Sports bars in Tampa
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Tampa has 40 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include Hattricks, Press Box Sports Emporium & Eatery, Bud Light Party Deck, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Tampa
We indexed 40 sports bars in Tampa. The scene leans American Restaurant, Pub and Dive Bar. You'll find them in Saint Petersburg, Brandon, Clearwater. Hattricks (Sports Bar, Pub) on 107 S Franklin St (at E Whiting St). Press Box Sports Emporium & Eatery (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on 222 S Dale Mabry Hwy (W Platt St). Bud Light Party Deck (Sports Bar) on 401 Channelside Dr.
Sports bars in Tampa
Hattricks
A pub spot 0.3 km from central Tampa.
Press Box Sports Emporium & Eatery
A american restaurant spot 4.6 km from central Tampa.
Bud Light Party Deck
A sports bar 0.8 km from central Tampa.
Glory Days Grill
A american restaurant spot 21.8 km from central Tampa.
Dave & Buster's
A arcade spot 12.3 km from central Tampa.
Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill
A sports bar 27.2 km from central Tampa.
Edward's Pipe & Tobacco Shop
A smoke shop spot 3.6 km from central Tampa.
Glory Days Grill
A sports bar 20.0 km from central Tampa.
Kenny's Sports Bar
A american restaurant spot 0.4 km from central Tampa.
Mackenzies
A sports bar 8.1 km from central Tampa.
Mike & Lisa's Cricketers British Pub & Restaurant
A pub spot 33.7 km from central Tampa.
Linksters Tap Room
A dive bar spot 14.2 km from central Tampa.
Undertow Beach Bar
A sports bar 37.6 km from central Tampa.
Peabody's Restaurant. Bar & Billiards
A pool hall spot 16.6 km from central Tampa.
Capogna's Dugout
A sports bar 30.4 km from central Tampa.
How to pick a sports bar in Tampa
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Tampa?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Tampa show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Tampa family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
Photos: State Library and Archives of Florida, scott1346 from Mechanicsville, MD, USA, Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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