The bartenders really know what they're doing at Hotel Bar! I'm not usually a dirty martini person,…read morebut 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.

From the moment I walked in, I was treated like I wasn't wanted there. No greeting, no attempt to…read moretake 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.

What a DOPE, PIRATE THEMED, speakeasy to go to grab some delicious drinks! Totally blown away!…read more 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!!!

These are the coolest places in Fla. Secret cryptic entrances with a speakeasy like ambiance…read more 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

We needed a quick lunch after checking into our hotel. After some quick searching we picked this…read morerestaurant. The mozzarella sticks were great and the dipping sauce had a great flavor. Someone obviously added something to it to make unique. I got the cheeseburger and it was also very tasty with a nice flavor but just another burger in a sports bar. I'm sure this place is packed and loud at night but for lunch it was great and the service was good and attentive.

Loved this place! Went for beer and wings and THRILLED that they had both Guinness AND Labbat Blue…read moreso I could get a Black and Blue while watching hockey Wings amazing Other food was good as well Service ....they messed up our order and drinks maybe 6 times on a party of three .... But super nice and responsive

The food was very basic, it was ideal I am sure for quick food to have with a beer while watching a…read moresports game. One thing I will say is that the decor was amazing as a member of the Gen X community, this was spot on.

As everyone knows I do not do anything but 5 star or 1 star... No one wants to read 2, 3,or 4 stars…read morebecause that means they were average... 0 out of 20 stars... Although they are called Gen X... They didn't seem to want to serve us... Yes we are GenX... I asked for menus and explained where we're, we had grabbed a table in the back near the kitchen... I watched 2 servers walk in and out and look at me but never acknowledged that I wanted to order... After about 5-10 mins one of the servers shut off the kitchen light... I walked over and returned the menus... I mean when I asked she could have said their kitchen was closing... She looked at me and shrugged as I set the menus down... It seems they are more interested in survive the 20-somthing crowd rather than us... We left and they get a 1 star since 0 is not an option...

We stayed across the street at the hilton and ordered takeout. The food was delicious. We ordered…read morethe mac n cheese, hummus & grilled cheese. We're happy with all.

Walked in this evening without being greeted. 2 employees working behind the counter never…read moreacknowledged us when we sat down at the bar. They both looked irritated. I assumed there was some tension between them but who knows.... The lady finally walks over with an attitude and asked us what we wanted to drink. I kindly asked for a menu and she responded with irritation, "all the beers are listed up here and pointed to the wall..." I have 2 eyes that work perfectly fine to read all of the beer options you have to offer..... I asked for a menu. What if I wanted a soda, or water, or food.... I simply asked for a menu and somehow that inconvenienced her. If you can't work in the customer service field then find another career. Please stop projecting your personal issues on to customers!

Tough to top these amazing views of the river and city lights at night at this outdoor venue! Not…read moresure the actual hours they are open...have heard it's kind of sporadic or not what you'd expect. It looks a bit like a pop-up, with a small bar and lots of seating/tables and areas to take in the views. Happy they were open on Saturday night with a great duo playing the sax and clarinet.

Great bar next to the beer can building Downtown Tampa. It used to be Remedy, now rebranded as Over…read morethe River. It is also affiliated with Edison's food + drink lab and was way better stocked than during the Winter ice skating event. The bartenders have creativity and rotate taking a shift behind the bar. I have had 3 amazing cocktails since stumbling across it walking Lune in Curtis Hixon park. It has heaters for the cold nights and an amazing view of the river and all of west downtown tampa. Do yourself a favor and try this bar, the vibe is great, drinks are cutting edge and the view is awesome.

My favorite dive bar in Tampa. Friendly bartenders and locals where everyone knows your name. Great…read moreprice for drinks and food and delicious wings. I love coming here for 30 mins or a few hours. Jukebox also here to croon your favorite tunes. Draft beers wine and liquor. Picklebacks and car bombs are always made here too.

Love their dry rub wings, I get them twice a week! Great dive bar with amazing service!read more

If you're looking for a spot along the river to relax and watch the walkers and joggers, this is…read morethe place. It's a casual bar with a standard hotel-style menu. I had a sandwich and a beer at the outdoor bar -- it was fine, nothing special. The hotel is about to begin a major renovation, and while it's a bit run down, the location makes it worth a visit. I came back the next morning for breakfast inside, and it was excellent. The parfait was perfect, and the view of the water's edge made for a great start to the day.

There's a sign along the Riverwalk inviting everyone up to this patio bar but they didn't want our…read morebusiness when we stopped by. Two of us waited patiently for one of the bartenders to free up. They both knew we were there but didn't acknowledge or greet us. When we were clearly next, one bartender snubbed my hello, cleaned the bar except for our spot, then walked away. We love barhopping on the Riverwalk and now know to keep walking past Rivers Edge.

Dracula's Legacy is one of our favorite spots in the downtown/Ybor area. We enjoyed crisp, cold…read morebeer on tap...available in $30 towers that usually pour about six beers. There's also a great wine selection, and the Mermaid-branded Moscato was well balanced and easy to enjoy. We shared the Bavarian pretzel with mustard and cheese sauce, which was crispy on the outside and pillowy soft on the inside. Looking forward to coming back to try the flatbreads and explore more of the wine list.

Will return. It's a…read moreshort walk to Straz with excellent service, yummy food, and a youthful vibe.  We've  - house wine: blend & cab sauv - flatbread Italian - French onion soup - dip trio  The decor is spooky, with earthy lighting, and the wine glasses are large and sturdy, suitable for young crowds. The flatbread is a bit salty, but I love it. The onion soup has lots of bread. For the dip trio, I love the baba ganoush the most. Ah, also love the signs in the bathroom: A good day starts with coffee and ends with wine. Warning: never argue with a woman. If you win, things might get worse. ... among the few others. Thank you!  Well, my day did start with coffee; now I have wine, but it will end with music, or Beethoven to be exact.

Chloe behind the bar is super knowledgeable and very easy on the eyes !…read more Thank you so much for having me and my friends the jukebox lol all that story ! anyhow wonderful place nice place to sit and have a drink and enjoy yourself anytime. Thank you so much for having me in my friends.

Amazing cash only dive bar in Tampa. Love this spot. A friend introduced me to this place and I…read morelove it.