibe and had yummy drinks. They're pricey but delicious!

Mandarin Heights is about as trendy as they get but don't let that make you roll your eyes. Yes, the decor has the millennial aesthetic that is bound to attract people who only come for the photo BUT they have great drinks too people! I've ordered an old fashioned, a whiskey sour, a negroni and a couple of their signature creations that I can't quite recall the names of anymore - and I haven't had a bad drink yet. There's a ton of seating both indoor and outdoor and haven't had problems getting a seat, even at their busiest times. One of the biggest perks of getting a drink there is if you end up a bit too buzzed to drive, all of you have to do is go next door to Bodega for some delicious Cuban food to get you sobered up again LOL. Seminole Heights is home to be a bunch of cool places like Mandarin Heights so be sure to explore the area before or after your visit to this bar.

High quality cocktails! Came on a Saturday afternoon with friends. Alex, our bartender took the time to explain the various options on the cocktail menu, helping make the best recommendation for our individual preferences. Ambiance is really nice. Can't wait to return!

My friend and I met here for drinks. The atmosphere was nice and the vibe is cool. There are a lot of people form the Seminole Heights neighborhood who frequent here. This inside decor is pretty and a good vibe. Mandarin Heights has a indoor and outdoor area. The outdoor area is cute and has decent seating. When my friend and I went there was a live musician. He was so loud and it was hard to hear each other talk. We were swirling outside at the bar and the musician was inside Mandarin Heights. The loud music made our experience not the best. I would stay away from Mandarin Heights in live music night. The drink menu is unique but pricey for Tampa. The drinks go up 16 dollars which is crazy expensive. This is not Chicago or NYC. The 12-16 dollar range price is adequate for a large city but not Tampa. No a fan of the price for the quality of drink you get. I ordered a Moscow Mule for 10 dollars. It was average and nothing special. My friend enjoyed the Flamingo or Florida Fizz. She enjoyed the drink but not the price. Overall, Mandarin Heights is a neat place in Seminole Heights. It is worth at least one visit. I would not make this place my go to place due to the sky high prices of the drinks.

Was here during the holidays and absolutely adored this place. It is super lowkey and unique. The place itself was so fun and the drinks were great. Overall I had a great time and will definitely be back when I'm in the Tampa area!

This place is an ADORABLE spot! I absolutely love the ambiance and reminds me of the hip little spots in Miami. The decor is amazing and girlie, lots of Instagram worthy pics can be taken since there have props and LED lights with cute sayings everywhere, the have both and indoor and outdoor bar and play a cool mix of music. My only gripe is that the service can take pretty long but it's because their cocktails are so intricate and well designed that it takes them a while, I do wish they would find a way to be more efficient in making them because when it gets busy you can feel frustrating when they're taking their time garnishing drinks with flowers, but honestly I am okay with waiting because it really is a great place and I enjoyed the cocktails.

This must be the place... With a bathtub, flamingos and cool cocktail drinks A world of paradox. I like! We came here on a low key Sunday early evening with perfect weather and hot to really take j all.the whimsical decor, and savor the crafty cocktails. I ordered Sofia Lore. With as lower alcohol & low calories but still delish, it's like Coke zero of craft cocktails? Hubs got a Mai Thai with a flower in it..he's secure with his manhood.

Is it just me or is everything I love about Mandarin Hide, everything I loathe about Mandarin Heights and vise versa? The atmosphere is definitely what this cocktail bar is all about. The cocktails are next. There are so many private spots to chit and chat and connect with your friends. Which is completely opposite of Mandarin Hide. And since you can talk with your group so easily the emphasis on chatty/cool bartenders isn't as high. The bar is probably one of the most fun spots in town. And not to mention most Instagrammable. Because of this awesomeness, the crowd it draws is kind of ~extra~ do we still say that?

2nd stop from our Tampa bar hopping adventure. Honestly don't understand what the hype is about. Parking is limited and had to park near a residencial area on the street. Upon arrival we were greeted by door man who let us right in. Bar was pretty busy but finally was able to order a espresso martini for the wifey and a old fashion for myself. Major bar fail when bartender served regular bar ice cubes that's usually served with water on my old fashion which diluted the drink and wasn't pleasant. We were able to find two seats in the patio, but this wasn't the vibe and left after our first round.

If you're into fabulous decorated bars this is definitely your place! Mandarin Heights has lots of photo opts. I'd recommend coming during the day for better photos but regardless, we loved our first visit! This bar is around 15 minutes or so from downtown Tampa. It's located within the Bodega restaurant, you'd head to the left after walking through the entrance. Plenty of glassy walls, fun neon art, and dapper flamingos to add to the playful vibe on the outside. The inside bar has more of a masculine feel but still decorated so beautifully. We visited around 6 pm on a Saturday, it wasn't too busy but there was still a crowd. Oh, the outside bar is also dog friendly, what a plus! Service was great, the bartender greeted us right after sitting at the bar. They have a good selection of cocktails ranging from $9 to $13. I ordered the Clover Club $10, which was a gin based cocktail with egg white, raspberry, vermouth and it was served up. My fiance ordered the Port of Buffalo $11, with Buffalo Bourbon, St Germaine, walnut bitters, ginger on the rocks. Both cocktails were made so well that the liquor didn't even taste too strong. I really enjoyed the Bourbon cocktail and I don't normally drink Bourbon. Flamingos, pink neon signs, grassy walls, striped umbrellas and marble...I just love the overall atmosphere at Mandarin Heights. I'll definitely be back next time we're in Tampa!!

It's all about the gram in this place. Cute for pictures and good drinks. Is on the pricey side but not terrible. I love almost 30 minutes away, so I wouldn't go out of my way to come here but if I were in the area it would be an option if drinks is all I was looking for.