Whether it be for the drink specials, atmosphere or live entertainment, these bars are favorites among the Bay area's college kids. So, head over to the Dubliner for $5 liter night, or Splitsville for it's "Friday Night Live" and see for yourself why these local spots are always busy.
Best Bets: College Bars
February 17, 2009
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Green Iguana
1708 East 7th Ave. -
Tampa
813-248-9555
The party destination for the Tampa Bay area's party town.
Howl at the Moon
615 Channelside Drive -
Tampa
813-514-9378
Howl at the Moon in Channelside is a popular dueling piano bar where every customer and staff member takes part in the sing-along fun.
Green Iguana Bar & Grill - Anderson Road
9202 Anderson Rd. - Tampa813-288-9076
Good grub by day, a party hot-spot when the sun sets. If you're saying to yourself "I-guana party," then this is the place to be! The Green Iguana's Veterans/Anderson Road location is one of five in the Tampa Bay area.
MacDinton's
405 S Howard Ave - Tampa813-251-8999
The biggest Irish Pub in trendy South Tampa. Live music, outdoor tiki bar, and dog friendly.
The Retreat
123 S Hyde Park Ave - Tampa813-254-2014
Known to many as The Mousetrap (as it was formally called), The Retreat has renovated to become a bigger and better bar on South HydePark avenue downtown.
The Dubliner Irish Pub
2307 W Azeele St - Tampa813-258-2257
The Dubliner adds to the triple threat of Irish Pubs in the Hyde Park area along with MacDinton's and Four Green Fields, located on neighboring streets.
Splitsville
601 Channelside Dr. -
Tampa
813-514-2695
Mixing sushi and bowling may sound surprising to some, but that's what Splitsville is known for.
Blue Martini
2223 N. West Shore Boulevard -
Tampa
813-873-BLUE
25 varieties of martinis, live music, chic location and an exotic tapas menu make the Blue Martini a popular after-work ... or after-hours ... hot spot.
The Hut Channelside
514 Channelside Drive - Tampa813-307-6395
The Hut Channelside is conveniently located right on Channelside Drive across from the St. Pete Times Forum. With drink specials, live bands, deck seating and fresh Gulf seafood, it's the perfect place to eat or grab a drink before a Lightning game or after a concert.
Peabody's Entertainment Complex
15333 Amberly Dr - Tampa813-972-1725
Peabody's and the Palms Lounge combine to offer pool, food, drinks and entertainment in Tampa Palms near University of South Florida.
Bobalouie's Grille and Sports Garden
1913 E Bearss Ave. - Tampa813-971-1243
Competitive drink specials and activities seven days a week!
Four Green Fields
205 W Platt St - Tampa813-254-4444
Four Green Fields is the kind of bar you expect to see nestled away in the hills of Ireland.
The Tavern at Bayboro
121 7th Ave. S. -
St. Petersburg
(727)821-1418
Its back to college life at this laid-back St. Petersburg tavern.
Skipper's Smokehouse
910 Skipper Rd. -
Tampa
(813) 971-0666
Tampa's award-winning blues bar is beloved for its Florida ambiance. Skipper's has been serving up Southern cuisine and live music in a tropical by-way-of-the-bayou setting.
