Walking through these doors is like walking through a time capsule. Easily my favorite bar of all time. I've since moved down to Miami and I still think about this place all the time. The bartenders are very friendly and welcoming. The menu is setup and divided by different eras of time and what they served or discovered then. The bar itself is immaculate. It feels like you're walking into a 1900s law library, except you good a nice dim lighting, good drinks and good eats. This place is truly a gem and a must. read more

I had an amazing time though service was really delayed. We got in about an hour before it closed and were waiting for our food til it closed. Drinks were great though and of course the ambiance was beautiful since the inside looks like a library. read more

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Impressive menu of fancy drinks listed by eras here. Old time ambiance/environment that is classy. The drinks are strong! Servers were nice and attentive. read more

Bar 1903 - Clover club cocktail - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

My experience at Bar 1903 was outstanding from the moment I walked in. Christine, the hostess, truly set the tone for the entire evening. She was incredibly welcoming, attentive, and went above and beyond to assist with anything I needed. Her warm personality and willingness to help made me feel valued and appreciated as guests. The atmosphere, drinks, and overall experience were excellent, but Christine's exceptional customer service is what really stood out. It's rare to encounter someone who genuinely cares about ensuring guests have a great experience, and she did exactly that. Thank you, Christine, for making my visit so enjoyable. I will definitely be back. read more

I was on a business trip alone in Tallahassee. I needed something to eat and Bar 1903 was within walking distance of my hotel. I don't often eat in restaurants alone, but this was a really pleasant experience. The place is small. It was a relatively quiet atmosphere. I got to just be alone with my thoughts and the food that was brought to me. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was friendly and helpful without being invasive at all. I was not in the market for alcohol so I ordered a "Can I Have A Mocktail." It was a satisfying blend of flavors that I had not thought of putting together. I also was not in the mood for heavy food, so I had the mushroom toast, which was fantastic. My dinner was light enough that I opted for dessert and got the Purple Sweet Potato Tart. It was one of the best, most interesting things I had tasted this year. If I'm in Tallahassee, with friends or by myself, I would go out of my way to go back to Bar 1903. read more

Bar 1903 - Purple Sweet Potato Tart - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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They will literally kick you out for no reason. U ask questions they don't like, you talk to much, it doesn't matter they will make up a reason for you to leave if the bartender or someone doesn't like you. I paid for the bartender to have a drink and he kicked me out without telling me directly. No real reason ... just I asked and talked a lot lol so in his own words I was intimidating. Cops won't do anything !!! Stay away from this place!!! read more

Decor was very nice. Arrived during happy hour and the bar was pretty full. Limited seating. Got a seat at the end of the bar next to their storage/dishwasher area. The bartender was very attentive. Ordered a Medianoche sandwich and it tasted great, very authentic. Only con to this place is that they don't have a kitchen so the food is cooked in the same bar area in a corner so the whole place has a very strong smoke smell. Also ordered a bread pudding to go which the seasonal flavor mentioned by the bartender was a white chocolate cranberry, when I opened it later on, it ended up being with regular chocolate. read more

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Love this place!!! Stopped in for a couple of drinks which were all great AND the bartender was delightful and fun to chat with as he mixed things up read more

Really cool historic library bar/restaurant. I enjoyed the pressed panini & the few 1800 era drinks. The waiter was great & very friendly, would definitely go back read more

Liz was adorable and the drinks were excellent! Telly impressive menu. We will be back!

This hole in the wall bar transports you to 1903, literally! The venue is a small, renovated library and the drinks are cleverly broken down by decade of creation. It was interesting to see that part of history and see when those cocktails were created but most noteworthy is the LARGE selection of drink options. It look me so long to order because there were so many unique options to choose from, and the bartenders patiently responded to my questions and provided suggestions. The charcuterie board was tasty but I do think they need a few more selections on their menu for food, we had to go to dinner elsewhere for a full meal. Overall, amazing ambiance and bar and will definitely be back! read more

Bar 1903 - Saturn - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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I love this place! I've been here several times now and am always happy with the food, drinks, and service. I appreciate they have mocktails to choose from in addition to cocktails, and the history theme is so cool. They have a good vegetarian selection too, so I know I can find something to eat. The only minor downside is wait times to get in. They've mentioned they're not technically allowed to say how long a wait is, so it's a gamble when things are busy. Sometimes it's been a five minute wait and once it was two hours. Definitely anticipate that you will have to wait. Parking can also be difficult but if you come past 6pm you can usually find a spot. read more

I absolutely love a hand crafted cocktail. This is the perfect place to come unwind for a date or a small 2-4 person group outing. The bartenders take their time and craft to perfection. There is a large selection of spirits to choose from abd I love that their menu is setup by decade and the provide a picture of the glass your drink will come in. I have never ordered any of the food as this is usually a pre or post dinner stop for us. I am sure it is great though! My favorites: Champs Elysse read more

Bar 1903 - The Daisy - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

This is our second visit and is our new fave bar in town! The building is an old converted library so the ambiance is really nice! Drinks are really interesting as they have SO MANY TO CHOOSE FROM. They are sorted by the eras they were popular in, so the menu is quite extensive. My fave is the Mundo Perdita. I also had a seasonal drink at Christmas called the Coquito, delish!! read more

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I love this bar!!! Interior is just breath taking and you can't get bored looking around at this previously library. The upstairs and fireplace are amazing. The drink menu is impressive especially that everything is organized per era. Drinks were delicious as well as the appetizers!!! The mushroom toast was great and filling - plenty for 3 people! Same for the delicious burrata platter. Only thing slacking might be service as sometimes you have to get the attention to place an order and all drinks are so specific, for only 1 bartender it's time consuming when it's a full house read more

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We were fortunate to grab a bar seat when we stopped in on a Friday night. Bartenders were awesome and helpful with finding the right drink with such a huge menu. I loved how they had drinks from all sorts of eras. The space was really cool being an old library. Not sure how safe upstairs is but that would be awesome if they could just open it read more

Bar 1903 - Burrata - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Drinks and food; perfect. Staff even better sooooooooooooo goooooooooo please Thank you! read more

Bar 1903 - Cuban with tequila - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

This was such a fun place to get a drink and small bite. The bartender was so knowledgeable and walked me through all of my indecisive choices until I picked a drink I wouldn't have normally ordered but was delish! And the person next to me let me know she ordered the same and liked it. The cheeseboard was great too, best feta I've had in a while. read more

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Really cool concept bar with a really extensive cocktails list with the drinks organized into decades. Their cheese boards are unique, with unexpected items like picked green beans and curried cauliflower. If I had to describe one drawback, I'd say it's a smaller location, so definitely not a place for large parties, but perfect for an intimate date night. It's also a favorite of lawmakers during the legislative session, so be prepared for a packed house and a wait if you go then! read more

Bar 1903 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Great vintage vibe with tremendous cocktails and snacks! The host Tucker was great. We were hear for daughters graduation and Grand mother wanted her daily nip of gin and he got us what she needed. Made the late night ride back to Tampa much easier for all! read more

My favorite bar so far in Tallahassee! Great atmosphere and great drinks. I had 'Hurricane', it was sweet and strong enough. They have a BIG menu for drink, and drinks are sorted with respect to the years. I liked the idea and the concept of the bar. There is also sides and sandwiches that you can order with your drink. read more

Bar 1903 - Hurricane - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

This place is so cute! The drinks were great and so were the sandwiches. I ordered the Pressed Muffaletta and it was amazing. My friends ordered the Medianoche and the Spicy Capicola Grilled Cheese and they loved it too. The service was pretty good too. read more

Bar 1903 - Cucumber gin drink - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Really enjoyed our visit to this unique and historic pub. Great service, expert mocktails, nice cooking and excellent ambiance. A very nice and unexpected treat while visiting Tallahassee. read more

10/10 experience. I got there at 5 and didn't have to fight for a spot at the bar. All the bartenders were incredibly friendly. The cheese board was very good. Lots of different snacks to try. The feta was my favorite. I drank champagne and had such a good time by myself. The menu itself is fun to look at with all the history. There was metered parking out front. I highly recommend coming here to unwind after work. read more

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It is a small place, so best to call ahead but it is so worth it. Wide drink menu, fantastic drinks and food. The bread is fresh from The Hawthorne so the sandwiches and combo boards are top tier. The bartenders are great as well, attentive and knowledgeable. I've had every old fashioned on the menu now and the rum is my personal favorite. Our local favorite spot. read more

Bar 1903 - The Apostle - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

To be such a small establishment, Bar 1903 definitely packs an impression. It is very small and quaint so on a busy night, be prepared to wait, outside. Unfortunately due to its small size, they have no waiting area. I love how dim the lights are, it really gives the place an intimate feel. The staff was very nice and attentive. The drinks are delicious and strong. I had THREE Bees Knees (Yaupon Gin, Honey, Lemon) LOL! Remember this is a judgement free zone. I also tried the Carpano Spritz (Carpano Blanco, Champagne, soda). While out for drinks it is always imperative to have a little snack as well. We order the Charcuterie Board. I loved the presentation. Although I can't remember specifically what was featured there was a nice selection of cheeses, pickled vegetables, spreads, fruit and nuts. I will definitely be back to try out some more of their delicious cocktails. read more

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Wonderful place! Small and intimate (fits about 36 guests). Lots of drink options- there is a cocktail for everyone's taste. The French 75 and the Bees Knees were delicious. Bar tenders are very helpful and friendly. Loved it! Happy hour 5-7 pm with $9 cocktails. read more

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Really cool spot in Tallahassee for drinks and good bites. Built in a converted Library dating back to 1903, the inside is small and the place fills quickly. The drink menu is extensive and the preparation is on point. Small bites menu changes often as does the in house specialty cocktails. Absolute must visit when in town. read more

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Excellent drinks, food and ambience. Great way to end a trip to Tallahassee. Looking forward to ou Very sad that such a nice place is being managed so poorly, with ludicrous rules. We showed up with a party of 10, and were told that the maximum party number was 8. We were then told that we could not break up the party into two groups with less than 8 per group, because we were a party of 10. It still does not make sense. Fortunately, there are many other nice places in Tallahassee that will accommodate large groups. I wish this place luck but I will not be returning, as I usually did during my many trips to Tallahassee. read more

Updating my previous review to add that they have an entire page of Mocktails on their menu! Bravo, because people should be able to go out and enjoy things without having to drink. read more

Some of the best craft cocktails I've had in awhile, and in a beautiful location right off the downtown park blocks. Definitely worth a visit just to see the impressive "old school" wall of exotic liquors. The charcuterie board that I had was very nice, but I would have liked more substantial food options, so knocked off a star. If you're going just for a cocktail hour with friends before or after dinner elsewhere, this is a 5-star option. read more

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10/10 would recommend. All of the tapas was delicious- we came with a group of 6 girls and had to wait a bit but they were accommodating. Our waiter was knowledgeable of the menu and able to recommend drinks based on our whims. The Pisco sour was my favorite - definitely a great date night atmosphere and fills a niche previously missing in downtown Tally! read more

Bar 1903 - Pico sour drink - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

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First off, the place just opened so some kinks are to be expected. Service was a little shaky, but polite, and the wait was ridiculous because this town swarms new restaurants like African killer bees. But, I don't see this place doing well when the expense accounts leave town after session is out. The entry way where the host station is located is a great way to get a doorknob colonoscopy. It's not big enough to have this station and guests as when people arrive, the door smacks people just standing there taking to the host. The bar is really great, but the drinks are very overpriced, as is everything. A charcuterie board, three crustinis with crab salad, two mixed drinks, and a slice of pie were absolutely delicious. It was also over $70. We could have gone around the corner and had a full meal instead of "small plates" for about the same bill. The "kitchen" is smaller than the closet cookery at Clusters and Hops, and the speed of service proves it. Would you like to sit on the upper level that rings the open space and have a drink? There's improved railing up there. But, no. The stairs to access it are blocked by the "kitchen" right next to the bar. The atmosphere is nice, but some soft things like tapestries need to be hung to absorb some of the noise that crashes around the room off the hard surfaces when they are at capacity. It's a pretty place with a pretty bar and pretty snacks. But, you're paying for the looks and not the goods. This is purpose built to milk expense accounts craving status and little else. Go to Savour or Il Lusso to get more and better and not get hit by the front door. read more

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This bar is in an old library right downtown, and is very aesthetically pleasing inside, with lots of plants and pretty, old hardwood floors. We showed up around 8pm on Saturday with a party of 6, and were warned there would be a bit of a wait because their space is tiny! We went to a nearby bar in the meantime and they called around 9pm to let us know our table was ready and that they could hold it for about 15 min. When we got there, we were greeted with a warm smile and sat at a high top near the bar. Our server walked us through the menu, which has many pages of unique cocktails from each decade! We settled on a few (pricey!) cocktails and a charcuterie board. The board came out quickly and was very unique and highlighted local specialties - the server explained each item to us. I loved the pickled okra and Serrano pepper jam. The prosciutto was a little funky tasting (I think it was starting to go bad), but the rest of it was delicious. Cocktails took a *long* time to come out - probably around 15-20 minutes for both the first and second round we ordered. Our server pretty much disappeared after the food/first round of drinks came, but we weren't in a huge rush. It was their opening weekend so I think they were probably just working out the kinks, but when I go back, I hope to have a bit quicker drinks/more attentive service! Overall it was a very cute little bar with lots of history & unique cocktails. If you have time to go early and wait for a table, I'd definitely recommend this place for a nice drink! read more

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I'm so excited that this place opened! Bar 1903 is in the old Tallahassee Library and it makes for a charming setting. We are here on their second night, so they are sill working out the kinks, but it is already a fun local place. We are 40 somethings and there are patrons a couple decades on either side of the timeline. The drinks are great, plenty of seating, average and reasonable prices, and wonderful drinks. The food is good, but the service is slow, most likely due to their micro kitchen. The staff is friendly and welcoming. We will definitely be back! read more

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This is mine and my roommates favorite bar of all time. The menu has some drinks that change seasonally and the rest are decade themed. The food is also unbelievable. The only thing is it can only sit about 30 people. On week days it doesn't get crowded but on weekends it's better to get there earlier before it fills up. read more

My partner and I had such a great experience last night. After a long day I finally built up the energy to put on pants and go out. We came in at about 930 and luckily got a table really quickly. It's a very small place with such a cool vibe, romantic but not stuffy. We both tried some old timey drinks (A Saturn and The Lions Tail) and shared the bruschetta. The drinks and food were great. The host was very personable and our server (Bobby) was amazing! We also had another great server assisting who helped me pick my second drink, wine- a yummy red blend, but I didn't catch her name. I wish we would have ordered more food because our second stop didn't turn out as well as this one. We will definitely be back. read more

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Great cocktails. Creative. Bartenders attentive. Food options very limited. Go for the drinks.

The cocktails here are the bomb! There is a huge selection and of the four we ordered, each was expertly executed, complex, and delicious. The atmosphere is cozy and historic being a former library. The food was delicious too, and staff was very friendly. Highly recommend!! read more

Bar 1903 - Hot Potato and Lions Tail With Egg White - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tallahassee, Florida

Excellent menu selection top-notch service. Bartenders and wait staff knew their stuff. Craft cocktails at their finest. The food selections were interesting, and hearty. I had the mac and cheese, and it was to die for. It's definitely one of the few places in town that is not geared towards the college set, more like politicos and professional people. Classy date night starter. read more