14 Best Bars in Downtown Tampa

May 13, 2021
| 9:15 PM

During the day, downtown Tampa bustles with people wanting to visit its upbeat museums, walk down the Riverwalk, and admire the Straz Center. At night, people populate the downtown area to enjoy some of the best bars in downtown Tampa! We’ve curated a list of the 14 best bars in downtown Tampa to help lead you straight to the hot spots!

📷 Hotel Bar Tampa

Hotel Bar

The Hotel Bar features international craft cocktails like the Singapore Sling from Singapore, the Sidecar from Paris, the Queen’s Park Sizzle from Trinidad, and more! Their environment mashes an old-school feel with a cosmopolitan twist. Plus, they serve late snacks ranging from marinated olives to fancy caramelized fennel dip served with kettle chips!

Hours & Location

📍 200 N. Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602

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📷 Yeoman’s Cask & Lion

Yeoman’s Cask & Lion

Yeoman’s celebrates British culture and features eclectic pop art. On their walls, you can find Queen Elizabeth II, Bowie, and Churchill! They serve some of the best Fish and Chips in Florida along with other British food staples. Throughout the week, they host special events with some great deals including, $7 burgers on burger night and bottomless mimosas during brunch on the weekends!

Hours & Location

📍 202 N. Morgan St, Tampa, FL 33602

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📷 Hattrick’s Tavern

Hattrick’s Tavern

Hattrick’s Tavern is one of the many bars in downtown Tampa where sports enthusiasts like to gather. This tavern caters to those wanting to cheer their favorite teams with a nice drink at hand and snacks on the side. Their menu even sports sections split into pregame, first period, second period, third period, and assists food options! With Hattrick’s you can pair all of the best moments of a game with a delicious dish that complements the action.

Hours & Location

📍 107 S. Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

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📷 The Sail

The Sail

Waterfront views, live music, and a menu packed with local favorites! The Sail has got you covered. You can enjoy a refreshing drink and yummy snacks right by the water. What makes this bar even cooler is that they are a 360-degree restaurant and bar! Plus, you can find them located right along the Riverwalk. So, after a long walk along the river, treat yourself and grab a drink at The Sail!

Hours & Locations

📍 333 S. Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

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📷 Anchor Bar

Anchor Bar

The Anchor Bar originally started its business on Davis Island but has since expanded to downtown. They serve comfort classics such as hot dogs, wings, burgers, and more! They also have 21 different draft beers for you to try, and a great staff ready to greet you.

Hours & Locations

Downtown Location

📍 514 N. Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

Davis Island Location

📍 304 E. Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606

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📷 Gin Joint

Gin Joint

The Gin Joint lives in a preserved and restored urban space on Franklin Street. They emanate a sophisticated class with an old-timey feel. Their menu came to life from the hands of experts, who handpicked and carefully selected each item on the menu! They even provide vegetarian and gluten-free options! This is the perfect place for those that want to “sip in style!”

Hours & Location

📍 633 N. Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

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📷 W XYZ Bar

W XYZ Bar

You can find this downtown Tampa bar located in the Aloft Hotel. The W XYZ bar serves specialty cocktails and some snacks. Out on their patio, their firepit creates a nice and warm atmosphere to enjoy your drinks and observe the river! Like many of the other bars in downtown Tampa, the W XYZ bar lives close by to other downtown attractions, such as Curtis Hixon Park, the Riverwalk, and the University of Tampa.

Hours & Location

📍 100 W. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33602

📷 Taps Restaurant

Taps Restaurant & Bar Lounge Bar & Lounge

Taps carefully curate their food menu, source craft beers locally, and make specialty cocktails! They are the place to go for an enjoyable time with friends and family. Their appetizers vary from simple wings to fancy bacon-wrapped jalapenos. During Gasparilla, Taps becomes a hot spot to watch the pirate parade go by and a local top pick. They also offer both indoor and outdoor seating.

Hours & Location

📍777 N. Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

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📷 Four Green Fields

Four Green Fields

Enjoy a pint the Irish way at Four Green Fields! They first opened their doors back in 1992, and since then, their authentic thatched roof has attracted many. Imbibe magazine included this little Irish pub in their list of Top 100 Places in America to Drink Beer. Along with serving great beer, their menu incorporates traditional Irish food, including the infamous Corned Beef and Cabbage. Plus, you can find some local seafood favorites on their menu! Aside from providing Curtis Hixon with one of the best bars in downtown Tampa, Four Green Fields also offers locations at the airport and Amelie Arena!

Hours & Locations

Curtis Hixon Park Location

📍702 N. Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

Tampa International Airport Location

📍4215 Bessie Coleman Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607

Amalie Arena Location

*Only open during events

📍Amalie Arena, Section 123, Tampa, FL 33606

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📷 Remedy

Remedy

Remedy offers an authentically pleasing environment and riverside views. You can find this bar located right on the Riverwalk. They provide a variety of customizable options for pizzas, burgers, and chicken sandwiches. They also offer seafood options. For drinks, they serve craft cocktails and a variety of wine options. This is the place to go if you want to enjoy the warm Florida weather and the Riverwalk culture! Plus, they offer valet services, so you don’t have to worry about circling for parking!

Hours & Location (Temporarily Closed)

📍400 N. Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602

📷 Gen X Tavern

Gen X Tavern

Throw it back to the ’80s and ’90s at Gen X Tavern! This bar’s style and vibe channels the times where jeans were tighter, and when VHS tapes were alive. They open their doors to those that take their food and drinks seriously but let themselves go wild! Their retro menu includes vegan and vegetarian options, such as buffalo cauliflower and the Impossible burger! And for those with a sweet tooth, their salted chocolate chip cookie has been voted Best in the Bay!

Hours & Location

📍103 E. Jackson St, Tampa, FL 33602

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📷 Maloney’s

Maloney’s

For a casual night out into town, head on over to Maloney’s! This Irish pub offers plenty of great deals, from $3 drafts (Bud, Bud light, and Mic Ultras) to $16 buckets (containing 5 beers each)! On Saturdays and Sundays, Maloney’s is the place to be to catch your favorite Football games live on TV!

Hours & Location

📍1120 E. Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602

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📷 UNATION

District Tavern

Are you trying to find the best bars in downtown Tampa that’ll accompany you throughout the night into the wee hours of the morning? Check out Channelside’s District Tavern! Their doors stay open late, providing you with scrumptious late-night bites and refreshing drinks. They also have brunch on weekends with bottomless mimosas. We highly recommend their wings. Their lemon pepper wings are a personal favorite! Plus, their Mac N Cheese and quesadillas are a go-to delight. Pro Tip: Sit facing the window, so you have firsthand views of all the dogs playing in the dog park nearby!

Hours & Location

📍116 N. 12th St, Tampa, FL 33602

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Bars in Downtown Tampa & More!

Our list of the 14 best bars in downtown Tampa offers a wide variety of environments, foods, and drinks. If you are ever looking for fun things to do in Tampa, we highly recommend visiting some of these bars! Or peruse our Instagram and Facebook for more fun things to do in Tampa Bay!

Curated by

Serafina Besecker

Serafina is a blogger and author for UNATION's Stuff to Do City Guides. For more insight on the best events and things to do near you, downl...

14 Best Bars in Downtown Tampa

Hotel Bar

Yeoman’s Cask & Lion

Hattrick’s Tavern

The Sail

Anchor Bar

Gin Joint

W XYZ Bar

Taps Restaurant & Bar Lounge Bar & Lounge

Four Green Fields

Remedy

Gen X Tavern

Maloney’s

District Tavern

Bars in Downtown Tampa & More!

Curated by

Serafina Besecker

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