Sober Bar: New Niche in Gulfport

0:00A new spot called Soberbar is dropping next month on Beach Boulevard in downtown Gulfport right at 362 Beach Boulevard South. Owners Sean Hawthorne and Colin Horton turn the old Anani bistro into a moody lounge serving up specialty coffee, zero-proof cocktails, kava, and functional drinks, no booze in sight. It all kicked off as a pop-up back in 2025 at markets around Tampa Bay where they built a loyal crowd, especially at Gulfport's Tuesday. Fresh market, that demand pushed them to go permanent after months of renovations. Folks are buzzing about how it feels a fresh niche alongside the local kava spots, blending communal vibes with an upscale twist. Daytime hits like espresso, matcha, and botanical teas shift to evening non-alcoholic mixes with brands like ritual plus wild combos such as iced Thai, kava coffee, or matcha kava. The space rocks black walls, gold accents, chandeliers, banquet seats, and spinning jazz

1:03vinyl for that New Orleans speakeasy feel, complete with a back lounge, patio, and sidewalk spots. They're planning live jazz, game nights, themed events, and a rotating menu of New Orleans inspired bites. Soft opening around Cinco de Mayo, then seven days a week, mornings to midday coffee, afternoons into late nights up to 1 a.m. on weekends. Keep an eye on their Facebook and Instagram for the grand reveal. This sober scene just leveled up. That wraps Tampa Bay News today, brought to you with AI.