The Local understood the assignment. Stopped by while we were in town and immediately felt like we had been regulars for years. The vibe is chill, the beer selection is stacked, and there are plenty of ways to keep yourself entertained--or embarrass yourself--between darts, pool, and games. The drinks were strong enough to make us feel extra talented at pool, and being able to cue your own music on the TouchTunes was sick. We got to play whatever we wanted, so naturally, we took full advantage of our temporary DJ privileges. The staff treated us like family and even gave us some recommendations for things to do around town. Great people, great drinks, great atmosphere, and zero complaints. 10/10--would absolutely come back, lose another game of pool, and play questionable music on TouchTunes again. read more

The Local - Bars Near Me - Greater Northdale, Florida

I started coming back to this establishment because of the email that was sent regarding a $10 discount that lasted for a small amount of time but it worked because of the great bartenders and drink specials they did have. Clean bar with darts, pool and a jukebox for entertainment. Highly recommend ask for Pablo and Terra you can't go wrong!!! read more

Stopped in to see the usa soccer game on Thursday. Terra was great! Friendly and attentive. Made me feel so welcome and at home. The bar was packed but also clean and I didn't wait on a drink and it seemed like no one else did either. She was fast and efficient! Completely different experience from a couple months ago. Im going to be frequenting because of her read more

The place is great. The bartender is awesome. Darts, pool table and great lemon drop shots and surfsides read more

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One of my favorite spots by far! The drinks are always great. The only thing I wish they would stick to is their drink specials. I have been coming here for years and they have constantly change their specials. They used to do $5 drinks on certain days and then they have gone back and forth on their point system. Consistency is key. Otherwise great ambiance read more

I love the vibe inside. I don't know why my people don't go here. The bartenders are dope to me

Drinks, music, outdoor seating and a pool table. Always a good time here. Bartenders are great as well!

I had an amazing experience at the local tonight, my bartender Braxton made me feel welcomed and had an extensive variety of recommendations. He was very easy going with great conversation and a charismatic personality, not a single moment of awkwardness and overall best bar experience I've had since I've started drinking. I recommend asking for Braxton as your bartender for a fabulous drinking experience. read more

I absolutely love this hometown local bar. The Local overs LOCAL brews as well as vodkas how Cool! The atmosphere is clean, with a pool table, dartboards, boardgames and the friendliest staff ever. Sherry is always so pleasant remembers your name and just makes it a special experience. They offer trivia/questionarre on Tuesdays too. This is a locals hangout with a dog friendly front patio area. Love the Local and I can't wait to return. read more

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Stumbled across this place on an adventurous weekend evening night and was pleasantly surprised to find such an outstanding alcohol selection for the perfect nightcap. The bartender, I think her name is Dakota, was so friendly and attentive...really made it such a warm experience. I hope more locals try The Local! My specialty cocktail was awesome. I'm actually from south Tampa, but it was well worth the trek. Oh, and don't let me forget about the delicious sandwich the bartender made me (late night, mind you), which was a pleasant surprise (GAS), and something I would definitely order again. 10/10 experience... I signed up to be a rewards member. read more

Young people bar, nice music, cold beers, excellent customer service. Definitely will stop by again. read more

The Local - Bar area - Bars Near Me - Greater Northdale, Florida

I was first introduced when one of the guys I play trivia against. He invited me to go after trivia to play another game of trivia because they have a game at 8 and 9 on Tuesday nights. Great bar in Carrollwood. True to all businesses in Carrollwood you will find every demographic in the neighborhood there. They have a pretty impressive craft beer selection almost all local or Florida breweries. They've also got a pretty good liquor selection that includes popular brands as well as brands from several of the local distilleries. They also have several cocktails made using the local spirits. They've got a decent sized indoor space complete with TV's, a pool table, 3 electronic dart boards, electronic juke box, a pinball machine and a golf game.Not to mention plenty of seats at the bar, seating at tables and an outdoor patio area. They don't serve food but feel free to bring it in or order something to be delivered there are a lot restaurants in the area. I've been here se read more

My friend and I stopped by The Local DH on Saturday night, and the place was completely deserted other than one occupied table and a few people sitting at the bar. We paid to play pool, intending to order drinks afterward, but shortly after inserting our money into the pool table, we were approached by a staff member who shockingly asked us to leave because we hadn't purchased drinks first. When I pointed out that we HAD paid to play pool, he merely shrugged uncomfortably. There was not a waiting list for the table, we had not been squatting there for hours and not purchased anything, we had only been in the building for about 5 minutes and we were keeping to ourselves. We were just there to enjoy a quiet game of pool and order a drink after, but were instead asked to leave, which begs the question why? Did the way we presented ourselves bother someone, because the treatment felt discriminatory, leaving us feeling humiliated and unwelcome, which is ironic considering this place has a reputation for serving to fake IDs, so you wouldn't think they'd be so choosy about their clientele. This bar is unprofessional, disrespectful, and not worth anyone's time. Avoid this place at all costs. read more

As a loyal customer of this place since it's opened, it's hands down a terrible bar. Mind you, the staff loves me, and I always tip well. Since I've been going, they never keep up with their liquor, fire their staff without reason, and don't get me started on the bathrooms... never toilet paper, and as a matter of fact, they put paper towels in the stall bc they don't buy toilet paper. The toilet paper box has been broken for months without fixing, as well as the paper towel machine which hasn't worked in months. Also they never have paper towels even out for you to dry your hand near the sink. This is me describing the place nicely. If you want to go to an over priced place with extremely bad service be my guest (not to mention, the owner treats his staff terrible.) I've been meaning to leave a review for years but I gave them too many chances so here we are. read more

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This place was a great spot to catch up with old friends on a recent visit back to Tampa. The staff was friendly, prices are fair, and it wasn't over-crowded. Great spot to hang! read more

4 stars for a solid local bar (no pun intended). I stopped by The Local, located on Northdale Blvd across from Whole Foods, before the Tampa Yelp Games. While the place only had 2 reviews, it had a fun looking outside and an active FB page, so I gave them a shot. The bar is fairly clean (only about a month old) with what looks like wood paneling throughout (which was secretly wallpaper!). I sat down, plugged in my charger below the bar, and asked about a beer list. The friendly bartender told me about all their local brews (get it?) and suggested I get a Darwin Llama Mama, a very solid nitro beer for dark beer drinkers. The clientele at this place range from young and in school to professionals getting off work. I appreciated some of the conversations I was able.yo have, ranging from welding to the Olympics to international tax. Overall, the Local is a solid local bar with a good beer selection, friendly service and a fun group of people to drink with after work. If you are looking to get drinks in the area, the Local is definitely worth checking out. read more

Mediocre cocktails. The place is super loud but the service is decent. Not sure that I would return. Lots of other bars in tHe area that I would rather go to. We asked for our bill 4 times within an hour to an hour and a hald and they wouldn't bring it to us. InStead the staff insisted on taking photos with the patrons and each other as we impatiently waited read more

MUST READ. I thought service was ok. Was greeted fast and place was clean. I was asked for a creditcard for my order which was not an issue but I let them know we would pay using cash ..So the bill came we paid cash plus tip and card returned. Next day I noticed that they charge my card $ 87.35 So I Called and kind got the run around. After 3 calls finally got a manager and was told that it happens but he said it will come off may take a couple days. Now I call back an I am being to told I have dispute it with my bank. It did cause me few over draft fees ($36 each) on 3 under ten dollar charges I did thinking I had money in there.... still NO help from The Local .. Im out $195.35 withy fees read more

I love that they have Pac-Man and darts. Good beer selection too. Nice bartenders. Needed in the area.

Not cool bartender! I stopped in for a quick drink and was told my bill was $5.50 paid with a 10 and got back 4. Don't round up in your favor when it's right in the middle. I still tipped only because I'm in the biz but not as much. You screwed your self dude. read more

I was really excited to come here, it seemed like a really cool place. The bartender was nice, however, when I received my tab I saw I was charged for "rocks" which is an up charge that was unnecessary and I was charged for Tito's when I drank their well. When I nicely asked what their well vodka was and said I was charged for Tito's, Ari, the bartender, rolled her eyes and said it was a $1 difference, seeming annoyed at my question. Having worked in the service industry for years, it was obvious she was up charging for a higher tab. If I knew I was going to end up paying for Tito's, I would've liked to be drinking it. Overall, it was an upsetting ending to a great night and I would love to have left her a great review. I never leave bad reviews but this was unacceptable as it was very clear she was not going to charge me for what I paid for. I still tipped her 20%, but it would've been MUCH higher if she would've been honest. read more

Don't waste you're time here. Too loud to talk with your friends and airport prices.

Great local bar everyone was very friendly, nice to go and just have a few drinks and hangout with some friends, bartenders were great at helping pick out a good drink. Had a good location and also well priced, would defiantly recommend it to anyone in town and will be back :) read more

I've been a few times but not frequently. However, they still remember me. Very nice and friendly staff. It's hard to find great service these days and this place has it nailed. read more

Great beer selection, friendly staff...I really wanted to like this place but the music....way too much bass, and you can forget about conversation. Too bad, it could be a great neighborhood find. read more

Not impressed with changing bartenders every night. It's like duck duck goose. It's called The Local for a reason, but with the change of bar tenders every night, it's NOT LOCAL! I waited and had to ask for a refill 3x tonight. Not impressed! I'm disappointed! read more