We found the best wings in Tampa Bay. This is your guide to a mouthwatering journey through the sizzling, saucy, and oh-so-spicy world of Tampa Bay’s hottest wings.
Note: Each spot in the guide has a to let you know how hot they are! From one fire being the easiest and five being the hottest.
Even though Madison Avenue Pizza is known for its 32-inch pizza and its other mouth-watering pizzas, they happen to ALSO serve some of the best wings in Tampa Bay! We love that they’re not only saucy, they’re crispy. Choose from over 8 different sauces, including Buffalo Mild and Buffalo Hot, BBQ, Honey Chipotle, Sweet Thai Chili, and more!
Pro tip: Our favorite sauce is their signature VIP Sauce. Order a beer – the perfect pairing! And, since you’re at a pizza place, why not try one We suggest trying something unique like The Bayshore pizza or the Best of the Bay pizza!
Hattricks
Located in a historic brick building in the heart of Downtown Tampa is Hattricks – a sports bar and restaurant loved by locals, sports lovers, and college students! The wings at Hattricks are one of their signature items, a necessity on any table. For the hottest wings, try their famous IRA wings.
Pro tip: Their wings can be ordered in their signature “Shake n Bake” style – shaken in a sauce of your choice and thrown back in the oven to bake in all the flavors.
📍107 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
Press Box Sports Emporium
Press Box is a South Tampa classic! With 42 screens, this is the ultimate way to catch any sporting event. During games, Press Box often hosts giveaways too! For the hottest and best wings in Tampa, order their famous atomic wings!
Pro tip: Be sure to check them out on Tuesdays, when they offer 75-cent wings all day, or on Wednesdays when they offer 75-cent boneless wings!
📍222 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33609
Blind Goat Tampa
A wonderful neighborhood bar in South Tampa with great happy hour, refreshing beer, bar games, and insanely delicious wings! Indulge in flavors like classic buffalo, Thai sweet & spicy, blackened dry rub, garlic parm, pooty tang…the list goes on.
Pro tip: If you’re in the mood for something a little unique you NEED to order Feisty C’s PB&J wings, trust us! And, if you’re daring and want something scorching hot, get the Vision Quest.
📍4106 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629
Prepare accordingly if you're heading to Hattricks, Press Box, or The Blind Goat to order their hot wings!
We consulted our hot-obsessed team members and received the best tips!
Don't touch your eyes! Trust us. Even after cleaning your hands with napkins, we ask you to think twice before you scratch your eyes!
Eat one at a time before taking a sip of your drink! It'll be easier and the heat won't start to bother you immediately.
Stock up on ranch, blue cheese, or milk! To tame the heat, these are a must.
Wings, celery, and carrots are a great combo. They not only taste good together, but the veggies help you survive the heat from the wings!
Drink plenty of water beforehand. This will help you eat more and process your meal better!
If you're going to enjoy some wings for lunch, you won't want to have a heavy breakfast in your belly!
They'll ruin your appetite and the wings won't be as enjoyable. Leave these for after you've finished your wings!
Request a pitcher of iced water. The last thing you want is to have fire in your mouth and have to order water in the middle of this mouth-watering chaos!
Don't drink a ton of milk at the beginning! You can enjoy a sip after each wing, but not in between bites.
Don't drench the wings in sauce, especially if they're hot wings. Even if they don't look saucy, they're most likely spicy already!
Breathe through your mouth while you eat instead of your nose. It helps relieve the burning sensation!
If you have a more sensitive stomach, take an antacid beforehand or after.
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
There’s just something about beer and wings that makes so much sense. Whether you’re visiting the Ybor City or Westchase location you have to try the Red Eye Cider wings!
Pro tip: TBBC tosses a POUND of wings in their Red Eye Cider Wing Sauce with a choice of ranch or bleu cheese dressing. We 10/10 recommend these to a friend…and we’re friends here, of course!
📍1600 East 8th Ave Tampa, FL 33605
📍13937 Monroes Business Park Tampa, FL 33635
Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill
Located right across the street from Tropicana Field, Ferg’s is a very popular spot in St. Pete named by CNN as one of the Top 101 Sports Bars in the country! This sports bar takes up nearly two city blocks and has over 90 TVs.
Pro tip: We recommend the Blackened & Hot Teriyaki Combo from their fusion sauces. Yum!
📍1320 Central Avenue, St Petersberg, FL 33705
District Tavern
Whether you live in Channelside or if you’re in the area and get a craving for wings, District Tavern is a great option for you. This local gastropub is a super chill spot to grab a beer and snack on its delicious wings.
Pro tip: We love their sauce options – from classics like blackened and buffalo to sweet Asian and garlic parmesan! Served with all the fixings like celery and ranch, you’ll be craving this meal all week long.
📍116 N 12th St, Tampa, FL 33602
Anchor Tavern
Looking for a low-key bar to hole up in You need to visit The Anchor Bar. No need to fight over which friend gets the last flat here! The wings at The Anchor Bar are a long-time favorite of the Downtown Tampa locals, the perfect snack to watch a game with.
Pro tip: We love how many sauces and seasonings they offer as well! It’s awesome that they offer dry rubs, it’s a great change from the usual saucy wings. Their cajun dry rub is the perfect mix of spicy and smokey!
📍514 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602
📍304 E Davis Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606
After your mouth-watering and hot journey with the best wings in Tampa Bay, why not cool down with beer, a cocktail, or ice cream
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