Busch Gardens Tampa just unveiled the new Giraffe Bar at the Serengetti Overlook, across from the Cheetah Hunt Rollercoaster. The Giraffe bar features panoramic indoor and outdoor views of the park's expansive Serengeti Plain. The spacious indoor/outdoor venue offers shaded and air-conditioned comfort, with plenty of space for physical distancing.
The Giraffe Bar serves 3 types of frozen cocktails, 3 types of hand crafted cocktails, 2 different beer flights, 8 types of locally brewed Florida beers, and 3 bar bite options.
The Toucan beer flight presented on a hand carved Giraffe Paddle included the Raging Eagle Mango Pilsner by Yuengling 8/10, the Graffiti Orange Wheat by 7venth Sun 9/10, Passion of the Heights by Florida Avenue Brewing. 8/10, and You're My Boy Blue by Brew Bus Brewing 10/10.
The Thorn & Berry cocktail consists of Monkey Shoulder Whiskey, Blackberries, Fresh Mint, Lemon and had a great flavor. 9/10
The Masai Margarita cocktail consists of Milagro Silver Tequila, Spicy Pineapple, Lime and was way too spicy for my taste. 6/10
The Sparkling Madagascar Mojito consists of Starr African Rum, Mint, & Lime. 8/10
The The Hungry Tusker frozen cocktail consists of Amarula African Cream Liqueur, Hula Hawaiian Dark Rum, Coconut, Pineapple and is a lot like a pina colada! 10/10
The Serengeti Sunrise consists of Flor de Caña Rum, Strawberry and Orange and was not my favorite. 7/10
The Smoked Beef Brisket Mac came with truffle Mac & Cheese, daikon slaw, scallions. 8/10
The Giraffe shaped soft pretzel came with house made beer cheese sauce. The chef really did a good job making a giraffe shape out of the pretzel dough. However, I'm not a big fan of pretzels in general. 7/10
The Loaded Hummus came with Pita Chips, Olive Tapenade, Daikon Slaw, & Chili oil. The portion size was on the small side and may leave you hungry if you don't get something else. I'm not a big fan of hummus unless it has some red pepper spice to add extra flavor. 7/10
Busch Gardens did a great job with all the African inspired and Giraffe inspired Theming for the drinks and foods at this bar. The Giraffe bar could probably use some more giraffe wall art. There were only 2 giraffe wall arts in this restaurant but there definitely could have been a lot more. I look forward to trying more off the menu if management adds more options to their menu and coming back for the opening of the Tree Top Kitchen! read more