Karol Hotel's new K Club Bar & Bistro opens this week in Clearwater

The rooftop bar and hotel rooms, however, aren't quite ready to make their debut.

click to enlarge Cornish game hen - C/O THE KAROL HOTEL
C/O THE KAROL HOTEL
Cornish game hen

On Thursday, Jan. 30 the Karol Hotel welcomes its new concept The K Club Bar & Bistro. Late last month CL reported that the Karol Hotel was working on two concepts, including K Club Bar & Bistro and its Vantage Rooftop Bar. Unfortunately, a rep of the Karol Hotel confirmed that the Vantage Rooftop Bar isn't set to make its debut until the end of February. 

Until then, locals can check out New American cuisine loaded on the menu curated by executive chef Jon Atanacio. The full bar features an array of crafted cocktails inspired by the Florida coast and travels of hotel owners Fred and Karol Bullard.  

click to enlarge Get a taste of the menu loaded with New American cuisine dishes curated by executive chef Jon Atanacio. - C/O THE KAROL HOTEL
C/O THE KAROL HOTEL
Get a taste of the menu loaded with New American cuisine dishes curated by executive chef Jon Atanacio.

Although K Club Bar & Bistro is opening up this week, the hotel won’t be taking reservations until Feb. 6—that's when guests and locals who are in need of a staycation can reserve any of the 123 guest rooms and suites.

The bistro will be open for breakfast service 7 a.m.-11 a.m. Mon.-Fri., lunch service 11 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., dinner service  5 p.m.-10 p.m. Sun.-Thurs.,  5 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri.-Sat., and with weekend brunch running from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The bar is open daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Karol Hotel is located at 2675 Ulmerton Rd. in Clearwater. 

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