Memories Lounge

We now deliver through our friends at: A note about our friend, Sue Brasel The best dive bar in Florida–period. Since 1980, Memories Lounge has been serving Sarasota and Bradenton as one of the few bars with the style and soul of a real drinking establishment, a.k.a. a dive bar. Built as an expansion to North Trail Liquors, Memories has seen its share of changes in the four decades since it opened. Today, serving a local clientele of college students, neighbors, and visitors to Sarasota, Memories is known for low-cost yet high-quality drinks, great bartenders, friendly local customers, and our classic dive bar atmosphere. Were lucky to have a rich history of success in Sarasota. We hope to continue this story for years to come. Our senior bartender, Sharon has been with Memories for more than a decade and a half. Sharon is responsible for starting our fundraising efforts for Satchels Animal Shelter and her efforts have helped us raise more than $10,000 (wow!) for these local animals in need. Back for her third time working at Memories Lounge, Teresa is one of the most professional bartenders in all of Sarasota. Shes as sweet as her cocktails and nice as the day is long–as long as you behave. Joe has a long history with Memories Lounge from being a customer years ago to being one of our star bartenders today. Look to him to get that recipe-perfect drink you can count on every single time you order! Rock on, Joe! While often being mistaken for Sam Elliot, Tony is a bartending legend in Sarasota. Having tended bar for more than 30 years in the area, Tonys reputation in town is the tops. Hes probably served (and probably drank with) your grandparents, your parents and now you. Memories Lounge | Our Story | Meet Our Dog! Our mascot: Dakota! Shes the most adorable little Cockapoo and she makes brief appearances at special events (where she sometimes signs pawtographs!), and shes the darling of the Memories Lounge Facebook Page. Oh, and did we mentioned that she can ta