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7th + Grove Cocktail bar
Nestled in the heart of historic Ybor city in Tampa, FL lies innovative and cultured dining concepts from the award-winning 7th + Grove Hospitality group. For the comfort food connoisseur searching for fresh authentic taste with a down home flair or a guyaneese infused meal, this group delivers warm ambiance extraordinary service and creatively crafted cocktails. Locals and tourist alike love frequenting the adult-friendly space for schmoozing and celebrating the perfectly imperfect you.
Alter Ego Cocktail bar
Alter Ego is a music-forward cocktail lounge, including small bites, and offers an energetic vibe and proper, soulful hospitality. Alter Ego boasts a curated musical experience alongside a monochromatic design that includes intimate seating and social spaces. Owned and operated by The Proper House Group and critically acclaimed Chef Ferrell Alvarez, and partners Chon Nguyen and Ty Rodriguez. The Proper House Group and Alvarez’s team are also behind the acclaimed restaurant Rooster & the Till in Tampa’s Seminole Heights neighborhood, a recent recipient of Michelin’s Bib Gourmand Award.
Arts Club Cocktail bar
Join us at Arts Club, where culture, creativity, cuisine, and community come together to enhance your experience at The Tampa EDITION. Immerse yourself in a meticulously curated space celebrating the arts, offering exceptional mixology, delectable Asian-inspired dishes designed for sharing, and live music—all for an unforgettable experience!
Bahama Breeze Cocktail bar
When you're at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, life's one big party. It’s an escape from the ordinary and a much-needed excuse for you to let loose. Famous since 1996 for tropical cocktails, live music, and more, the vibe here is always as amazing as that Caribbean-inspired food we’re known for. Bahama Breeze offers your favorites: seafood, salads, chicken--all with island flair. From Jerk Chicken Pasta to Seafood Paella, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. Naturally, we’re the perfect spot for all the sunniest moments in life: happy hours with friends, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and unique culinary experiences. So, when you’re ready to raise your glass and move your feet, the par...
Bulla Gastrobar Tampa Cocktail bar
Bulla Gastrobar Tampa is a Spanish restaurant on South Howard ave in Tampa. Much like those famous gastropubs in Spain, Bulla Tampa is devoted to serving unique Spanish and Catalan dishes created with the finest and freshest ingredients. Unique to the Tampa location is Luna Lounge, a stylish rooftop bar for savoring handcrafted cocktails, a wide assortment of beers and wines, and a special tapas menu. Come enjoy our sandwiches, flatbreads, cheeseboards and more! Be sure to ask about our Rewards Program!
Chewy's Lounge Cocktail bar
Tampa’s Premier Live Music & Cigar Destination Experience "A Place for Grown Folks" at Chewy’s Lounge, an upscale live music venue and cigar lounge located at 5908 N Armenia Ave. We specialize in a sophisticated atmosphere where professional sound meets premium relaxation. As Tampa’s go-to spot for live jazz, soul, funk, and blues, we offer an intentional environment designed for enthusiasts of great music and fine cigars. Enjoy our full-service bar, curated cigar selection, and plush seating. Whether you’re here for our live performances or our premium cigar selection, Chewy’s provides a refined, well-maintained space to unwind. Elevate your night out with the best live jazz in Tampa and a world-class cigar experience.
Edison: Food+Drink Lab Cocktail bar
Chef Pierola – Local powerhouse and 5X James Beard Best Chef South Semifinalist – leads edison’s crew as they explore flavors using the finest components, precise execution and their collective creativity. The results are new interpretations of everyday food, expertly engineered into current, modern cuisine.
Gasparilla Distillery & Cocktail Bar Cocktail bar
Gasparilla Distillery & Cocktail Bar is a farm to bar top distillery and brewery. We distill, age, blend, and/or infuse all of our spirits in house from scratch. These can be bought by the bottle or you can sit down in our pirate bar to enjoy our spirits in all their glory, mixed with fresh ingredients in a delicious cocktail form. If cocktails aren't for everyone in your group, we also brew all of our own beer and hard seltzer that is available only at our bar.
Hotel Bar Cocktail bar
Watering hole with an old-school, cosmopolitan feel offering craft cocktails & artful bar bites.
Kona Grill - Tampa Cocktail bar
A unique combination of upscale American cuisine, award-winning sushi, and a modern bar create an innovative restaurant concept with something for every palate. Come for lunch, dinner, or one of Tampa's best happy hours!
Lower Deck Cocktail bar
Lower Deck Harbour Island, the city’s premier waterfront destination for fresh seafood, casual dining and craft drinks. Enjoy an outdoor lunch, happy hour and live music on the water with a view of Downtown Tampa. Experience an open-air and easygoing dockside bar at the pier level that makes every visit feel like an escape. Notably one of the best places to watch the sunset over Tampa Bay, catch live music, enjoy an outdoor movie or reserve a VIP waterfront couch for Friday and Saturday DJ nights. There's always something happening at Lower Deck. Happy hour, live music, outdoor movies, group dining and a rotating events calendar make it one of the most reliably fun waterfront destinations in Tampa.
Luigi's Kitchen Cocktail bar
Nestled in the heart of South Tampa, Luigi's Kitchen brings the warmth, traditions, and flavors of Italy to every table. Guided by Chef Luigi Cavallaro's passion for authentic Italian cooking, our family-owned restaurant offers a dining experience centered on handcrafted cuisine, genuine hospitality, and meaningful connection. Inspired by Italian family gatherings, each dish is thoughtfully prepared using quality ingredients and time-honored techniques. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, enjoying a romantic evening, or gathering with family and friends, Luigi's Kitchen provides a welcoming setting where great food and memorable moments come together. Every visit is an invitation to experience authentic Italian hospitality.
Maru Rooftop Nikkei Cocktail bar
Perched above Tampa Bay, this rooftop cocktail bar brings together the bold, bright flavors of Peru with the finesse of Japanese technique. From cocktails that highlight Peru's national spirit — Pisco — to sips that pull in the familiar flavors of Japan, each beverage reflects the depth and balance that define the Nikkei experience. Vibrant ceviches and shareable bites complement the cocktails, while an expertly curated beverage program gives you every reason to raise a glass.
Morgan’s Cove Cocktail bar
Morgan’s Cove is the perfect complement to its sister property, the British pub Yeoman’s, located next door on Morgan Street in Tampa. Morgan’s Cove offers an escape to a seaside pirate tavern, a place where pirates, plunderers, and privateers would gather to enjoy rum, whiskey, and other spirits while boasting about their exploits on the high seas and encounters with mythical sea creatures. Immerse yourself in this ancient swashbuckler’s den and enjoy a cocktail from our expansive drink menu. Now, you don’t have to wait until the end of January each year to indulge in your pirate adventures!
Pour Decisions Cocktail bar
where vibes meet cocktails. We're all about hands- on mixology classes , creative craft drinks, and a lounge atmosphere made for good energy and great company. Sip, shake, and vibe-out it's more than a drink it's an experience.
Punch Room Cocktail bar
A new generation finds a city in renaissance, and we are proud to be a part of that renewal. Taking cues from Tampa’s history of 17th century pirates, traders, and privateers, Punch Room at The Tampa EDITION, the first in North America, brings forth a menu dedicated to flavors and spirits of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, the cradle to so many contributions in the evolution of punch. Join us for this mixology-guided tour of the islands, as we dive deep into the regional history of punches, exploring the terroir of cane spirits and a rich variety of tropical fruits and spices. Raise anchor, raise a glass, and settle in.
Steelbach Cocktail bar
Steelbach, Tampa's favorite Michelin recommended Southern chophouse and steakhouse at Armature Works, serving wood-fired steaks, craft cocktails and Southern-inspired cuisine daily. Beef is trimmed and cut to order, then fired over a 1,000° Florida oak grill for a flavor experience worth savoring. Warm, unhurried and built for long evenings, Steelbach is the kind of place where every occasion feels special. Unwind on Wednesdays with live music and wine specials. Explore an extensive wine list with bottles available to take home. Special events feature intimate wine dinners led by Master Sommeliers monthly.
Stones Throw Cocktail bar
​​Stones Throw, Tampa's waterfront bar and seafood restaurant on the Riverwalk serving fresh oysters, a daily catch, creative cocktails and signature margaritas with open-air seating and breathtaking water views. Join us for happy hour, game day energy, taco tuesday with live music and a sunset view you can’t beat. Laid-back and nostalgic, with a coastal charm that makes every day feel like you're on vacation. Whether it's sunset cocktails, a seafood dinner, game day with drink specials, Stones Throw is where Tampa comes to unwind right on the water. We’re only a Stones Throw away.
The Copper Shaker Ybor Cocktail bar
At The Copper Shaker we offer contemporary, innovative, and traditional craft cocktails, as well as a variety of craft beers and barrel-aged spirits. Our kitchen parallels the cocktail program with an eclectic menu of New American Gastropub fare, featuring seasonal and international influences.
The Sapphire Tampa Cocktail bar
Introducing The Sapphire Tampa, where modern luxury meets dynamic entertainment. Inspired by the iconic supper clubs of the 1950s, The Sapphire redefines the evening experience through a refined, contemporary lens. Nightly live music and DJs, paired with tableside artistry, create an atmosphere where entertainment is ever-present, seamlessly woven into every moment. With a focus on elevated ambiance, each cocktail and culinary creation is crafted as a performance, turning every visit into something truly unforgettable. For those who expect exceptional cuisine, entertainment, and impeccable detail, The Sapphire transforms private dining into an evening of style, flavor, and distinction.
Tokyo Swim Club Cocktail bar
Tokyo Swim Club is a rooftop cocktail lounge opening Fall 2026 in West Ybor. From the team behind Kōsen and Tantō, the open-air space blends craft cocktails with Izakaya-style dining—sushi, handrolls, and yakitori—led by Director of Beverage and Sustainability Mike Western and Executive Chef Andrew Huang. Inspired by the allure of retro 1960s Tokyo members-only clubs, the space is anchored by a central bar with striped pool umbrellas, lush greenery, and layered lounge seating, creating a vibrant, resort-like atmosphere that feels both relaxed and nostalgic.
Trophy Fish Cocktail bar
Nautically inspired outpost offering freshly caught seafood, plus elevated cocktails & beers nestled within the Seminole Heights community.
Venue 2106 Cocktail bar
Venue 2106 is a live music restaurant and social lounge in Tampa, Florida, bringing together great food, handcrafted cocktails, live R&B, DJs and memorable nightlife experiences. Join us for dinner, Happy Hour, brunch, date nights, birthdays, group celebrations, corporate networking events and private events. Located at 2106 W Main St near Downtown Tampa, Venue 2106 is a destination for live entertainment, cocktails, dining and community in a stylish, grown-up atmosphere.
Yummy House South China Bistro Cocktail bar
Stylish eatery with an art-decorated facade & a wide array of Chinese meat, seafood & tofu dishes.
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