Waterworks is just a fun place from the moment you walk in. A fountain pours water down the main windows below a tiki hut-type roof. Its fruity rum drinks are served in odd glassware, ranging from one that looks like a tiki idol to the Mystery Drink, which is served in a mug that looks like a skull. It draws a wide range of people. Music tends to be current indy rock or punk, rock and new wave classics from the 70s and 80s. But they also play old blues and jazz and old school country songs _ the cool kind, not hokey modern country. Weekly theme nights include science experiments, live jazz, Jungo (in which the owner dons an ape suit and conducts Waterworks' version of bingo). Don't forget to stop in the bar at the back of the building called Spaceport, which, as Waterworks describes, "has the vision of the future through the eyes of the 60s." Food menu is limited, but good. The Sunday night brunch is fantastic.
Review Source:Went here just for a drink before getting dinner nearby. I had a cocktail and while it was strong, it was good. It was a little after 7 on a Thursday, and there were about 4 other people there. Good, prompt service and I've been told that it's a good place to go for live music, when that's happening. I'd come back here.
Review Source:I've always liked the place but the owner has really raised his game. Â The bartenders know their stuff, the food is surprisingly good, and the place has really been spiffed up. Â Great tiki decor, sans the 2-inch layer of cobwebs that used to blanket the place. Â The drinks are great, good ingredients and suitably potent. Â If you think they're watered down you're either an idiot or a problem drunk. Â It's everything I like about Fermentation but a notch better. Â If you haven't been for awhile it's time to go back.
Review Source:I really enjoy the atmosphere of the bar, especially the decor. My main problem with the bar is the weak drinks. I'm a small person, and usually 3 beers gets me drunk. But I can easily drink 5 or 6 mixed drinks before I start feeling drunk at Waterworks. At the price (4$ a drink), I can't really afford to drink there unless I drink beer, which I don't always like to do. The sandwiches are good, especially the eggplant parmesan. They have creative cocktails as well, which I love but also cannot afford at 7-10$ a pop.
Review Source:Set against the recently too-trendy backdrop of "Mid-Town" Waterworks holds strong as a solid vestige of cool and a little quirky. During the week, Waterworks offers a variety of themed nights- some perhaps falling short of their intended goal- one of which is "Science Night" where a specialist or expert or fan of some subject gives a lecture accompanied by a power-point or demonstrations to the patrons at the bar. While this is not always the most entertaining, I love the fact that they do stuff like this. On the weekends the main bar can feel a little like a hip night club, but the back bar, "Space-Port" is typically more quiet, laid back, and a good place to hang out with some friends. Another big plus to this place is the full food menu they offer until extremely late (something especially lacking in Tallahassee). The food is generally pretty good, and sometimes surprisingly good. I wouldn't really call this place a specialty cocktail bar, but they hold it down with decent bar tenders and a good selection of beers.
Review Source:I had the key lime pie cocktail and it was excellant. Â They also had a small, but well curated, selection of craft beers. Â They have a water fountain that streams down the roadside windows that is very soothing and creates a mellow atmosphere. Â I will definitely be back but I'm afraid that I like the key lime cocktail so much that I will never drink anything else but that here!
Review Source:Now before I get started, know that this bar's been a regular for my friends and me since I moved here in summer 2010. But a few months ago I started playing here with my band (The Ned Devines, second Friday of every month!) - so I'm only slightly biased.
Usually some good beers on tap and strong cocktails. Love the old tiki bar atmosphere, also the Spaceport out back is fun (although only open Fridays, Saturdays, and now Wednesdays - I think).
If you're eating, you MUST try the Capri. Fried eggplant on french bread with fixins and amazing dipping sauce. I don't like eggplant because of the texture, but the eggplant on this sandwich is sliced super thin so you get just enough flavor without any weirdness. I order this pretty much every time.
pretty great. I'm from out of town and just stumbled upon waterworks this past Sunday night. the atmosphere was good - decent music - friendly staff - an old salty local sitting at the end of the bar...all things I look for. food was decent - cocktails were amazing. the girl behind the bar knew her classic cocktails and made them well - she even rewarded me with a free drink for teaching her something new. Â worth a visit.
Review Source:Cool spot to hang out and grab some drinks with friends. Â They have very nice and reasonable priced drinks and cocktails. Â There is also a bar in the back called SpacePort of something, which is of a different decor and can possibly change the vibe if you think you're spending too much time in the tikki-themed front of Waterworks. Â They also have a variety of events and specials throughout the week.
Great place to enjoy a couple of drinks without breaking the bank,
Finally made it to Waterworks this past Friday, and glad I did. The interior wasn't quite as fabulous as I had hoped, but they hit the right points with everything else. Best Mai Tai (other than my own) I've ever had at a bar--and that includes Trader Vic's. Their Zombie was also fantastic.
The food was also very good--they have a nice mix of appetizers, sandwiches and entrees. I can definitely recommend the meatball sub.
We will definitely be going back.
Waterworks is a nice little bar spot. Never obnoxiously crowded and seems to attract a more mature crowd. They are strict about 21+ thus no obnoxious 18 but still in high school year olds to be found. Â A more exotic beer selection and specialty drinks are good. 99% of the bartenders and serves Ive delt with wear very friendly and knowledgeable (ex: when you ask "Is that any good?, not a "I don't know I never tried it" response, lame PR) Great place to go with coworkers and friends after a long day or week... Also located in the tiny "sweet spot" of Tallahassee, not too far from the NE, Campus, or Southside of town. Only niche was drinks are little more pricey then elsewhere and parking is limited. Tallahassee in general is a towing happy city. Â Wouldn't advise going there on mid weeknights, might be the only one in there lol.
Review Source:This is a great place. The specialty drinks are delicious and they have a decent beer selection.
A far a atmosphere goes, it's easily my favorite in town. It's dark and cozy, with good music played at an appropriate volume level. If you're looking for top 40 stuff you won't find it here, but the DJs keep the music appropriate for a lively social atmosphere.
It's typically patronized by the late 20s set, and the average age gets lower as the night goes on.
Overall a fantastic place for a night out with friends or to wind down a date with someone cool.
Pretty cool tiki bar, with quite good food for a bar (including some relatively healthy and creative things like eggplant pita pizza and hummus, and they serve food until 1 AM!!, food is reasonably priced) This is definitely more of a bar than a restaurant.. Friendly staff, who seem to be knowledgeable about the food and drink.. Good cocktails and some good beers also. Â You won't see fraternity/sorority types here.. Â There is a very eclectic crowd covering a broad age range, although most were 20 somethings when I was here, not a surprise in a college town like Tally.. ( I was here on a Saturday night, it gets pretty lively around 10 PM) Â This is the complete opposite ambience from the typical Tennessee Street joints. Â I tried a good Belgian beer that the staff recommended and some White Russians, which were well made. The water flowing down the windows is a cool effect, although it makes it difficult to know if it is raining outside or not.. They have their own parking lot, which is nice.. Near several other bars and restaurants in a little cluster of trendy places within walking distance of each other along Thomasville Rd..
Review Source:This is my favorite night spot in Tallahassee. The specialty drinks are FANTASTIC and the retro tiki bar decor is so fun. They always play great music and have good food. :)
You should also check out their bar in the back, Spaceport. It's everything you love about cheezy vintage scifi films with it's own viewing room!
Weekends are fun. Â Not too annoyingly crowded, yet pleasantly lively. Â Easy parking, quick service, friendly people, yummy drinks. Â (I adore the Key Lime Pie cocktail!)
Music... eh. Â I've been on two Fridays (supposed "indie night") and heard everything from Baby Got Back to fist-pumping dance music straight outta Jersey Shore--but nary an indie tune.
Weekdays are a little more boring, as you might expect. Â They switch to table service, but I found it really slow... and it only ups the bore-factor if you're in a festive mood. Â Might make for a romantic date, though!
Overall: cute, fun, yummy. :]
Waterworks is probably as good as it gets in Tallahassee. Seriously? Yes, very.
I've been a few times on various trips to the city and I always think favorably of Waterworks. The staff is friendly. There is a chance of a live show, and the drinks are fantastic. There is also water on the windows, which always makes you feel that it is raining outside. Well, it might be raining, given that you are in Florida. Anyways....
I don't think I have had food here but had a drink each time I came by. The totem pole drink thingies are a but pricey but they taste great. Their wine collection is something to be desired. Last time we had an option of white or red. What type? What do you mean what type? White or Red -- choose one!
I don't know what people find interesting about this place. Â They are open for lunch and lunch sucks bar none. Â Awful. Â Service is not serious. Â The inside is peeyou awful.
I guess folks go there to get drunk. Â You must be awfully desperate. Â Rather buy a six pack in sit in my car in their parking lot.
Waterworks has a great low key, tiki bar atmosphere. The drinks are moderately priced, but you won't find your typical beer selection. It's a wonderful location to bring a small group of friends to just sit around and enjoy each other's company and conversation. It's not a bar I would make my go to spot, but every time I've been, it's ended up being a great night.
Review Source:Yummy drinks, cool people, awesome interior design. The mixed drinks are soo good, a little bit on the higher side if you're getting the cocktails but they're worth it (and nowhere near the price of a Miami drink)! They even give you your cocktail in the coolest cups.
I recommend the White Russian. It tastes like a milk shake. A milkshake that'll get you drunk of course!
So it's not like, "Holy CRAP they serve the most amazing drinks here!" but more like a "I REALLY like this place".
Waterworks is a Tiki bar with a pleasantly varied clientèle (young, old, hip, not, etc.) that's a nice departure from the rubber stamped "party" crowd at the bars that are populated by the...um, how do I say it nicely?...errrrr, well, you get the idea. Needless to say, whatever demographic you fall in to, you'll probably find the place comfortable (even if you're one to drive a BMW and "pop" your collar).
The music does occasionally get too loud for conversation and that's the only reason why it doesn't rate a Five Star for me.
Walked in once. Â Oops. Â One of those hipster places where I usually get that "what the f*ck is that doing here" look. Â (Which I also get at redneck places, so don't feel too bad for me, I'm an equal opportunity offensive presence.) Â Sorry if my lack of facial piercings, cheesy tattoos and thick, black, plastic-framed glasses offended the clientele. Â But really, they were all way lamer than I could ever be and not so hip as they think they are. Â Still, the place looked nice so I'll be generous and give it a.... (ding, ding, ding, ding, ding)... THREE! Â Maybe I'll come back sometime if I'm ever hanging out with a bunch of people who listen to anti-folk. Â Then again, that probably won't be happening.
Review Source:I really enjoyed coming here. I went out for a girls night and had a fabulous time. They have some great mixed drinks here. I am in love with their key lime pie drink! Tastes just like the dessert, but in a glass. I also tried a creamsicle, which was fine, but not for me as much. I also loved the Yellowbird that my friend had. I personally do not like to taste the alcohol I'm drinking (unless it's wine), so most of the drinks there are perfect for me! But don't think they don't give you a good amount of liquor, because they do.
The theme is tiki and drinks often come in some fun glasses. There's also some adorable plastic animals that spear the fruit. I had to keep the little monkey hanging on my glass! The bartenders were friendly and happy to keep a running tab for each of us. We also ordered falafel at one point when we had the munchies, and it was the best falafel plate I've ever had! Seriously, try the falafel! Overall, I would love to go back. It was a great night.
The best mixed drinks for us ladies that love some sweet mixed drinks. Â Plus, they come in adorable Tikki themed glasses with little fruits and umbrellas. Â They have a photo menu that clearly describes each drink as well with prices clearly noted. Â
The vibe here is great and there are tons of scenesters. Â So you can see all of the latest fashions and watch them do the scenester dance at 80's night.
The food is good! Â Alright, someone did mention the Capri sandwich...but, it is so good! Â Fries are great too and the hummus.
I miss this place!
I love this place! I spent the better part of a miserable year bound to Tallahassee in this bar, and I have to say it is one of the few saving graces of this town. Probably my favorite bar of all time: cheap drinks, great music, best crowd in Tally, tiki theme strikes the right balance of kitschiness without being cheesy, and the atmosphere is intimate on most nights and happening when you want it to be. (And I must second the vote for the plastic animals and swords, I think I still have some souvenirs at the bottom of a purse somewhere!) Oh yeah, and it was five minutes from my apartment, so you can't beat that! Oh Waterworks, maybe in another life we will meet again.
Review Source:Best watering hole in tallahasse with tiki bar theme. love the plastic animals in the drinks! lots of fun, silly, potent drinks here. Some come in funky tiki cups.
great indie rock blasting, hipsters dancing (hello filmschool! miss you!), people packed in the little booths smoking cigarettes...i celebrated all my birthdays here and its where i first kissed my boyfriend (that i now live with) two and a half years ago.
Also not everyone knows they serve food and it's good! Loved the Capri sandwich- fried eggplant, goat cheese spinach, sundried tomatoes!
The owner started up a wonderful cheese shop on thomasville a block after the miracle theater that also serves all these great paninis and the waterworks gourmet sandwiches. I havnent been in tally for a while so i hope that place is thriving.
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