Credit: Photo via Anise/Facebook

Credit: Photo via Anise/Facebook

Sadly, after nearly 7 years in business, Anise Global Gastrobar in downtown Tampa will officially close this Saturday, September 14, but at least they need your help drinking all the leftover booze.

In lieu of happy hour, Anise will open at 4 p.m. from now until Saturday, and offer up all of their alcohol for 30% off. And, since stiff drinks demand stiff rules, the restaurant says they will add a 20% tip to all purchases before applying the discount. 

“As with everything in life, chapters must end so that new growth can begin. The factors involved in the decision to close our doors have signaled that it is time for all of us at Anise to move on to our next adventures,” said the restaurant in a previous statement. 

Unfortunately, Hidden Star Tiki Bar will also close for good. 

Want to know everything going on with Tampa Bay’s food and drink scene? Sign up for our Bites newsletter.

Colin Wolf has been working with weekly newspapers since 2007 and has been the Digital Editor for Creative Loafing Tampa since 2019. He is also the Director of Digital Content Strategy for CL's parent...