Mouthwatering Pubs in Tampa

The Tap Room At The Hollander

★★★★☆ 4.1 (335) • $$

"This spot has different dinner deals on certain days of the week. Regardless of what you order, the food is delicious. I loved The Portabello: huge mushroom caps with broiled melty cheese and a side of a vegetable and creamy mashed potatoes. I also loved their Old Fashioned and jalapeño slaw.It gets busy, but that's because it's also a great spot to socialize."

Island View Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (63) • $$

"We took my Mother in Law out for her 85th Birthday on Saturday, we arrived around 6:15pm with a table waiting, while we had 1 person in our party that arrived a little late due to work, however MiKayla (sp?) was amazing. She ensured she continued to check on us throughout the wait on the 5th person, ensured we had drinks and paid extra attention to my mother in law. After dinner, MILW ordered cheesecake to go, MiKayla and another server came over with a candle in tow and sang happy birthday, she was thrilled. I would totally recommend / Food was great too, service was A+, Thank you Island View and MiKayla making my MILIW feel extra special at her birthday celebration /when we go back we'll certainly see if MiKayla is available and I'm so sorry if I misspelled her name!"

Toms Tavern

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (9)

"My girlfriends & I have been here a few times over the last year, mostly when it was Uncle Fats. This location is perfect for us because we are coming from Land O'Lakes and Town & Country. Now, it's Tom's Tavern, and they've made some changes. But this is still a fun spot for our casual girls nights!A few caveats: Tom's Tavern has a much smaller menu and no sangria. But we found lots of options on the new menu, and everything we ordered was delicious. I was happy to see they still have tater tots, and my girlfriends enjoyed their wings. Plus our server created a decadent cocktail for one of us with peanut butter whiskey, Bailey's & banana liqueur (a variation of an Elvis shot). We enjoyed tasting the first one so much that all of us ordered it next round! For my meal, I decided on the chicken tenders, which came with either potato salad or cole slaw, and choice of fries or tots. Unfortunately, the potato salad was served in a plastic container smaller than the dipping sauce cups. It was thick & tasty but I'm not sure why the portion size was so tiny! That aside, my tenders & tots were perfectly deep-fried, and I loved the house-made honey mustard & ranch sauces. This bar food is on point! Note, Tom's Tavern is suffering from a slim staff, as so many restaurants are. Luckily we were not in a hurry so we didn't mind. The two servers were definitely hustling all night, working all the tables.Tom's Tavern still hosts outstanding local live music. On our recent Friday night visit, JT Curtis & the Florida Scoundrels took the stage at 9pm for several long sets of mostly country music. This intimate venue is such a fun place to see talented musicians!Of course we'll return to Tom's Tavern. The location is convenient, plus they have tons of parking available in the plaza. The vibe is like a dive bar, but much cleaner & with better music.Edited to add the 5th star... Since posting this review, we have visited again. Service is still not speedy, but our food was delicious and our waitress remembered us & our custom cocktail!"

Cricketers British Pub & Restaurant - Dunedin

★★★★☆ 4.1 (240) • $$

"This place is great! It's like walking in to a British pub. The service and food were fantastic. I want to try everything on the menu. This we be a regular go to for lunch or dinner!"

The Pub at Safety Harbor

★★★★☆ 3.9 (120) • $$

"This might be the most underrated pizza in Pinellas County. Maybe in all of Tampa Bay. Top 5 for sure. Highly recommend. Beautiful char on the crust yet still soft and great tooth texture. Flavors are solid. Cheese goo factor on point. Will return."

O'Briens Irish Pub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (154) • $$

"Consistency is the key to a good business and this place has been consistent with their service and food since the day we walked in. We find ourselves frequenting the bar on Friday after work to wind down with a beer and some chicken wings. The vibe is typically locals that are all hanging out and having good conversations OR you may find a few guys tossing a bag to a friendly competition of cornhole. If you are looking for fantastic perfectly cooked chicken wings, look no further - their sweet thai chili sauce is the best. They have live music on both Friday and Saturday night. Love this place!"

A' Amor'e Pizzeria Grill & Pub

★★★★☆ 3.6 (45) • $

"Great food! Love the Greek salad, the pizza and the cheesesteak subs! Have recommended this restaurant to friends and they loved it too!"

Norton's Sports Bar Southside Clearwater

★★★★☆ 4 (15)

"The bartenders are friendly while expertly serving up drinks quickly, efficiently with a smile. The food is on point . Quesadilla had perfect balance of cheese and chicken and the wings were really good not too salty"

Rum Runners

★★★☆☆ 2.7 (27) • $$

"If you only have one thing here make it the alligator tail bites! They were outstanding. Lightly fried, not too greasy, yummy dipping sauce. The alligator wasn't chewy at all. It was very light tasting and the breading was just right. I had the fish sandwich. Hamma was the fish. The fish was okay but it wasn't my favorite. I had never had hamma before and I don't think I'd order it again. Just not my preference. The fish was blackened nicely, though. To drink I had a strawberry daiquiri and it was delicious. Our server was great. Very personable. We saw a dolphin from the waterfront deck! Everyone enjoyed their meals. Great spot to sit on the water and soak up some rays."

Firehouse Grill & Pub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (81) • $

"#1 wing spot in the city! Their wings are the perfect size. The flavor has been consistent since I was a kid. Don't walk, RUN. Call you order in because they no longer let you walk up to order at the window."

Black Sheep American Pub

★★★★☆ 3.5 (39) • $$

"We had a pretty great experience here on St. Patrick's Day! My boyfriend has come here a few times for lunch and says service is always good and food is good. We went there about 6pm and found the ambiance lively but not overwhelming for dinner and drinks. Live music was playing, but wasn't deafening even when we sat nearby at the bar. It took a minute to get food and drink orders in, but the pricing was a nice change from being gouged and the bartenders were friendly- just kinda had to yell at the bartender for her to take my order at one point. He got the corned beef and cabbage, which tasted heavily of nutmeg or cinnamon perhaps to me but he enjoyed it. Very tender, I just couldn't get past that spice. Maybe clove? I'm not sure. I had hot chicken fries and French fries and was pretty pleased at the homemade quality impression it made with me. Very spicy, nice breading, and had the texture of actual chicken. The biggest downside is you can't take a drink outside to smoke, and the mosquitoes are REAL heavy outside this establishment. I acquired about 15 bites from 20 minutes outside. If you're a smoker, it's worth covering up to come here. We did however meet a group of regulars that were phenomenally friendly and made the experience even better. I think we'll be back, it's a nice small business feel to the place and is worth checking out!"

Nolan's Pub

★★★★★ 4.5 (48) • $$

"Nolan's is a great local Irish Pub with a wide selection of beers and some wines too! They have live music on weekends and even do a run club on Mondays at 7pm. Craig is an awesome guy and the staff is wonderful there! We've had lots of get togethers there and we'll definitely keep that going!Don't forget your wheel if you go! It's a nice little incentive to drink more beer! The place can get really crowded on weekends, but the service is still great! A great local spot!"

Cheers 54

★★★★☆ 3.5 (13) • $

"Perfect little country dive bar! Amazing prices, cold beer, friendly staff, pool tables, darts and karaoke!"

The Seabreeze Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.7 (24) • $

"I'm sorry for dogging the whole place for one bad experience with an individual. It's a great place to chill drink beer and they always have great food."

St Andrews Pub

★★★★★ 4.9 (10)

"Popped into the new Scottish Pub on opening weekend.....great addition to Dunedin. Located at the North end of the Barrel District and right off of the Pinellas Bike Trail. Inside bar really gives a Scottish pub vibe but the best part might be the cozy patio outside. Very spacious and yet has a chill vibe."

Tally Ho Bar & Grille

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (38) • $$

"My husband and I have been driving by this place for 22 years and finally decided to pop in the other night. We said we would stay if they had craft beer and they have one - Jai Alai, so we kept our promise and stayed. The bartender was very apologetic that they didn't have more craft beers. If they did, we would go back often since we live right down the street and the service was good. We had fun. But as dedicated craft beer drinkers, we have to have more of a selection. If "the Ho" gets more taps of good craft beer we'll stop by more often and bring friends. Hey, Gaspar's down the street has a ton of craft beer and that's where we usually end up when we want to stay close to home. Tally Ho is even closer to us so.... *hint *hint"

1916 Irish Pub

★★★★☆ 3.6 (18)

"I went with a group on a Sunday afternoon & we had a lovely experience. I knew the former business that was there, so seeing the transformation was quite shocking. it definitely has an edgy, pub feel. Where we were sitting there's a raised area like a stage, maybe for live music? There's a pool tables and some other games. Our server was attentive and friendly. Our food all came out at the same time. The wings were amazing and probably my most favorite thing was the pub chips. Others in our group had the French dip, salads, and the fish and chips. Everyone enjoyed their food. Definitely will be back to try the flatbreads. Once the word gets out I'm sure 1916 Irish pub will be packed."

7venth Sun Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (220) • $$

"Where it all began.... For a long time, my wife and I have visited 7venth Sun on our numerous trips to the Tampa Bay area... and while we have always stayed in the St. Pete or Tampa downtown areas, we have always felt the drive up to Dunedin was well worth the drive (even if it was about about 45 minutes out of the way). And we loved the beer.... there was something special that other breweries just didn't have. Maybe it was the atmosphere... maybe the always welcoming staff... maybe the small but intimate venue... or perhaps the patrons (always friendly). And then something changed... they opened their Seminole Heights location. For a window of time, it was closer and easier to visit the newer location. I liked this location but it wasn't the same as the Dunedin location. Less social since it was so spread out; I missed being at tables that we shared and bumping shoulders to the point that we sparked conversations with strangers (part of the beer experience; like a first date on every visit). Now that Seminole Heights in closed (which I am sorry to hear), I am excited that we finally we forced to drive back to this original location... didn't mind the drive and absolutely loved the beer, the vibe, the people; all of it."

Brandon Crossroads Bowl

★★★★☆ 3.5 (47) • $$

"This doesn't look like much from the outside but is a nice local bowling alley. The bartenders were very friendly, the food was all junk food but GOOD junk food, and the space for each lane was ample. Don't judge a book by its cover I guess!"

Taiga Club

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (41) • $$

"I really enjoyed this spot. I went after 10 pm on both Friday and Saturday and there was a great DJ who played all the up-to-date music that you most- likely hear on your local pop-culture radio stations. My friends, hubby, and I enjoyed the alcoholic beverages and hookah. We danced, ate, and enjoyed the atmosphere. The staff was cool and laid back. They were pleasant and hospitable with great customer service...a mixed crowd that ranged from 21 to 38 years of ageI believe the many times I've been the ladies were free.Unfortunately, there was limited parking but you are allowed to park at the near by store after a certain time.Lastly, my friends and I visited on Halloween; we had a great time!!!."

Zach's Olde Tyme Pub

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (11)

"I have been going to Zachary ' s for years. It is not exactly the in place to be, unless you have been going for years. Darts, pool, horseshoes ;what's your pleasure. Just a leisurely dive to hang out in by yourself or with friends.Very casual, serving beer & wine only. There are many teams & leagues that play here & originate here. All of the gaming, sets it apart from many other great dives.There is no pretense & nobody really cares who you are or why you're their, unless you try to hustle. LOL, not a smart idea. All are warmly welcomed.There is no food served, so don't bother asking. For important events the regulars to a sort of pot luck. Smoking is allowed, so if that is a deterrence for you, you will want to avoid this location. Yes, it is another old time Tampa independent.What's a girl to do? I love to play darts & that started my affair with Zachary's."

Steamworks Pub

★★★★★ 4.7 (28)

"While in the middle of a kitchen remodel, my Project Manager who lives in New Port Richey asked if I like a great burger. He told me about SteamWorks Pub in downtown NPR off Main Street and I'm glad he did.My husband and I went on a Saturday afternoon and I was impressed with how much of a cool vibe downtown NPR has with lots of restaurants, shops & places to hang out. It's come a long way in terms of awesome factor since the place I visited 22 years ago when I first moved to the Tampa Bay Area.When we walked in SteamWorks is a cozy pub and everyone who worked there was very friendly.The menu is fun to read with creative and cool burger and other Gastropub type options. You could tell the chefs have fun with what they make and enjoy it. They had an appetizer special that day of deep-fried deviled eggs with bacon that were really unique. Tasty although I don't know if I'd get them again since I don't think deviled eggs need to be deep fried I had every intention of getting a burger, but when I read their Rib description, I couldn't resist. Half rack of ribs aged with local legend Pappa Gump rub 72hrs slow roasted, smothered in Pappa Gump BBQ Sauce Besides Eriq wanted to order the J. Cash burger (Burger stuffed with cheddar cheese, topped with pulled pork, maple bacon, onion straws,BBQ sauce) I wanted to order and I knew he would give me a couple bites.Both Entrees were delicious. The ribs were fall off the bone tender, the tater tots that came with were crispy goodness too. And that Burger was stellar!Just a few high top tables inside but you can eat at the bar or they have some outside tables. And I am coming back to try more burgers and their House old fashion smoked is the perfect accompaniment"

Pine Street Pub

★★★★☆ 4.1 (93) • $$

"This used to be one of our "go-to" places. In the past couple of years, it has changed. The food is okay and the service is very slow."

Koozie's Sports Pub

★★★★☆ 3.9 (10) • $

"Don't let this no-frills, smoky little dive bar scare you away. La Chica and I made the trek out here this past Thursday to fill in some empty spots on a billiards league team, and we had a blast. To me, it was like a miniature version of Dagwood's in Tampa, but without the full liquor bar. Two 7' pool tables, food and beer only. I think I saw 8 taps, and the rest was in bottles. Felt kinda old school up in there, but that's not a bad thing. La Chica ordered some wangs, but I went for the Cuban. Why would I do that? Because the bartender said the owner's wife is Cuban and makes the pork for them, and they get their bread fresh daily from Casino Bakery. What I found what this this was a surprisingly good Cuban! Granted, the pork looked to be from a loin and it was sliced on a deli slicer, as opposed to be shredded from a pernil, but the seasoning was spot on. I don't get out to Thonotosassa very often, but I don't imagine many places out there can whip up a better Cuban sammich, so hats off to Koozie's.Would I return? Friendly service, air thick with smoke, tables and good food all point to yes."

The Cove Pub and Grub

★★★★☆ 3.9 (174) • $$

"A true Floridian experience! None of this polished postmodern art deco crap you see from chain restaurants and bars with a bunch of TVs on the wall. Here you get an honest Florida experience, in all its glory and flaws. The Cove pub and grub restaurant is a little hard to find place with good food and even better people. Our server was Jennifer who is the sweetest thing side of the Mississippi! I got the chicken bacon ranch wrapwith cove fries, and can wholeheartedly recommend both. Note that this is NOT a Michelin star dining experience, nor should you consider it for a romantic first date. (Unless the two of you are just chill as hell to begin with.) Extra points for air boat parking outside!"

Village Pub

★★★★☆ 3.8 (9)

"The local dive does itself proud with well priced drinks and young local yokels running cray in a mask free establishment. Smoking outside is perfect for these town scoundrels"

Original Flavor 1889

★★★★☆ 4.3 (109) • $$

"Went for lunch & food was amazing!Ordered the panini with Prosciutto and Arugula. Husband ordered the Ravioli with Vodka sauce. Service was great and prices were fair.Definitely will be back for dinner!"

House Of Brews

★★★★☆ 4 (128) • $$

"We were looking for a local bar where we could enjoy watching football while eating dinner, this ended up being the perfect fit. Service was amazing. Everyone that walked by always asked if we were going okay.Beer was delicious and cold. They had a great assortment. Appetizer we ordered the buffalo shrimp, highly recommend.Entrees we had the meatball sub and steak gyro which we would order again. They were very good."

Jerry’s Dockside Bar & Grill

★★★★☆ 4 (42)

"When you drive south from Brandon on I-75 and go over the Alafia River, you're dazzled by the tropical view-but it's over too quickly. At Jerry's you can sit and savor it-along with good food and great live music.All you have to do is get off at the Gibsonton/Riverview exit and go east a couple blocks, then hang a right. Yep, you'll think you're in the wrong place... but at the end of that residential street, right on the water, sits Jerry's Dockside. It's not big, but it's clearly beloved by the locals. There were a lot of regulars when we were there on a Saturday evening in April 2023, and they made us feel right at home. I think that's a Jerry's specialty. So go ahead, grab a table and a cold one and settle in... laid back is on the menu.So are some great burgers, tacos and a yummy blackened grouper sandwich. There's a tasty flatbread, too... and if I remember correctly, salads, as well. We were a big group out on the patio, but our server was so patient and fun. I wish I'd gotten her name-she took such good care of us. This is a comfy, casual place-right next to the boat club. There's some seating inside along with high tops on the patio and picnic tables elsewhere outside. It's the kind of place you can go to without makeup on a warm sunny evening and let your cares just float away. It's not fancy but you don't want it to be. It's warm, friendly and affordable. I'm so glad a friend suggested it!Parking is the only challenge... there are a few places outside and there's some street parking. Get there early or be prepared to circle a bit. problem. Oh! Just beer, wine and wine-based cocktails, when it comes to adult beverages-but everyone can drink in the view. Cheers to Jerry's."

O'Brien's Irish Pub & Grill Plant City

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (58) • $

"Stopped in on a whim. It was the first sit-down restaurant we saw when we were in the area in a Monday afternoon on our anniversary. Inside, there's a sign that says to seat yourself, but we couldn't see any other people. We figured it'd be a while before anyone noticed us at our table, but we were wrong! The server came right over, and was super pleasant. The food was all really good! The burger was thick and perfectly cooked. Fries were amazing. The chicken quesadilla was perfect! And the pizza! The pizza is new. Something they're trying, the server said. Well, it's totally my kind of pizza. It's difficult to find a good, tasty thin crust pizza (with crumbled pepperoni and square pieces) in this area. I was so surprised when she sat it down on the table, to see this deliciousness. It is really, so very good. Looking forward to those leftovers. The only knock I have is the drinks; all we got were water and one sweet tea. The water is not great. It's that typical Florida water that some restaurants serve and it is just not tasty. Otherwise, really impressed. We don't live in Plant City, but I can totally see us going back just to eat here."

Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill

★★★★☆ 3.9 (91) • $$

"The food here is absolutely fantastic, from the fried gizzards appetizer and then the main course black and blue burger with french fries! Ice tea was fresh. Customer service was over the top they were very attentive. Since they moved to the new restaurant it's actually a great looking sports bar now!"

Wild Rover Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 4.1 (184) • $$

"What a cool lil place. Walk in to a inspired snack shack. Yep imported brands and delicacies from UK. Then approach the bar/to/go check out. On your right a sports bar with all the le futbol sporty decor. To the left a tea time set up. Yes that's right sports bar and tea time all in one place- I'm not done yet. Brewery in back with a stage, set up for events as well as live band nights. They make their own blends of UK driven beer. With all that there is also a patio seating area. Neighborhood secret at its finest! Now to the food -OMG! One of the best shepards pie I've seen (someone else ordered it I saw it walking by) The Brie appetizer will bring me back (again at another table). I got the crab cakes which were perfect crisp bites! I wish I had more than myself there to try it all! Very homely service as it feels and is the back yard bar! Can't wait to return."

Tapper Pub

★★★★☆ 4 (40) • $

"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."

Tom's Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.7 (23)

"Great neighborhood venue for live music and good pub grub.Recently remodeled inside to resemble a hunting lodge. You'll find some stuffed wildlife on the walls and a cozy fireplace with leather couches and chairs.Also pool tables are available.Ample parking. Clean restrooms.They feature food specials every day such as a burger night on Monday and chili on Saturday."

Fox and Hounds British Pub

★★★★☆ 3.7 (38) • $

"I popped in for a few beers the other day. They had a good selection and the atmosphere was pretty cool. The folks there were friendly and I felt very comfortable. Unfortunately, I couldn't stay long, so I will stop by again soon.The Fox is worth a visit!"