Clydes & Costello’s

I waited 20 minutes for a simple vodka sprite because the bartenders feel sorority girls who waltz up to the bar should be served before me. They passed me several times to serve the Greek girls. I even specifically asked a guy standing behind the bar to get me a drink and he shook his head at me. Then my card was charged $ 25 for that $ 3 drink. The service is horrible. Some of the worst I’ve seen in Tallahassee.

Fun spot for a drink with friends and to watch the political class jockey for influence while under the influence. Huge liquor selection, marginal food and free popcorn! Pool tables upstairs with a great view of the folks below.

There are three versions of Clyde’s. There is the legislative session Clyde’s, the mid week watering hole Clyde’s and the greek Clyde’s. Each are very different, but all fun.
Legislative Session Clyde’s is my favorite simply because I work in that world. It is a great place to share gossip and pick up tips that can help save your bill or get you a meeting with an elected. One rare nights you might find an elected official singing karaōke (usually badly) at a questionable level of intoxication.
Mid week watering hole Clyde’s is when session is out and the locals are in need of gin & tonic. Super chill, price is right and not stuffy.
Greek Clyde’s typically happens around 10pm when fraternities and sororities have a mixer and crowd the bar. If you are a good looking single 20 something that can hang with a bunch of drunk college students this is your jam.

Great, lively feel. Tucked away in downtown Tally, next to the Capitol. Mix of students and politicos, mostly aides and staffers. Decent drink selection with fast paced service. There was also some pretty competitive beer pong taking place. Only reason it misses 5 stars is the lack of available parking.

Nice little funky bar with a cool mix of locals, students and lots of politicians when the legislature is in session. One of the few places near the capital to hang out if you are staying and doing business in the area.