Drink up at The Galley any day of the week. | Photo by @thegalleyDTSP
On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hoursin the Tampa Bay area.
Get ready to drink up TBAY, here are 18 places lifting spirits with their sip-worthy specials.
Biggest bargains
Bernini | Daily, 11:30 a.m.-7 p.m. | $3 martinis and 50% off pasta + entrées from 4-7 p.m. daily. Need we say more?
Barterhouse Ybor | Wednesday-Saturday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Craft cocktails + yummy bites are discounted in the heart of Ybor City.
Five Bucks Drinkery | Daily, 11-3 a.m. | Happy hour goes all day and night long at this DTSP joint, with drinks in the eponymous five-dollar range.
Fun in the sun
The Canopy at Birchwood | Monday-Friday., 4-7 p.m. | One of the only rooftops in DTSP offers views of the water, half-off signature cocktails, $3 select beers, and wine deals.
The Avenue DTSP | Daily, 5 p.m.-Close | Daily drink specials range from bottomless bar on Friday mornings to half off whiskey + wings on Mondays.
Two Shepherds Taproom | Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Here’s one for the dog lovers. This off-leash dog bar offers bottomless mimosas every Sunday, when the pups can run around inside a fence — registration + pet vet records are required.
The Library | Wednesday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. | Whether you’re looking for a red, white, or something bubbly, you can get 50% off vino bottles all day.
Rusty Pelican | Tuesday-Friday, 4-6:30 p.m. | Blink, and you’ll miss select $9 glasses of premium wines, $8 house wines, and the half-off calamari deal.
Tap Room at The Hollander | All day Monday-Thursday | The historic hotel offers deals including $6 Martini Mondays, and 50% off wine by the bottle on Thursdays.
Test your happy hour knowledge: Which of the following is true? (select all that apply)
A. One of the first references to happy hour was by Shakespeare. B. Massachusetts was the first state to ban happy hour. C. Ireland celebrates happy hour more than any other country. D. All of the above.
Tombolo Turns Four | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 5-8 p.m. | Tombolo Books, 2153 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg | Free | Celebrate the indie bookstore’s fourth trip around the sun with a holiday night market in the courtyard, holiday drinks, a book signing with Lisa Unger, and food trucks.
Yoga on Tap at Cage Brewing | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 6-7 p.m. | Cage Brewing, 2001 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg | $10-$25 | Enjoy a moderately paced flow in the great outdoors before refreshing with craft beer + local ciders.
Christmas Movie Trivia Night | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 7-9 p.m. | Top Shelf Sports Lounge, 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd., Wesley Chapel | Free | Head down to test your knowledge of holiday classics like “The Polar Express,” “Elf,” and “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation.”
John Mulaney | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 8 p.m. | Seminole Hard Rock, 5223 Orient Rd., Tampa | $224 | The writer, actor, and nationally-popular comedian who turns his personal turmoil into comedic charm takes the Cigar City stage.
Friday, Dec. 15
Sunset Market & Toy Drive | Friday, Dec. 15 | 5-10 p.m. | Imagine Museum, 1901 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | Free | Donate food + toys in exchange for free museum admission and live shows and performances.
The Dome After Dark: Holiday Edition | Friday, Dec. 15 | 6:30-9 p.m. | The Dalí Museum, 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg | $50-$60 | Throw on an ugly sweater, listen to DJ tunes, and soak in holiday vibes in the surroundings of the iconic museum.
Saturday, Dec. 16
12 Days of MacMas: Day 5 | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 11 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | MacDinton’s Irish Pub, 405 S. Howard Ave., Tampa | Free | Get in the festive spirit with drink deals, prize giveaways, and merch items at the popular SoHo spot.
Pinellas County Schools are improving, according to the Florida Department of Education’s 2022-23 school grades. Pinellas was rated a “B” district for the eighth year in a row, but there were visible improvements, including at Tyrone Middle School which went from an “F” to a “C.” (St. Pete Catalyst)
Development
Ybor City is growing. Ten Rooms Ybor is set to open this winter at 1536 E. Seventh Ave. The spot is projected to open Thursday, Dec. 28 + will host private event rooms, dining options, retail stores, and art spaces. (That’s So Tampa)
Festival
St. Pete prepares for St. Pat. The Burg is getting ready for its second annual Paddy Fest in Williams Park next March 16-17. The two-day event will give green guests food + drink options, live music, and a Celtic games exhibition. VIP tickets are on sale. (I Love the Burg)
Number
$7.5 million. That’s how much a waterfront Indian Rocks Beach home just sold for. The recently-renovated eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom residence (2 18th Ave.) comes with a guest cottage, and of course, Gulf of Mexico views. (Tampa Bay Business Journal)
Art
Calling muralists. Creative Pinellas is looking for artists to craft three new murals on Pasadena Avenue in South Pasadena. Applications close on Jan. 24, 2024. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Opening
Downtown St. Pete is getting another option for dinner. Bohemios is set to open in February 2024 at 875 Central Ave. in the former BurgerFi location. The spot will offer tapas + wine, and the menu will be the same as the Bohemios already located in Sarasota. (St. Pete Rising)
Tech
Jabil — a tech manufacturer based in St. Pete — is rejoining the S&P 500 after a seven-year hiatus. The news comes after ~420% share growth over the last five years, with the company now boasting a market cap of $15.44 billion. (St. Pete Catalyst)
Weather
The City of Treasure Island’s Holiday Lighted Boat Parade has been rescheduled to Friday, Dec. 22. It was originally set to take place this weekend, but has been rescheduled because of inbound inclement weather. (WTSP + WFLA)
Learn
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Concert
🕺 Groove inside + avoid the rain
Check out a TBAY concert this weekend
The Mahaffey is one of the busiest live music venues in the Tampa Bay area. | Photo by TBAYtoday
The Tampa Bay area is preparing for a wet and stormy weekend. We think it’s a great opportunity to check out some live music (indoors, of course). Here are some options:
“A Very Broadway Christmas” | Friday, Dec. 15 | 4 p.m., 8 p.m. | Mahaffey Theater, 400 First St. S., St. Petersburg | $39+
I’ve got a question: What are some of the unwritten rules of living in the Tampa Bay area? For example, living in TBAY means you’ve definitely taken a stroll up Bayshore Boulevard. Let me know.
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