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Best Bars in Tampa Bay
MacDinton's Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

1. MacDinton's Irish Pub & Restaurant

7.0
405 S Howard Ave (W Horatio St), Tampa, FL
Sports Bar · Southwest Tampa · 117 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Go Fri Night for $10 Happy Hour 6-8p which includesALL Draft Beers, House Wines & Well Liquors, inc Jack Daniels, Finlandia Vodka's & Southern Comfort cocktails & 50c wings!

Hyde Park Cafe is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

2. Hyde Park Cafe

7.3
1806 W Platt St, Tampa, FL
Night Club · Southwest Tampa · 61 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Go Fridays for $10 Happy Hour 8-10p with all-you-can-drink mixed well vodkas & draft beers!

The Drynk is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

3. The Drynk

302 S Howard Ave (Platt St.), Tampa, FL
Bar · Southwest Tampa · 20 tips and reviews

Kid U.Kid Unot: SAT nights is by far the best, besides the shoulder to shoulder fun, u won't regret it!!!

Lodge Restaurant & Bar is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

4. Lodge Restaurant & Bar

516 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL
Bar · Southwest Tampa · 56 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Go for Ladies Night Thursdays 9p-12a - $3 Wine, $4 You Call it Cocktails, $4 Apps, $5 Stoli Martinis, $5 Sangria. Fridays 12a-Close Happy Hour: $2 Drafts, $3 Wines, $4.50 Vodka Drinks, $13 Buckets

PCI Beach Bar is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

5. PCI Beach Bar

8.0
Pinellas County, FL
Surf Spot · 22 tips and reviews

John W.John Wilhelm: Great bushwackers! Ask for Christina, the best bartender here! Stop in for some BBQ at the restaurant. Great stuff.

Jimmy B's Beach Bar is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

6. Jimmy B's Beach Bar

8.1
6200 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
Beach Bar · 53 tips and reviews

Michele K.Michele Knight: Satellites Down, an AWESOME local band, plays there every other Thursday night from 7p-12a. They also have the best bartenders that night, Darlene (at the main bar) and Brad (at the "tiki" bar). Get

Caddy's On The Beach is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

7. Caddy's On The Beach

8.5
9000 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL
Beach Bar · Sunset Beach · 90 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Bring sun tan lotion and a cooler w/ plenty of canned brewskies, but make sure not to bring any glass! The cops will fine you!

Barefoot Beach Bar is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

8. Barefoot Beach Bar

7.2
Bar · Village of Tampa · 2 tips and reviews
Shephard's Tiki Bar & Margarita Grill is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

9. Shephard's Tiki Bar & Margarita Grill

7.6
601 S Gulfview Blvd #619, Clearwater, FL
Cocktail Bar · Clearwater Beach · 36 tips and reviews

DJ R.DJ Ray: dj ray rocks the deck every saturday and sunday

Jacksons Bistro is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

10. Jacksons Bistro

8.2
601 S Harbour Island Blvd Ste 100, Tampa, FL
Bar · Harbour Island · 116 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: As if cocktails on the patio at sunset weren't enough, Jackson's has an extensive fine dining menu that showcases a fusion of global cuisines. Try the sushi, too.

Hogan's Beach Tampa is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

11. Hogan's Beach Tampa

7700 W Courtney Campbell Cswy (Bay Harbour Dr), Tampa, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 101 tips and reviews
Yard of Ale is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

12. Yard of Ale

406 S Howard Ave (W Horatio St), Tampa, FL
Bar · Southwest Tampa · 36 tips and reviews

Kaitlyn W.Kaitlyn Watson: Bar games galore and you get an awesome douche bag show from Macdintons across the street.

Cheap is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

13. Cheap

7.0
309 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL
Lounge · Southwest Tampa · 108 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Get Half-Off Select Sushi & Sangria Pitchers on Wednesdays!

The Dubliner is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

14. The Dubliner

7.9
2307 W Azeele St, Tampa, FL
Pub · Southwest Tampa · 56 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Thursdays get $2 White Sangria, Red Sangria, or $3 Seadog Blue Paw (Blueberry) Beer! Fridays get $12 buckets of Bud Light or Miller Light!

Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

15. Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant

2500 W Azeele St, Tampa, FL
Tapas Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 73 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: Ceviche's jumble of dining rooms can be dimly lit and intimate or loud and lively, making it a destination spot for romantics and sangria lovers alike. The tapas menu is second to none.

The SoHo Tavern is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

16. The SoHo Tavern

2221 W Platt St, Tampa, FL
Bar · Southwest Tampa · 27 tips and reviews

💢💢Mayor Ry🍎ner💢💢💢💢Mayor Ry🍎ner💢💢: Best place to watch football on Sundays in soho

Bishop Tavern is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

17. Bishop Tavern

260 1st Ave. N., Saint Petersburg, FL
Night Club · University Park - South Downtown · 18 tips and reviews

Rebecca N.Rebecca New: College crowd. Beer pong. No cover.

Jannus Live is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

18. Jannus Live

8.8
200 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Music Venue · University Park - South Downtown · 55 tips and reviews

CJ W.CJ Wright: To get tickets without having to pay TicketMaster fees, you can go to the record store down Central (Daddy Kool). They're only open a few hours each day, but it's a great way to save a few bucks!

Blue Martini is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

19. Blue Martini

2223 N West Shore Blvd (in International Plaza), Tampa, FL
Bar · 81 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Watch out for the Cougars! You better check ID here! Haha

The Kennedy is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

20. The Kennedy

7.1
2408 W Kennedy Blvd (Moody Ave.), Tampa, FL
Night Club · Southwest Tampa · 62 tips and reviews

Brian G.Brian Graham: Yes it is a night club so make sure you get your head screwed on straight before you go - Great people watching - you might see Evan or Upton and lots of people watching - Ask for Aaron he'll do it 4u Read more.

Push Ultra Lounge is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

21. Push Ultra Lounge

128 3rd St S, Saint Petersburg, FL
Night Club · University Park - South Downtown · 19 tips and reviews

LalaLala: Love this place, all the different levels, great staff and dj's!!

Fly Bar & Restaurant is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

22. Fly Bar & Restaurant

1202 N Franklin St (at Royal St), Tampa, FL
Wine Bar · 106 tips and reviews

Rommie J.Rommie Johnson: The rooftop deck is pretty great when the weather is nice.

TAPS Bar & Lounge is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

23. TAPS Bar & Lounge

7.7
777 N Ashley Dr (at Polk St), Tampa, FL
Wine Bar · 45 tips and reviews

Adriana B.Adriana Bator: Great spot in downtown. Split a bottle of Saison Dupont with another beer-appreciator!

Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

24. Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill

8.4
1320 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL
Sports Bar · 75 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: Ferg's is the unofficial hangout for Rays fans - and it's not a bad spot to grab a burger or some wings before a ballgame, either. (The Short List: Top 5 places to eat before a Rays game.) Read more.

Brick House Tavern + Tap is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

25. Brick House Tavern + Tap

8.2
1102 N Dale Mabry Hwy (at W Cypress St.), Tampa, FL
Gastropub · 126 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: This upscale "man cave" features more than 30 flat-screen TVs (even outside), beer bongs and an area with couches and recliners set around a big-screen TV. (The Short List: Top 5 sports bars.) Read more.

Empouria is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

26. Empouria

29 3rd St N (btwn 1st Ave N & Central Ave), Saint Petersburg, FL
Bar · University Park - South Downtown · 31 tips and reviews

GadlingGadling: Boasting 100+ beers from around the world (and dozens of wines), The Independent is the coolest bar in St Pete to get some "liquid culture." Just don't ask about that thing hanging in the corner. -WV Read more.

Sake Bomb is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

27. Sake Bomb

548 Central Ave (at 6th St), Saint Petersburg, FL
Sake Bar · University Park - South Downtown · 13 tips and reviews

taliatalia: tuesdays are all you can drink draft beers for only $10!! choose from bud light, magic hat #9, shock top, kirin ichiban, and stella!

Aja Channelside is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

28. Aja Channelside

290 S Meridian Ave, Tampa, FL
Night Club · Downtown Tampa · 17 tips and reviews

Yodo @.Yodo @rannyran: Great music, hot bartenders, cool people

Gators Cafe And Saloon is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

29. Gators Cafe And Saloon

7.1
12754 Kingfish Dr, Treasure Island, FL
Sports Bar · 31 tips and reviews

Chelsea E.Chelsea Eyink: You gotta gotta gotta go to Gators!!!

Undertow Beach Bar is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

30. Undertow Beach Bar

8.3
3850 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL
Sports Bar · Belle Vista · 52 tips and reviews

TBOcomTBOcom: This St. Pete Beach establishment features an indoor and outdoor bar, a steady stream of girls in bikinis and the addictive "ring-on-a-string" game. The Short List: one of our top 5 best beach bars. Read more.

Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

31. Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar

8.0
10 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach, FL
American Restaurant · 115 tips and reviews

Tom N.Tom Nocera: Go to the Palm Pavilion and sit outside on the deck to catch the sunset, and enjoy the live music and be sure to try their sangria. Its a great way to start the weekend. Read more.

Dallas Bull is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

32. Dallas Bull

7.5
3322 N. US 301, Tampa, FL
Bar · 23 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Best Country Bar in Tampa! Free Line Dancing Lessons 730-930 Wed-Sun! Go Thurs for Ladies night & $3 SoCo, Fri for Free Bull Rides, Karaoke, and $3 Jack, Sat for $3 Finlandia Vodka!

The Pub Tampa Bay is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

33. The Pub Tampa Bay

7.9
2223 N West Shore Blvd #B212 (International Plaza & Bay Street), Tampa, FL
Pub · 130 tips and reviews
Pour House at Grand Central is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

34. Pour House at Grand Central

8.4
1208 E Kennedy Blvd #112 (at N. 11th St.), Tampa, FL
Wine Bar · Channel District · 30 tips and reviews

AMANDA VAN OVER @.AMANDA VAN OVER @AMANDAVANOVER: Amanda Van Over was here! Great spot to lounge inside/outside w/ friends! Try the Rastafa Rye beer & a glass of Menage' Trios! Follow me on Twitter & Like Me on Facebook @AMANDASportsFL *LOVE!* Read more.

The Retreat is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

35. The Retreat

7.4
123 S Hyde Park Ave, Tampa, FL
Bar · Southwest Tampa · 17 tips and reviews

Brian M.Brian M 🍷🐊: Go THURS- $10 Open Bar 9-12, $1 Busch Light & Wells, FRI- $6 Jack Liters, $3 Domestics, SAT- $5 Loaded Coronas & Speedball Shots, $3 PBR, $3 Sex on the Beach, Blue Hawaiins & Midori Sours

The Mandarin Hide is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

36. The Mandarin Hide

8.8
231 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL
Cocktail Bar · University Park - South Downtown · 59 tips and reviews

Zach W.Zach Wendkos: Get a Moscow Mule and thank me later

Club Detroit is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

37. Club Detroit

16 2nd St N (Located btwn Central ave and 1st Ave N.), Saint Petersburg, FL
Night Club · University Park - South Downtown · 1 tip
The Patio is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

38. The Patio

7.6
421 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL
Beer Garden · Southwest Tampa · 16 tips and reviews

AspenAspen: Fun place for a drink. Don't miss $10 all you can drink wine on Wednesday!

The Hub Bar is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

39. The Hub Bar

7.0
719 N Franklin St (at Polk St), Tampa, FL
Lounge · 29 tips and reviews

Ashley R.Ashley Ray: A true piece of Tampa history. Strong drinks, great juke box and right in the heart of downtown. THe Hub has been listed in many National "must visit" bars. http://www.thehubbartampa.com/

Suite Six Lounge is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

40. Suite Six Lounge

Saint Petersburg, FL
Night Club · University Park - South Downtown · 9 tips and reviews

Adela V.Adela V.: Honeys and House on Thursday nights! Ladies drink free from 9-1 :)

MacDinton's Irish Pub & Restaurant is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

41. MacDinton's Irish Pub & Restaurant

7.7
242 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Irish Pub · University Park - South Downtown · 25 tips and reviews

💢💢Mayor Ry🍎ner💢💢💢💢Mayor Ry🍎ner💢💢: The infamous Friday $10 all-U-Can-Drink happy hour from 6-8.... Can't miss!!

Amphitheatre Event Facility is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

42. Amphitheatre Event Facility

1609 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL
Concert Hall · Historic Ybor · 4 tips and reviews

43. The RITZ Ybor

8.4
1503 E 7th Ave (at N 15th St), Tampa, FL
Music Venue · Historic Ybor · 34 tips and reviews
Five Bucks Drinkery is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

44. Five Bucks Drinkery

7.3
247 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL
Bar · University Park - South Downtown · 60 tips and reviews

SamSam S.SamSam SlagHuis: All drinks $5 or less (incl. top shelf liquors). Hence the name. Nice place. Good selection on drafts, cans & bottles.

The Canopy is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

45. The Canopy

8.6
340 Beach Dr NE (4th ave NE), Saint Petersburg, FL
Lounge · North Downtown · 51 tips and reviews
Jimmy's Crow's Nest and Iguana Bar is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

46. Jimmy's Crow's Nest and Iguana Bar

8.1
101 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL
Hotel Bar · 18 tips and reviews

Anna M.Anna Montanaro: The best place to hang out around here!

The Pelican Pub is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

47. The Pelican Pub

6.5
18 2nd St N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Bar · University Park - South Downtown · 19 tips and reviews

Robert A.Robert Ashbrook: Buy 1 get 1 on premium well liquors and draft beers. 4pm-7pm, 12am-3am. Great deal

Fergs Live Sports Bar is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

48. Fergs Live Sports Bar

490 Channelside Dr, Tampa, FL
Sports Bar · Downtown Tampa · 5 tips and reviews
James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

49. James Joyce Irish Pub & Eatery

8.3
1724 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL
Pub · Historic Ybor · 53 tips and reviews
Coppertail Brewing Company is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

50. Coppertail Brewing Company

9.5
2601 E 2nd Ave (26th Street), Tampa, FL
Brewery · 28 tips and reviews
Tampa Bay Brewing Company is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

51. Tampa Bay Brewing Company

8.5
1600 E 8th Ave, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · Historic Ybor · 170 tips and reviews
Yard of Ale is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

52. Yard of Ale

7.6
260 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Beer Garden · University Park - South Downtown · 8 tips and reviews
260 First is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

53. 260 First

5.9
260 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Night Club · University Park - South Downtown · 8 tips and reviews
The One Night Stand is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

54. The One Night Stand

6.5
149 1st Ave N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Bar · University Park - South Downtown · 12 tips and reviews
Sip Social Lounge is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

55. Sip Social Lounge

Saint Petersburg, FL
Lounge · North Downtown · 5 tips and reviews
Cru Cellars is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

56. Cru Cellars

8.8
2506 S Macdill Ave, Tampa, FL
Wine Bar · Palma Ceia · 11 tips and reviews
Wine Exchange Bistro and Wine Bar is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

57. Wine Exchange Bistro and Wine Bar

8.5
1609 W Snow Ave, Tampa, FL
Wine Bar · Historic Hyde Park North · 37 tips and reviews
Crumb&Cork is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

58. Crumb&Cork

501 N Franklin St (Madison Street), Tampa, FL
Wine Bar · 14 tips and reviews
TheYbor City Wine Bar is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

59. TheYbor City Wine Bar

8.6
1600 E 8th Ave (16th Street & 7th Avenue), Tampa, FL
Wine Bar · Historic Ybor · 11 tips and reviews
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

60. Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

9.2
4110 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL
American Restaurant · 76 tips and reviews
Soho Saloon is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

61. Soho Saloon

7.1
410 S Howard Ave (btw Azeele St. & Horatio St.), Tampa, FL
Bar · Southwest Tampa · 10 tips and reviews
Tryst Gastro Lounge is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

62. Tryst Gastro Lounge

7.1
240 Beach Dr NE, Saint Petersburg, FL
Gastropub · North Downtown · 47 tips and reviews
Ciccio / Water is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

63. Ciccio / Water

8.6
1015 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL
Sushi Restaurant · Palma Ceia · 45 tips and reviews
Green Lemon is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

64. Green Lemon

8.3
915 S Howard Ave (at W. Eleta St), Tampa, FL
Mexican Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 84 tips and reviews
Bar Louie is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

65. Bar Louie

7.6
2223 N Westshore Blvd, Suite B-202, Tampa, FL
Gastropub · 71 tips and reviews
Red Mesa Cantina is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

66. Red Mesa Cantina

8.9
128 3rd St S (at 2nd Ave S), Saint Petersburg, FL
Mexican Restaurant · University Park - South Downtown · 182 tips and reviews
Push Ultra Lounge is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

67. Push Ultra Lounge

128 3rd St S, Saint Petersburg, FL
Night Club · University Park - South Downtown · 19 tips and reviews
The Mandarin Hide is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

68. The Mandarin Hide

8.8
231 Central Ave, Saint Petersburg, FL
Cocktail Bar · University Park - South Downtown · 59 tips and reviews
Ruby's Elixir is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

69. Ruby's Elixir

8.4
15 3rd St N (at Central Ave), Saint Petersburg, FL
Cocktail Bar · University Park - South Downtown · 23 tips and reviews
The Ale and The Witch is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

70. The Ale and The Witch

8.9
111 2nd Ave NE Ste 104, Saint Petersburg, FL
Beer Garden · North Downtown · 70 tips and reviews
Hula Bay Club is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

71. Hula Bay Club

8.0
5210 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL
Seafood Restaurant · Southwest Tampa · 63 tips and reviews
The Getaway is one of Best Bars in Tampa Bay.

72. The Getaway

8.7
13090 Gandy Blvd N, Saint Petersburg, FL
Beach Bar · 41 tips and reviews