Prohibition Dinner & Drinks Tour

Downtown West Palm Beach becomes your dining room on this walking tour, with cocktails, small plates, street art, and Prohibition tales spread across Clematis Street. The fun comes from moving through several very different restaurants instead of sitting down for one long meal.

I like the strong local focus and the way guide Shawna mixes city stories with food and drink. I also like the route’s variety: a retro Airstream courtyard, a botanical dining room with a speakeasy, an Old Florida-inspired restaurant, and a rooftop finish with water views. The main caution is pace. At $110 per person, some diners may want more time at each stop.

Key points to know before booking

• Three cocktails and a full progressive dinner are included, along with a local guide.
• Shawna is often the guide, bringing humor, Prohibition stories, art knowledge, and plenty of energy.
• The route stays in downtown West Palm Beach, making it a useful way to get your bearings early in a visit.
• Food is individually plated, which makes shared dining more comfortable and orderly.
• The group is capped at 16 people, small enough for conversation but not a private tour.
• The finish at Spruzzo includes rooftop water views and a carrot cake ice cream sandwich.

Why this West Palm Beach food walk works

I see this experience as part dinner, part happy hour, and part neighborhood orientation. You are not simply eating at one restaurant. You are sampling several places, walking between them, and picking up bits of West Palm Beach history along the way.

The Prohibition theme gives the evening a clear thread. This is not a formal history lecture, and you should not expect a museum-style presentation. Instead, the city’s past comes through in short stories as you move from one venue to the next. That keeps the evening light and social.

The art component adds another layer. Downtown’s colorful street art is part of the route, and the tour points out art that can be easy to miss while you are focused on restaurants and shops. It is a useful introduction to the area, especially if you have just arrived in town.

The mood also depends heavily on the guide. Shawna receives repeated praise for being funny, friendly, and engaging. She has been described as a comedian, a mixologist, and the Prohibition Princess. Her style appears to be a major part of the experience, so expect storytelling and banter rather than a quiet tasting.

Starting on Clematis Street at 4 p.m.

The tour begins at Hullabaloo, at 517 Clematis Street, at 4 p.m. This puts you right in the downtown action, with the first restaurant stop arriving almost immediately.

The opening orientation in downtown West Palm Beach helps you notice the city as you walk. You will see street art and get a quick sense of where the evening’s restaurants fit into the downtown map. The first city walk is short, about 10 minutes, so the tour does not spend a long time sightseeing before dinner begins.

Starting at 4 p.m. has a practical benefit. You can eat before the later dinner rush, and the tour ends around 6:30 p.m., leaving the rest of the evening open. You might continue on your own afterward, and Shawna has been known to point people toward additional places nearby.

The route is near public transportation, but hotel pickup and drop-off are not included. Plan to make your own way to Clematis Street and from Spruzzo at the end. Since this is a walking tour with several stops, comfortable shoes are a sensible choice.

Hullabaloo: an Airstream, a cocktail, and comfort food

Hullabaloo sets the tone with a hidden courtyard and a retro Airstream trailer. The setting gives the first stop a playful, slightly tucked-away feel, and it is a good example of the kind of place this tour seeks out.

Here, you receive a cocktail named for a dead rock star, along with a roast pork sandwich and zucchini chips. The chips come with roasted red bell pepper aioli, a sauce that gives the crisp snack a sweet, smoky edge.

The sample menu also lists an espresso martini as a starter. The supplied details are not fully clear about which cocktail appears at which stop, so you should treat the sample menu as a guide to possible tastings rather than a fixed promise of every item. The confirmed inclusion is three cocktails, though one provider response refers to four cocktails, so I would verify the current drink count before paying.

The 30-minute stop is long enough for a drink, a plated bite, and a little conversation. It is not long enough for a leisurely restaurant meal, which explains why some people may feel the evening moves quickly.

Sassafras brings shrimp, grits, and a Kiwi Mojito

At Sassafras, the food turns Southern. Key West pink shrimp and grits are paired with a Kiwi Mojito, giving you a more substantial dish after the opening sandwich and chips.

This stop shows why a progressive dinner can be more interesting than a standard bar crawl. Each restaurant has its own style, and the menu changes direction rather than repeating the same fried snacks or sliders. Shrimp and grits also give the tour a clear connection to Florida and the South.

Sassafras includes an unusual bar top, described as something that will make you laugh. That detail matters because the tour is not only about tasting food. It uses design, décor, and odd little features to help you remember each place.

The stop lasts about 20 minutes, shorter than several others. If you like to linger over a cocktail or ask many questions about the restaurant, this may feel brief. If you prefer a steady route with several tastes in one evening, the shorter timing keeps things moving.

Sourbon Kitchen & Bar hides a speakeasy

Sourbon Kitchen & Bar changes the mood again. Its botanical dining room is one of the more visually distinctive spaces on the route, and the restaurant has a speakeasy tucked in the back.

The food here includes bruschetta. The sample menu also lists pan con tomate, a Spanish tapa served with a Cappelletti Spritz, and a cocktail called Young Lavender. Since the supplied menu includes more items than the stated three-cocktail inclusion, do not assume every sample will appear during one tour.

This is probably the stop where the Prohibition theme feels most direct. A concealed bar area gives the history talk a physical setting, rather than leaving the subject as a series of dates and names. You get a sense of how hidden drinking spaces can be turned into a modern dining feature.

You have about 30 minutes here. That is enough to look around, eat, and hear the story, but you should not plan on ordering extra food or settling in for a full second drink unless the staff and timing allow it.

Proper Grit looks to Old Florida

Proper Grit pays tribute to Florida’s more formal early days. The restaurant’s style is described as a nod to Old Florida’s regal beginnings, so this stop adds a more polished note to a route that has already included an Airstream courtyard and a hidden bar.

The tasting here is a cheese and charcuterie board paired with an Old Cuban cocktail. The board gives you a change from hot food and fried snacks. It also works well for a progressive dinner because you can sample several flavors without being weighed down before the final stop.

A 30-minute visit allows time to take in the room and talk with the guide. Shawna’s relationships with restaurant staff are part of the evening’s appeal. That kind of familiarity can make the stops feel connected rather than like unrelated reservations.

The route information names Proper Grit as one of the stops, while a provider response describes the experience as having four restaurant stops. The published route details also name five food venues, from Hullabaloo through Spruzzo. Because the exact number of stops and current drink count appear to vary, confirm the latest route when booking, especially if you are comparing this with a simpler three-stop food tour.

Spruzzo ends the evening above the city

The final stop is Spruzzo, at 251 North Narcissus Avenue. You go up to the rooftop restaurant for water views, then finish with a carrot cake ice cream sandwich.

That dessert is a smart ending. After pork, shrimp and grits, bruschetta, and charcuterie, a cold sweet bite gives the meal a clear finish without adding another heavy course. The carrot cake flavor also feels more distinctive than a standard brownie or scoop of vanilla.

The rooftop setting gives the tour a change in scale. Most of the evening takes place at street level or inside restaurants. Looking out over the water near the end lets you pause and take in West Palm Beach rather than ending in another enclosed room.

The tour ends here rather than returning to Hullabaloo. Keep that in mind when planning your next activity. You finish near downtown, but your starting point and ending point are different.

What you actually eat and drink

The menu has a broad range of flavors. Known food samples include:

• Roast pork sandwich with zucchini chips and roasted red bell pepper aioli
• Key West pink shrimp and grits
• Bruschetta
• Cheese and charcuterie board
• Carrot cake ice cream sandwich

Additional sample-menu items include pan con tomate, hush puppy with green goddess sauce, and zucchini chips. The drink examples include an espresso martini, Cappelletti Spritz, Young Lavender, Kiwi Mojito, Old Cuban, and a cocktail named for a dead rock star.

The experience includes dinner and three alcoholic beverages. The wording supplied for the menu suggests more possible food and drink samples than the stated inclusion, so I would ask for the current menu if you have allergies, strong dislikes, or a particular interest in cocktails.

The individually plated food is useful for two reasons. First, you do not need to pass shared plates around a small table. Second, each tasting arrives as a planned portion, which helps the guide keep the group on schedule.

This is a tasting dinner, not a large buffet-style meal. Most people should understand the format as several small servings spread over two and a half hours. If you usually need a large entrée to feel full, you may want to keep that in mind when judging the $110 price.

The value of $110 per person

At $110, this is not a cheap happy hour. The price includes dinner, three cocktails, and a local guide, but not gratuity or transportation. You are also paying for the planning, the connections with several restaurants, the walking route, and the stories that tie the evening together.

I think the value is strongest if you want an organized first evening in West Palm Beach. You get several restaurant introductions without having to research reservations, study menus, or decide where to walk next. The guide also gives you ideas for the rest of your stay.

The price is harder to justify if you mainly want a relaxed restaurant meal. The short visits mean you trade table time for variety. One person specifically found the food and cocktails excellent but felt the tour was rushed and expensive for what was included. That is a fair concern, especially if you dislike changing venues during dinner.

The group limit of 16 helps. It is not a private experience, but the size should allow you to hear the guide and meet other people. Several positive accounts highlight the social side, including meeting new people and enjoying the evening as a group.

Gratuity is extra, so budget for that as well. Since Shawna’s humor and personal stories are central to the tour, a good guide can make the price feel worthwhile. If the evening is led by someone with a quieter style, the value may depend more heavily on the food and restaurant access.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would recommend this experience to couples, friends, and solo visitors who like tasting menus, cocktails, and casual city walks. It suits people who would rather sample five different moods than spend the evening in one dining room.

It is also a good first-night activity. The route helps you learn downtown streets, spot public art, and collect restaurant ideas for later. Shawna can answer questions about the area, and past experiences show that she may offer suggestions for places to continue afterward.

You should think twice if you want a slow, formal dinner. The stops last roughly 20 to 30 minutes, and the group needs to move on. You should also check the menu in advance if you have dietary restrictions, since the available information does not spell out substitutions or allergy procedures.

The tour is offered in English. Most people can participate, and it is near public transportation. The activity depends on good weather, so an outdoor walking route may be changed or canceled if conditions are poor.

Practical timing, group size, and cancellations

The full experience lasts about two hours and 30 minutes. With a 4 p.m. start, you should expect to finish around 6:30 p.m., though exact timing can depend on restaurant service and walking between stops.

The group maximum is 16 people. That is small enough for a more personal guide interaction than a large bus tour, but you will still be sharing the evening with others.

Confirmation is provided when you book. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund.

If poor weather prevents the tour from operating, you are offered another date or a full refund. The same applies if the minimum number of bookings is not met.

Should you book the Prohibition Dinner & Drinks Tour?

Book it if you want a social, story-filled introduction to downtown West Palm Beach, with real food, cocktails, art, and several restaurant settings. The strongest reasons to go are the variety of stops, the rooftop ending, and Shawna’s lively guiding style.

Skip it if you want one long, quiet dinner or if $110 feels high for small portions and a quick pace. Before booking, confirm the current number of cocktails and stops, since the supplied details describe three cocktails in one place, four in another, and slightly different stop counts.

For the right kind of evening, this is a useful way to get oriented fast, taste local restaurant styles, and leave with a better sense of where you want to eat next.

FAQ

How much does the Prohibition Dinner & Drinks Tour cost?

The price is $110 per person.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately two hours and 30 minutes.

What time does the tour begin?

The tour begins at 4 p.m.

Where does the tour start?

It starts at Hullabaloo, 517 Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401.

Where does the tour end?

It ends at Spruzzo, 251 North Narcissus Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401.

How many cocktails are included?

The tour details state that three cocktails are included. One provider response refers to four cocktails, so confirm the current drink count when booking.

Is dinner included?

Yes. Dinner and alcoholic beverages are included in the tour price. Tour guide gratuity and hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.