The 24 most beautiful bars in the Tampa Bay area

360 Rooftop Bar

3701 Gulf Blvd. #101, St. Pete Beach, FL 33604, (727) 456-8660
Want a panoramic view of the Gulf while you enjoy your booze? Then 360 rooftop bar on St. Pete Beach is the spot for you. If you’re feeling extra lush, rent a rooftop cabana. We’ll cut to the chase––Happy hour is every day from 5pm-7pm.

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Bon Appetit

148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727) 733-2151
Bon Appetit seriously delivers that waterfront dining atmosphere that perfectly pairs with their elevated, seafood-oriented menu. A gem of Dunedin, this spot is perfect if you want to drink some cocktails over a stunning view of the Gulf.

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Buya Ramen

911 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, (727) 202-7010
Buya Ramen sits on downtown St. Petersburg’s Central Ave , a culinary hub of Pinellas County. Their Ramen pairs perfectly with sake, or any of the beer and liquor options that Buya offers. Their dim, sleek atmosphere, with walls adorned with Japanese art earned them a spot on this list.

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The C House

6005 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33604, (813) 488-4813
The three C’s––Charcuterie, Champagne, and Cheesecake. The C House could easily add another C for “chic” as this bar and restaurant has a rustic, truly welcoming interior. Their happy hour is 4pm-6pm, Monday through Friday–we know you were dying to know.

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Ciro’s Speakeasy

12109 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, 813-251-0022
Located inside the historic Bayshore Royal Building on the corner of Howard Avenue and Bayshore Boulevard, Ciro’s is a hidden gem in Tampa Bay. A Speakeasy type of establishment, the password to get into Ciro's changes daily.

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CW Gin Joint

633 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, (813) 816-1446
This dim, but elegant bar is adorned with chandeliers and showcases an entire wall of top shelf liquors, doing its motto “Where style and grace have an attitude,” absolute justice. Make sure you make a reservation, this place fills up quick.

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Don CeSar

3400 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, (727) 360-1881
It’s no brainer that this massive pink palace on St. Pete beach has a beautiful everything, including three bars––an elegant lobby bar, Rowe Bar, and the beachfront Beachcomber bar. Each of these bars offers a step into the lavish life of the Don CeSar. Grab a cocktail and relax on their private beach.

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EDGE Rooftop Bar

1903 Market Street, Tampa, FL 33602, (813) 296-2702
Resting elegantly on the top of the Epicurean Hotel, EDGE Rooftop Bar focuses on cocktails with the freshest ingredients around. Their signature cocktails, wine, and beer is meant to be enjoyed on their huge lounge chairs surrounding the bar, thay you might (definitely) fall asleep in.

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Élevage Restaurant

1207 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606, (813) 999-8726
You can choose to grab a drink at the EDGE Rooftop bar during your time at SoHo’s Epicurean Hotel, or you can order drinks a their restaurant, Élevage. This elegant, modern eatery reflects the modern and creative menu, accompanied by the same fresh cocktails and extensive beer and wine offerings as EDGE.

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Fenway Hotel Rooftop

453 Edgewater Drive, Dunedin, FL 34698, (727)-683-5991
You don’t have to book a room at The Fenway Hotel to experience their larger-than-life rooftop bar looking over the prized Honeymoon and Caladesi islands. Originally home to the Boston public radio station WGHB in 1925, the Fenway Hotel’s Hi-Top Bar now serves choice cocktails with a great view.

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Hotel Bar

200 N Tampa St, Tampa, FL 33602, (813) 533-2650
Yes, it’s literally called Hotel Bar, and it’s a gem of downtown Tampa. It encompasses all of the qualities of your typical hotel bar, the ornate ceilings, chandeliers, dim lighting, and experienced bartenders that will whip you up any craft cocktails you can name.

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The Library

600 5th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 3370, (727) 369-9969
As soon as you walk into the Library, it feels like your IQ immediately increases a few points. Formally known as the Peabody, this restaurant, cafe, and bar has dramatically high ceilings, ceiling-to-floor shelves filled with books, and comfortable reading chairs––with an elevated menu to match its intellectual ambiance.

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Mandarin Hide

231 Central Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, (727) 440-9231
One of the many small bars jammed in downtown St. Petersburg, slightly hidden because it has no sign, Mandarin Hide has a winding cocktail list, with some drinks you definitely never heard of. And if it’s your birthday you get a free bottle of champagne.

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M Bird

1903 Market Street, Tampa, FL 33602, (813) 296-2702
Perched at the top of Armature Works offers the M Bird customer an amazing view of the Hillsborough River, a view to go along with their extensive cocktail and small plate menu of course. They even feature a locally themed cocktail named “I left my wallet at La Segunda.” It’s pricey as expected, but come on, it’s Armature Works.

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Mole Y Abuela Rooftop

1202 N Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602, (813) 370-1000
With a Spanish inspired menu and a popular happy hour (3pm-5pm Monday through Friday, 3pm-6pm on weekends) Mole Y Abuela is a great addition to downtown Tampa’s bustling culinary scene. But let’s be honest, their stellar rooftop view makes it stand out among its counterparts.

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Oxford Exchange

420 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606,(813) 253-0222
Oxford Exchange is aesthetically pleasing all over, from its bookstore, to its restaurant, to its bar and cafe. You can grab a drink inside in their elegant cafe and lounge area, or sit at a table in their sunroom-like patio area, complete with a fountain and tons of foliage. Not your typical bar setting, Oxford Exchange has an extensive beer, wine, and liquor list as well as a peaceful, relaxing ambiance.

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Saigon Blonde

265 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, (727) 827-7577
One of the many bars packed in downtown St. Pete, Saigon Blonde is darker, cooler, and simply more alluring than your typical tiki bar, with decor and cocktails inspired by U.S military history. And we’re not sure why there’s a white woman on a logo for a Vietnamense inspired bar either.

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Spinner’s Bistro

5250 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706, (727) 360-1811
The only spinning restaurant in the Tampa Bay area, Spinners Revolving Bistro sits on the top of the infamous Grand Plaza Hotel. Get a 360 degree view of St. Pete Beach while you enjoy dinner and craft cocktails. Talk about a memorable dining experience.

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Tryst Bistro Lounge

240 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, (727) 821-4567
Tryst Gastro Lounge is one of the many bars jammed packed in downtown St. Petersburg, it’s sleek hotel lobby characteristics and absolutely extensive liquor, wine, and beer list makes it a definite stop on your DTSP bar crawl. The inside is adorned with large, brown leather couches and crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, or you can opt to take your drinks outside to their charming patio area.

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Ulele

1810 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL 33602, (813) 999-4952
Consistently one of Tampa’s highest rated restaurants, there’s no doubt that Ulele also offers a beautiful setting to drink a few glasses of wine in. You can drink inside in their dim and sleek dining area, or opt to eat outside––it’s especially charming when they have a fire burning.

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