WHERE: Hyde Park; 123 S. Hyde Park Ave. WHAT: This reformed dive bar has managed to stay true to the elements of a hole in the wall establishment (friendly bartenders and patrons, good drink specials) while embracing some class and drinking sophistication (sleek décor, drop lighting, no more bums allowed). WHEN (To Go): If you are out of college - anytime before 12pm. If … [Read more...]
Yeoman’s Road Pub
WHERE: Downtown - 202 N. Morgan Street WHAT: Neighborhood bar, happening music venue and beer’s best friend posing as an English Pub. Don’t let the exterior of Yeoman’s fool you – this pub isn’t all Fish and Chips. Behind that sticker-covered glass lies good food, good beer and even better people. WHEN: When you want to see your name painted on a wooden plaque and nailed … [Read more...]
Hyde Park Café
WHERE: Hyde Park - 1806 W. Platt Street WHAT: Trendy Night Club with Bohemian Style. Hyde Park Café has it all when it comes to atmosphere. A chill outdoor courtyard that separates two indoor sections, one a plush VIP seating area and the other a bumping dance floor that has seen the likes of Michael Jordan, Derek Jeter and Jessica Sierra. WHEN: Fridays 8pm – 10pm. HPC … [Read more...]
The Rack
CLOSED WHERE: Hyde Park - 1809 W. Platt St. WHAT: East meets West sports and sushi bar. Sometimes you can have it all. The Rack has billiards, flat screens, nachos and sushi all under one roof. WHEN: Mondays and Thursdays from 7pm – 9pm. What’s better than a buffet? An unlimited menu and open bar, that's what. The Rack offers unlimited select sushi rolls, appetizers, … [Read more...]
The Colonnade
CLOSED WHERE: 3401 Bayshore Blvd. WHAT: A Tampa treasure and the only restaurant on waterfront Bayshore. The Colonnade opened in 1935, so after almost a century of operation you better bet this place has a concept that works. WHEN (To Go): When you are hungry for seafood but not the hefty price tag that comes with it. The Colonnade has quality seafood at reasonable … [Read more...]