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A local wine bar spotlight

Halloween

Two sides of the bay. A little Transylvania.

Dracula’s Legacy Wine Bar & Bistro Tampa venue photo

Romanian family business

Wine Bar & Bistro

Tampa location · Photo via Google Maps

Halloween local spotlight

A taste of Transylvania this Halloween.

Set the Halloween mood with Romanian and European wines, wine cocktails, and décor inspired by Dracula. Discover the family story behind two local places to gather.

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811 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602

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111 2nd Ave NE Suite 102, St. Petersburg, FL 33701

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Top rooftop bars

Skyline views and golden-hour cocktails, ranked across Tampa Bay.

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Rooftop
Water Street · Tampa
Beacon Rooftop Lounge
rooftop cocktail lounge
Beacon is Tampa's highest public rooftop lounge, rising above the JW Marriott Water Street with panoramic views, ambitious cocktails, and polished shareable plates.
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Rooftop
Tampa Heights
M.Bird
rooftop bar & lounge
M.Bird is the rooftop bar above Armature Works, pairing Riverwalk and skyline views with Caribbean-inspired food, playful cocktails, and DJs Thursday through Saturday.
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Rooftop
Midtown · Tampa
Sal Y Mar Rooftop Bar
rooftop bar & restaurant
Sal Y Mar is Midtown Tampa’s Latin-inspired rooftop for skyline sunsets, music, cocktails, ceviche, paella, and a lively dinner-to-nightlife transition.
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Rooftop
South Howard / Hyde Park · Tampa
EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge
rooftop cocktail lounge
EDGE is the Epicurean Hotel’s rooftop social drinkery, specializing in fruit-, herb-, and spice-driven cocktails, craft beer, wine, small plates, and sunset drinks above South Tampa.
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Rooftop
Downtown St. Pete
The Canopy at The Birchwood
rooftop bar & lounge
The Canopy is The Birchwood’s outdoor Beach Drive rooftop, built for Tampa Bay views, sunset cocktails, shareable bar bites, and a dressy downtown nightcap.
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Rooftop
Water Street · Tampa
SiX
rooftop restaurant & bar
JW Marriott Tampa's sixth-floor indoor-outdoor rooftop concept.
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Rooftop
Water Street · Tampa
Azure at The Tampa EDITION
rooftop restaurant & pool bar
Azure is The Tampa EDITION’s airy rooftop restaurant and lounge for seaside-inspired Greek plates, cocktails, and polished Water Street views.
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Rooftop
Rocky Point · Tampa
Casa Cami
rooftop restaurant & bar
CURRENT Hotel rooftop venue with bay views; hotel also operates Julian Lounge rooftop bar.
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Rooftop
SoHo / South Howard · Tampa
Bulla Gastrobar Tampa
rooftop dining & cocktail lounge
Bulla's Tampa location promotes a rooftop lounge / dining experience.
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Rooftop
Downtown St. Pete
Sparrow Rooftop
rooftop cocktail bar
Sparrow is the polished rooftop atop the Moxy St. Pete, pairing Central Avenue views with Asian-inspired food, signature cocktails, and a dressier late-night crowd.
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Rooftop
Downtown St. Pete
Cane & Barrel Rooftop Bar
rooftop bar
AC Hotel St. Petersburg rooftop bar.
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Rooftop
St. Pete Pier
Pier Teaki
rooftop tiki bar
Pier Teaki is the tropical rooftop bar at the end of the St. Pete Pier, best for tiki drinks, open-water breezes, skyline views, and sunset celebrations.
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Top waterfront bars

Docks, bayfront patios and beach bars, ranked across Tampa Bay.

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Beach
South Clearwater Beach
Shephard's Tiki Beach Bar
Beach Bar
Shephard's Tiki Beach Bar is Clearwater Beach's full-volume waterfront party stop, pairing Gulf sunsets and live bands with tropical drinks and a sand-in-your-shoes resort crowd.
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Waterfront
Harbour Island · Tampa
Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi
Waterfront Bar
Jackson's is a social Harbour Island waterfront bar and restaurant for skyline views, hand-crafted cocktails, sushi, seafood, and celebration-ready groups.
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Beach
St. Pete Beach
Jimmy B's Beach Bar
Beach Bar
Jimmy B's is a true St. Pete Beach hangout with Gulf views, multiple bars, an outdoor patio, two stages, daily live music, and beach-friendly seafood and drinks.
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Waterfront
Harbour Island · Tampa
American Social
Waterfront Social Bar
American Social is a lively Harbour Island waterfront bar and restaurant for skyline views, Social Hour, weekend brunch, game day crowds, and shareable food.
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Waterfront
South Clearwater Beach / Opal Sol
Lolita's Coastal Cocina
Waterfront Tequila Bar
Lolita's pairs a polished waterfront resort setting with tequila, mezcal, Mexican coastal plates, and a midnight closing time that makes it useful beyond dinner.
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Beach
North Clearwater Beach
Crabby's Beachside Pavilion
Beach Bar
Crabby’s Beachside Pavilion carries Florida’s oldest beach-pavilion tradition forward with all-day Gulf views, daily breakfast, seafood, tropical drinks, and sunset-friendly Clearwater Beach seating.
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Waterfront
Rocky Point · Tampa
Whiskey Joe's
Waterfront Bar
Whiskey Joe's is Rocky Point's toes-in-the-sand waterfront hangout for bay sunsets, tropical drinks, seafood, live music, and casual groups.
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Beach
South Clearwater Beach / AC Hotel
Salt & Sky Rooftop Bar
Rooftop Cocktail Bar
Salt & Sky is the AC Hotel Clearwater Beach's public rooftop cocktail bar for panoramic Gulf and Intracoastal views, polished shareable plates, and weekend DJ energy.
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Waterfront
St. Pete Pier
Teak
Waterfront Bar
Teak is the nautical restaurant and bar at the end of the St. Pete Pier, pairing Tampa Bay and skyline views with coastal American food and an easy waterfront stop.
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Waterfront
Marina · Dunedin
Bon Appétit Bar
Waterfront Cocktail Bar
Bon Appétit's outdoor Marina Bar is a classic Dunedin waterfront stop for St. Joseph Sound sunsets, full lunch and dinner service, seafood, and drinks by the public marina.
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Waterfront
Rocky Point · Tampa
Casa Cami Bar & Lounge
Waterfront Rooftop Bar
Casa Cami’s 10th-floor bar and lounge pairs modern Mexican flavors, agave spirits, crafted and nonalcoholic cocktails, and broad Rocky Point sunset views.
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Waterfront
Harbour Island · Tampa
Sorsi Waterfront Rooftop
Waterfront Bar
Sorsi Waterfront is Jackson's Harbour Island patio lounge, bringing an Amalfi-inspired aperitivo mood to the bay with spritzes, coastal Italian plates, and artisan gelato.
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New in Tampa Bay

Bars, breweries, and lounges opened or reopened in the last three months, newest first.

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BarReopened
Downtown St. Pete waterfront
Veranda Patio at The Vinoy
Reopened Oct 2026
The Vinoy's waterfront patio reopened October 1 for craft cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired small plates overlooking the marina. Walk-ins and the public are welcome; this is the patio's return, not a newly opened hotel or bar.
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Old Southeast · St. Pete
The Chattaway
Reopened Sep 2026
The neighborhood institution reopened September 25 under new local owners, keeping the garden courtyard and Original Cheese Chattaburger while adding another outdoor bar and a full liquor program. The current menu also includes Shrimpy's shrimp poboy and Ferg's wings.
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BarNew
Downtown St. Pete / Baum Avenue
Upstairs at Webb's
Opened Sep 2026
The adults-only second-floor bar at Webb's City Cellar, 1133 Baum Avenue North, specializes in Japanese-style side-pour beer, cask ales, port cocktails and wine. Service starts at 4 p.m. Thursday-Sunday; the separate Green Bench beer garden remains family-friendly.
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Clearwater Beach
Lolita's Coastal Cocina
Opened Sep 2026
Opal Sol's new waterfront Mexican restaurant pairs shareable guacamole, tacos, and seafood with a deep tequila-and-mezcal list and daily service until midnight.
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BarReopened
Drew Street · Clearwater
Around the Corner Sports Bar
Reopened Sep 2026
An independent neighborhood sports bar that reopened a renovated Drew Street space for game watches, casual drinks, and local nights out.
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BarReopened
South Clearwater Beach / AC Hotel
Salt & Sky Rooftop Bar
Reopened Aug 2026
The AC Hotel's renovated rooftop returned with a new name, panoramic Gulf and Intracoastal views, polished cocktails and tapas, weekend DJs, and a connected event room.
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BarReopened
Bay Pines / Jungle Terrace · St. Pete
Boca Ciega Waterfront Bar & Grill
Reopened Aug 2026
The former Doc Ford's Jungle Terrace reopened under a locally focused name, keeping the bayfront deck, boat slips, daily live music, seafood, and tropical drinks.
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BarNew
Downtown St. Pete
Idyll Vice
Opened Aug 2026
A family runs this cozy Central Avenue cafe and wine bar. Customize a coffee, tea or dirty soda, or choose from rotating wine pours you serve yourself and light food.
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Ybor City · Tampa
D'Rose Gastrobar
Opened Aug 2026
Chef-owner Victor Lopez and executive chef Osyamil Milian's modern Colombian gastrobar on Seventh Avenue, built around small plates, a wraparound bar, and a serious cocktail list. Seats 130 across the dining room and patio.
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Downtown St. Pete
Rewind St. Pete
Opened Aug 2026
A 90s-and-00s dive bar turned nightclub from Tony Graziano's crew, wrapped in muralist Danny 'D Lord' Lorden's nostalgia art. Took over the old Who's on First space on 1st Avenue North.
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Downtown Largo
Bogey's Tavern
Opened Aug 2026
A husband-and-wife hospitality team's Prohibition-style, golf-themed tavern across from Largo Central Park, pairing New England-leaning pub fare with live music inside and on the patio.
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South Clearwater Beach · Clearwater Beach

Open · closes 1 AM

Shephard's Tiki Beach Bar

South Clearwater Beach · Beach Bar · $$

Shephard's Tiki Beach Bar is Clearwater Beach's full-volume waterfront party stop, pairing Gulf sunsets and live bands with tropical drinks and a sand-in-your-shoes resort crowd.

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Ybor City · Tampa

The Ritz Ybor

Ybor City · Tampa · Concert/Nightclub Bar · $$$

The Ritz is Ybor City’s historic anchor for concerts and club nights, best for touring electronic acts, major dance nights, and a balcony or VIP view over a full room.

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Beach Drive / Downtown · St. Petersburg

Open · closes 3 AM

Tryst Gastro Lounge

Beach Drive / Downtown · St. Petersburg · Lounge / Club · $$$

Tryst Gastro Lounge is a Beach Drive patio-and-lounge stop for cocktails, bites, and a social downtown St. Pete crowd.

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Ybor City · Tampa

Club Prana

Ybor City · Tampa · Nightclub Bar · $$$

Club Prana is Ybor's nightlife maze across five levels, moving from themed dance floors and VIP rooms to a rooftop Sky Bar with cabanas.

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Closed · opens 12 PM

The Patio Tampa

SoHo · Tampa · Party Bar · $$

The Patio is a casual South Tampa bar for sports and live music with a full patio, food truck, darts, games, drink specials, and viewing parties for Tampa teams and UFC cards.

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Open · closes 3 AM

MacDinton's Irish Pub

SoHo · Tampa · Party Bar · $$

MacDinton’s is a SoHo party-pub staple for Guinness, shots, weekend crowds, and a loud pregame or late stop.

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Downtown St. Pete · St. Petersburg

Open · closes 12 AM

The Canopy at The Birchwood

Downtown St. Pete · Rooftop Bar · $$$

The Canopy is The Birchwood’s outdoor Beach Drive rooftop, built for Tampa Bay views, sunset cocktails, shareable bar bites, and a dressy downtown nightcap.

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Downtown St. Pete · St. Petersburg

Closed · opens 3 PM

Dirty Laundry

Downtown St. Pete · Bar/Club · $$$

Dirty Laundry hides a Cuban-inspired speakeasy and dance bar that stays open late behind a laundromat facade, making it an easy Central Avenue choice for coffee cocktails, mojitos, and DJs.

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