Bars & clubs.

SoHo · Tampa · Party Bar · $$

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

SoHo · Tampa · Party Bar · $$

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

Tampa Heights · Rooftop Cocktail Bar · $$$

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.

Ybor City · Tampa · Alternative Club Bar · $$$

The Castle is Ybor’s theatrical alternative-club institution, spreading goth, industrial, new-wave, and 1980s nights across the Main Hall, Tower, Courtyard, Saloon, and Dungeon.

Harbour Island · Tampa · 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.

Harbour Island · Tampa · Waterfront Social Bar · $$$

American Social is a high-energy Harbour Island waterfront bar and restaurant for skyline views, Social Hour, weekend brunch, game-day crowds, and shareable food.

Midtown · Tampa · Rooftop Party Bar · $$$

Sal Y Mar is Midtown Tampa’s Latin-inspired rooftop for skyline sunsets, music, cocktails, ceviche, paella, and a lively dinner-to-nightlife transition.

SoHo/Hyde Park · Tampa · Rooftop Cocktail Bar · $$$

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.

Rocky Point · Tampa · 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.

Water Street · Tampa · Luxury Rooftop Bar · $$$$

Beacon is Tampa's highest public rooftop lounge, rising above the JW Marriott Water Street with panoramic views, ambitious cocktails, and polished shareable plates.

SoHo · Tampa · Restaurant Bar / Late-Night Patio · $$

SoHo Backyard is a relaxed South Howard restaurant-bar for patio drinks, a date-friendly table, and late-night food away from the strip’s louder rooms.

Rocky Point · Tampa · Waterfront Rooftop Bar / Lounge · $$$$

Casa Cami’s 10th-floor bar and lounge pairs modern Mexican flavors, agave spirits, crafted and zero-proof cocktails, and broad Rocky Point sunset views.