25 hidden bars in Tampa Bay, and how to find them all

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Some of these watering holes are just off the beaten path, some are tucked away in basements and alleys, and some you pretty much have to be completely lost to stumble in for a drink. But regardless, here are a few of our favorite hidden bars in the Tampa Bay area that you might not know about, but should.

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