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EXPLORE | | | | | | | 601 S Harbour Island Blvd
Tampa,
FL
33602
813-277-0112 | | | | | Description: HARBOUR ISLAND. Located just a few clicks from downtown, this high-end bar is attached to one of Harbour Island's and perhaps Tampa's finest American eateries. Dark stained mahogany combines with the earthy color scheme to give Back Jacks the look and feel of the quintessential neighborhood bar, and that's just what the place is. Expertly-mixed cocktails and the critically-acclaimed wine list ensure there's plenty to quench whatever thirst you may have, and the kitchen plies the lunch and evening crowds with terrific appetizers and bistro fare.
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| 3045 N Rocky Point Dr E
Tampa,
FL
33607
813-289-7922 | | | | | Description: ROCKY POINT. A Caribbean flair distinguishes this place, which is both restaurant and bar. Open only in the evenings, it's a popular destination for business travelers who want a taste of island life, including a frosty drink and some seafood munchies. Live reggae music provides a restful backdrop to the award-winning cuisine and vibrant southern sunsets. Bars are located inside and out, and Happy Hour offers visitors the opportunity to laugh and mingle after a hectic day downtown. The convivial atmosphere, accommodating staff and friendly patrons will have you relaxed and mellow in no time.
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| 205 W Platt St
Tampa,
FL
33606
813-254-4444 | | | | | Description: HYDE PARK. Named after Ireland's four provinces, this pub is housed in a thatched-roof cottage amid a grove of palm trees. Once inside, surrounded by pints of Guinness and lilting accents, you'll feel that you've been transported to the Emerald Isle. The lunch crowds, who come from downtown's business district, are somewhat sophisticated; they munch on salads, sandwiches, Gaelic stew, and other UK favorites. In the evenings, though, the patrons are younger, and they flock to hear authentic Irish music and drink hearty brews. On the front porch, there's always a laid-back group who gather, drink, and dream in the moonlight.
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| 1805 E 7th Ave
Tampa,
FL
33605
813-248-5900 | | | | | Description: YBOR CITY. Billed as "one of the world's best watering holes," Gaspar's Grotto certainly fits well in a town known for its Buccaneers.
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| 1806 W Platt St
Tampa,
FL
33606
813-254-2233 | | | | | Description: HYDE PARK. Three places in one! Hyde Park Cafe features everything from hot, DJ-led dance parties in the terrazzo-floored Velociti Room to outdoor seating to a sexy gallery area. Tampa's young and beautiful set come to Hyde Park to preen and pose, but you'll also find a Joe Average sprinkled here and there, helping to cut down on the place's pretense. The VIP area in the back of the bar tends toward the exclusive side, but don't fret there's plenty up front to catch your attention (and your eye).
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| 1502 S Howard Ave
Tampa,
FL
33606
813-251-0367 | | | | | Description: SOHO. Maze-like bar and restaurant sports the look and feel of an upscale tropical resort, complete with low-key island vibe, Red Stripe specials and spectacular Caribbean-inspired seafood dishes.
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| 719 N Franklin St
Tampa,
FL
33602
813-229-1553 | | | | | Description: DOWNTOWN. Excuse the pun, but this classic dive has been the "hub" of Tampa's high-end drinking scene for a number of years now before many of Ybor City's trendy-come-latelies were even conceived. Here, you can rub shoulders with the legal crowd that is, circuit court judges and lawyers, the large majority of the over-21 group! Hub staples include famously potent mixed drinks and a jukebox lineup that would make Bob Seager beam with pride.
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| 1502 E 7th Ave
Tampa,
FL
33605
813-248-3499 | | | | | Description: YBOR CITY. This Ybor juke joint doesn't get really going until after all the kids and "respectable folks" have called it a night, and that seems to suit the area's blues aficionados just fine. Don't expect anything swanky, upscale or thematic when you step in the door -After all, that wouldn't be at all bluesy, would it? because this place is as barebones as can be. Instead, what you'll get is a few hours of hearing some cats masterfully interpret life using a language comprised of 12 chords.
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| 910 Skipper Rd
Tampa,
FL
33613
813-971-0666 | | | | | Description: NEW TAMPA. This Key West-style place attracts a faithful crowd of regulars. Although it started out as a smokehouse, Skipper's is now renowned for its seafood and for booking some of the top bands in the area. Beneath moss-draped oaks, an outdoor stage welcomes performers of all musical genres, including rock, soul, jazz, zydeco, blues, ska and reggae. While patrons pull chairs up to the stage, performers chant and sing into the night. The outside bar makes libations available, and the entire island ambience is Old Florida perfection.
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