Suffering Bastard — Restaurant in Sanford

My husband and I visited Suffering Bastard for the first time Saturday 3/29. Easily one of the top tiki bars I’ve visited. It’s very small with a great traditional tiki atmosphere, leaning into creepy, which I loved. We each had three drinks: Astronaut, Port Light, Jean Claude Pandan, Cat 5 Hurricane, a classic mojito…and one I’m forgetting the name of. They were all delicious and STRONG (they do give strength ratings on the menu so we knew what we were getting into). They were also beautiful, like pictures in a magazine. Perfect glassware choices and garnishes. Meticulously put together. The Astronaut was served with colored blinking light in it and a half-lime full of boba pearls (which I think were boozy too?). The hurricane had a busted umbrella pick. And the most stunning mojito I’ve ever had the honor of drinking. The service was fantastic - we didn’t have reservations but they fit us in and let us know when there were a couple bar stools free. The 3 bartenders/servers that night were impeccable. Extremely knowledgeable about the drinks and able to make recommendations. Very friendly and commendably tolerant of drunk patrons who like Ghostbusters (we’re sorry). I bought 3 different glasses which were also beautiful and reasonably priced - I had to buy all 3. Definitely a place...

Awesome, not-so-secret, hidden tiki bar in the back of Tuffy's Bottle Shop in historic (and brewery-rich) Sanford, FLA! The Orlando area is home to several awesome tiki bars (with the Polynesian Resort's Trader Sam's being the most famous) and Suffering Bastard is well worth the trip to Sanford if you are anywhere in the area! Tiny, but amazing, tiki bar that will transport you to the Golden Age of tiki! Great staff (shout-out to Clay), bar and cozy booth seating, and an awesome menu of tiki cocktails! The kind of place where you could easily waste an evening in the best possible way! Make a rez or get there early to get on the list, as Suffering Bastard is not...

Probably the best tiki spot in all of Orlando and you have to go to Sanford to check it out. Very small and tucked away behind another sports bar. The ambiance is fantastic with all the tiki paraphernalia everywhere. The drinks range from light to strong and they aren't kidding when they say they're strong! There aren't many food options but we tried the sliders and the fries and both were exceptionally delicious. Fries are hot and crispy with yummy toppings. It all complimented the drinks very well.

Well worth the trip and make sure to make reservations in advance! You won't regret it and it'll be your new go to tiki...