Happy Hours in Tampa Bay: All Your Options in One Place

What’s better than grabbing some drinks or food with a date or friends? Grabbing drinks and food that is cheaper than it usually is. Everyone loves happy hour and the Tampa Bay area is filled with awesome ones.

Our complete guide to Happy Hours in Tampa Bay includes all the major spots around the Bay area. First, we start off with Happy Hour in Tampa itself, then St. Pete Happy Hour, and finally make a stop for Clearwater Happy Hour spots. Remember, specials are subject to change. We update frequently but double check if you have your heart set on a specific special.

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Updated January 2024 by Brie Gorecki.

Tampa Happy Hour

Let’s kick things off with happiest hour specials in the city of Tampa itself.

American Social

At this downtown waterfront spot, you can enjoy $6 hornitos margaritas, $8 premium liquors, $10 hand-crafted cocktails, $7 call liquors, $6 house liquors, $6 house wines, and $6 select draft beers. Happy hour takes place Monday-Friday from 4-7pm.

Barterhouse Ybor

Barterhouse in Ybor is a hit with the Tampa locals, as a luxurious spot for a delicious dinner. Their creative twist on American cuisine features eclectic flavors, even during happy hour.

Visit daily from 4:30-6:30pm to treat yourself to special deals on select wines, select cocktails, and amazing bar bites. Try the Smash Burger, Bacon Wrapped Dates, and Korean Chicken Wings, all featured on the happy hour menu.

Bulla Gastrobar

Every day from 3-7pm, you can take advantage of $3 off bottled beers and pinta drafts, $8 specialty cocktails, $7 house liquors, $8 house martinis, $7 sangrias, and special deals on select wines.

The C House

Monday through Friday from 3pm to 5:30pm enjoy great prices on all your favorite “C” foods. Charcuterie, chicken wings, cauliflower bites, cheeseburgers – and of course select champagne ($8) and cocktails ($9). Pair it with wings or charcuterie and you’ll be set for the evening.

GenX Tavern

From Monday-Friday from 3-7pm, grab $2 off draft beers, $8 rotating signature cocktails, $6 Florida Green Tea Shots, $6 house liquors, and $7 house wines. You can also nosh on $6 corn dog nuggets and pickle chips, $8 GenX Smashburgers, and a one-topping pizza for $10.

Haven

Happy hour at Haven lasts from 5 to 7pm every day of the week. Owned by the talented folks at Bern’s, this spot is known by locals as one of the best spots for foodies. Enjoy the best charcuterie, wine, and steaks, each with special accompanying flavors.

The menu varies but includes great prices on sharable bites, wine by the glass, cocktails, and beer. Burgers are $12 and cheese plates are only $10. Monday through Thursday these specials are available regardless of where you sit, but Friday through Sunday they’re only available at the bar and on the patio.

Hotel Bar

Chic and cozy, Hotel Bar is such a gem in downtown Tampa. Their happy hour specials are especially enticing. Each weekday from 4 to 6pm draft beers are $5, $3 off wine glasses and select cocktails (the star of the show) for $9.

Even more options for Tampa Happy Hours

St. Pete Happy Hour

Sea Salt

In the bar and lounge area of Sea Salt St. Pete from 3-6pm daily, all wine by the glass, draft beer, wells, calls, and liquors are 50% off. They also have an Oyster & Wine Special where you can get half off a bottle of muscadet with a purchase of a dozen oysters expertly paired by their sommelier.

Casita Taqueria

St. Pete happy hour with tacos on top – Casita Taqueria offers happy hour Monday – Thursday from 4 – 6pm. Tacos for just $2, $3 margs and sangria and $2 tecates make it a great casual spot to grab dinner and drinks.

Hawkers

Monday through Thursday, 3-6pm, stop by Hawkers for some great St. Pete happy hour specials. Get half of baos and beers. Plus $3 off all spirits and $5 select small plates. 

Get the full list of our favorite St. Pete Happy Hours

Clearwater Happy Hour

Jimmy’s on the Edge

Rooftop views of Clearwater beach AND some great specials can be found at Jimmy’s on the Edge. This Clearwater happy hour runs from 3 – 6pm Monday-Friday and you’ll get 25% off all appetizers as well as $1.50 off beers, $4.50 house wine, $3.50 rail mixers, and $6 margaritas and piña coladas.

O’Keefe’s Tavern

We love the budget-friendliness of this spot for its all-day-long happy hour. O’Keefe’s has two for one happy hour for cocktails, house beer & wine, and margaritas. Go for the all-day happy hour but stay for the fun atmosphere at this historic neighborhood spot.

Get the full list of our favorite Clearwater Happy Hour spots.

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