1. Barnacles

   Brandon : 926 Providence Road, Brandon, 33511

   With it's 450 TVs, Barnacles may look like a typical sports bar and grill, but there's a lot more going on. The waitstaff walks around singing every tune blaring from the speaker system, handing out trivia prizes.

2. Beer Belly's Cafe

   Tampa : 5016 E Busch Blvd. # 113, Tampa, 33617

   This large sports bar and grill layout features the familiar wood, old booths and a bar half the size of the place that's surrounded by games. They have good beer and food specials on a menu that features every fattening food you can think of. One last note: Fun karaoke.

3. Bobalouie's Grille and Sports Garden

   Tampa : 1913 Bearss Ave. E, Tampa, 33613

   Suburban retreat meets college hangout (it's an official USF Bulls bar), but that might be oversimplifying Bobalouie's. You'll run into all types at the friendly sports bar and restaurant. There' no beer garden like the name might have you believe, but a small screened patio with TVs allows for  …

4. Bulls Club Billiards & Games

   Tampa : 1251 E Fowler Ave. Unit D, Tampa, 33612

   A wacky, pretty much unsanitary, many say incredibly fun drinking game has made The Bulls Club one of the most popular hangouts for USF Tampa students. The venue advertises "more than 10,000 square feet to accommodate pool, dance floor, full liquor bar, games, stages and more." The "more" would  …

5. Capt'n Jack's Waterfront Grill

   Tarpon Springs : 21 Oscar Hill Road, Tarpon Springs, 34689

   This massive two-level tiki bar oozes laid-back island living, with fantastic views of the water and a massive deck for viewing sunsets. The menu is pure Florida comfort food: wings, shrimp, seafood, steak, and burgers and wraps. It's got a surprisingly diverse wine list for a tiki bar (Stags Le …

6. Chase Club

   Westchase : 12129 W Linebaugh Ave., Tampa, 33626

   The Chase Club has a dimly lit atmosphere perfect for an after-work cocktail or refuge on a hot summer's day. Inside, a long bar seats about 20 people, and there are eight high-top tables. Behind the bar are six TVs and a huge big screen. In the foyer are several Internet-connected arcade games, …

7. Chic-A-Boom Room

   Editor's pick

   Dunedin : 319 Main St, Dunedin, 34698

   This fun, beloved Dunedin party joint sits at the center of the complex known as Kelly's For Just About Anything, which is a pretty accurate description. The Chic-a-Boom Room is eclectic drinking at its best, with a menu of two dozen colorful "Martoonis," from the Barry White (Stoli Ra …

8. Daiquiri Deck & Oceanside Grill

   North Pinellas beaches : 14995 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach, 33708

   Daiquiri Deck is part sports bar, part beach bar, part neon-trimmed patio. And it specializes in ... do we even need to say it? Among the many fruity concoctions offered: the Mexican Bitch, the Pain in the Ass and the Banana in the Bush. Bottom's up!

9. Dog Saloon

   South Tampa : 3311 W Bay to Bay Blvd., Tampa, 33629

   In the Dog House? Get over your blues at the Dog Saloon. It's in ritzy South Tampa, but has a casual neighborhood feel. The Saloon has one of the most laid-back atmospheres in the area, and is perfect for that Monday or Tuesday when you just wanna grab a beer at a low-key place.

10. Durty Nelly's Irish Pub

    Downtown St. Petersburg : 149 First Ave. N, St. Petersburg, 33701

    The staff is talkative and friendly as well. The gang at Durty Nelly's is young, fun and friendly. Beer, liquor and a bit of wine make up the menu at Durty Nelly's. Imports are the only beers on tap and bottles are a mix of domestic and import. The bar is fully stocked with the necessary liquor  …

11. Eddie's Bar and Grill

    Editor's pick

    Dunedin : 1283 N Bayshore Blvd. , Dunedin, 34698

    This is going to sound weird, but just hear us out: Eddie's is the best bar for kids in Tampa Bay. What we mean is, it's got an incredible assortment of games, from Skee-Ball to race-car games to toy pickups to pool and darts. The menu and outdoor patio are quite pleasant, too, and there's usual …

12. GameTime

    Ybor City : 1600 E 8th Ave # A147, Tampa, 33605

    Formerly known as GameWorks, this arcade/restaurant/sports bar is a one-stop destination for fun times. ** Text below provided by this business**When you're ready to take your play to a whole new level, GameWorks is your place. You'll find dozens of ways to challenge your skills, compete with y …

13. Gaspar's Grotto

    Ybor City : 1805 E Seventh Ave., Tampa, 33605

    Any place with "Gaspar" in its name must be a beloved place in Tampa. This one is no exception. Owners Eric and Shere Schiller are super-active in the community, often hosting fundraisers and other benefits at the longtime Ybor bar. Krewes love it, thanks to the pirate theme. But even  …

14. Green Parrott Pub

    Carrollwood : 11759 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, 33618

    The beauty of a dive is there is always more than meets the eye. One glance at Green Parrot might have newbies shying away - there's graffiti scrawled in old varnish on the bar, torn vinyl bar stools, billiard-chalk-dusted wood paneling and beer lamps, and the pervasive smell of fryer grease. We …

15. Hattricks Tavern

    Editor's pick

    Downtown Tampa : 107 S Franklin St, Tampa, 33602

    It's not the closest hockey bar to the Tampa Bay Times Forum, but it's the best. The staff knows everything about the game, and TV analyst Bobby "The Chief" Taylor has been known to stop by. With a nice menu, tons of Lightning memorabilia on the walls, tasteful brick decor and a shuffl …

16. Horse & Jockey British Pub

    South Pasadena : 1155 Pasadena Ave. S # A, South Pasadena, 33701

    Don't be surprised to see a few Brits sipping a Bass at this longtime pub and restaurant. Many attest the Horse & Jockey is king of local British pubs. Brits Lea Doyle and his wife, Emma, bought the place in 2008 after frequenting it for years. It serves high tea upon request and offers nightly  …

17. Kahuna's Bar and Grill

    Editor's pick

    Gateway : 10515 Gandy Blvd. N, St. Petersburg, 33702

    It may not be the only place where Parrotheads and bikers can mingle in peace, but it's certainly the only place that also has a Lord of the Rings pinball machine. Even as a housing development is being built all around it, Kahuna's is still kicking in its spot across from Derby Lane, with games …

18. L.A. Hang Out

    Lutz : 16411 N Florida Ave., Lutz, 33549

    Tons of screens with DirecTV Football Ticket on Sundays. The split-level establishment has a set of games - air-hockey, darts, pool - up a step or two from the bar area, which runs from the center of the wood-floor sprawl to the west wall. The east wall sports a stage for live tunes and karaoke  …

19. Peabody's Billiards

    Editor's pick

    New Tampa : 15333 Amberly Drive , Tampa, 33647

    A sports bar for those who like to get active, Peabody's features 14 pool tables, more than 15 electronic dart boards, a couple of Dragon Punch games and dozens of TVs. With countless high-tops and more than 30 beers on tap, it also might be New Tampa's best spot to watch a game. The Palms, Peab …

20. Porpoise Pub

    Seminole : 8701 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, 33772

    A friendly dive bar with charm and a lot more going for it than meets the eye, the Porpoise Pub is housed at the site of an old-school aquarium, and the bar used to be a dolphin tank. Now folks get tanked on cheap beer, play trivia and watch the game on one of the many TVs.

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