Cigar City Brewing Tasting Room

Tampa : 3924 W Spruce St., Tampa, 33607

It doesn't look like much — a light-blue metal warehouse behind a Home Depot off busy N Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa — but owner Joey Redner, 37, and brewer Wayne Wambles, 38, are turning out some of the most talked-about beer in the country. Opened two years ago, they already have w …

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant

International Plaza District : 4110 W Boy Scout Blvd., Tampa, 33607

The restaurant serves 40 of it's name brand wines with its eclectic menu that includes "life balance'' healthy menu, a gluten free menu, burgers, homemade desserts and more; there's a tasting room, retail wine store and wine club.

Tampa Wine Institute at West Palm Wines

Ybor City : 2009 N 22nd St., Tampa, 33605

Tapping The Vine Fine Wine and Beer

Safety Harbor : 737 Main St., Safety Harbor, 34695

Hours: 3 p.m.- 10 p.m. Mon.-Thur., until 11 p.m. Fri., noon-11 p.m. Sat., closed Sundays and holidays.

Wine Exchange Bistro & Wine

Editor's pick

South Tampa : 1609 W Snow Ave., Tampa, 33606

For nearly two decades, The Wine Exchange has been a defining part of swanky Old Hyde Park Village. In March 2009, the bistro and wine bar relocated to its big, gorgeous digs from a smaller spot around the corner. Order grape by the glass or bottle while scanning the room for Tampa big shots lik …

Wine Madonna

Downtown St. Petersburg : 111 Second Ave NE, #102, St. Petersburg, 33701

Wine lounge for wine lovers; wine list changes regularly, includes dessert wines, ports, wine smoothies. No kitchen, but limited menu from nearby selected venues available.Hours: open daily at 3 p.m., till late, especially on weekends; available for private tastings.Read more here.