Central Tavern — Restaurant in Winter Haven

I never really did like this place. They have a decent beer selection, but it always smells like baby powder. It's weird. The bartenders are usually nice, but this last time was the straw that broke the camel's back. Other breweries and bars in this area that don't serve food welcome dogs. This bar does not. If you're like me and like taking your dog out on the town so they will get socialized, don't even glance at this place. As soon as we stepped foot in this bar, the bartender "shooed" us away while making a very unwelcoming face. He flailed his arm about towards the door. He didn't even say a word. At the very least, he could've kindly informed us that dogs aren't allowed indoors, but it seemed like he was disgusted that we'd even consider that a bar not serving food would allow dogs inside. This is just basic customer service. I've probably spent hundreds of dollars here over the years, but I've never felt more unwelcome somewhere in my life. There is no law here that prohibits dogs inside of bars. Other customers were even coming up to him to pet him. Not the bartender, though. This place needs to change its policy if it wants to keep up with the times and make another dollar off of me and my friends.

Take your business to Jensen's, Jessie's, or Grove Roots if you want an inclusive atmosphere. They reflect the values Winter Haven...

I've been to this establishment a handful of times. It gets a little crowded at times but that's to be expected. They have inside and outside seating which is nice. The bartender (Ashta) is wonderful, absolutely love her! The only downside is a one time experience I had here... The first time I've ever been to this bar I was asked for my I.D. at the door, no big deal, then I went in and there were maybe a handful of people inside so I got a beer and waited for my friend to arrive. When my friend arrived I went outside (walked past the man at the door checking I.D.'s) to go get her and when I walked back inside and went to sit down the man at the entrance who checks I.D.'s chased me down and hassled me for my I.D. And I said why I have already given it to you and even mentioned the beer in my hand and pointed to the bartender and said she has seen it as well. And he was absolutely rude about it and harassed me for it and then even threatened me because I said "This is ridiculous" so he said that I can leave and be not allowed to come back. I've heard he's been fired since then, not sure if that is completely true or not but that was beyond ridiculous and there was word going around that he harassed other customers as well. Hopefully he was handled for his...

My husband and I often visit to watch games, have some drinks and play golden tee. Last night we went with a few other couples and my husband was asked to either leave or purchase a shirt because he was wearing an NBA Basketball jersey to a SPORTS bar. They said no sleeveless shirts. Its wasn't an undershirt but an NBA jersey. He asked if he could just sit outside on the patio but was told he would have to be completely off the premises. In the meantime there were females in the bar with tube tops, a corset and other tank tops. I found that really disturbing that it was okay for them but not okay for him. No explanation on why men couldn't but women could. I would have understood if it was an undershirt but it was a jersey. We live in FL and it’s hot. Why the rule and discrimination? Won’t be going back to...