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Bulla Gastrobar
Bulla Gastrobar delivers lively Spanish tapas—chorizo dates, croquettes, and standout paella—plus imaginative cocktails, sangria, and a skyline rooftop lounge.
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Bars · Tampa Bay editorial
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Bulla Gastrobar delivers lively Spanish tapas—chorizo dates, croquettes, and standout paella—plus imaginative cocktails, sangria, and a skyline rooftop lounge.
SOFRA After Dark at SOFRA Kitchen Bar & Bistro turns Bradenton into an evening scene with launch-party energy, cocktails, and fire-performer flair. Premium Italian food is the anchor.
Coastal grill and beach bar in Clearwater Beach with Gulf views, tropical drinks, fresh seafood, and live music—great for relaxed breakfast through dinner.
Parlor Doughnuts is a small-batch Clearwater Beach donut + coffee stop known for flaky, not-too-sweet layered cronut-style creations and friendly staff.
Downtown Bradenton’s Irish pub & martini bar, known for flavorful martinis, fresh seafood, and crowd-favorite happy hours—plus friendly, attentive service.
Siesta Key Rum’s Infinity Room is an indoor tiki-lounge with handcrafted rum cocktails, history, and samples—plus a back-room bar with a fun crew.
A cozy, late-night kava lounge in Brandon with a strong “good vibes” crowd, chai and kava/tea options, and a pool table. Staff are friendly and well-educated.
Goombah’s Cigar Lounge on Madeira Beach is a chill, locals-first cigar spot with a beautifully stocked humidor and cold beer. Comfortable leather seating and friendly service.
Euro-American spot in Tampa Heights at Armature Works with seasonal, hand-crafted food and rotating libations. Visitors rave about the atmosphere and riverwalk views.
24-hour kava & k-tea social club in downtown Bradenton—non-alcoholic, relaxed but lively, with lots of community events like karaoke, trivia, open mic, and chess.
Barfly in Safety Harbor is a lively Main Street seafood-and-bar spot with fresh lobster favorites, big portions, happy-hour drinks, and outdoor dining.
Clear Sky Draught Haus is a 37-tap craft beer gastropub in downtown Dunedin with a lively vibe, patio/outdoor seating, and standout brunch and comfort-food plates.
Coco’s Crush Bar and Grill is a lively Indian Rocks Beach seafood spot with all-you-can-eat crab legs, Orange Crush cocktails, and nightly live music. Strong food + friendly staff.
LALA Tampa is a lively karaoke bar-restaurant with private themed rooms, great sound, and standout dishes (truffle burger, duck linguini) plus bottomless mimosas.
Old-school tiki bar beachside in St. Pete Beach with big, affordable drinks and a friendly, chatty local vibe—plus great sunset views.
Sweet Sage Cafe & Boutique is a cheerful North Redington Beach breakfast/brunch stop with dog-friendly garden seating and quirky decor, plus a fun boutique shopping add-on.
Specialty coffee by day and craft cocktails by night at Intermezzo—plus an everyday 5–7pm happy hour with discounted draft beer, wine, and cocktails.
Noble Crust in St. Pete is a lively Italian-Southern spot with craft beers, cocktails, and a sunny patio (retractable roof) that does brunch and happy-hour specials well.
Wild Child in St. Pete’s Grand Central District is a stylish, lively New American bistro + cocktail bar with a strong patio vibe and inventive international dishes.
Tipsy Gypsy’s Tavern is a lively, laid-back Brandon spot with lots of beers, cold drinks, and games like pool/darts/beer pong plus karaoke/DJs.
Intimate, low-lit martini bar and tasting-room-style cocktails from the Wild Child team, with small plates like mushroom toast and standout service. Dark, cozy, and special.
Tanto is an intimate Japanese-spirit cocktail lounge in downtown Tampa known for house-fermented ginger beer/kombucha and artfully crafted, small-bite pairings.
Ybor City’s pirate-themed distillery and cocktail bar serves top-shelf rum and cocktails with tours and tastings—fun, welcoming, and popular (4.8/5 from 215).
Reliable Indian Rocks Beach seafood spot since 1985—daily fish specials, standout she crab soup, and a relaxed old-Florida vibe with indoor and patio seating.
Mad Pub in Madeira Beach is a lively beach-area bar with 63 taps, 100+ craft beers, signature cocktails, and great game-day viewing.
A low-key Riverview riverside dive bar with frosty mugs, BBQ bites, and a solid craft-beer lineup. Expect relaxed vibes, river views, and occasional live music.
South Tampa prohibition-style gastropub with craft beer, standout wings and pizza, and a lively calendar of trivia/bingo and games. Friendly service and plenty of fun.
Velvet Gypsy is a cozy Seminole Heights cocktail bar with craft cocktails, friendly staff, and a chill DJ-backed atmosphere. Visitors love the vibes day or night.
Mary Margaret’s Olde Irish Tavern is a lively downtown Irish pub with Irish classics, pints and whiskeys, plus live music and outdoor seating.
Rocca is a Tampa Heights Italian spot with a serious bar and cocktail program—celebrity-level service, standout handmade pasta, and memorable tableside mozzarella.
Downtown Sarasota’s State Street Eating House + Cocktails pairs elevated American comfort food with a focused cocktail lounge in a lively, intimate setting.
Safety Harbor’s The Kitchen Bar and Bistro blends New American tapas-style plates with a strong cocktail program in a cozy historic-bungalow setting. Great for date nights and groups.
D'Rose Gastrobar brings modern Colombian flavors to Tampa’s Ybor City, built around shareable small plates. It’s cocktail-forward, pairing Latin-inspired dishes with an elevated drinks program in a welcoming, social atmosphere.
Dog Bar St. Pete is an off-leash dog park meets full-service bar, with rotating taps, attentive staff, and a social, controlled vibe in Grand Central.
Retro 70s/80s disco bar in downtown St. Pete with a lit dance floor, DJ-driven music, and strong cocktail game—just expect crowds and heat.
Low Tide Kava Bar in Gulfport is a community-first kava lounge with kava & kratom specials, plus an inviting outdoor succulent/cactus garden and regular trivia.
Moon Mountain in Brandon is a neon “community hangout” for kava, Kahwa® coffee, TeBella® teas, plus açaí bowls and smoothies. Drop in for beer & wine (in-store only) and stay awhile—remote work is welcomed—while you catch open mic, weekly trivia, and rotating live artist events.
Origen is a Tulum-inspired rooftop bar and coastal Mexican spot in downtown Dunedin with top-tier seafood, tableside guac, and agave cocktails.
Cozy Italian/French-Mediterranean bistro & wine bar in Bradenton with a patio, strong wine picks, and live music—popular with locals for great food and service.
Reboot Arcade Bar is a 21+ retro barcade in downtown Dunedin with pinball, classic cabinets, console games, and craft beer plus signature drinks—busy, fun, and well-liked.
Craft cocktail bar and restaurant on Clearwater Beach with creative drinks and comfort-food favorites. Visitors praise the friendly staff, dog-friendly vibe, and solid breakfast.
A tiki-leaning neighborhood pub in St. Pete with standout Maryland-style crab and cheesesteaks, plus cocktails and strong happy hours.
Chic, relaxed Ybor wine bar with 200+ wines plus craft beers and small plates. Visitors rave about the curated tastings, charcuterie, and knowledgeable staff.
Gulfport’s zero-proof speakeasy and coffee house serves coffee/breakfast by day and crafted NA cocktails at night, with a New Orleans-style brunch and Sunday live music.
Ember Rooftop Lounge at Cambria Madeira Beach is a sleek rooftop bar with an infinity pool, standout cocktails, and 360° sunset views. Great food and attentive service.
Island-themed tiki bar & grill with Caribbean dishes, rum-based cocktails, and a big outdoor patio—often backed by live music and fast, friendly service.
Sky-high rooftop bar at the JW Marriott with Gulf sunset views, standout cocktails, and a creative seafood-forward menu.
Cozy, “Cheers”-style wine bar in Siesta Key Village with a global wine selection and consistently friendly service—great for a quieter drink.
Drift at Opal Sol brings sailing-inspired seafood and a full cocktail bar to Clearwater Beach, with standout service and breezy waterfront views.
The Saint is a speakeasy-style cocktail bar in St. Pete Beach, known for creative drinks and being locally recognized for its cocktails.
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