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 special.

Updated By Maddie Henning, November 2024

Tampa Happy Hour

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

American Social

601 S. Harbor Island Blvd., #107, Tampa
Open daily for lunch and dinner

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. There are also specials on select appetizers. Happy hour takes place Monday-Friday from 4-7pm.

Barterhouse Ybor

1811 N. 15th St., Tampa
Open Wed-Sun at for dinner, closed Monday and Tuesday

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

930 South Howard Ave., Tampa
Open daily for lunch and dinner

Every day from 3-7pm, you can take advantage of $3 off bottled beers and pinta drafts, $9 specialty cocktails, $8 house liquors, $9 house martinis, $7 sangrias (or $28 pitchers), and special deals on select wines.

THE C HOUSE

6005 N. Florida Ave, Tampa
Open for lunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday, open at 3 pm Monday-Friday

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.

Craft

603 Channelside Dr., Tampa
Schedule varies

Hop aboard the Craft and set sail on a happy hour cruise down the Hillsborough River. The cruise features three specifically curated small bite samples and unparalleled views of Downtown Tampa. The 1.5-hour journey incudes a reserved table or bar stool, small plates from the Craft menu, and happy hour drink specials. The cruises set sail on Saturdays from 3:30 pm-5:30 pm and cost $59.95 per person.

GenX Tavern

103 E. Jackson St., Tampa
Open daily for lunch and dinner

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

2208 W. Morrison Ave., Tampa
Open for dinner Tuesday- Saturday, closed Sunday and Monday

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 happy hour 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. Tuesday 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

200 N. Tampa St., Tampa
Open daily for dinner

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

183 2nd Ave., St. Petersburg
Open for lunch on Saturday and Sunday, open at 3 pm Monday-Friday

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

2663 Central Ave., St, Petersburg
2701 4th St. N, St. Petersburg
2991 66th St. N, St. Peterburg
Hours vary by location

St. Pete happy hour with tacos on top – Casita Taqueria offers happy hour Monday – Thursday from 4 – 6pm. Tacos for just $2.50, $3.50 margs and sangria and $2 tecates make it a great casual spot to grab dinner and drinks.

Hawkers

1235 Central Ave., St. Petersburg
Open daily for lunch and dinner

Monday through Thursday, 3-6pm and Wednesday through Saturday from 10pm-close, 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

505 S. Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater
Open from 11 am-1 am daily

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

1219 S. Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater
Open daily for lunch and dinner

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.

Featured Image: Bulla Gastrobar