Editorial picks · Local favorites
Restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, bars, parks, and hidden gems across Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, and beyond.
44 places in the guide
Top-rated spots from our editorial rankings.
A 1920s Prohibition-themed speakeasy tucked behind Sarasota’s brasserie. Expect European dishes, expert cocktails, and a romantic, intimate late-night vibe.
Bar Chica is a concealed, Havana-inspired speakeasy tucked behind Bodega on Central Ave in downtown St. Petersburg. Expect a small, intimate room focused on creative craft cocktails (rum cocktails noted) plus small bar bites.
Polished-casual craft cocktail bar with shared plates, sushi, flatbreads, and lounge-like charm in St. Pete’s Grand Central District. Strong food + service buzz.
Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour is an intimate Ybor speakeasy tucked behind a bookcase-style entrance, built for elegant date nights and rich cocktails.
Discord-themed 21+ speakeasy community in Clearwater/Largo. Visitors praise the welcoming vibe and strong drinks like strawberry iced matcha, plus 24-hour hours and pet-friendly feel.
The Mandarin Hide is a Central Ave craft-cocktail sanctuary with a massive spirits lineup, craft beer, and standout service—best visited later for a chill vibe.
Prohibition-era speakeasy and supper club in Clearwater with late-night food, password entry after 10pm, and live piano/entertainment. Visitors love the elegant vibe and fresh, generous plates.
Masō is a reservation-only speakeasy steak & seafood spot in Sarasota—enter through an unmarked door, then settle into a small, intimate dining room with standout wines.
Escondido Lounge is a hidden speakeasy cocktail stop behind a secret entrance in a taco shop—intimate, mixology-forward, and hopping late with great service.
Bab’s Secret Lounge is a password-controlled speakeasy hidden inside International Beer Garten in Lutz—no obvious entrance, just a coded doorway behind a bookshelf. Expect intimate, moody, classy vibes and well-crafted cocktails, including a banana bread old fashioned and custom drink requests.
Jekyll is a hidden speakeasy-style cocktail bar in Tampa’s Hyde Park, tucked behind a bakery/cafe-like entrance. Expect themed drinks, food like the Ro Roll and popcorn shrimp, and an intimate, upscale atmosphere with attentive mixologists (though service can run a bit slow).
Sacred Pepper is an upscale, chef-driven Tampa spot with a reservation-only speakeasy experience. Visitors rave about flavorful steak, fresh seafood, standout appetizers (meatballs, honey goat cheese baklava), attentive service, and live music—ideal for special occasions.
Morgan’s Cove is a pirate-themed speakeasy bar in downtown Tampa built for immersive, decor-forward nights. Expect well-crafted, boozy craft cocktails and an attentive crew—though a few visitors note service can run slow.
SpookEasy Lounge brings a kava speakeasy concept to Ybor City behind a bookshelf-door entrance. Visitors rave about its immersive, macabre decor, creative drinks (including kava lattes), and friendly, welcoming service—plus a horror-themed layout with upstairs kava/Kratom and a later-opening downstairs.
A hidden tiki speakeasy behind the freezer door at Dive Wine & Spirits—tiki-forward craft cocktails, welcoming staff, and a true “speakeasy in the back” feel.
Dunedin’s 1920s-speakeasy cocktail lounge with a lively patio, firepits, live music, and games like jumbo Jenga. Excellent service and strong drinks.
Dunedin’s newest “hidden alley” speakeasy concept sets the mood with whiskey and craft cocktails (plus rum). Visitors praise the atmosphere and event-ready space in a historic building, with great staff and music for everything from parties to dinners.
