The Yummiest Venues & Event Spaces in Tampa

International Event Venue

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (28)

"Our baby shower at the International Event Venue was an absolute delight, and the enchanting decorations played a significant role in making it a truly memorable occasion. The venue was adorned with meticulous attention to detail, creating a visually stunning and welcoming atmosphere that resonated with both us and our guests.The decor was nothing short of spectacular, turning our vision for the baby shower into a reality. The team at the International Event Venue demonstrated a high level of professionalism and dedication, ensuring that every element was perfectly in place. Their commitment to making our event successful and hassle-free did not go unnoticed, and we genuinely appreciated their efforts.We wholeheartedly recommend the International Event Venue to anyone seeking a beautiful and well-managed space for their special occasions. The combination of exquisite decorations and an exceptional staff made our experience truly extraordinary, and we believe others will find the venue just as delightful for their events with family and friends."

Sunrise Lanes

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (67) • $$

"A group of coworkers and I sent to Sunrise Lanes for an after-work outing. It's pretty typical of a bowling alley. They have lots of lanes, with lounge-style seating for the lanes and theme bowling nights. The prices are reasonable for a night out. There's a great bar inside, and they let you bring your drinks out to your lane. The bartenders are fun-natured and quick with your order. There are 3 billiard tables in the bar area, for a change of game.The food is hit or miss. You can't go wrong with the deep fried foods like fries and tots. However, DO NOT order the pizza. It's a step above cardboard with cheese. I'm not saying that I'm looking for gourmet pizza, but I'm sure that I've had better pizza in a mall foodcourt. Sunrise Lakes is a bit far from my home, but since we had people coming from all over Tampa Bay, it was a good meeting area for everyone. I'm not sure when I'll be back but it's a solid bowling alley for the area."

The American Legion Post 111

★★★★☆ 3.8 (12) • $

"NOW WITHOUT CIGARETTE SMOKE! How does it possibly get any better than foosball and $3.75 Beam and Cokes? FIVE STARS!!"

The Tampa Club

★★★★☆ 4.4 (50)

"I visited the Tampa Club during the Champa Bay Launch party on Tuesday February 22, 2022 6-11pm which advertised an open bar. No end time was listed for the open bar on the official event website at ChampaBayLaunch.com which is still up. Tampa Club's old male bartender was rude and Eye rolled not once but twice upon asking about open bar and upon asking for a drink menu. I mentioned this to another friend who said that this bartender eye rolled her too and a friend's of hers too so evidently this guy makes a habit of eye rolling patrons of your business.Tampa Club Management really should have a talk with this eye rolling bartender about manners and not to eye roll people for simple questions and requests. Tampa Club Management should provide patrons with a drink menu so people know what kind of specialty mixed drinks are available and what kind of beers are available and what the pricing of these items are. Simple questions like pricing and availability of items should not got eye rolls from bartenders. The Tampa Club Resident membership costs $1700 for initiation and $155 per month with an additional flat hospitality tipping rate of $40 per month or a flat 20% gratuity added to every check. The Tampa Club's guaranteed gratuity policy means staff can be rude to patrons without any sort of financial consequence. Paying a monthly membership fee for the ability to pay again at a restaurant hardly seems like a good Idea to me. Tampa club is in its 40th year of operations and has recently completed their renovations which included opening the terrace on the 42nd floor for dining, expanding the co-work remote space, remodeling of the member grille and ballroom, and the expanding the bar to a whopping 24 seats. If you have to join a dining club, I'd have to recommend the Centre Club which has added a business center with Internet connections. It has wine-tasting parties, a concierge who gets event tickets for members and monthly pizza parties for members' children."

Tampa River Center

★★★★☆ 4 (4)

"This is a beautiful building with interesting art installations and landscaping. It has a great patio and big windows to take in the Hillsborough River action. It doubles as a boathouse and there is a boat launch area for paddlecraft.Big wooden beams and industrial architecture feature. Metal cables. Visible duct work. High ceilings.It is an event space in Julian B. Lane and open to the public. The city has also included art sculptures and canvas work. The site used to be a multicultural community lost to past redevelopments. The areas low income and government subsifized housing has also been moved elsewhere (out by USF) as Mayor Bob Buckhorn cleanses the area of poor and mostly minority people in favor of more highway expansion, stadium construction plans, and large scale development. This continues Democrat Party policies that have been going on for generations."

The Diy Room

★★★★☆ 3.7 (3)

"I'm so glad Temple Terrace has an event space that I can host mom meet ups, children events, parties and more! The owner, CJ is easy to work with and is open to fun ideas and creative ways to ensure the best outcome for your event. The rooms are spacious and can easily accommodate 25-50 per room. You are allowed to bring in outside food which is amazing and helps keep your cost down. If you're not interested in hosting an event you can check their event calendar and participate in their weekly events of candle making, crafting, painting classes and much more!More reasons why I love this space: plenty of parking, clean environment and easy to work with staff. Definitely consider them for hosting your next event!"

Tampa Bay Grand Prix

★★★★☆ 3.6 (112)

"T B G P R is fast and furious, the down side is the people working on the track definitely seem like they want to be somewhere else.. The Xers driving on the track are doing everything they can do to trip up the rest of the drivers, one car had the bumper ripped off, and there was a couple of cars stopping the action having to be pulled free from the guards. I paid for to races for my son, and his gf, and they never put he credit back on my credit card, they told me I would get a receipt for it in my email, and that didn't happen. Not one of the better run raceways..."

Mirabay Club

★★★★☆ 3.9 (8)

"This is definitely one of the premier communities in Central Florida. They have a number clubhouse and an awesome cool and you can even get food and drinks service and billed to your credit card on file. We don't live here but we have several friends who live here and it's awesome amenities. The lagoon is also nice."

PopStroke

★★★★☆ 3.9 (110) • $$

"Came about 2hrs before closing and there was no line at the front counter. We checked in and was in the green within 10mins. It felt pretty laid back, and people heavily drinking while playing. With the app, the servers are able to deliver drinks to you at the hole you're at -- it was super convenient. The area is very clean, has trash cans everywhere, as well as tables and benches. There is even a bar in the green in the middle of all the holes. The only reason one star is gone, is that though it was close to closing time and not that crowded, we still ran into a ton of bottlenecks. Larger groups that were throwing the golf balls or taking photos. Not *that* big of a deal, but caused for most of our time to be spent standing around waiting. We tried to skip the holes that had backups, but everyone had the same idea so most would be taken. So I can't imagine how backed up it could get during the day or earlier in the evening.Oh, there is also a bar, restaurant, ping pong tables, and other games in the main building. We didn't play those, but also another activity here.Definitely a great place to have a date or family night for a fun time, but keep in mind the idle time."

Kathleen's Garden

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

"The venue of the establishment was beautiful! The decorations were great, as well as the scenery. I would have rated this higher if the coordinator herself was pleasant. I understand dealing with large bridal parties can be daunting but talking to the parents of the groom and bride with utter disrespect and talking down to everyone like we were all children who couldn't comprehend simple task is unacceptable. We paid a lot of money and we expect to receive what was offered. At the rehearsal nothing was talked about except the walking. Never went over the vows, ring handoff, or anything else. The coordinators also did not assist during the wedding and the poor DJ had to take charge with zero direction. So although the venue was beautiful and well taken care of, the staff was not accommodating. I would recommend this establishment if the coordinators changed their ways."

Mirror Lake Lyceum

★★★★★ 4.7 (10)

"I had been dreaming of a wedding in Tampa, so stopping into this St. Pete venue seemed like a waste of time. I walked in and quickly changed my mind. My (now) husband and I completely fell in love with the Lyceum after walking in.The venue has a beautiful 1920's charm to it. From the beautiful chandeliers to the grand piano to the gorgeous balconies, the Lyceum is truly on of a kind. The way this place functions is really interesting, too. The ceremony and reception are held in the same spot. After the ceremony, the party proceeds downstairs to the basement for cocktail hour when the staff flips the upstairs into a reception area. The space looks like two completely different rooms, but completely beautiful in their own way.I must mention the staff. Brian and Cortney were both so easy to work with. They made sure my wedding day went like clockwork and were very attentive to all of my questions. I could not recommend the Lyceum more highly. What a spectacular venue!"

Whistle Stop Garden's Tea Room

★★★★☆ 3.9 (64) • $$

"This was very cute but I would highly recommend coming in the winter or fall because there is no AC, fan, or anything. Our entire party could hardly focus on conversation or drink the hot tea with how hot it was inside the room. We hardly touched the tea because of how warm it was inside. Would be cute in the wintertime! The cucumber sandwich was my fave but for $35 the food wasn't out of this world, just basic stuff"

Ybor Square

★★★☆☆ 3 (2)

"Yobe Square is a quaint 'town' type area in Tampa. It boasts shops, eateries and a theater. I enjoyed both walking and riding the trolley. I loved La Creperia. I didn't stay for the nightlife, but it looks to be a nice area for a few brews."

Watervue Grille

★★★★☆ 3.8 (186) • $$

"Another great place for a drink on the water in Tampa. Loved this location and laid back atmosphere. Great seating inside but we chose the sunny outside high top tables, they do batch make their cocktails, so it's hard to substitute anything unless it's off the menu. Service was good and the menu looked nice and varied. Just here for the drinks, but we did sneak in an order of the grilled biscuits. Wow, these work well with a drink! Nicely grilled served with butter and jelly. These melted in your mouth. Delicious. I'd love to come back here and eat a meal, food looked really good. Nice reasonable prices too. If your looking for something casual but good check this place out."

Hostess

★★★★☆ 4.3 (9)

"So being a tourist in our own town Deb found this shop that serves wine and afternoon tea with a little shopping in you desire. Very cozy, relaxing and cool place. Wine is pretty good as well. Sit by the window and watch the world go by...."

Lupon Boggy Bottom

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"This is a great place to have a kinds party that r outdoor parties. Family reunions, company events, or whatever. A nice space sitting area, Dj booth and bar-que pit. The staff is very helpful. For a great day if fun and food this is the place for a your party needs."

Shahnasarian Hall

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"Amazing venue...nicely laid out and plenty of room with a stage. Came here to celebrate a friends 50th bday and the event coordinator for this venue was amazing. She was extremely nice and helpful."

Aspirations Winery

★★★★★ 4.6 (102) • $$

"I've seen the few green roadside signs for this place with those vague arrows over the course of time. So since we both like the fruit of the vine I thought about trying this as an off the wall treat. Not only do they offer tours, but every now and then they offer a game called Wine-O Bingo.So we got here at 1700 hrs (5pm) for our little tour. There was one other guest beside us for this quaint little experience. The spot is located in an industrial park; they import grapes from elsewhere to craft European style wines rather than distinctive American stuff.Tour literally took about 15 minutes, but your start is at the bar where you get to choose three of their large variety. Then they also have a "happy hour" 1500-1900 hours (3-7pm) where you get $2 off per glass. Meantime great jazz music is playing in the background, and at 1900 begins their version of bingo.This isn't quite the same as Drag Queen Bingo that one would find at Hamburger Mary's, but it was still a blast. Everyone in here is drinking, and many come as groups or couples. So they're all in the mood to have fun. As can be seen in my photo of the card, numbers are replaced by wine varietals and BINGO is replaced with WINE-O.Paula was our tour guide and WINE-O caller; Heidi helped in the barkeep duties. Gracious and fun couple of ladies in this joint; it's actually a pretty nice overall experience. You don't hafta take the tour in order to visit. It DOES help so you know what you like. So go out and play!!!!"

Red Door No. 5

★★★★☆ 4.3 (19)

"I attended a surprise event here. It appears to have been a former fire station. It was very unique, & rustic...quite beautiful. As you went further to the back, it was like being in someone's home."

The Cuban Club

★★★★☆ 3.9 (23)

"We attended 'The Haunted Tavern' at this location. It is the perfect location for such an atmospheric storytelling. With their theatrics and the building's known haunts, you have the absolute bet of everything."

The Vault

★★★★☆ 4.2 (21)

"If you are looking for something COMPLETELY different than your ordinary Halloween Experience, The Vault of Souls is it. This is -not- your daughter's theme park experience, this is an Upscale experience that you won't find anywhere else. An elegant night of fear. Don't come with the expectation of lines, of others body to body with you as you're herded though some chintzy maze, because that is not here. What IS here? It is a lush party in the arrival, where you will be given your number. While you wait, you can enjoy ghostly music and dancers as they float through the room. Have your aura cleansed and be read by the resident ghost hunter. Enjoy hand passed appetizers or a drink from the bar as you wait for your time to come. When your number is called, you will be brought down to the Vault, here you will be given a choice of which path to choose, and that choice is WHOLLY up to you. This is a nonlinear event. There is no ONE way to go. 12,000 sq feet of space for you to look through. You are encouraged to open drawers, read everything and touch.. just not the spirits, though they MAY touch you. Each vignette is special, there are spirits in each room that will speak with you or not. They will interact with you in a different way. Your goal, to find the way out. They are just happy to see you. It may take you as little as 20 minutes to get out, if you just briefly look things over, but it can take 90 if you thoroughly investigate and immerse yourself, and this is something you DO want to immerse yourself in. The scenes are beautiful, the Spirits are engaging and it is a world that has been masterfully crafted by a Storyteller who is beyond comparison. When you do find your way out, you can wind down a bit in the Gin joint, enjoy the music and dancers that perform for you, and of course the delectable libations. Or have your tarot read as well as desserts and gelato up stairs in the reader's clearing. A couple of things to note: the event starts at $100.00 per ticket, and goes up to $400.00 Each ticket tier has it's benefits, and it is reservation only. HOWEVER Each ticket comes with valet parking - in downtown Tampa, this benefit alone is amazing. There is a dress code, Please don't come dressed in sneaks and a Tee, Come dressed to be immersed in the event, as if you were going out to the theater, Just, Please Ladies, no High Heels. The vault contains uneven floors, so spike heels are not suggested. The event is for 18+ and up, no children will be allowed. -YOU- will be wearing the masks and asked to not speak while in the vault, this is so that the spirits do not follow you home. Come enjoy a night of paranormal fun, a night of elegant fear with a sinister twist. The spirits are expecting you."

Fold Armature Works

★★★★☆ 4.3 • $$

"Love coming to Armature Works. Love their pizza and dumplings place so far. After eating go take a walk on The Riverwalk. So excited to come back and try some of the other food court restaurants"

Italian Club

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (9)

"The Italian Club was founded in 1894 as a home for prominent Italian Americans trying to get settled in the area from Italy. They came here to socialize and unite as a group to stand strong in their new surroundings.Today, this is an event space that people can rent for events and weddings.This is also one of the many haunted spaces in Ybor!"

Paradise Spring Wedding and Events

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"I fell in love with the pictures of this venue and as soon as i saw it in person, i felt like i was living in a fairytale, i booked the next day. Ashley is so accommodating and literally is there for me any time I have a question and always helps me come up with the best solution. I'm so impressed by this gorgeous venue and the customer service."

Beaune's Wine Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (21) • $$$

"My favorite place when it comes to purchasing great quality wines. Their selection is excellent and their customer service impeccable If trying some exquisite rarities, their cava is a must"

Haven

★★★★☆ 4.2 (533) • $$$

"This restaurant was so delicious. So my girls and I had our annual Galentines dinner here this year. We had a reservation for 6:30pm. (yes, I'm a sucker for an early dinner) There was a self-parking lot in the front, valet in the back, and garage parking across the street. We chose to valet, and it was only three bucks. When we got there, our table was ready, and we were seated. The restaurant's ambiance was kind of bohemian, which was cute. Our server was woo knowledgable about the menu items and gave excellent recommendations. We got a charcuterie board along with raw oysters as an appetizer. The charcuterie was delicious. The oysters were a little underwhelming but not bad. The dinner was so good. So my friend got the ribeye medium. it came with chimichurri sauce and another one that I don't remember. My other friend got the scallops. DELICIOUS!!! And I got the shrimp and Grits. All of the entrees were amazing. I really enjoyed my time here with my girls."

The Garden Ballroom

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"After checking out a few other venues we decided to go with this one. Best decision ever. We met with Loraine to discuss a Surprise 50th Anniversary party. After the very first meeting we knew we had come to the right place. She helped us every step of the way. From the lighting, the decor, food, vendors , it all came together beautifully. The party was amazing and perfect. If you have a special occasion coming, I recommend 100%."

District Tavern

★★★★☆ 3.8 (336) • $$

"Sophisticated bar with drink specials, craft beer and clean draft lines. I had a Funky Buddha Sweet Potato Casserole ale here and I swear it tasted better here than at Funky Buddha. Or, it could have just been it was my first beer of the day. In any case, delicious.From what I could tell, they have a decent spirit selection. There were at least 4 or 5 craft beers on tap and some of them were local, winning!!!My bartender was Cari and she was great. There are happy hour specials Monday - Friday from 4pm -6 pm. They have specialty cocktails and I think bottomless mimosas Saturday and Sunday for brunch, as well as a brunch menu.I didn't try any food here, but maybe next time. All in all a great visit."

Southern Grace

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Most incredible wedding venue. Definitely an experience you will treasure. Beautiful location and excellent service."

St. Petersburg Yacht Club

★★★★☆ 4.3 (23) • $$

"Loved having lunch here overlooking the water and sailboats. The wait staff were very attentive. We sat on the patio as we had a dog with is and they brought a bowl of water for her! I ordered a vegetarian meal, hummus and avocado pita which was pretty yummy. I added Dijon mustard. It came with a choice of side and I had the sweet potato fries. My fiancé had the lobster roll which was also very good. The food, service, and view were outstanding! We will be back :)"

Saxon Manor Weddings

★★★★☆ 4.2 (18)

"Stopped in to see what they had. It's actually a place where you can dine. They were serving lunch when we arrived. We browsed the front area where they sold candles and other gift type items. We were never once greeted by staff despite browsing in the front of the place. Really pretty when you walk in and see the lit tree."

Rococo Steak

★★★★☆ 4.2 (450) • $$$

"Rococo's reminds me of a Wisconsin supper club ambience (just moved from Wisconsin). Loved the moody and romantic atmosphere.We went for a date night and had a wonderful evening. I'd say the dress code is like any steakhouse business casual although I tend go a little more formal.Service was impeccable with our server making great suggestions and walking us through the menu. Hubby had the duck and it was perfectly prepared coming in only second to a favorite restaurant of ours in Nevada...so impressive.Ended the dinner with their dessert donuts! So delicious.We loved the ambience so much we went and had a nightcap at their bar. The bartenders know their drinks and made a fabulous smoked old fashioned. Great night will be back!"

Bowlero Tampa Bay

★★★★☆ 3.9 (21)

"I came here work an after work bowling outing with colleagues. The only issue we had was I brought my 2 sons. And the bumpers had to remain on all the time. Usually, the pc system can be set to have bummers go up and down based on how you enter the players information. However, their older system and bowling alley doesn't have this capability. I didn't mind but the other adults without kids weren't a fan of the bumpers. Service and price were fine. I didn't order food, beers or other beverages. My colleagues did. It was packed for a weeknight due to a league playing. Make a reservation if you have a larger group."

Concrete Jungle

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (119) • $$$

"My boyfriend and I had taken a seat downstairs in the swings for a quick drink and bite. We ordered the jungle juice shots, the jungle boogie and Just the flip. We ordered a mushroom and chorizo pizza. It had great flavor but we weren't able to finish it due to a mishap.Even with the experience not being what we were hoping for due to the mishap, we thought the staff was so sweet and took appropriate care of us after the fact."

Signature Workspace

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"I recently had a meeting at these new executive suites. Sure wish they had been open when I lived & worked in Carrollwood. The finishes are really nice! A very urban feel. I thought I was in downtown St. Pete or Miami. I'll be back to use the conference room next time I have a meeting in North Tampa."