21 beach bars in Tampa Bay you should be drinking at this weekend

Tampa Bay has plenty of great beaches, but a seasoned beachgoer always picks a patch of sand close to a watering hole. Here are a few of the best places in Tampa Bay to drink in a bathing suit.

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Whiskey Joe’s  
7720 W. Courtney Campbell Cswy., Tampa, 813-281-0770
Step foot onto the World Famous Barefoot Bar at Whiskey Joe's' to have a drink.. Or two. Or as many as you can until closing time. 
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Whiskey Joe’s

7720 W. Courtney Campbell Cswy., Tampa, 813-281-0770
Step foot onto the World Famous Barefoot Bar at Whiskey Joe's' to have a drink.. Or two. Or as many as you can until closing time.

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The Getaway  
13090 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, 727- 317-5751
This spot is an institution in itself. With its own private beach and beach-table service, Getaway is arguably one of the best Florida beach bars to take your kid, catch live tunes and spot a few dolphins. 
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The Getaway

13090 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, 727- 317-5751
This spot is an institution in itself. With its own private beach and beach-table service, Getaway is arguably one of the best Florida beach bars to take your kid, catch live tunes and spot a few dolphins.

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Caddy’s on the Beach  
9000 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, 727-360-4993
Enjoy a Caddy’s Burger literally on the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, daily live music! 
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Caddy’s on the Beach

9000 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, 727-360-4993
Enjoy a Caddy’s Burger literally on the Gulf of Mexico. Plus, daily live music!

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Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill  
7 Rockaway St., Clearwater, 727-446-4844
Sip on Frenchy’s famous She Crab soup with a beautiful sunset view in the heart of Clearwater.
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Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill

7 Rockaway St., Clearwater, 727-446-4844
Sip on Frenchy’s famous She Crab soup with a beautiful sunset view in the heart of Clearwater.

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Toasted Monkey  
6110 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, 727- 360-5800
Located on the sand, behind the St. Pete Beach Howard Johnson Resort Hotel, this beach bar is a local’s favorite, and features great views of the Gulf from the outdoor deck, live music, and volleyball courts. 
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Toasted Monkey

6110 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, 727- 360-5800
Located on the sand, behind the St. Pete Beach Howard Johnson Resort Hotel, this beach bar is a local’s favorite, and features great views of the Gulf from the outdoor deck, live music, and volleyball courts.

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Bongo Beach Bar and Grille  
5250 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete, 800-448-0901
Bring a loved one here and sit fireside while enjoying daily live music, coconut crusted shrimp, and signature frozen drink.
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Bongo Beach Bar and Grille

5250 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete, 800-448-0901
Bring a loved one here and sit fireside while enjoying daily live music, coconut crusted shrimp, and signature frozen drink.

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Mangos Tiki Bar  
17120 Gulf Boulevard, N. Redington Beach, 727-391-4000
Craft beers on draft all day. Nightly lighting of tiki torches. Need we say more? 
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Mangos Tiki Bar

17120 Gulf Boulevard, N. Redington Beach, 727-391-4000
Craft beers on draft all day. Nightly lighting of tiki torches. Need we say more?

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Harry’s Beach Bar

5300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete, 727-363-5125
The grand re-opening is here! Grab Harry’s Famous Wings and experience how this beach bar just got better with its total renovation.

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Ikki Woo Woo’s Tiki Hut

10700 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, 727-367-1961
Located at the Thunderbird Beach Resort, grab yourself a tropical cocktail at Ikki Woo Woo’s. You won’t regret it.

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Coco Coronado  
2433, 317 Coronado Dr., Clearwater, 727-281-9977
A tiki styled outside bar with a different chef special every day. Plus, themed nights! Need we say more?
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Coco Coronado

2433, 317 Coronado Dr., Clearwater, 727-281-9977
A tiki styled outside bar with a different chef special every day. Plus, themed nights! Need we say more?

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Paradise Grille at Upham Beach  
6850 Beach Plaza, Tampa, 727-560-5399
Paradise Grille is so good they created two! Visit the Upham Beach location to sit right on the sands edge.
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Paradise Grille at Upham Beach

6850 Beach Plaza, Tampa, 727-560-5399
Paradise Grille is so good they created two! Visit the Upham Beach location to sit right on the sands edge.

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Jimmy Guana’s

401 2nd St., Indian Rocks, 727-595-8356
Tucked away behind the Holiday Inn, Jimmy’s is your classic drinkers beach bar, with stiff cocktails, nice selection of beer and close access to the sand.

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Jimmy B's Beach Bar  
6200 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete, 800-544-4222
Sit back and relax on the seaside deck at Jimmy B’s. Don’t forget your complimentary sunset shooter every night!
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Jimmy B's Beach Bar

6200 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete, 800-544-4222
Sit back and relax on the seaside deck at Jimmy B’s. Don’t forget your complimentary sunset shooter every night!

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Paradise Grille at Pass-a-Grille  
900 Gulf Way, St. Pete, 727-560-5399
Paradise Grille offers an extensive menu and drinks, which includes beer and wine! Kick off your shoes and relax here. 
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Paradise Grille at Pass-a-Grille

900 Gulf Way, St. Pete, 727-560-5399
Paradise Grille offers an extensive menu and drinks, which includes beer and wine! Kick off your shoes and relax here.

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PCI Beach Bar  
6300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete, 800-237-8918
Get your grub on while you enjoy the sugar sands of the Gulf Coast at Postcard Inn Snack Shack.
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PCI Beach Bar

6300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete, 800-237-8918
Get your grub on while you enjoy the sugar sands of the Gulf Coast at Postcard Inn Snack Shack.

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Tropix Beach Bar  
655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, 727-442-7171
Located right smack dab on the sand, Tropix Beach Bar is situated behind the Quality Resort overlooking Sand Key Park. This is a great spot to catch a sunset. 
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Tropix Beach Bar

655 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, 727-442-7171
Located right smack dab on the sand, Tropix Beach Bar is situated behind the Quality Resort overlooking Sand Key Park. This is a great spot to catch a sunset.

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360° Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Zamora  
3701 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete  727-456-8660
Enjoy happy hour every day with panoramic views of Saint Petersburg, the Intercoastal Waterway, and the Gulf of Mexico atop their rooftop bar!
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360° Rooftop Lounge at Hotel Zamora

3701 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete 727-456-8660
Enjoy happy hour every day with panoramic views of Saint Petersburg, the Intercoastal Waterway, and the Gulf of Mexico atop their rooftop bar!

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Caretta on the Gulf
Sandpearl Resort, 500 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach
Chow down on seasonally inspired cuisine while taking in one-of-a-kind views of the Gulf of Mexico.
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Caretta on the Gulf


Sandpearl Resort, 500 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach
Chow down on seasonally inspired cuisine while taking in one-of-a-kind views of the Gulf of Mexico.
Photo via Sandpearl Resort
Bahama Breeze  
3045 N Rocky Point Dr E, Tampa,  813- 289-7922
Located next to the Westin, this chain restaurant actually has one of the best happy hours in the Bay, plus it’s got a great view. 
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Bahama Breeze

3045 N Rocky Point Dr E, Tampa, 813- 289-7922
Located next to the Westin, this chain restaurant actually has one of the best happy hours in the Bay, plus it’s got a great view.

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Rowe Bar
The Don CeSar, 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach
The nautical-feeling hangout, named after Don CeSar developer Thomas Rowe, offers a coastal-inspired bar bites, local beer and vintage craft cocktails.
Photo via The Don CeSar

Rowe Bar


The Don CeSar, 3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach
The nautical-feeling hangout, named after Don CeSar developer Thomas Rowe, offers a coastal-inspired bar bites, local beer and vintage craft cocktails.
Photo via The Don CeSar
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