Tampa Bay's Best Outdoor Bar

Get sand between your toes at this hippie-rock outpost.

Reviews:

• “Curtis needs to catch up”
• “Outstanding. Period.”
• “Great place for a fun casual night”
• “Unscrupulous bartender”
• “Great live music!”

Tips: Go home with some of Skipper’s signature Captain Tom’s Scotch Bonnet Pepper Sauce.

Skipper’s Smokehouse

Live music spills out onto the outside patio to surround a crowd dressed to the nines, sipping huge specialty martinis.

Reviews:

• “Always A Good Time”
• “Disappointed”
• “BEST Tampa Bar/Club”
• “average”
• “There are so many other places to go in town besides here!”

Tips: On Wednesday nights, girls get one free cocktail after 8pm and half-priced drinks for the rest of the night.

Blue Martini

A world away from the hubbub and roar of the Strip, it’s a civilized place to enjoy pints and friends.

New World Brewery

A shrine to the University of Florida with good eats, tasty drinks and a great waterfront bar.

Reviews:

• “Becareful before you get ripped off”
• “Amazing!!”
• “Great Fun”

Gators Cafe and Saloon