Bern’s Harry Waugh Dessert Room Celebrates 40 Years with Special Beer Release
Tampa’s beloved Harry Waugh Dessert Room celebrates its 40th year by teaming up with Hidden Springs Ale Works. The collaboration has produced three unique barrel-aged beers to mark the occasion….
Tampa's beloved Harry Waugh Dessert Room celebrates its 40th year by teaming up with Hidden Springs Ale Works. The collaboration has produced three unique barrel-aged beers to mark the occasion.
Created in 1985, this special space cleverly repurposes wine barrels into intimate dining booths. Guests can choose from an impressive selection of 45 desserts and 15 different ice creams, all prepared fresh on-site. They welcome visitors nightly between 6 and 6:45 p.m.
The inspiration came from an enchanting evening at Harry Waugh's home. As head of Château Latour, Waugh hosted Bern and Gert Laxer, serving them port, cheese, and nightcaps. This experience inspired them to create their dream dessert haven.
Dessert lovers come for fan favorites like the smooth Banana Cheese Pie, perfectly torched Baked Alaska, and decadent S'mores Bread Pudding. The drink menu features everything from hard-to-find wines to vintage ports, sherries, and madeiras.
To pair with your dessert, Bern’s Director of Spirits Nathaniel Wilson teamed up with Hidden Springs CEO Josh Garman to create 3 signature special releases to celebrate 40 years of decadent dessert.
- Bananas Foster Inspired Imperial Sweet Stout (12% ABV): Aged in E.H. Taylor, Jr. bourbon barrels and brewed with real bananas, brown sugar, and cinnamon for a rich, caramelized finish.
- Carrot Cake Inspired Imperial Pastry Sour (10.5% ABV): Aged in Meyers Rum barrels with roasted pecans, cinnamon, vanilla, and sweet carrot for a layered, indulgent flavor.
- Imperial Sweet Stout with Roasted Macadamia Nuts (12% ABV): Aged in Nashville Company Distillery bourbon barrels, featuring in-house roasted macadamia nuts for a velvety, nutty profile.
“From barrel selection and recipe development to the final tastes, this project embodies the attention to detail and craftsmanship that define both our brands,” said Garman to That's So Tampa. “It’s been an honor to partner with the Bern’s team to bring Nate Wilson’s vision to life in celebration of the Dessert Room’s 40th year.”
While dinner guests get priority, anyone can reserve a spot just for dessert. Those wanting something less sweet can enjoy carefully curated cheese plates.
