Seventy-plus TVs, axe throwing, a dog waterpark, and the bar USA Today ranked best in the country.
Tampa Bay is a three-team town, and its sports bars show it. Picks come from Tampa Magazine and Visit St. Pete-Clearwater. Game-day crowds and TV packages change, so check before a big game. Spots are numbered for easy browsing, not as a strict ranking.
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USA Today named Ferg's the best sports bar in the country in 2025. It has more than 90 TVs, axe throwing and a virtual sports simulator, and it is walkable to Rays games.
Peabody's has more than 70 TVs for watching games and a billiards lounge with 11 professional-grade tables, plus darts.
Hattricks has been a community favorite for about 30 years, famous for its chicken wings, and has a second South Tampa location nearing completion.
Localz has more than 60 TVs, many showing Florida teams, and a pet-friendly menu that lets you bring your dog. It carries NFL Sunday Ticket, NHL Center Ice and UFC with no cover.
Five Bucks Drinkery has 75 TVs and is known for its 32-ounce drinks. Its mac and cheese melt was featured on the Travel Channel, and there are locations in St. Pete, Pinellas Park and Seminole.
Mutts & Martinis has an off-leash saltwater waterpark and a dry play area just for dogs, along with nearly 30 70-inch TVs.
Courtside Grille is part-owned by former NBA player Matt Geiger and is known for its sushi, with an all-you-can-eat football special on Sundays.
Engine No. 9 offers more than 20 burger creations. The owner is the son of Tony Esposito and nephew of Phil Esposito, both hockey Hall of Famers and Tampa Bay Lightning founders.
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