Want a meal in a glass? With booze? The Bloody Mary has been satisfying the hungry and thirsty since the early 1900s. Want to find the perfect Mary for you? Check out our round-up of the best local spots for sipping.
TGIFridays Toledo
1334 Bernath Pkwy., 419-866-1798
tgifridays.com
Thank Goodness it’s Friday. Friday’s creates both a regular Bloody Mary and the Ultimate. Although both use their special “Friday’s” mix, they’re very different. The regular is topped with Lime and Celery but the Ultimate has Grape Tomato, Bleu Cheese stuffed Olive, Lime and celery.
Doc Watson’s
1515 S. Byrne Rd., 419-389-6003
docwatsonstoledo.com
Sunday 11am-3pm Bloody Mary Bar
What makes America, America? That is an easy question: bacon, of course! Now cross that bacon with a Bloody Mary and that’s exactly what one can expect from Doc Watson’s. They’ve distinguished their Mary with their use of American staples. Starting with their house-infused vodkas: hot pepper vodka, bacon vodka, and garlic pepper vodka. The Marys are then embellish with onions, chives, and an array of hot sauces. But that’s not the kicker: they make their own beef and cheese sticks from scratch!
Mutz
27 Broadway St., 419-724-4060
mbaybrew.com/mutz-sports-bar
Sunday 11am-3pm Bloody Mary Bar
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This satisfying and refreshing Bloody Mary is topped with tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, pickles, cucumbers, olives and peppers (banana and bell).
Ye Olde Durty Bird
2 S. St. Clair St., 419-243-2473
yeoldedurtybird.com
Sunday 11am-3pm Bloody Mary Bar
Feelin’ Durty? Stop into Ye Olde Durty Bird for a flavor-infused Bloody Mary with their signature housemade mix, ‘The Filthy Durty’. A sure way to start your Sunday, their Bloody Mary bar includes a wide variety of options from bacon to pickles. The Durty Bird also creates a relaxed atmosphere during the bar hours with live jazz music.
Great Black Swamp Brewing Company
26611 N, Dixie Hwy., Perrysburg. 419-873-6101
greatblackswampbrewing.com
As if the picture isn’t enough to draw in crowds, GBSB turned the Bloody Mary into an artform. Like a painter with a canvas, they start their masterpiece off with Zing Zang mixer, a choice from 8 vodkas, an array of intense flavors achieved with spices and sauces, olive and pickle juice, and their “special sauce” made right there in Perrysburg. As if this mouthwatering creation isn’t enough on it’s own, GBSB tops off their creation with a dill pickle, white onion, jalapeno, fresh mozzarella chunk, sausage snack bite, feta-stuffed spanish olive and of course our fresh bacon and a nice piece of celery. This Mary is so grand, nothing else can be fit in the glass.
Bier Stube
5333 Monroe St., 419-841-7999
bierstubetoledo.com
Known for providing a good time to many with their wide selection of beer, most people don’t know about their Bloody Marys. Made with a handmade mix, they sell the drink for $5 all day, everyday.
Claddagh Irish Pub and Restaurant
5001 Monroe St., 419-472-1414
claddaghirishpubs.com/toledo
Sláinte! Missing your Irish heritage? The Claddagh has perfected their Guinness Bloody Mary to match their Irish Pub. They start with a fusion of vodka, Guinness, and their house made mix. Then, from there, they garnish the drink with celery, prosciutto, cheese curd, pickle, olive with celery, and a salt rim glass.
Treo
5703 Main St., 419-882-2266
treosylvania.com
Bloody Mary Bar: Sunday 10am-2pm
Every Sunday Treo offers an out-of-this-world Bloody Mary Bar. What makes it so special? Well, a house favorite is starting with Effen Cucumber Vodka and Treo’s very own spicy mix, accompanied by a crazy toppings bar. When creating your Bloody, make it a meal with toppings like caprese, antipasto, chicken, waffles and more!
Manhattan’s Pub ‘n Cheer
1516 Adams St., 419-243-6675
manhattanstoledo.com
Bloody Mary Bar: Sunday 10am-2pm
unday Bloody Sunday!’ Every Sunday Manhattan’s offers a bomb-diggity Bloody Mary Bar. A basic-yet-effectively-satisfying combination of peppers, horseradish, A1, and, of course, their house-made mix. Top off your perfect Bloody Mary with cilantro, bacon, pepperoni, and blue cheese olives..
Granite City Food & Brewery
2300 Village Dr. W. #130, 419-878-9050
gcfb.com
You are the master of your own fate! Granite City lays down the groundwork with their fresh house-made, Bloody Mary mix— but you pick how spicy. Every Sunday, pair their brunch buffet with your very own Bloody Mary. The glass is rimmed with celery salt, filled with Sobieski or Absolut Peppar Vodka, and topped with jumbo shrimp, pepperoni, a baby dill pickle, a cube of monty jack, and olive, and a celery stalk.
ICE Restaurant & Bar
405 Madison Ave., 419-246-339
icerestaurantandbar.com
From top to bottom, an exceptional choice. This Toledo favorite begins with their house-made mix made using Tony Packos pickle juice and goes from there with olive, lemon and lime. Each Mary is made with either Smirnoff or Grey Goose.
Burger Bar 419
4400 Heatherdowns Blvd., 419-724-5844
burgerbar419.com
Bloody Mary Bar: Saturday & Sunday 11:30am-3pm
Capturing the true essence of the Midwest, Burger Bar 419 crafts a house-made mix to accent Buckeye Vodka. As if that weren’t enough, their embellishments alone will put your palate in an excited state. All sorts of pickled vegetables, bacon, and bacon wrapped olives! Their Bar every Sunday is $6 and $5 regular price.
Attic on Adams
1701 Adams St., 419-243-5350
theatticonadams.com
Bloody Mary Bar: Sunday
The Attic on Adams creates the perfect Bloody Mary with a secret house-made mix, hot pepper infused Vodka, and the optional cucumber juice for a gazpacho twist. On Sundays the Attic offers $4 Bloody Marys and Mimosas. The Sunday Bloody Mary is extra special, served with bacon and extra toppings.
The Dorr Street Cafe
5243 Dorr St., 419-531-4446
dorrstreetcafe.com
Sunday special: $3
Good things come in threes! What’s in the classic Bloody? Three drops of A1, three drops of Worcestershire, three drops of Ice Red Hot, three olives, celery, and vodka. $3 on Sundays and $3.75 every other day.
Firepit Grille
7723 Airport Hwy., Holland. 419-724-4441
firepitgrille.com
Sunday special: $5
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Firepit Grille doesn’t like to discriminate against the “different” Mary lovers. They offer five delicious pint-sized Bloody Marys for just $7. Some of the most popular:
– Cilantro Lime is crafted with Absolut Cilantro Vodka, Hoosier Momma Mix, Worcestershire and lime juice.
– Bloody Murder is a twist on the classic with Beefeater Gin, Finest Call, Worcestershire and lime Juice, garnished with bacon.
– Mild Mary is a guest favorite, with Smirnoff Vodka, Finest Call, Worcestershire and lime Juice.
Each Mary is rimmed with celery salt and each mix has been chosen to achieve a balanced taste profile.
Wesley’s Bar & Grill
1201 Adams St., 419-255-3333
wesleysbar.com
Let the picture do the talking and your appetite do the walking. Wesley’s uses an all natural mix by adding Worcestershire, celery salt, pepper, red hot, Sriracha powder, and a splash of pickle juice.
