Clearwater

45 Sports Bar and Lounge Relaunching in Clearwater

This sports bar will feature Puerto Rican dishes, drinks, and a full-service dining experience after renovations.

CLEARWATER, FL — 45 Sports Bar & Lounge is targeting an April 11 reopening at 1409 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755, following a multi-month remodel and operational reset, owner Roberto Anglada told Business Debut. The concept originally operated for about a year and a half before closing for roughly four to five months to renovate, upgrade equipment, and refine the menu.

What to Expect

The updated 45 Sports Bar & Lounge will offer a full-service restaurant and bar experience centered around Puerto Rican cuisine. The space has been reworked to create more room for guests, with seating for approximately 123.

Guests can expect a sports bar environment with a full bar alongside made-to-order food. “I remodeled everything to make more space for my customers,” Anglada told Business Debut.

The menu will focus on Puerto Rican specialties, including tripleta sandwiches and mofongo. The tripleta features multiple grilled meats, while mofongo is made from mashed plantains with garlic and butter, served with a choice of protein such as chicken, beef, shrimp, or octopus.

Anglada said the goal is to combine quality food with an energetic bar setting. “I can make good food for you and I can make your day more happy in my bar,” he told Business Debut.

Anglada told Business Debut he worked hard to bring the restaurant back in a stronger form after the closure, with updated equipment, a refreshed space, and a revised menu. He also credited manager Valentina Rosa as a key part of the team. Anglada said CRA manager Vicki Cherry and CRA director Jesus Nino also helped support the business as it prepared to reopen.

Opening Timeline

The restaurant is targeting an April 11 reopening following its remodel. Anglada invested in new restaurant equipment and worked to rebuild the concept with an updated kitchen, refreshed space, and revised menu after the temporary closure.