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    Tapper Pub

    3.9 (44 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs, Sandwiches, Dive Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    TAPPER PUB ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Happy hour specials

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    It's bright inside now!
    Alicia P.

    This place is an institution! Been here for I don't know how many years.... But it's been a minute since I had been back... Finally made it in again since it was remodeled and with newer owners and I have to say, I like the refreshed and brighter look! They say they still have the best sandwiches in town - my friend ordered a Reuben to go and said it was fantastic! So, I believe it! The beer was cold, the bartender was friendly, chatty and fun. It has pool , as always, and several dart lanes. I might have to go back for darts!!! I hope it is able to withstand any changes Britton Plaza is planning on....even if they bulldoze the entire plaza, I hope the Tapper stays with it!

    Reuben lunch special
    Jil G.

    I called in and ordered to go. The girl on the phone was very sweet! I ordered Ruben sandwich because it was the lunch special of the day and it did not disappoint. It was served on delicious rye bread and was packed with meat! I could only finish half. The potato salad was delicious too! I added the salt and pepper. The have really cleaned the inside of this bar up. They don't allow smoking inside which is nice because I usually stop in during work and don't like smelling like cigarettes. Definitely check this place out if you're in south Tampa. It seems like a fun neighborhood bar and they have a bunch of drink specials too. Lunch specials are $8 everyday. Grab you Sammie! The man who makes them makes them with a lot of love!

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    Shavonne J.

    I've rode by here & thought to check it out just never got around to it until today... I made time since I was in the area. When I saw they had food I was like yessss, I'm going! Gina greeted me with a warm down home smile, making me feel comfy immediately. I ordered the southwest turkey sandwich...absolutely divine!! The turkey is plenty & everything tasted fresh & delicious! Prices are still reasonable & it definitely feels like a locals gem... I will definitely return & they stay open late. Only con is: there's a slight smell in the place just smells like old building & pipes. Ask for Gina when you go!!

    Ruben sandwich and small pitcher if beer.
    Damian H.

    So, this is my third visit to Tappers. I found it when looking for hole in wall bars. My main issue with place is smoking in there as it just permeates your clothes. The food not bad, the small grill area is behind bar. But, the highlight would be the cheap beer. A small pitcher is only $5.00, there is only 4 varieties on tap. But this bar is a straight throw back to the standard american dive bar. So, if you don't mind smelling of a cigarette and enjoy cheap American beer. This is the place for you.

    Michael R.

    Simple dive bar with locals. Smoking is allowed indoors. They seem to have a nice selection of foreign and domestic beers and a full bar. The service is good and a couple of cute girls.

    Mark H.

    In the style of Brett N, why 5 stars? Because 1967. --- --- --- Much like the fictitious TV Cheers bar, every neighborhood has a local watering hole where everyone knows each other. For folks from the SOG, Bayshore Heights, Palma Ceia and Virginia Park areas, this is that place. This was the first bar I visited on my own accord, and first establishment in which I legally threw back some suds. As if that isn't nostalgic enough, the place was jam-packed full of friends and associates from my high school days, including the bar tenders. It was a fun time back, and a great place to catch up with the local gossip. That's how we used to do before the days of Facebook. I haven't lived in the SOG since 2004, but I still get down there from time-to-time, and when I do I think about the Tapper Pub. Honestly, I never stop by, but that changed last Saturday. I rolled in with La Chica, and I was surprised, but happy, to see it looked exactly as I remembered. Really, the only thing that changed was the prices on sandwiches. That is how a true Tampa dive bar stays relevant for 40 years.

    Viva, the classic pub!

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    Tapper's Reuben is the best in Tampa. In fact, best I've ever had on the east coast. Hidden gem.

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    Just had great service as always from Felicia. Best Reuben ever! Got to watch the Lightning game too! Thanks for always being consistent.

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    One of my favorite places to unwind. Tapper is a legacy in south Tampa. Great little dive bar with some of the best bartenders in town.

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    Tampa dive bar. Fabulous. Friendly staff makes all the difference. The sandwiches are huge.

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    Great food, great prices. My new lunch spot! K is a sweetheart! Plus its been here longer than i've been alive! So you know its good!

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    Great Place! Great sandwiches, funny staff that keep them coming and it's in the neighborhood. What more could you want!?!

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