Champagne Bar With $150 Minimum Tab Sets Opening Date In Sarasota

SARASOTA, FL — A new champagne bar with a $150 minimum tab for those who make reservations for indoor seating has set its opening date.

Sugar Champagne Bar, at the corner of South Pineapple and Lemon avenues in downtown Sarasota, will open its doors on Friday.

The upscale lounge, housed in a pink building with a design inspired by Old Regency Florida, offers a curated selection of champagnes, wines, spirits and canapés.

It also has a required dress code. Those with outdoor patio reservations are asked to wear “smart-casual attire,” according to the bar’s Resy profile.

Those with dining room reservations are encouraged to wear “cocktail attire,” such as “elegant dresses or tailored suits,” according to Resy.

“While we embrace our ‘Sugar-sota’ lifestyle, guests in tank tops, flip-flops, swimwear, athletic wear, or hats will be turned away,” its Resy profile reads. “Please ensure your cell phone is on silent and do not answer phone calls publicly in any dining area.”

"Our vision was to bring an elevated social experience to Sarasota. This isn’t just a Champagne bar though; it’s a destination,” Ronnie Shugar, the bar’s founder, said. "From the moment you step into our pink building, you know you’re somewhere special. It’s a place where you dress to impress, sip on the finest Champagne, and make unforgettable memories. We wanted this to be a must-see, go-to spot when visiting downtown.”