Federal Bar Lakeland

124 S Tennessee Ave, Lakeland
(863) 816-3968

Recent Reviews

Karam Gawlowicz

First time being there and they have a huge inside bar area and then in the back there's a club like room with a DJ. They also have a side door for smoking which has outside seating too.

Carolyn Bell

Good food and service celebrating my Birthday!!???

Nicole Lynn

Vinny was AMAZING! She was constantly, but not too much, checking on us. She was very personable and pleasant.The burnt ends, smoked wings, blackened catfish, Brunswick stew...all delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Wings

MD

One of my favorites! Bartenders and Manager are great and very accommodating!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Homemade Onion Rings, Carolina Style Pulled Pork, Pulled Pork Platter

Joshua Guevara

I’ve seen this numerous times and have to comment: Federal Bar and Mojo Federal aren’t the same thing. They are in the old federal building, hence their names. Federal Bar has been closed for MONTHS now and The Back Nine has occupied that space for quite some time. I don’t know why The Back Nine can’t claim this address but I feel as if it has something to do with Federal Bar and their owners, which could potentially color a very unprofessional behavior to prevent a newly opened business from being able to advertise their new location. Mojo Federal makes great BBQ and deserves praise too, but Federal Bar and their previous owners are preventing the Back Nine from getting proper exposure. This makes me want to boycott and avoid any projects their owner(s) might ever put forward in the future. Because, if they can’t respect a new business in their old space (which isn’t much of an ask), what’s to say they would respect new clientele?

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Victoria Prater

Went with my family and the food was delicious! Frank, our server, was helpful and courteous. We enjoyed our time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Steven Jagnandan

Amazing place with amazing staff! Went to the bar and was greeted with the friendliest of people!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Elizabeth Sullivan

The restaurant is in an old historic building really cool. Service is quick and helpful. Had a pulled pork platter it was delicious. The onion rings are delicious and ranch dressing is yummy. The bar is really cool looking. It has a large selection of whiskey’

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brandy Baker

We suggested Mojo to a family member who was in town for business and hadn't been to Mojo before. Sadly Mojo wasn't on their game lastnight. The atmosphere was stale, no music until we were getting our bill, minimal interaction, we almost felt like we were there and shouldn't have been. The waiter didn't check back on us after we got our food. The burnt ends were dry. BBQ was just okay. Boom Boom shrimp lacked sauce. Wings were flash fried a little too long making them more dry. We were disappointed and apologized to our guest for the less than expected experience. Maybe next time Mojo?

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Tim

It's now The Back Nine

Witskerbial Louis-Marc

It's been a while since I've been there (2022) I did enjoy the music each time I went plus its in town but thereafter I felt that I could not trust the bartenders and others there, which is why before left home I made sure I would not need to purchase drinks there. When I arrived I was told the music part was officially close...Truth is I was REALLY HAPPY to hear that and whoever decided to make that decision I would like for you to know, you may have possibly save many lives. A lot of people walk around clueless of their surroundings while predators are out to kill their joy when all some want to do is have a good time. Thank you for you sacrifice!!!!!!"Great leaders are willing to sacrifice the numbers to save the people. Poor leaders sacrifice the people to save the numbers." Simon Sinek

Shelly Webb

The food, service and drinks are spectacular, worth the

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Bootlegger Mac and Cheese Skillet Barbacoa Beef and Jalapeno, Federal Chicken and Waffles, Carolina Style Pulled Pork

Cindy Mcclure

Ate outside on the patio. Enjoyed eating outside, very cold in the restaurant. Service was very good. Support local!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

kamran shaikh

Great options for cocktails with amazing service. I would recommend this in the downtown area for some good meal and drinks .

Joe B

Excellent night, spent our 16-year anniversary there. Wonderful atmosphere and food. Not pretentious but not your average BBQ joint.Vegetarian options: They did offer a veggie plate.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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