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The Ybor Factory Building in Tampa’s Ybor City Historic District
The Ybor Factory Building in Tampa’s Ybor City Historic District. No bar in this guide is pictured.Photo: Ikuna · Unsplash License
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The 15 Best Bars in Tampa Bay (2026 Local Guide)

From rooftop sangria over S Howard to an 18-seat wine bar in downtown St. Pete, these are 15 of Tampa Bay's best-rated bars, for locals and visitors alike — every one currently operating.

Updated August 22, 2026