1. 5 Boroughs Sports Bistro

   Spring Hill / West Hernando : 1252 Mariner Blvd., Spring Hill, 34609

   More than 25 beers on tap.

2. Albatross Bar & Grill

   Town 'n' Country : 7551 W Waters Ave., Tampa, 33615

   Beer selection is a step up form the average bar and grill, with weekly specials, pizza nights, pool tables at this beach-themed sports bar.. Read more here.

3. Beak's Old Florida

   Editor's pick

   Grand Central District : 2451 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33713

   It makes sense in a way. Jamie Farquharson was ready to be out from under his plastic pirates, birdcages imprisoning fake birds and mountains of kitschy Florida memorabilia. He was ready to sell Beak's, one of the stalwart Grand Central District good-time bar/restaurants. And who bought it? Dan  …

4. Beef O'Brady's (Largo)

   Largo : 13847 Walsingham Road # C, Largo, 33774

5. Beef O'Brady's (Southdale)

   South Tampa : 4516 S Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, 33611

   The now 270+ strong chain of family pubs started in Brandon. Founder Jim Mellody was a transplanted Pennsylvanian who tried a steakhouse, but when that didn't work, he added his mother's maiden name to the word "Beef" on the sign and watched business take off. The formula is simple: go …

6. Beef'O'Brady's (Dade City, 7th St.)

   East Pasco : 14136 7th St., Dade City, 33525

   The now 270+ strong chain of family pubs started in Brandon. Founder Jim Mellody was a transplanted Pennsylvanian who tried a steakhouse, but when that didn't work, he added his mother's maiden name to the word "Beef" on the sign and watched business take off. The formula is simple: go …

7. Beef'O'Brady's (Hudson)

   West Pasco : 14851 SR 52, Hudson, 34669

   Revamped in 2011, this is not your usual Beef O Brady's. Gone are the paneled walls, green paint, heavy wooden bars and Tiffany-style lights. The new design uses burnt orange and gold, brushed steel pendant lights and more large, hi-def TVs on the walls, plus more beers on tap at this now 270+ s …

8. Beef'O'Brady's (New Port Richey)

   West Pasco : 8717 Little Road #6, New Port Richey, 34654

   Revamped in 2011, this is not your usual Beef O Brady's. Gone are the paneled walls, green paint, heavy wooden bars and Tiffany-style lights. The new design uses burnt orange and gold, brushed steel pendant lights and more large, hi-def TVs on the walls, plus more beers on tap at this now 270+ s …

9. Blue Dog Bistro

   Ybor City : 1600 E Eighth Ave. # E200, Tampa, 33605

   Formerly the Rock n' Sports bar, Blue Dog has rebranded the upstairs Centro Ybor spot as New Orleans-inspired hangout. Its menu features po'boys, gumbo and red beans and rice, along with Abita beer on tap. It's dog-friendly for well-behaved pooches who want to hang by the outside seating. And it …

10. Bogies Beach Bar

    Pinellas Park : 9201 66th St. N, Pinellas Park, 33782

    Open at 11 a.m. seven days a week.

11. Brenda & Eddie's Getaway

    Largo : 9057 Ulmerton Road, Largo, 33771

    Hours: 1 p.m.-3 a.m. Mon.-Fri.; noon-3 a.m. Sat.-Sun.

12. Brew Time Pub

    Clearwater : 1969 Sunset Point Road # 1, Clearwater, 33765

13. Brewhouse at Tropicana Field

    St. Petersburg : One Tropicana Drive, St. Petersburg, 33705

    At Centerfield St., near main Rotunda entrance at Gate 1. Opens two hours prior to games. Local craft beers, drafts and more at brew-pub style bar and restaurant. Read more here.

14. Brick House Tavern & Tap

    Tampa : 1102 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, 33607

    Brick House Tavern & Tap is not a restaurant so much as a "concept.'' And that concept begins with a simple question: What do men want? The Brick House answer is beer, and lots of it; food that's comforting but not too challenging; multiple flat-screen TVs showing nothing but sports, bu …

15. Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar

    Manatee beaches : 135 Bridge St., Bradenton Beach, 34217

16. Brown Boxer Pub & Grille

    Clearwater Beach : 483 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater, 33767

    In the Pelican Walk Shopping Center the Cafe takes over a spot that used to be an Outback Steakhouse. It has indoor and outdoor dining, 20 flat screen TVs, pub fare and live music.Read more here.

17. Byblos Cafe

    Editor's pick

    South Tampa : 2832 S MacDill Ave., Tampa, 33629

    The local rebirth of Middle Eastern cuisine gets its most stylish display thanks to smart Lebanese entrepreneurs. Yogurt, grape leaves and kibbe are deliciously fresh. Stay late and finish with intoxicating bellydancing or a dreamy draw on the water pipe (hookah).

18. Cali Shack

    Seminole : 8595 Seminole Blvd., Seminole, 33772

    Hours: 11:30 a.m.-11 p.m. Mon.-Sun.

19. Champions Sports Bar at Marriott-Tampa Waterside

    Downtown Tampa : 700 S Florida Ave., Tampa, 33602

    Located off the lobby of the Marriott Waterside, this place can get jumping when big events are going on. With that name, you'd expect plenty of TVs and a sports theme. It doesn't disappoint, and actually can be a fun place with its faux tennis courts, "stadium seating" in front of hug …

20. Cigar City Brewpub

    Tampa : 15491 N Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa, 33618

    Hours: 11 a.m.- 11 p.m. Sun.-Wed., until midnight Thur.-Sat.Read more here.

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