Red Phone Booth Slated to Open Newest Location in Tampa, FL in 2025

The Exclusive 1920's Prohibition Experience is Coming to Downtown Tampa

Located on the First Floor of the Frontier Building

This marks the sixth Red Phone Booth location nationwide and the second franchise in Florida, following the successful debut in Miami's Brickell neighborhood earlier this year. With the original location in downtown Atlanta, Red Phone Booth has expanded to include the Buckhead area of Atlanta, Nashville, TN, Dallas, TX, Miami, FL, and now Tampa, FL.

Red Phone Booth's parent franchise company, Roaring Franchises, specializes in the nightlife sector of the food and beverage industry. Their team of experts is dedicated to providing franchisees with a world-class operational model, comprehensive training, and continued support to ensure success.

"We are thrilled to announce our newest location in Florida alongside our dedicated partners Mike Smith and Scott Smith," said Stephen de Haan, Founder and Curator of Red Phone Booth Hospitality. "Red Phone Booth is more than just a brand; it's a dedication to exceeding guest expectations and setting the gold standard for the modern Prohibition Experience. We look forward to bringing our best-in-class establishment to the Tampa Bay community."

Tampa, Florida Franchise Owners (Smith Brothers) with Red Phone Booth Hospitality and Roaring Franchises Team MembersL–R: Greg Grant, Ramon Arocha, Michael Smith, Scott Smith, Stephen de Haan & Milton McMillan

Red Phone Booth offers an exceptional Prohibition-era experience featuring a turn-of-the-century craft cocktail selection and exclusive premium selection program. With its intimate ambiance, handcrafted cocktails, and unparalleled service, Red Phone Booth provides an extraordinary destination for members to unwind with colleagues over a specialty craft cocktail, signature premium selection, and small plate.

While the exclusive lounge is open to the public, part of the distinctive experience includes a secret entry system—guests must obtain a phone number from a member or local hotel concierge and dial it into the restored London antique red phone booth to gain access.

Red Phone Booth locations showcase interiors reminiscent of clandestine 1920s hideaways, featuring exquisite design elements such as vintage-inspired décor, plush seating, and warm, dim lighting that exudes timeless sophistication. Each venue includes a honey onyx bar, intimate fireplaces, custom Italian leather couches, and a Mafia Room for private events. Guests will also find hand-painted ceilings with backlighting by renowned artist Christian Waggoner (Star Wars / Lucas Arts) and his fine art displayed throughout the space.

Red Phone Booth offers a world-class mixology program curated by expert bartenders. Patrons can enjoy a cocktail menu featuring an extensive selection of over 400 spirits, including rare bourbon, whiskey, scotch, tequila, and Japanese whisky. Every detail is considered—from 100% fresh-squeezed juices (lemon, lime, orange, pineapple, cranberry) to hand-chipped double-reverse osmosis ice, garnishes cut to order, and a wide collection of rare liquors, tinctures, bitters, and flavoring agents.

Members also enjoy exclusive tasting events, where they sample flights of whiskey, bourbon, scotch, or tequila while learning from key leaders in the spirits industry.

Guests will find exceptional Italian-inspired appetizers and small bites, including Stuffed Peppadew Peppers, Polpette, and Insalata di Bistecca, as well as a selection of authentic Neapolitan pizzas made to order.

In addition to its extraordinary libations, Red Phone Booth offers an extensive collection of 200+ premium selectionsstored in a temperature-controlled vault. When developing the vault, Red Phone Booth prioritized quality and desirability of each premium selection over quantity, ensuring a continually refreshed and curated inventory.

To maintain the highest standard of comfort, Red Phone Booth invested in a state-of-the-art ventilation system that completely cleans or replaces 100% of the air in the venue every two minutes. Significant time, investment, and engineering were dedicated to the AAON ventilation system and additional temperature-controlled fresh air intakes and exhausts. The venue also features Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization technology, the only air purification system tested against SARS-CoV-2, achieving a 99.4% reduction in surface strain within 30 minutes. Members and guests can relax and enjoy the experience with peace of mind.

Red Phone Booth's mission is to deliver a memorable, world-class experience—always seeking opportunities to exceed guest expectations while maintaining a sincere, gracious attitude. From the comfort of the seating and the expertise of the staff to the quality of the air and the refinement of the environment, every detail allows Red Phone Booth to deliver an unparalleled Prohibition Experience.