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Drink off the Shopping Stress

Jillian Pavlica

Tampa Bay's Metromix
October 24, 2008

Drink off the Shopping Stress

Holiday shopping stressing you out? Sick of the malls and the Holiday rush? We have your one-stop guide to having a drink after the Holiday shopping. No matter what mall your at there is somewhere to stop and relax!

Westfield Countryside

27001 US Highway 19 - Clearwater

A popular, local shopping source for men, women, teens and children in Clearwater.

Mugs 'n Jugs Restaurant and Bar - 66th Street

Mugs 'n Jugs Restaurant and Bar - 66th Street

14100 US 19 N. - Clearwater
727-535-5847

Mugs 'N Jugs is a hot wing restaurant with nightly karaoke.

Poblanos Mexican Grill & Bar

Poblanos Mexican Grill & Bar

2451 McMullen Booth Road - Clearwater
727-796-7080

Poblanos is a Mexican restaurant near Palm Harbor with a full bar and different specials throughout the week.

13 Café & Lounge

13 Café & Lounge

2475 N. McMullen Booth Rd. - Clearwater
727-797-5555

The setting is trendy, the food is delicious, and the nightlife is alluring.

Westfield Citrus Park

8021 Citrus Park Town Center - Tampa
813-926-4644

The mall to visit for all your fashion needs.

Ballyhoo Grill

Ballyhoo Grill

7604 Ehrlich Road - Tampa
813-926-2149

A classy menu and casually campy décor …This Citrus Park favorite features fresh fish, a raw bar, steaks and more.

Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille

Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille

11935 Sheldon Road - Tampa
813-920-6020

Authentic New Orleans-style fare in Tampa Bay? Yeah you rite!

AMC West Shore Plaza 14

210 Westshore Plaza - Tampa
888-262-4386

International Plaza and Bay Street

2223 N. West Shore Blvd - Tampa
813-342-3790

Gucci and Louis and Tiffany's... Oh my! Two of Tampa's premier resources for designer fashion, shopping and nightlife.

Blue Martini

pick 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.

Bar Louie

Bar Louie

2223 N West Shore Drive - Tampa
813-874-1919

Located at the International Plaza amongst a strip of restaurants, Bar Louie is a soft, cozy hangout with warm lighting, stylish decorations, and a charming crowd.

Champps Restaurant & Bar

Champps Restaurant & Bar

2223 N. West Shore Boulevard - Tampa
813-353-0200

Casual restaurant and bar at the upscale Bay Street at International Plaza that scores big with sports fans.

Green Iguana Bar & Grill - Anderson Road

Green Iguana Bar & Grill - Anderson Road

9202 Anderson Rd. - Tampa
813-288-9076

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.

Westfield Brandon

Westfield Brandon

459 Brandon Town Center - Brandon
813-661-5100

Top-notch shopping and restaurants in Brandon.

Hooters of Brandon

10023 E. Adamo Drive - Tampa
813-689-1188

The Brandon location of this Tampa Bay-founded restaurant and sports bar boasts outdoor dining, the Bay area's largest gift shop ... and more than five dozen Hooters Girls.

WingHouse Bar & Grill - Brandon

5003 U.S. Highway 301 - Brandon
813-490-9464

Casual sports bar and restaurant specializing in hot wings served up by hot WingHouse Girls

Westfield Sarasota Square

8201 S. Tamiami Trail - Sarasota
941-922-9609

Sarasota mall where you can find all the latest fashions.

Shenanigan's

Shenanigan's

501 N. Beneva Road - Sarasota
941-365-9996

Located in the Town and Country Plaza, Shenanigan's is a beer and wine bar for relaxing fun.

Legends Pub

Legends Pub

1816 S Osprey Avenue - Sarasota
941-951-0990

An unassuming, come as you are, neighborhood bar in the Southside Village

Prime Outlets- Ellenton

5461 Factory Shops Blvd. - Ellenton
941-723-1150

Designer shopping at a discount located between Tampa and Sarasota.

Ellenton Café

7044 U.S. 301 - Ellenton
941-723-1138

Located down the block from the organ music of Pizza & Pipes, and near the Ellenton Prime Outlet Mall, the Ellenton Café provides comfortable casual dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Gio Fabulous Pizza & Martini Bar

Gio Fabulous Pizza & Martini Bar

2219 60th Ave. E. - Ellenton
941-722-7990

Pizza and martini bar with decor that is a bit like a visit to Rome.

Three Oaks Bar & Grill

3503 U.S. 301 N. - Ellenton
941-722-6111

One of the few "smoker friendly" grills in town, Three Oaks Bar & Grill offers some bar items like cheeseburgers, steaks and wings, but is primarily a hot spot for a round of beer and a game of pool.

University Mall

2200 East Fowler Avenue - Tampa
813-971-3465

Mall by University of South Florida with everything you need to when it comes to clothing, accessories and more.

Chili's Grill and Bar

Chili's Grill and Bar

2794 E. Fowler Ave. - Tampa

Casual Tex-Mex restaurant and bar.

Mr. Dunderbaks

Mr. Dunderbaks

14929 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. - Tampa
813-977-4104

German American biergarten, marketplace and restaurant located inside University Mall.

Tyrone Square Mall

6901 Tyrone Square - St. Petersburg
727-347-3889

St. Petersburg mall with over 170 specialty shops, a food court and three on-site restaurants.

Hooters - Tyrone

Hooters - Tyrone

2901 Tyrone Blvd - St. Petersburg
(727) 343-4947

Get your wings and bar food, while at the same time enjoying "the view," a beer and watching the game.

Tijuana Flats Burrito Company - Tyrone

Tijuana Flats Burrito Company - Tyrone

2117 66th Street N. - St. Petersburg
727-209-0191

The Tex-Mex franchise known for its hot sauce spices up Pinellas County's "Jungle" neighborhood.

Lakeland Square Mall

3800 US Highway 98 North - Lakeland
863-859-5411

Get the latest looks in Lakeland

Lakeland Ale House

Lakeland Ale House

5650 S. Florida Ave. - Lakeland
863-709-9262

Serving up large portions of typical American fare in a laid back atmosphere.

Doc's Place

Doc's Place

5153 US Highway 98 N - Lakeland
863-815-4785

Don't let this quiet plaza fool you: Doc's Place is hopping on the weekends.

Ale Gators Lakeside Sports Bar and Restaurant

Ale Gators Lakeside Sports Bar and Restaurant

1830 E. Memorial Blvd - Lakeland
863-616-9200

Ale Gators Lakeside Sports Bar and Restaurant, on the shores of Lake Parker, caters to a younger, livelier clientele than typical area establishments ,with a variety of entertainment options and a full bar.

Drop the shopping bags and take a load off.. shopping shouldn't be so stressful anyway.

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