The bartenders really know what they're doing at Hotel Bar! I'm not usually a dirty martini person, but one of them took the time to ease me into it with just a slightly dirty version! You can tell they're skilled and actually care about your experience, not just making drinks. Oh and they have bar snacks now! It's not included with your drinks like in Europe. You have to order separately and they come in the most adorable tray for $5! The music is always on point, which honestly makes a huge difference in the overall vibe. Also, I love their hours...it's one of those places you can count on when you're not ready for the night to end. read more

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From the moment I walked in, I was treated like I wasn't wanted there. No greeting, no attempt to take my order, and no basic customer service whatsoever. I tried to be polite and patient, but the staff was rude from the very beginning and made it clear they didn't want to serve me. To make it worse, I was kicked out for absolutely no reason. They claimed I "argued" with them, which is completely false. I never raised my voice or caused an issue--I was simply responding to their hostility. Instead of owning their behavior, they chose to make something up and remove me. I've never experienced such unprofessional, disrespectful treatment at a bar. If you're looking for a place where you feel welcome or even acknowledged, this is definitely not it. read more

I stopped by the hotel bar and was honestly impressed from the moment I walked in. The atmosphere alone sets the tone: classy, warm, and inviting without feeling overly formal. It's the kind of place where you can visit on a Friday night, and enjoy some cocktails You can immediately tell the bartenders take pride in what they do. Every cocktail is crafted with intention, balanced flavors, fresh ingredients, and a presentation that makes you want to take a photo before taking a sip. I tried a couple of their signature drinks, and each one stood out in its own way. You can taste the quality in every sip: fresh-squeezed citrus, house-made syrups, premium spirits, and garnishes that are more than decoration, they actually enhance the drink. Nothing tastes watered down, rushed, or overly sweet. It's clear they put effort into perfecting their recipes. The service was also top-tier. The bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly, happy to give recommendations based on what you like, even though there were too many people. Overall, this hotel bar is the kind of place you want to come back to. Truly a hidden gem. read more

This is not actually in a hotel, but it is a bar lol this is certainly one of the more cozy more intimate spots in downtown Tampa. Sean made a really decent dirty martini for me and the service here is quite top if you manage to snag a seat at the bar. I will say I think I've tried about every martini downtown Tampa and Hotel Bar most freshest regular olives. read more

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I finally visited Hotel Bar for the first time this past Saturday, even though I used to work right nearby and somehow never stepped inside before. I believe they've been around since about 2017, and I truly cannot believe I've been missing this gem. It's a little tucked away and the sign outside does not exactly prepare you for what's inside, but once you walk in, the atmosphere hits just right. The drinks are honestly on another level! I'm picky about Espresso martinis and I order them everywhere. The one here was one of the best I've ever had. Yes, it came served in a water glass, which caught me off guard, but the quality was so incredible that I didn't even care. Next time I'll just request a martini glass. The flavor was an 11 out of 10! My second drink was the Hotel Nacional and all I can say is wow. Perfect balance, smooth, refreshing, and just the right touch of sweetness. I appreciated every sip. Also, music was FANTASTIC (2005 hits)! By midnight the place was packed and the space is pretty small, but that's part of the charm. It feels intimate, and like everyone there is also in on this "secret." Important note: there is no food, so come for the cocktails and the vibe, not a meal. The drinks alone make it absolutely worth it. I will definitely be back. This spot just earned a solid place on my Tampa favorites list! read more

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I love hotel bar for a quick drink downtown or a night out! The ambience is low and moody in the evenings but it's set again an absolutely beautiful lit bar. The music is always good. They've got a massive bar stovetop and a number of really great hand craft cocktails as well. My favor to and go to is the espresso martini but the espresso is SUPER strong to take care! read more

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Great local spot, with friendly staff that are efficient and quick. The ambiance is crea but it is a rather small space for as many people who visit this place. Also, they make THE BEST espresso martinis in the area! A must go spot for a drink. read more

Great place! Open late. Nice staff. Drinks are affordable and everything is better than it needs to be.

A great moody cocktail bar to grab a nighttime drink! The vibes are definitely there and it's a good spot whether for a date or to catch up with friends. The drink menu is fantastic and has a variety of cocktails. All very picture worthy. The mixologists are super helpful and knowledgable in their craft too. Occassionally i've told them what i'm in the mood for and they've had great recommendations. It's so entertaining to watch them create all the different cocktails.   I've also had a great mocktail here; a take on a virgin mojito which was so refreshing.   I mostly visit on the weekend and it's pretty busy. I'm usually able to get a seat at the bar or at the back booth area, but sometimes there's a wait. read more

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Went there 6/4/25 It was just about 1:45am place full of youngsters Everyone is there was just drunk as hell Not a very good vibe at all I was there for 30 min and could never get a drink Bartenders don't even acknowledge you Literally they don't give a shit about you being there Anyhow it was my first and last time at this place Will not return, simply pointless read more

service was amazing. the inside was so cute and decorated for the christmas season! my bees knees was SO SO good. i am a sucker for a good bees knees and they knew what they were doing. read more

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Cute and dark inside. Great bartenders and the drinks were so good. You will probably end up standing. read more

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Fun place to mingle or catch up with friends! Our group of five struggled to find seats when we arrived because it was so busy. We made our way to the bar and set up there until a table opened up. The drinks were good but there were less options on the cocktail menu than I expected. Still, enjoyed the drinks, the music, and the company. Would recommend it for a post meal drink, or a pre-game for an evening downtown. read more

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This place was recommended by the bar tender, Justin, at the Gin Joint. The bar was packed but I was lucky to get the best seat in the house at the end of the bar closest to the wall. I did not eat nor did I see anyone else eating. It seemed like a popular place for drinks with friends and work colleagues. I was solo so I was good enjoying the music and people watching while sipping on a cocktail. They had a book directly in front of my seat called cocktails and vinyl that had musical artists of various genres and their signature drinks. I started filling through the rock, chill and dance sections and reading about the artists and their signature albums and drinks. The first one I found was Pink Floyd, Dark side of the Moon and a drink called Total Eclipse. Some of the ingredients seemed a stretch but Mikey, my bartender had all components of the recipe and made the drink to perfection. It was killer!! The first drink had tequila so I decided to stick with that as the main liquor. The next one I found was a drink that was listed for U2. I had never considered myself a fan of U2, at the same time, I knew all the lyrics to their songs. They had a drink called El Diablo that to my surprise Mikey makes frequently so I had him make me one. It was rightfully named due to the active brand ginger beer that had a good bite. I had to teach a class at 8:30 the next morning so I decided to call it a night after my El Diablo. I enjoyed Hotel Bar and will make a frequent stop when in Tampa. Thanks Mikey! read more

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The vibe was immaculate, it's close to the river walk, the lighting is very low so it's not over stimulating. And the Bar tender Tito is a master at his craft. I ordered an Old Fashion and my wife ordered a Long Island both were beautifully balanced. 10 out of Ten would recommend to a local or anyone visiting from out of town. read more

If you want a trip down a cocktail history rabbit hole then this is the place for you. Hotel Bar has done some serious creative work and have crafted a cocktail list that's based on cocktail recipes from Hotel Bars in the post-prohibition era. What could be cooler than that?! The bar is very well stocked. The staff really know their stuff. And the place is packed, with standing room only most nights. And to be clear, from their website "We're not a hotel and we're not inside of a hotel - find us just across the street from the Downtown Hilton." read more

Visited Tampa this past weekend and stumbled across Hotel Bar in downtown Tampa. This is a specialty drink bar. They have pretzels, gold fish, and nuts despite the appearance of kitchen doors in the back. The drinks are very highly priced we ordered a glass of Sauvignon and a double Grey Goose and the bill was $40 with tip. The atmosphere is ok but nothing to write home about. I always want to support small businesses but this one just doesn't fit the bill. Outside of having THE most comfortable bar stools, this place is not worth the cost. It reminds me of an old cigar bar without the cigars trying to be modern but not really getting there. They have a selfie spot at the entrance but it doesn't fit theme. We won't be back. read more

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Although this bar has been opened for years somehow it's never been on my radar. Truth is I had never heard of it until last week. We decided to stop in on our way to dinner this past Saturday evening and so glad we did. We arrived around 5:00 and while they had patrons there were plenty of seating both at the bar, tables and booths. By 6:30 it had filled up so this tells me it does get crowded. Pros: happy hour every day 4-6. Drinks were well made. Bartenders friendly, courteous and knowledgeable to substitute ingredients if asked. They allow food to be brought in and they are next door to a couple cafes and restaurants. Different (not a con): absolutely no food. not even nuts. But with the ability to bring in food not a bad thing. I'll definitely be back during the week to see what the vibe is then. read more

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Bartenders rush customers out at 230-245 when bar closes at 3am, to have "bouncers" try to rush the bar to close at 230am is rude and inconsiderate. We did not order anything past 230am. As a professional bartender for 10 years, your bartenders should already preparing for close at 2 am. The bar CLOSES at 3 am, that doesn't mean bartenders LEAVE at 3 am. No stars to this company entirely-- If I could give them a 0 stars I would entirely!! Very rude. Would like management to contact me. Thanks!! :) read more

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Awesome hangout spot in Downtown Tampa and one of the only places that actually stays open relatively late. They are open until 3am which really helped us since we were in town for a concert and wanted to have a few drinks after. The interior is gorgeous and we were lucky enough to get a seat at a bistro table on a packed Friday night. The tables came with cocktail servers and they were super great and attentive even though the place was packed. The cocktails were great, they ha d a fantastic variety of drinks, but also had skilled bartenders who could whip up whatever you like. The interior is very well done and has a modern and swanky feel. The only issue I had was that they only had one bathroom for each sex and it was a singe room bathroom, so the line get longs fast. Otherwise awesome spot to grab a drink and I will definitely be back. read more

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I really like hotel bar! I've been coming here for years, and the drinks are great. It gets pretty packed, but there's a ton of seating (and standing space). Highly recommend if you want a fun bar to check out downtown! read more

Walked in straight off the Tampa River Walk. While neither a hotel nor inside of a hotel, you can't miss Hotel Bar. Across from the Hilton with sultry dark lighting and fantastic cocktails. Tito took great care of my husband and I with skill, a smile, and genuine vibe that can't be faked. 10/10 will be back. read more

What a great time! Stopped by after dinner on a Tuesday night, and the place was so lively. I'm honestly upset I hadn't been here sooner. The music was on point, and their espresso martini was even better! The cocktail menu is small, but the bar is fully stocked with everything you could want. I'll definitely be back--now that I know this spot exists! read more

Perfect spot for a drink after work or an intimate date night! I've been here a couple times and have always had a good experience. Recently went for a few drinks Friday night. I went early to find parking near by and we were able to easily find a seat at the bar. Our server was attentive and suggested a great second drink for me. Occasionally it's a little too busy in here but it's definitely a spot worth checking out! read more

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A few years ago this would have been 4 or 5 stars, but I guess cocktail culture is dead in Tampa. I understand the Pandemic hit pretty hard, but this isn't the bar I remember from 2017-2020. Did ownership change? This was my first time back in about 3-4 years, and it's not the same bar at all. Before: a dimly lit, quiet bar with cocktails around $12. Delicious food menu with some of the best deviled eggs I've ever had. I recently visited this past week and the cocktails were in the $15-17 range, which is a bigger ask. They got rid of the cute printed menus for a QR code, although most of the old drinks I remember (Queen Park Swizzle) were still on the menu. It seemed they cut back a little with some of the more unique cocktails, trying to appeal with more standard ones. The music was outdated Top 40 hits playing so loud I couldn't hear the person right next to me talking. While that alone is pretty inexcusable for what I want out of a cocktail bar, perhaps I can give Hotel Bar some grace as far as the lighting goes because they had strung up a bunch of Christmas lights that lit up the bar... but it had none of the ambiance I remembered when it was quieter and calmer and dimmer. The final blow is realizing that the food menu was completely gone. All-in-all, what felt like was a unique and charming bar Downtown (which is no easy feat) has turned into a sports bar. If it wasn't for the location and being an easy-to-meet spot for friends coming across the bay... I probably wouldn't ever be back. read more

The ambiance makes you feel like you are in a swanky hotel in New York. The cocktails are classic hotel drinks, but with an innovative twist The service is okay. The bartender recommended the drink I had and it was really good. But the staff wasn't friendly or anything. During our first visit, they did a good job with the music selection. However, the second time we visited them, the music had more club-like vibes, which didn't align with the elegant setting. * a suggestion for improvement: listen to our Gin Tonic playlist on Spotify, I think you would like it Order a Hendrick's Neptunia martini, you won't regret it The SinGapore Sling tasted like pure medicine. If you like very strong alcohol, you'll probably like it. For me it was horrible read more

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Very good local bar in the downtown Tampa area where the drinks are made well. It isn't a sports bar but it gives a nice ambiance no TV's allow you to engage in conversation better without distractions. read more

Hotel bar had a Christmas pop up for Jack Daniels and I go to try their Christmas themed drinks! The bar tenders are very creative because they thought of the Christmas drink menu themselves. They also offered a delicious food plate that was outstanding. I was stuck on the one drink in the Rudolph cup that was delicious and flavorful. The service was excellent and it was a nice atmosphere. I peeked at their regular menu and I would def come back for their regular drinks! read more

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Kind of a young vibe. Nothing wrong with that. I thought this place was actually inside a hotel (HA) Very dark, I suppose if you're on a first date with someone you barely know it might be a good spot if you're highly attracted to them. It is definitely cozy and romantic. It is open but small, was jam packed and pretty loud, there were 6 of us and barely a seat to be had (we had a pretty good wait for a tiny table) and parking in downtown has become.....well, less than desirable recently.. I'm not sure they serve food, either. It was ok, aside from ambiance, not sure what else it offers. Would not be a go-to place for me, but I would go again if someone else really wanted to. read more

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Cool bar, friendly server. Chill vibes and nice concept of hotel bar cocktails. Hotel national drink from Cuba was delicious. Singapore drink was good but not as the first one. We didn't try anything else, yet. I liked the vibes and will be back. read more

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Kay made my life worth living with the whiskey sour he made me. 12/10 recommend. Please go see him and enjoy his lovely crafted cocktails! TJ was great craic and kept the tunes going for me. I felt so loved. Xoxo gina read more

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Visited late night for drinks after TedX. Cocktails were delicious especially the French 75. Friendly and hospitable bartenders. We will be back! read more

Can't speak to the food, but my husband and I had a very nice pre-dinner date here The decor and ambience is swanky and trendy and the drinks are really tasty! My husband ordered the hotel nacional and I had the corpse reviver and we really liked them both but each preferred our own drink over the others, which worked out nicely so nobody had to share! Service was a little slow and it took quite a while to order our drinks, but wouldn't keep us from coming back and would definitely visit here again! read more

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This is my favorite bar in downtown! The bartenders are AMAZING and so good at what they do!!! The music is always a great vibe (shout out to whoever is playing DJ). I also like that it's more of a lounge style place, but still a good social scene. It's really a lil hidden gem!! read more

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Hotel bar is one of my favorite spots in Tampa, but only because of my favorite bartender. The bartender with the half blonde half black hair does all these fun flair tricks, always has the most bubbly demeanor, and his drinks are always made to perfection. If it weren't for him, I definitely wouldn't go back. read more

Drinks are fine but overpriced. As many folks said the music doesn't match the rest of the vibe. The killer is the staff. Unfriendly. Seems like they don't want to be there ... Or don't want customers to be there. read more

The pretentiousness of the staff here is enough to kill any nice buzz you may have. We've been here a few times and the staff is consistently aloof and lacks any warmth until they deliver the check. I've never witnessed such a 180 in someone's tone. It was so obvious and awkward when her voice changed octaves higher with a forced smile just at the end of our three rounds of drinks. I don't know if he still works there, but there was also an angry bartender who was irritated to get waters for us along with our alcoholic beverages. If you want friendly service, authentic people, and a happy vibe, go next door to the Pint and Brew. What a world of difference walking in there after our experience at Hotel Bar. read more

I came here with a friend last night and neither of us ever got our cards back after paying. When we came back the next day, October 11, 2025, around 4 PM, the manager on duty refused to give them to us and said we had to email someone to maybe get them back later. Meanwhile, our cards were clearly visible in a huge stack behind the counter. The manager was incredibly rude and dismissive. No apology, no effort to help, just giving us attitude. This was clearly their mistake, yet they treated us like it was our problem. We are from out of town, so now we have to cancel our cards and deal with that unnecessary headache. If this is how management handles something as simple as returning a customer's card, it says a lot about how they run the rest of the place. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere that actually respects customers. read more

worst customer service EVER. save yourself a headache and use cash when coming here because they'll keep your card. If you don't believe me listen to their voicemail they literally give you instructions on how to get it back because this happens DAILY. I genuinely don't understand how the manager can work in customer service with his horrible attitude. I recommend he should try a blue-collar job and get his hands dirty instead of belittling young girls. I'll delete this review when the owner sent me my card and an apology note and a refund for my crap drink. Thanks for nothing !! read more

I didn't know what to expect coming here unexpectedly on Monday, April 3, 2023. I was in town for business and met up with a few business partners at Hotel Bar located in the heart of downtown Tampa serving perfectly crafted drinks and classic cocktails. Their cocktail menu showcases drinks originating in and made famous by various hotels throughout the world. We arrived around 10:30pm and it wasn't packed but when I left around midnight, it was starting to get busy! The bar closes at 3AM! It's open daily from 4pm-3am! Inside, just like the name depicts, resembles a swanky hotel bar accented with dim lighting, embossed metal ceiling tiles, stylish wallpaper, local artwork, oversized brown leather stools and a custom marble bar top. I'm a huge fan of the rolling ladder behind the bar. Great ambiance, even better music playlist (2000s r&b, hip hop, very eclectic), knowledgeable mixologists and professional service. If you're looking for a cool place to grab a late night drink, definitely check out "Hotel Bar." read more

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