Located in the heart of downtown Tampa, the University of Tampa is close to the business district, Hyde Park, Channelside, and Harbour and Davis Islands. It's no doubt then, that some of the most popular places to find UT students is in these locations. If you want to see and be seen, stop in one of these venues on a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday night, and you'll be sure to bump into a student or two.
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August 26, 2008The 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.
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 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.
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.
2001: A Nude Odyssey
2309 N. Dale Mabry Highway - Tampa813-877-6406
One of the more famous adult clubs in Tampa.
The Rack
1809 W Platt St. -
Tampa
813-250-1595
Most people think of Japanese restaurants when they want sushi, however, The Rack is an exception to those in the Tampa area.
Hattricks
107 S. Franklin St. - Tampa813-225-4288
Hattricks is a popular Irish hockey-themed neighborhood bar located in downtown Tampa on Franklin Street. Hattricks has several high definition big screen TVs, happy hour specials and a large menu selection.
Banana Joe's
615 Channelside Drive - Tampa813-228-7300
An Island Party located in Tampa's popular Channelside.
Bella's Italian Cafe
1413 S Howard Ave -
Tampa
813-254-3355
Bella's has gained notoriety over the years not only with its yummy Italian menu, but also because of the fact that it is available late-night as well.
NOLA Café and News Stand
301 W. Platt Street - Tampa813-258-8778
New Orleans-inspired café and news stand in Hyde Park with the staples: café au lait, beignets, red beans and rice, etouffee and more, plus newspapers, magazines and best-selling books.
Green Iguana
1708 East 7th Ave. -
Tampa
813-248-9555
The party destination for the Tampa Bay area's party town.
St. Pete Times Forum
401 Channelside Drive -
Tampa
813-301-2500
The St. Pete Times Forum, home of the Tampa Bay Lightning, is located on Channelside Drive in downtown Tampa. The St. Pete Times Forum is also home to the Tampa Bay Storm and hosts concerts, the circus, ice shows, basketball and boxing.
The Lime
915 S. Howard Avenue - Tampa813-868-LIME
Lounge-style Soho restaurant and sports bar is where the trendy go for Mexican cuisine and a late-night fiesta.
Daily Eats
901 S. Howard Avenue - Tampa813-868-3335
Retro diner in South Tampa that's a popular spot for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Hyde Park Cafe
1806 W. Platt St. -
Tampa
813-254-2233
The Hyde Park Cafe is a local hotspot for nightlife fun and entertainment.
Hooters of Channelside
615 Channelside Drive - Tampa813-221-2600
Hooters of Channelside offers all the great food of the Original Hooters with a side of Channelside fun. Customers can sit outside on the patio and order some world-famous wings and a pitcher of beer from the Hooter girls.
The Kennedy
2408 W. Kennedy Blvd. -
Tampa
813-259-9669
Dress to impress nightclub for the club scene
Channelside Cinemas & Imax
615 Channelside Drive - Tampa813-221-0700
Channelside Cinemas 10 & Imax, located on the second floor of Channelside, promises to be "more than just a movie theater."
International Plaza and Bay Street
2223 N. West Shore Blvd - Tampa813-342-3790
Gucci and Louis and Tiffany's... Oh my! Two of Tampa's premier resources for designer fashion, shopping and nightlife.
AMC West Shore Plaza 14
210 Westshore Plaza - Tampa888-262-4386
Press Box Sports Emporium
222 S. Dale Mabry Highway - Tampa813-876-3528
South Tampa hangout with 23 TVs showing all sports, all the time
Jackson's Bistro
601 S. Harbour Island Blvd. Suite 100 -
Tampa
813-277-0112
Jackson's Bistro offers a beautiful waterfront view from Harbour Island, a full sushi menu and an extensive wine list with more than 500 bottles.
Fresh Mouth
1600 E 8th Ave # D101 - Tampa(813) 241-8845
Fresh Mouth offers up burgers, fries, soups, salads, and sammies to Centro Ybor's patrons.
Margarita Mama's
615 Channelside Drive - Tampa813-228-7300
Margarita Mama's is an authentic Mexican cantina conveniently located in Tampa's popular Channelside.
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.
The Tampa Improv
1600 E. 8th Ave. - Tampa813-864-4000
This comedy club in the heart of Ybor City serves up first class comedians
Seven Seas
3023 W. Kennedy Blvd. - Tampa813-874-1145
Seven Seas is an adult club located on Kennedy Boulevard.
Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
1502 S. Howard Ave. -
Tampa
(813) 250-0203
Travel to Spain without even needing a passport or plane ticket... just an open mind perhaps, to try a few new things.
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.
Mons Venus
2040 N. Dale Mabry Hwy. - Tampa813-875-2762
A famous full-nude strip club located on Dale Mabry Highway.
What other people are saying...
Danielle82 from South Tampa - August 27, 2009 at 1:10 PM
Where's The Bungalow? Great place to hang out and one of the closest restaurants/bars to UT
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