RNC Nightlife

Best bars to wait out a downpour

Thu, 31 May 2012 11:00:33 -0400

If you're caught in the rain, where can you dash to wait out the downpour? We have options in Tampa and St. Pete where you won't mind the gray skies.

Tampa bars get later closing times

Thu, 17 May 2012 15:08:03 -0400

All Tampa bars and restaurants will be able to stay open until 3 a.m. during the four days of the Republican National Convention, thanks to a City Council vote.

Our favorite burger joints

Thu, 10 May 2012 15:21:14 -0400

Ask someone where to find a great burger, and the answer around Tampa Bay varies. Late-night comfort food? Chef-created splurge? Burgers with a creative flair? We cover all those options and more.

New type of tavern

Tue, 08 May 2012 12:39:51 -0400

World of Beer and the Brass Tap are trying to revive the drinks-only neighborhood tap room that was declared an endangered species two decades ago.

Drink more, pay less

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:29:35 -0400

Five Bucks Drinkery in downtown St. Pete is a typical bustling dive/sports bar with prices that are easy on the wallet.

Swirl, sip and savor

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 10:38:01 -0400

There's been something of a wine bar explosion in Tampa in the past couple of years, a number of them adding very competent food to their lineup to make it a complete night out.

Irish all year long

Mon, 19 Mar 2012 11:35:18 -0400

If you missed any of the St. Patrick's Day celebrations recently, or you're just a fan of a pub atmosphere, you'll want to raise a toast to O'Brien's in Brandon.

James Joyce Irish Pub returns

Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:18:33 -0500

Just in time for leprechauns, James Joyce Irish Pub opens Monday in the former Eighth Avenue location of Mema's Alaskan Tacos.

A taste of Jamaica

Tue, 06 Mar 2012 11:06:38 -0500

Homestyle Jamaican cooking by day; packed club with big-name international talent by night. That's exactly what's going on at Tampa's Supa D Tropical Bar and Grill.

Great rooftop bars in Tampa Bay

Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:53:20 -0500

With great views and fun events, taking your nights to new heights is easy to do. And bonus: Many of these are available to rent out for private parties.

GOP lines up party spots

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:20:07 -0500

From the vodka bar Czar in Ybor City to Mise en Place to the Dali Museum, the RNC has a list of venues that are seeking to match up with a delegation or event.

Great places for craft beer

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 15:37:05 -0500

As our appetite for microbrews has increased, so have the places for finding these tasty lagers, ales and stouts.

Drink in the Greek culture

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:51:19 -0400

If you're headed to one of the top-notch restaurants in Tarpon Springs, don't forget to try a drink too.

Video: Making Cigar City Beer

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 10:00:00 -0400

This relatively new brewery in Tampa has been racking up a lot of accolades. But just what is it that makes it so special? Hint: It's in the name. | Five places that brew their own beer.

Cheers, Tampa Bay!

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:17:08 -0400

We sought out the best, biggest, boldest and most off-the-wall drinks being served at local bars and restaurants. Getting thirsty yet?

Tampa's top cigar bars

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 17:30:15 -0400

In a city that was once home to several cigar factories in Ybor City, it's very easy to find a comfortable place to have a smoke and engage in conversation.

Bar review: Drinks ... heavy on kitsch

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 09:53:51 -0400

At Seminole Height's Ella's Americana Folk Art Cafe, the drinks are as funky as the food.

Bar review: Sublime sunset setting

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:58:10 -0400

The Palm Pavilion considers itself a destination for locals. As it's in the heart of Clearwater Beach, this certainly makes sense.

Bar review: Splash of creativity

Wed, 25 May 2011 14:42:40 -0400

Bar Milo, in the former home of St. Pete's Rare Olive, offers a more modern vibe with an emphasis on the unexpected.

Bar review: A welcome Elixir

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 13:12:38 -0400

Ruby's joins the trend of old-fashioned cocktail bars in downtown St. Petersburg. Call us old-fashioned, but this definitely makes us crave a gin rickey.