Guidebook for Tampa
Drinks & Nightlife
Tampa’s Premier Cigar Haven located in the Heart of Channelside
Complete with a state-of-the-art ventilation system, Plasma Tvs, Full Liquor Bar, comfortable furniture, and free WiFi Internet Access, Lit Premium Cigar Lounge is an ideal place for conducting business, enjoying a romantic evening for two, hosting a private party, or catching up with friends.
Lit Premium Cigar Lounge offers a unique atmosphere where you can Sit Back, Savor a Smoke, Enjoy Your Favorite Cocktail, and Turn Over A New Leaf!
The marriage of cigars, with the right atmosphere, is the perfect way to relax at the end of a great meal, or a long day.
LIT Premium Cigar Lounge
615 Channelside Dr Tampa’s Premier Cigar Haven located in the Heart of Channelside
Complete with a state-of-the-art ventilation system, Plasma Tvs, Full Liquor Bar, comfortable furniture, and free WiFi Internet Access, Lit Premium Cigar Lounge is an ideal place for conducting business, enjoying a romantic evening for two, hosting a private party, or catching up with friends.
Lit Premium Cigar Lounge offers a unique atmosphere where you can Sit Back, Savor a Smoke, Enjoy Your Favorite Cocktail, and Turn Over A New Leaf!
The marriage of cigars, with the right atmosphere, is the perfect way to relax at the end of a great meal, or a long day.
A fun, local bar. If you are hungry you are welcome to bring food in or order from one of the places that deliver to us. We don't have a kitchen but we will help you find whatever tasty snack you crave.
The Local Draught House
4011 Tampa RdA fun, local bar. If you are hungry you are welcome to bring food in or order from one of the places that deliver to us. We don't have a kitchen but we will help you find whatever tasty snack you crave.
Located in the center of the Channel District in downtown Tampa, our comfortable space is the perfect way to relax with friends.
40 Taps of Craft Beer
65 Craft Bottle Selections
Various Wines by the Glass
Beers and Wines by the Bottle for Take Away
Pour House Business Hours:
Mon - Weds 4P - 12A
Thursday 4P - 1A
Friday 3P - 2A
Saturday 1P - 2A
Sunday 1P - 12A
Happy Hour Monday-Friday from open till 7PM
$1 off draft beer and wines by the glass
SUNDAYS
WE have NFL SUNDAY TICKET. Join us each Sunday
to watch your favorite t
15 locals recommend
Pour House Tampa
1208 E Kennedy BlvdLocated in the center of the Channel District in downtown Tampa, our comfortable space is the perfect way to relax with friends.
40 Taps of Craft Beer
65 Craft Bottle Selections
Various Wines by the Glass
Beers and Wines by the Bottle for Take Away
Pour House Business Hours:
Mon - Weds 4P - 12A
Thursday 4P - 1A
Friday 3P - 2A
Saturday 1P - 2A
Sunday 1P - 12A
Happy Hour Monday-Friday from open till 7PM
$1 off draft beer and wines by the glass
SUNDAYS
WE have NFL SUNDAY TICKET. Join us each Sunday
to watch your favorite t
Nestled in the heart of downtown Tampa, THE SAIL is Tampa's only 360 degree waterfront bar. Conveniently located on Tampa's Riverwalk between the Tampa Convention Center and the Tampa Marriott Waterside, THE SAIL is the premier downtown destination for both locals and tourists. Just minutes from Amalie Arena, as well as the Channelside District, THE SAIL has become a favorite location to meet and watch beautiful sunsets before attending other events in the downtown area.
THE SAIL is open every day from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. Come enjoy cool drinks, snacks and delicious food.
67 locals recommend
The Sail Pavilion on the Riverwalk
141 S Franklin St Nestled in the heart of downtown Tampa, THE SAIL is Tampa's only 360 degree waterfront bar. Conveniently located on Tampa's Riverwalk between the Tampa Convention Center and the Tampa Marriott Waterside, THE SAIL is the premier downtown destination for both locals and tourists. Just minutes from Amalie Arena, as well as the Channelside District, THE SAIL has become a favorite location to meet and watch beautiful sunsets before attending other events in the downtown area.
THE SAIL is open every day from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 a.m. Come enjoy cool drinks, snacks and delicious food.
The historic Sapphire Room has been brought back to its glory days. During WWII the service men stationed in Tampa called the Sapphire Bar the “sure fire room” due the bar’s wild reputation.
Dim blue lights and a handcrafted wood bar sets the mood for you to step back into time.
The bar features The Floridan Palace Hotel’s original signature martini “In Between the Sheets” and is open Friday through Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Floridan Palace Hotel, BW Premier Collection
905 N Florida AveThe historic Sapphire Room has been brought back to its glory days. During WWII the service men stationed in Tampa called the Sapphire Bar the “sure fire room” due the bar’s wild reputation.
Dim blue lights and a handcrafted wood bar sets the mood for you to step back into time.
The bar features The Floridan Palace Hotel’s original signature martini “In Between the Sheets” and is open Friday through Saturday 4:00 p.m. – 3:00 a.m.
Raise your glass and say cheers. WXYZ® bar at Aloft Tampa Downtown is the best new Tampa bar to be and be seen in. Mix, meet, and mingle over cocktails, pinot noirs, and pints, while munching on locally influenced appetizers.
Wxyz Lounge
100 W Kennedy BlvdRaise your glass and say cheers. WXYZ® bar at Aloft Tampa Downtown is the best new Tampa bar to be and be seen in. Mix, meet, and mingle over cocktails, pinot noirs, and pints, while munching on locally influenced appetizers.
Sightseeing
eBoats Tampa is an ecologically friendly way to experience the downtown Tampa waterways in relaxing comfort. Each of our boats is a quiet, comfortable and peaceful experience for up to 12 people. Enjoy the ride and see Tampa in a whole new way.
27 locals recommend
eBoats Tampa
333 S Franklin SteBoats Tampa is an ecologically friendly way to experience the downtown Tampa waterways in relaxing comfort. Each of our boats is a quiet, comfortable and peaceful experience for up to 12 people. Enjoy the ride and see Tampa in a whole new way.
Water biking is arguably the coolest way to experience Tampa’s downtown. Safe for all ages, children as young as 6 can enjoy the experience. Our water bikes are some of the safest on the market and made in the USA!
Nearly impossible to tip, riding a water bike is easier than riding a bike! The best part is, you’ll never get wet on our bikes (unless you want to of course!)
22 locals recommend
Tampa Bay Water Bike Company
333 S Franklin StWater biking is arguably the coolest way to experience Tampa’s downtown. Safe for all ages, children as young as 6 can enjoy the experience. Our water bikes are some of the safest on the market and made in the USA!
Nearly impossible to tip, riding a water bike is easier than riding a bike! The best part is, you’ll never get wet on our bikes (unless you want to of course!)
Parks & Nature
The Riverwalk connects Tampa's dynamic cultural venues, family oriented parks and the city center's vibrant business community creating connectivity and eclectic synergy
620 locals recommend
Tampa Riverwalk
Tampa RiverwalkThe Riverwalk connects Tampa's dynamic cultural venues, family oriented parks and the city center's vibrant business community creating connectivity and eclectic synergy
This grassy spot on the corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Franklin Street provides a respite from downtown Tampa's bustle. Lykes Gaslight Square Park hosts some of the Florida Orchestra's Pops in the Park concerts, Latin Fest and other events.
Lykes Gaslight Square Park
241 E Madison StThis grassy spot on the corner of Kennedy Boulevard and Franklin Street provides a respite from downtown Tampa's bustle. Lykes Gaslight Square Park hosts some of the Florida Orchestra's Pops in the Park concerts, Latin Fest and other events.
Washington Street Park is a half-acre nautical-themed park with an oversized sea grass sculpture, a lawn area, a dog run and a large canvas shade structure and plaza.
The design allows for gatherings of various sizes as well as individual pursuits.
Washington Street Park
114 N 12th StWashington Street Park is a half-acre nautical-themed park with an oversized sea grass sculpture, a lawn area, a dog run and a large canvas shade structure and plaza.
The design allows for gatherings of various sizes as well as individual pursuits.
Arts & Culture
The Straz Center is the largest performing arts center in the Southeast and the only one with an on-site performing arts conservatory. The Straz Center was incorporated in 1980 and opened in 1987.
In the early 1990s, the Straz Center (then known as Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center) established arts education as a community priority, working closely with area public, private and home school programs to enhance arts education for children throughout the seven-county Tampa Bay area.
198 locals recommend
David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts
1010 N Macinnes PlThe Straz Center is the largest performing arts center in the Southeast and the only one with an on-site performing arts conservatory. The Straz Center was incorporated in 1980 and opened in 1987.
In the early 1990s, the Straz Center (then known as Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center) established arts education as a community priority, working closely with area public, private and home school programs to enhance arts education for children throughout the seven-county Tampa Bay area.
Stageworks is Tampa’s longest-running professional theatre company, onstage since 1983.
Our mission is to create theatre that respects, ignites and celebrates the human spirit, and challenges the thresholds of intolerance.
Stageworks Theatre has been recognized many times over the years as an outstanding venue. Directors, playwrights, actors, designers, and staff of the theater have all received awards. These recognitions have only motivated Stageworks to continue working towards its goal of delivering quality plays that matter to the Tampa Bay area.
7 locals recommend
Stageworks Theatre
1120 E Kennedy BlvdStageworks is Tampa’s longest-running professional theatre company, onstage since 1983.
Our mission is to create theatre that respects, ignites and celebrates the human spirit, and challenges the thresholds of intolerance.
Stageworks Theatre has been recognized many times over the years as an outstanding venue. Directors, playwrights, actors, designers, and staff of the theater have all received awards. These recognitions have only motivated Stageworks to continue working towards its goal of delivering quality plays that matter to the Tampa Bay area.
Tampa Museum of Art
120 W Gasparilla PlazaEssentials
Publix Super Market on Bayshore
243 Bayshore BlvdCVS
625 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr BlvdEntertainment & Activities
The Florida Aquarium
701 Channelside DrA catapult for the imagination since 1926, Tampa Theatre is a symbol of our city’s glorious past and bright future. Tampa Theatre is a passionately protected landmark and one of America’s best-preserved examples of grand movie palace architecture. The mission of the Tampa Theatre is to protect, preserve and program the Theatre as a creative film and cultural center for our community.
163 locals recommend
Tampa Theatre
711 N Franklin StA catapult for the imagination since 1926, Tampa Theatre is a symbol of our city’s glorious past and bright future. Tampa Theatre is a passionately protected landmark and one of America’s best-preserved examples of grand movie palace architecture. The mission of the Tampa Theatre is to protect, preserve and program the Theatre as a creative film and cultural center for our community.
Amalie Arena
401 Channelside DrTampa Convention Center
141 Tampa General CirGetting Around
Tampa, FL Union Station
601 N Nebraska AveTampa Water Taxi Company
801 Water StGreyhound: Bus Station
1315 E Polk St