<div id="c3be0912bb716eee4ca644c1dfc4ecde4"></div>The 2024 Summer Olympics is kicking off on July 26 in Paris, France and run through August 11. If you and your date are looking for places to kick back and cheer on Team USA, there are several great places where you can do that around Tampa Bay.
No matter what sport you’re into, here are some of the best places in Tampa Bay to watch the Olympics.
Official Olympics watch parties in Tampa
AMC Theatres
Various Locations
AMC is partnering with NBC to give you big-screen coverage of the Summer Olympics. Throughout the event, you can catch the games on the big screen at participating AMC theatres. There are even options to rent out your own theatre for up to 20 guests for the ultimate Olympics watch party!
Riveters
2301 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Riverters will be hosting several watch parties over the next few weeks. No matter where you sit in Riveters in Midtown, you’ll have the perfect view of the games. This nostalgic style bar serves up an elevated bar menu featuring the freshest ingredients and they also offer drink specials during major events.
Best places to watch the Olympics in Tampa
Tampa Bay Brewing Company
Westchase: 13937 Monroe’s Business Park, Tampa, FL
Ybor: 1600 E. 8th Ave., Tampa, FL 33605
With two locations in Tampa – Westchase and Ybor – TBBC has become a prime viewing spot for good beer and good games. Speaking of gold medals, grab one of their many award-winning brews along with their wings, beer cheese dip, or burgers while you watch the competitions play on the TVs around the pub.
Yard House
450 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL
The Yard House in downtown Tampa is the perfect spot to catch the Olympics. With dozens of TVs, a full menu of American-style dishes, and the world’s largest selection of draft beer with 130 taps, what better place to watch Team USA go for the gold?
Irish 31
Westchase: 10102 Montague St, Tampa, FL
Hyde Park: 1611 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, FL
Wesley Chapel: 28358 Willey Way, Wesley Chapel, FL
Irish 31 has three locations – Westchase, Hyde Park, and Wesley Chapel. All locations have indoor and outdoor dining with plenty of drink specials and TVs to catch the games along with a full menu. It’s also family-friendly in case you have little fans in tow.
Maloney’s Irish Pub
Westchase: 9540 W. Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL
Carrollwood: 12904 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Downtown Tampa: 1120 E. Kennedy Blvd, unit 140, Tampa, FL
You can head to Maloney’s in either Westchase, Carrollwood, or Downtown Tampa. Catch Team USA on their giant TVs either inside or out on their patios. You can also enjoy happy hour specials.
World of Beer
Westchase: 9524 W. Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL
Tampa International: 5311 Avion Park, Tampa, FL
Temple Terrace: 2815 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL
Downtown: 401 Channelside Dr., Tampa, FL
Kick back with your favorite brew and watch the Olympics at World of Beer in Westchase, Tampa International, Downtown, and Temple Terrace. In addition to over 100 beers, you can snack on gourmet bar far as you watch Team USA go for the gold.
Walk-Ons Sports Bistreaux
Midtown: 1140 Grammercy Lane, Tampa, FL
Wesley Chapel: 253 Sierra Center Blvd., Lutz, FL
If you’re in Midtown or Wesley Chapel, you can pop into Walk-Ons to catch Team USA play on one of their wall-to-wall TVs. Enjoy craft beer, cocktails, and something from their scratch-made menu.
Glory Days Grill
14457 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Glory Days in Carrollwood has an award-winning chef, happy hours all day every day, and a multitude of TVs to watch the games on. What’s not to love?
Hattrick’s
107 S. Franklin St., Tampa, FL
Hattrick’s combines a traditional sports bar with an old-world pub feel. The restaurant is surrounded by TVs and features a full menu with happy hour every day. They also have drink specials during most major sporting events.
Duffy’s Sports Grill
1580 N. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
Located on Dale Mabry just off 275, Duffy’s is a great spot to catch the Olympic games. They have a full menu along with happy hour specials and late night fare.
The Press Box
222 S. Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL
The Press Box has been a Tampa game viewing staple for years. Thier 42 screens and matrix wall show all Olympic games and more. During the games, they also have awesome giveaways and prizes, along with drink and beer specials to accompany their extensive food menu.
Thomas P’s
12836 Henderson Rd, Tampa, FL
Thomas P’s has wall to wall TVs inside and out on their patio so no matter what competition you’re into, you’ll have quite the point of view. They have a full bad and menu and live music on the patio in between regular games.
Ducky’s
4100 George J Bean Pkway. Ste A10, Tampa, FL
This bar and restaurant can be seen (and heard) from the traffic you are constantly sitting in on Kennedy, so why not stop in during one of the biggest competitions of the year? The place is filled with high-definition TVs and a fully loaded bar ready for you and the rest of your cheering squad. Ducky’s has plenty of seating indoor and outdoor for your game viewing pleasure and a huge food menu to fill you up.
Best places to watch the Olympics in St. Pete & Clearwater
Ferg’s
1320 Central Ave, St. Pete
Although Ferg’s is THE place to go before catching the Ray’s game, it’s also a massive sports bar with plenty of TVs to catch all the games – not just baseball. This St. Pete sports bar takes up nearly two city blocks so it’s safe to say you can catch Team USA on one of their 90+ TVs white noshing on elevated bar food and drinks.
Engine No. 9
56 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, FL
This quaint, cozy sports bar dishes out incredibly tasty and unique burgers to couples seven days a week. It’s also been said to have the best burgers St. Pete and the Tampa Bay area have seen. While you are enjoying your food with your significant other, watch Team USA compete on one of the many TVs located within Engine No. 9. In fact, outside of the bar area, each table has a personal TV at their table.
Abe’s Place Tap & Grill
1250 S. Missouri Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
Abe’s is loaded with TVs, so you’re bound to have a good view to watch the Olympic games. Their menu is American-inspired and word on the street is that they have the best wings in Clearwater. Their Liquid Library incudes over 44 beers on tap and the best part – happy hour is all day, every day!
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