Bayboro Cafe & Catering

St. Petersburg : 1110 Third St. S, St. Petersburg, 33701

Breakfast, burgers, pizza, sandwiches, with live music Friday and Saturday nights. Hours: 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Mon.-Sat.; 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun.

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  …

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 …

Gator's Dockside

Tampa : 5840 E Fowler Ave., Tampa, 33617

Gator's is an All-American, everything-Sunshine-State, Parrothead kind of joint. Like an alligator hunting lodge meets modern Florida retreat. You'll feel most at home if you're a University of Florida grad - obviously; almost as comfy if you're a USF Bull. If you're a Seminole or Hurricane fan, …

Gators Cafe & Saloon

Editor's pick

South Pinellas beaches : 12754 Kingfish Drive, Treasure Island, 33706

Depending on when you visit Gators, it's either (A) one of the best sports bars in Tampa Bay (on Florida Gators game days), (B) one of the randier college-party scenes on the beach (on summer bikini-contest days), or (C) one of the bigger and better beachy-touristy bars on the beach (most of the …

Kahwa Cafe

Editor's pick

Downtown St. Petersburg : 204 Second Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 33701

True coffee snobs know that freshness counts. What could be fresher than a shop roasting its own beans? Kahwa creates its own blends right in St. Petersburg for distribution to coffee shops and direct to consumers. The shop has now opened its own retail cafe for java lovers who want a cup on the …

O'Maddy's

Editor's pick

Gulfport : 5405 Shore Blvd., Gulfport, 33701

This full-liquor bar has tasty sandwiches with a kitschy, nautical interior and large wooden deck that overlooks the water. Karaoke starts at 9:30 every night and that's where you'll find Eckerd, Stetson and USF St. Pete students belting out tunes. During the afternoon, don't be surprised to fin …

O'Toole's Irish Pub

Brandon : 1215 W Brandon Blvd. , Brandon, 33511

O'Toole's Irish Pub is a true boozer, as the Irish would say - a place of craic. So what exactly is craic, you might ask? Well, it's a mixture of music, drinks, friendly conversation, and an upbeat atmosphere, all of which equals a good time - and all of which describe O'Tooles. In a spot like B …

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 …

Retreat

Editor's pick

South Tampa : 123 S Hyde Park Ave., Tampa, 33606

How can you not love a bar that, when faced with losing its liquor license, produced a photo from 1946 that showed the bar serving the hard stuff, proving its right to sell hooch should be grandfathered in? A favorite among University of Tampa seniors and downtown drones, the 61-year-old bar (wh …

Shephard's Beach Resort

Editor's pick

Clearwater Beach : 619 S Gulfview Blvd. , Clearwater, 33767

What first opened in 1976 as the Lagoon has morphed from a rather pedestrian lodge to a full-fledged waterfront resort of the highest order. The entertainment complex known as Shephard's now features a hotel, restaurant, lounge, two killer tiki bars, private beach and a double-level nightclub ca …

Tavern at Bayboro

St. Petersburg : 121 Seventh Ave. S, St. Petersburg, 33707

It's where a Manchester United banner shares space with a gaggle of professors out for a beer (or three). Now that's a place we could call home. Not to be missed. This is one of the neater places to hang out in the outlying areas of downtown. It's a mature college kid's dream. It's by the water  …