Hands down THE MOST IMPRESSIVE TIKI BAR IVE EVER BEEN TO!!!! Ive been a lot of places and been to a lot of bars. I find tiki bars to be the funnest theme of bars. Morgan's Cove is the king of all tiki bars. Its so cool, the entrance to the bar is speakeasy style hidden door. Once you walk in its mind blowing how much detail is put into this place. The theme is sea monsters. The walls have carvings of sea monsters. Theres a leviathan hanging above the bar. Theres a really cool handmade pirate ship in a glass case by the bar. Its all so badass and so well done...just a beautiful bar. Chefs kiss. The drinks are amazing too. I went for a rum event. I had 2 different drinks and tasted all of my friend's drinks. All very delicious and hard hitting. Everyone there was super nice. The crowd the staff, theyre all so nice. I would fly out here just to visit this bar again. I highly highly recommend Morgan's Cove!!! read more

9.26.2025 Anytime I travel, a Speakeasy surely gon see me !! I located this Speakeasy on trusty Yelp !! Another great recommendation from my Yelp peers!! Locating this establishment was pretty easy. Parking was easier !! I located a space directly in front of the place. They also have parking lots every 1-2 blocks. Anyhoo, we had a 45 minute wait; cool. We sat in the car and people watched until it was our time to shine. Finally it was. Whew the entrance was nice. 1 way in and 1 way out of here !! We were taken to a table near the back. This place was very nicely decorated. We were assisted by Breanna who was pretty awesome and helped us pick our beverages of the evening. GREAT CHOICES!! We ordered... Nui Nui Pandan Killer Gochujang Glazed Wings Everything was well crafted The beverages were a great size, well priced, and well concocted. The wings were fresh and a great portion size for hubby and I to share. We had a fantastic time visiting this speakeasy and it's highly recommended !! read more

Morgan’s Cove - 9'26'2025 Nui Nui, Pandan Killer, and Gochujang Glazed Wings. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The atmosphere alone was amazing! It's like the bottom of a pirate ‍ ship! The decor is perfect for setting the tone. The drinks are very unique and flavorful. We stopped in one evening after dinner for drinks and conversation. Get there early because it gets busy quickly. We got there about 8pm and found a table but within an hour or so the place was packed. Highly recommended for a drink or two. read more

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What a DOPE, PIRATE THEMED, speakeasy to go to grab some delicious drinks! Totally blown away! Tucked, downtown Tampa you enter through a secret bookcase door and you enter a very low key pirate bar! Lighting is dim, which is part of the concept. (Auto flash is needed for pics) The joint, is VERY CLEAN! The staff is awesome and very attentive! They understand process. The drinks are SOOO WELL MADE! I had a Zombie as my first drink, and it is very well presented and STRONG! I prefer,my first drink at an establishment to be strong cause then I can lighten it up later. Then I had a Rum Barrel, not as strong, but well presented and delicious! Note: Prices for drinks are worth every dime! They have a small food menu, but everything on the menu looked delicious, but I did not eat there. This speakeasy is attached to a British pub which I went for food after. (Review to come) All-in-all great spot to come and have a drink you are well treated, appreciated and just a fun experience! I will DEFINITELY come back here for a delicious drink and DEFINITELY will try something off the food menu. I'll just make sure next time I won't go there after a big breakfast lol! Five stars alllllll day long!!! read more

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Snacks and pirate tiki vibes on point. Always do the Saturn and the 3 dots this time also had a mount gay daq which was good. The dates are delish and the bartenders on point. They were a bit busy for a Sunday due to the event but solids showing and lots of tiki peeps. read more

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The vibes were great in here. The drinks were strong in the bites we had were tasty. Honestly, I expected more from the chicken wings. But the main thing of note was how long it took to get inside of this bar yet there were so many empty seats once we were sat. Whoever was in charge of putting butts in seats was not doing a good job because the restaurant was virtually empty the entire time we were there, and I know that there was a line of people waiting to come in. read more

These are the coolest places in Fla. Secret cryptic entrances with a speakeasy like ambiance. Hidden passages and a clear throwback to the days of prohibition. With all that was going on, it's a wonder we could find the exit after all the drinks. The pirate theme was the caveat. A perfectly dimmed atmosphere and willing performers that can conjure up delicious delights. The red light and point on music only enhanced the experience. Plenty of signature drinks, a dozen different beers and even a few dishes are offered. They stir a nice whiskey sour. It's really what suits your fancy. Fear not. They have mocktails, too! 12/25 read more

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Morgan's Cove is a hidden gem that is right in Downtown Tampa. This pirate themed speakeasy has a cool theme with real pirate artifacts. They offer many drink options and even mocktails. There are a few food options, as well. Service was great and attentive. There's street parking available. I would recommend going on a weekday or going early once they open. I've seen the line for this place wrap around the building. read more

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Look for the red light above the door to enter this speakeasy cocktail lounge. Dark and cozy - perfect for a drink and appetizer. I loved the bacon wrapped dates for our hors d'oeuvres. Wanted to order the pretzel bites but they were sold out due to the Spring Break crowds. Loved the vibe of this venue. Will come back! read more

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A fun new speakeasy with awesome drinks. FYI if you're looking for clear alcohol, it's not here. My friend said she couldn't find where the vodka drinks were and the bartender said that's because they didn't serve clear alcohol, lol. They do have tequila (I'm guessing not blanco), so if you don't like rum you are still fine. I really appreciate how they only let in the number of people they have seats for. We got there at 6:45 pm on a Friday and they were on a waitlist. It took about half an hour for our party of four to get a text that our seats were ready. This isn't a problem at all since Yeoman is in the same building and had ample seating at the bar. If you order at Yeoman, you can bring your drink over with you. Inside is beautifully pirate themed. I got the Pandan Killer. Just for future Christina, it is good, but I was reminded I'm not a creamy drink lover. Next time I should try something else. Service was fast and friendly. I love it not being crowded since they regulate entrance. I absolutely would come back. read more

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Felt like walking into Pirates of the Caribbean! Loved the decor and ambiance, definitely fun and the drink menu is expansive. Bartender gave great recommendations and we went close to closing and they were still super gracious and welcoming (we appreciated it, thank you!). Whole table loved our drinks! read more

Morgan’s Cove - the saturn - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Totally a vibe! A pirate speak easy in the heart of the city of Gasparilla and the Buccaneers? Yes. We sampled almost all of the food, we got 4 things there are 5 options ( Wings, Brussels Sprouts , Shrimp , Seared Tuna) we did not try the dates. The shrimp was delicious, a little on the spicy side if you're sensitive but I loved it. Brussels sprouts were also phenomenal! I had the Espresso Old Fashioned ( my drink of choice) and it was very well balanced. Service was slowish, but it's an intimate setting and it seems the bartender was also having to come to our table so understandable. read more

Morgan’s Cove - The bar area, tables surrounding it and another little closed off section. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Cool vibe. Delicious, beautiful drinks. Firecracker shrimp were dynamite, some of the best I've had. Even the cabbage slaw that came with it was great. read more

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Really liked this place. We've tried to get in before & couldn't. This time we put our name on a wait list & went next door to Yeoman's for a drink. Jaime was working the door. Bree was our server & she was excellent. Drinks were great & atmosphere was wonderful. Very cool vibe. My DIL said food is good too. Well worth the wait. read more

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I went to Morgan's Cove on an early Saturday evening with a friend for the first time. We were surprised that it wasn't packed. We were able to grab the last table but no one was standing in order to eat or drink. We both had cocktails and shared a shrimp appetizer. The cocktails were a little pricey and a little on the strong side but good. The shrimp was also very good! read more

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Speakeasy pirate bar that goes so hard your head will spin. You walk in and are immediately transported to exactly where you're gonna want to be. It's phenomenal. The bartenders are top notch ( and don't worry they don't dress like pirates or try to put on a pirate show) this place is classy believe it or not. Each drink is made with care and flair... and booze. The food was delicious. Got the fish and chips from next door to go because we "had too much" of a good time, and needed fries. Loved it. read more

Morgan’s Cove - Amazing - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

This place is so fun & the drinks are STRONG! The ambiance really makes you feel like you're tucked away & I love the speakeasy concept. I will say it's starting to become too busy, but I'm glad they're getting good business. read more

Morgan’s Cove - Pandan Killer is the GOAT! 3 skulls & sneaky it is - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Amazing atmosphere and staff , it really feels like you're under the sea! Best drink I have ever had read more

Morgan’s Cove - Painkiller - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

My first time in, and I can confidently say this is my favorite bar in Tampa. We came in at 6pm on a Saturday. They don't take reservations, so we were hoping that they had space. The door is unmarked, like a true speakeasy (look for the red light). The hosts led us into the bar through a bookcase on the wall. There were a few tables available as well as many seats at the bar. The interior decor was whimsical and very inline with the pirate theme. Service was prompt. We wound up staying for a couple hours and had a few rounds of drinks, all of which were fantastic and very reasonably priced. The Zombie really is as strong as the menu says it is. The Pandan Killer had a delightful Pandan flavored foam that we both really enjoyed. They did have a small snack menu, but we didn't try any this time. Needless to say, we will be back soon! read more

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Amazing drinks, fantastic service and even better atmosphere. Highly recommend for your pregame drink spot. This place has it a for your early night drink spot highly recommend the pandan drink and zombie to kick your night off. You wont be disappointed! read more

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Such a cute "speak easy". The drink were delicious and we also tried the goat cheese stuffed figs. The male bartender we had was really patient and helpful. read more

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Such a fun atmosphere. Bar tenders could be a little more friendly but if you like strong drinks and a fun vibe you'll love it here! Wings were great. Firecracker shrimp was very spicy. read more

would've felt like a speakeasy if the bouncer at the door didn't interrogate us about our IDs. fun and whimsy of speakeasy was lost and there was no secret entrance since the bouncers were so insane. The service was pretty slow. They didn't come to our table as if they were trying to keep people there for longer. drinks were good. wish it was more laid back... read more

Our favorite place for cocktails in Tampa. In this beautifully unique and superbly-themed speakeasy, the service and quality of everything we've ever had has always been top-notch. Definitely a must visit spot when in town. read more

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After waiting over an hour and a half inside Yeomans,(on Sat Aug 29th) my group of 5 finally received a text, then 2 more right after, stating our table was ready. We walked to the entrance where we came upon the rudest hostess I've ever come across. She stated that we waited too long to respond and she had skipped us. We showed her that we had just received the texts 1 min ago and that it was the service inside the building that prevented us from getting the texts. She responded with more attitude and blaming us for not coming sooner when she clearly saw the time the texts were received. This girl did not do 1 single thing to rectify the obvious signal issue on their part. She only made it worse blaming us and raising her voice. If I could give this service a 0 I would. We intended to try out a new place that intrigued us, but now I will tell everyone I know not to bother, because they have the worst customer service in the history of hospitality. read more

Might want to get a new door guy lol. Friend made a joke to him saying is this Morgan wallens cove? He said "oh that racist??? No." Straight face and all. Like what lol calm down buddy it was a joke. put a bad taste in my mouth immediately and we left. Also put our name down before that happened and asked for wait time and he said "it might be until tomorrow" LOL, at that point just say it's full for the night... I truly have 0 desire to come back to try this place now. read more

Had a truly awful experience here. At about 9pm on a Friday my party of 5 put our name on a waitlist. Nearly 2 hours later we had still not received any word from them. When we came back to the hostess we were told that we had cancelled our reservation despite never getting a call or text from the establishment. They could not show us any proof of this cancellation and upon further investigation we discovered that the hostess had typed in the phone number wrong and the system cancelled our names from the waitlist (highlighting his lie that he confidently told us that we had cancelled our reservation and that they couldn't see the waitlist communication after it was sent). Due to the error of their end we asked for him to streamline our names on the waitlist and he became combative and told us that he was not comfortable serving us and asked us to leave. We spoke to the manager and they reiterated that they believe we had cancelled our reservation despite having proof that the hostess was the issue. Eventually after speaking to the general manager on duty he was able to magically find multiple open spots for us at the bar and was completely comfortable with serving us despite the allegations made by the hostess. And then after all that waiting, the bartenders were rude, asked us if we were the people causing all those problems at the front, and drinks were awful. Definitely not worth your time. Everyone is rude and you will feel demeaned just for trying to get access to their "exclusive" speakeasy. read more

My friends and I had an extremely disappointing experience at Morgan's Cove Speakeasy, and unfortunately it had nothing to do with the drinks or atmosphere--it was entirely due to how we were treated by the staff. From the moment we arrived, the hostess was rude and dismissive. Because this is a speakeasy concept and we had never been before, my boyfriend asked a few questions before we joined the waitlist. Rather than being helpful, the hostess seemed annoyed by the questions. Shortly after, a barback even made a comment to my friends and me about my boyfriend, apparently assuming we weren't together because of the questions he was asking. It was unprofessional and unnecessary. Despite the poor first impression, we joined the waitlist and waited over an hour. When I checked on our reservation status, the hostess informed me that we had canceled our reservation. I knew that wasn't true. I explained that neither of us had canceled anything and asked him to show me where we had done so. He couldn't provide any proof. A short time later, we returned with my boyfriend's phone to demonstrate that no cancellation had occurred. Rather than investigating the issue or attempting to help, the hostess became defensive and told us he didn't feel comfortable serving us because he believed we were too intoxicated. We were not drunk--we were frustrated because we were being told we had canceled a reservation that we never canceled. We spoke with both a bar manager and eventually the general manager. During that conversation, the hostess suddenly discovered that the reservation had not been canceled at all. Instead, it had timed out because the confirmation text had been sent to the wrong phone number. This completely contradicted what he had told us earlier. Fifteen minutes before, he had confidently stated that we canceled the reservation ourselves. Now he was saying it had simply expired because notifications were sent to the wrong number. At that point, the issue was no longer the reservation mistake. Mistakes happen. The real problem was how the situation was handled. We spent over an hour waiting, were incorrectly blamed for canceling our reservation, were accused of being too intoxicated when we questioned the situation, and were met with resistance at every step instead of any effort to make things right. Eventually they allowed us inside, but the experience didn't improve. The bartenders were cold and distant, and it felt very obvious that staff had been discussing the situation among themselves. We felt unwelcome the entire time and were treated as though we had done something wrong when the error originated on their end. A great hospitality experience isn't about never making mistakes--it's about how you handle them when they happen. Unfortunately, Morgan's Cove failed in that regard. The staff's attitude, lack of accountability, and unwillingness to resolve a situation they helped create turned what should have been a fun night out into an incredibly frustrating experience. read more

Great drinks the hurricane was strong. They did not skimp on the alcohol. Amazing atmosphere windows from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean Service was on point too. read more

Morgan’s Cove - Sidecar, Saturn, and a Hurricane. Great drinks. - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Okay, they don't call it a tiki bar, but Morgan's Cove is a tiki bar. Not a beach bar, which is what most "tiki bars" in the Tampa Bay area really are, but a tiki bar in the vein of Trader Vic's and Smuggler's Cove--and, of course, Don the Beachcomber, whose new incarnation is a relative. These are sophisticated cocktails, mostly rum-based, coupled with Disney-level theming. The drinks I've had have all been phenomenal, across three separate occasions. Yes, it can be difficult to get into; it's small and they do crowd control on busy nights. If you just want a beer or a highball, this probably isn't worth it. If you want a genuine experience, it's worth the fuss. read more

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Pirate vibes are 10/10. Highly recommended. Definitely coming back again. The stuffed dates are so freaking good!!

The COOLEST place in Tampa! This is literally a hidden speakeasy. We walked by the secret door that looks like a bookshelf several times before we realized this was the place! My husband and I came here for drinks after dinner. Whoever decorated/designed this place did a phenomenal job. The shipwrecked pirate theme is perfect and gives this place great vibes. Drinks were fantastic! Our bartender was very friendly and knowledgable. I already want to come back here next time I'm in Tampa! read more

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Christina was amazing! She made our experience extra special with her great energy and attentive service. The ambiance really captures the spirit of Tampa--fun, festive, and full of Gasparilla vibes. We came just for drinks, so I can't speak on the food, but the Rum Punch was incredible--hands down the best we've had in town. That said, the wait time was a bit frustrating. We waited nearly an hour to be let in, only to find several empty tables and open seating once inside. It felt like the flow could be managed better to accommodate more guests, especially during busy times. Overall, the atmosphere and drinks were top-tier, and we'd definitely come back--hopefully with a shorter wait next time! read more

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Awesome spot! We were in line before they even opened and there were already a few groups in front of us. They did a good job pacing the entry of the groups so as to not overload the restaurant and staff. They did have some standing room but we noticed those groups were more or less in and out after only a drink or so Overall, I loved the decorations and it really did feel like you were within a ship. Drinks were also great, and one thing I really appreciated was them ranking their drinks based on alcohol strength, so it was easy to be mindful about what we were drinking. For food, they do keep the menu pretty condensed and it's just a few appetizers which we had already prepared for but it is good to keep in mind. We went with the devils on horseback and it gave me a new appreciation for dates. Overall, definitely a spot worth checking out read more

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Pirates, Rum and good vibes!! What a fun spot this is, and the decoration and ambiance are *chefs kiss* As we walked up to the front entrance on Morgan st there was already a line to get in before opening time, this doesn't surprise me as it's so new. Thankfully, we had reservations and were able to be seated promptly! The entrance was incredibly fun and made you feel like you were in the belly of a ship! They really did an excellent job decorating this spot. Every drink we went with was crafted very well and tasted fantastic. Spoiler alert, the zombie may taste harmless but it will make its appearance before you know it in strength! (Must be why there was a 2 limit!) My real only grip with the spot was they allowed people to be standing around which not only made it crowded but you no longer felt any intimacy with your group. A couple of drunken sailors can really bring a nice conversation to a halt! The prices were far more reasonable than expected geographically, i personally felt the drinks were worth more with their execution and strength. Well done. Overall Morgan's cove, we really enjoyed checking you out, and I will be very excited to come back when I'm in the area for the evening! read more

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Cool speakeasy/tiki bar in downtown Tampa! We went on a Saturday night around 6pm and did not have a wait for a table. There was only one waiter worker so service was of course super slow. He was definitely doing his best despite the staffing issue! Drinks were very good, I'm not a gin drinker typically but The Saturn was very well balanced. The Jet Pilot was good if you like rum-forward drinks. The atmosphere is very cool and we really enjoyed the experience! read more

Morgan’s Cove - Jet Pilot and Saturn - Tiki Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Morgan's cove was a cool spot to go to. It has the speakeasy vibes where you get escorted in. The decor is really good - all pirate themed. It's small but selective. We only got drinks but they were good and the service was great. read more

I tried twice to come to Morgan's Cove but the line was always super long so I decided to go right after work during the week and was so happy I did because there was no wait! I tried the "El Diablo" because I wanted tequila and it was delicious and just the perfect strength. I do wish there was a few more food options but the drink menu is pretty large. The decor is amazing and you genuinely feel like you are transported to a pirate ship. read more

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Came here with my bf, we were looking forward to having drinks and chatting. We got there and it's was super loud... the whole point of us going there was because it's a "speakeasy" and we should be able to hear each other talking, Not yelling... such a disappointment read more

Excellent service, good drinks. Decent food. I like this little, hidden speakeasy all the way in the back of yeoman's cask.