Metro’s Top Ten
Bourbon & Whiskey Bars
In Tampa Bay
photo: Whiskey Cake
The brown spirits of bourbon and whiskey are enjoying a re-birth of sorts with restaurants and mixologists creating places, events and cocktails to cater to the boom. “With over 25 different selections, bourbons and whiskeys are Rococo’s biggest seller of spirits by far,” said Dave Madera, Director of Operations at Rococo Steak. “The popularity of bourbons these days is crazy. Old Fashioneds are almost an everyday order at our bar. It is exciting to see the growth, but with bourbon in such high demand, it can be hard to get a hold of, or keep, certain brands in stock.”
We’ve done the research and discovered what we think are the best Bourbon & Whiskey Bars in Tampa Bay. Be sure to let us know if we missed a few and we’ll be happy to check them out. Listed below in no particular order. Cheers!
Haven Tampa
Offering a selection of more than 300 bourbons, you’ll be able to try often hard to find bourbons, along with a delicious menu of tantalizing dishes.
2208 West Morrision Ave.
Tampa, FL 33606
www.haventampa.com
Rococo Steak
Experts in creating a delicious Old Fashioned that pairs the brown juice extremely well with a delicious, rare steak.
655 2nd Ave. S
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
www.rococosteak.com
Gaspar’s Patio Bar & Grille and Gaspar’s Liquor Shoppe
Great selection of whiskey’s at this classic pub-grub bar in Temple Terrace that has been family owned and operated since 1960. Pet friendly with live music, happy hour specials and nightly karaoke.
8448 N. 56th St.
Temple Terrace, FL 33617
www.gasparspatio.com
Whiskey Cake
Located at International Plaza and Bay Street, Whiskey Cake offers a selection of over 300 bourbons, whiskey’s and ryes and serves up delicious whiskey crafted cocktails and delicious food from the scratch-only kitchen.
best bourbon2223 N. Westshore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
www.whiskeycake.com
Mandarine Hide
A chic and trendy bar offering up craft cocktails with over 450 different spirts. One of the largest selections of bourbons, whiskey and scotch with rare and limited edition offerings.
231 Central Ave. N
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
www.mandarinhide.com
The Copper Shaker
Known for an extensive selection of over 200 whiskeys and superb classic cocktails like Old Fashioneds. Two locations: Downtown St. Petersburg and Historic Ybor City in Tampa.
Ybor City
502 East 7th Avenue
Historic Ybor City, FL 33605
St. Petersburg
169 1st Avenue North
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Pete’s Place
Best known for karaoke on Friday and Saturday nights, this dive bar in South Tampa offers up Blanton’s for just $15.
4145 Henderson Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33629
www.petesplacesouth.com
Corona Cigar Company (Diamond Crown Lounge)
A must-visit for pairing premium cigars with fine bourbons and spirits in a sophisticated setting. Enjoy an impressive menu of handcrafted cocktails, as well as a fantastic assortment of prized small-batch Bourbons and exclusive single barrel selection of bourbons and aged Whiskeys.
4142 W. Boy Scout Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
www.coronacigar.com/tampa-store
Repeal 18
This speakeasy-style spot is a hand-crafted cocktail lounge, with a prohibition-era theme inside. They have over 375 Bourbons and Whiskeys.
West Park Village
9882 W. Linebaugh Ave.
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 892-0349
Grand Cathedral Cigars
Grand Cathedral Cigars is both a membership and public facility. It was a church that has been conveyed to an amazing cigar lounge with great selection of cigars and drinks! The entire upstairs facility is reserved for our silver, gold, and platinum locker members. The entire downstairs facility is open to the public sand features a piano bar, stage and lounge seating on the first floor for all guests to enjoy. The humidor and bar is accessible from the first floor as well. Both our patios totaling 6,000 sqft that features a koi pond and fire pits is also available for all guests to enjoy.
2201 N Florida Ave.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 808-4862
https://grandcathedralcigars.com
