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 Sail Pavilion
WHERE: Downtown - 333 South Franklin Street WHAT: City-owned riverfront, urban tiki bar. The City of Tampa has acknowledged that parks alone aren’t going to bring visitors to the Riverwalk – but a bar will. WHEN (To go): Anytime you want to feel like you are on vacation. One of the perks of living in Tampa is having access to a vacation vibe anytime you feel like it. So … [Read more...]
Margaritas Mexican Restaurant
WHERE - 209 East Davis Blvd. WHAT – A trip to Mexico without all the travel plans. Although Mexican fare this good would be worth a trip through the border. WHEN – Hot Afternoons and Happy Hours - Frozen, on the rocks, mango, strawberry, with salt or without. No one does Margaritas like... Margaritas. Love one after work or in your bathing suit on the way home from the … [Read more...]