If you're looking for places to drink in downtown Tampa for any occasion, this guide is for you! These bars in Tampa showcase some of the most delicious cocktails and great specials, as well as boast a very unique atmosphere. Some of these Tampa bars are even within walking distance so you can crawl through downtown if you want to plan a whole night out.

Check out the best bars in downtown Tampa if you want to experience the coolest neighborhood establishments in one of the most iconic Florida cities. For more nightlife in Tampa, 813Area is your go-to guide for all things to do in Tampa.

The Pint and Brew - Downtown Tampa
4.5  5 Rating (4)
200 N. Tampa Street, Tampa FL, 33602
A place where beer enthusiasts will come to sample quality beer from small Tampa Bay craft brewery’s. The Pint and Brew has locations in Palm Harbor...
Harpoon Harry's Crab House
4.9  5 Rating (1)
225 S Franklin St., Tampa FL, 33602
Harpoon Harry’s Crab House at the Tampa Convention Center is now open! Join us for dinner & drinks! ? Harpoon Harry’s Crab House at the Tampa Convention...
Yeoman's Cask & Lion
4.7  5 Rating (3)
202 N Morgan St, Tampa FL, 33602
We love drinks, food, music, sports, and having a good time! Located centrally in Downtown Tampa, just a few blocks from Amalie Arena, and a handful of blocks...
American Social
4.9  5 Rating (8)
601 S Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa FL, 33602
What is American Social??? It's a place where friends come together and good memories are made. It's a place where cravings are satisfied through all-American...
Hattricks
4.2  5 Rating (21)
107 S Franklin St., Tampa FL, 33602
Irish pub and sports bar theme make this bar a great place to watch sports games or just wind down with some food and cold drinks.
Garrison Tavern
4.8  5 Rating (3)
505 Water St, Tampa FL, 33602
Inside Tampa's premier hotel The Tampa Marriott Water Street, this 265 seat sports bar is a short walk from Amalie Arena, the Tampa History Center, Cotanchobee...
Hooch and Hive
Bar $$
1001 W Cass St, Tampa FL, 33606
Live Music Venue...
The Anchor Bar Downtown
Bar $$
514 North Franklin St, Tampa FL, 33602
Neighborhood sports bar with full liquor, 24 beers on tap and a full menu.
Sparkman Wharf
4.8  5 Rating (6)
615 Channelside Dr, Tampa FL, 33602
Sparkman Wharf combines approximately 180,000 square feet of reimagined, waterfront loft-style office space with 65,000 square feet of refreshed ground...
Taps Restaurant Bar & Lounge
4.8  5 Rating (6)
777 N Ashley Drive, Tampa FL, 33602
Located downtown off of Ashley, our restaurant is a quaint pub scene that is within walking distance of the Tampa Convention Center, The Straz and the...
GenX Tavern
4.0  4 Rating (5)
103 East Jackson Street, Tampa FL, 33602
Gen X Tavern honors 80’s and 90’s style, swagger, and unflinching character. It almost feels like you’ve been here before, because you have… both...
Maloney's Local Irish Pub Downtown Tampa
4.6  5 Rating (3)
1120 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa FL, 33602
Maloneys invites you to raise a pint, chat up a friend. Come experience a bit of Ireland in Tampa's own backyard!  Enjoy European flatbreads, traditional...
The Sail Pavilion
4.5  5 Rating (4)
333 South Franklin St., Tampa FL, 33602
The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk provides cool beverages, snacks, and relaxation to strollers, joggers, dog walkers, boaters, bicycle riders, conventioneers,...
Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi
4.3  5 Rating (37)
601 S Harbour Island Blvd Suite 100, Tampa FL, 33602
Jackson's Bistro Bar & Sushi opened on Harbour Island in 1997 and is one of the only waterfront venues in Tampa. Because it is locally owned and independently...
W XYZ Bar
4.8  5 Rating (3)
100 W John F Kennedy Blvd., Tampa FL, 33602
Raise your glass and say cheers! The W XYZ® Bar at the Aloft Tampa Downtown is the best new Tampa bar to be and be seen in. Mix, meet, and mingle over...
The Hub
4.8  5 Rating (2)
719 N. Franklin St., Tampa FL, 33602
Open since 1946, the Hub has outlasted much that has come and gone in Downtown Tampa. Known for their famous "hub pour", the Hub never uses bottom shelf...
CW's Gin Joint
Bar $
633 N Franklin St, Tampa FL, 33602
Where style and grace have an attitude....