The Tampa Bay Buccaneers open the regular season September 13 in Cincinnati before returning to Raymond James Stadium on September 20 for the first of nine home games. With a slate packed with heavyweight opponents and another season of Sundays in red and pewter ahead, these local bars and restaurants are ready for kickoff.
TAMPA
American Social Bar & Kitchen
601 S. Harbour Island, Tampa | americansocialbar.com
For fans who want football with a waterfront view, American Social brings a more polished energy to game day. The Harbour Island restaurant pairs televisions and a lively bar scene with modern American dishes, shareable appetizers and cocktails. Weekend brunch hours also make it a natural landing spot for those 1 p.m. kickoffs.
Glory Days Grill
14457 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa | glorydaysgrill.com
Carrollwood’s Glory Days Grill offers the classic football Sunday combination of abundant TVs, wings, burgers and a full-service bar. The casual dining room works particularly well for families where a kids’ menu is a must. A patio and private room add options for fans planning anything from a casual Sunday lunch to a larger watch party. The sports-nostalgia setting pairs memorabilia and wall-to-wall game coverage with fan favorites like its Best Darn Wings, Glory Burger, Macho Nachos and Fabulous Fish Fry.
Hattricks Tavern
107 S. Franklin St., Tampa | hattrickstavern.com
Hattricks may be legendary among Lightning fans, but NFL Sundays get plenty of attention too. The downtown sports bar puts the Bucs on its big-screen HDTVs with surround sound, pairing the action with pub fare, cold beer and what many consider to be the city’s best wings. Its central location also makes Hattricks an easy choice for fans who want to make game day part of a full downtown outing.
Irish 31 Pub House & Eatery
10102 Montague St., Tampa | irish31.com
Irish 31 makes its allegiance to Tampa Bay sports clear with game-day watch parties for the Bucs, Bolts, Rays and other local teams. Flat-screen TVs and giant LED walls accompany a chef-driven pub menu, drink specials and a family-friendly atmosphere. The dog-friendly patio adds another option for Westchase fans who want their Sunday football with a neighborhood-pub feel. The food selection goes beyond standard sports-bar fare with favorites like Irish 31 Fish & Chips, Shepherd’s Pie Boxty, the Black & Bleu Burger and wings tossed in sauces such as i31 Whiskey or Sweet Chili Thai. Don’t skip Whit’s Frozen Custard across the street for dessert!
Riveters Tampa
2301 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa | riveterstampa.com
If you’re looking for sports-bar energy with food that wows in proximity to Raymond James, look no further. With plenty of televisions, a scratch-made menu and RayJay right down the street, this is the perfect place to go before a tailgate. Don’t skip the Reuben sandwich and truffle fries!
The Blind Goat
4106 Henderson Blvd., Tampa | blindgoattampa.com
A South Tampa favorite, The Blind Goat blends neighborhood-bar familiarity with the energy of a true game-day hangout. Plenty of TVs, local craft beer and a menu known for wings and thin-crust pizzas make it an easy place to settle in for all four quarters. SOG residents love the outdoor area in the cooler months. The lively, come-as-you-are atmosphere gives Bucs Sundays a distinctly local feel without the polished-chain sports bar vibe.
Top Shelf Sports Lounge
401 E. Jackson St., Ste. 101, Tampa | topshelfsportslounge.com
A 2026 Best Restaurants winner, Top Shelf combines a scratch kitchen with more than 30 TVs for a downtown sports-viewing experience that puts as much emphasis on the food as the final score. The menu gives familiar game-day fare a Tampa spin, with wings, burgers, bowls (don’t skip the Brisket Bender), poutines and locally influenced dishes available alongside a full bar. The restaurant specifically promotes itself as a spot for Buccaneers games, making it an easy downtown pick when the Bucs take the field.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Midtown
1140 Gramercy Lane, Tampa | walk-ons.com
Walk-On’s was designed for prime gametime viewing with more than 80 televisions at its Midtown Tampa location. Louisiana-inspired dishes add Cajun and Creole flavor to the usual burgers, wings and game-day shareables. Its large, energetic dining room makes it particularly easy to gather a crew without fighting over the one television showing Tampa Bay. The best part? Easy to make a night of it with Sal Y Mar’s rooftop bar or Ben & Jerry’s in the same complex.
Walter’s Press Box Sports Emporium
222 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa | pressboxsports.com
A Tampa sports institution since 1978, Press Box is built for fans who want an old-school game-day atmosphere without frills. With 42 screens, including a matrix wall, there is plenty of room to keep an eye on the Bucs. Wings, burgers, beer and late-night hours make it an easy place to settle in for all four quarters.
Yeoman’s Topgolf Swing Suite
202 N. Morgan St., Tampa | yeomanstopgolfswingsuite.com
Yeoman’s gives game day an entertainment upgrade with big-screen TVs, three full bars and Topgolf Swing Suite bays under one downtown roof. Fans can watch the Bucs while mixing in pool, shuffleboard or one of the venue’s interactive games during halftime. The pub-style setting, full food menu and capacity for large groups make it a lively option when watching the game is only part of the afternoon’s plan.
ST. PETERSBURG
Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill
1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | fergssportsbar.com
Few local sports bars go bigger than Ferg’s, a St. Pete institution that sprawls across nearly two city blocks. More than 90 TVs, indoor and outdoor seating, multiple bars and dedicated event spaces give football fans plenty of room to find the action. Add wings, burgers, craft beer and the kind of crowd that shows up specifically to watch sports, and Ferg’s is an easy contender for an all-day Bucs watch party.
Park & Rec DTSP
100 4th St. S., St. Petersburg | youthhasnoage.com
Park & Rec DTSP turns game day into more of an experience, pairing sports viewing with arcade-style games, cocktails and the kind of lively atmosphere downtown St. Pete is known for. It is a good fit for groups who want to watch the Bucs without committing to a sit-down sports-bar setup for the entire afternoon. The energy skews more nightlife than neighborhood pub, making it an especially fun option when not all involved are paying attention to the score.
Thirsty First
515 Central Ave., St. Petersburg | thirstyfirstdtsp.com
Thirsty First’s new downtown space was designed with sports viewing front and center, packing 69 TVs and surround sound into its two-story home on Central Avenue. The bar specifically promotes NFL Sundays, pairing wall-to-wall screens with comfort food, cold drinks and a high-energy downtown atmosphere. Weekend opening times make it ready well before kickoff, whether the Bucs are playing early or fans are settling in for a full Sunday of pigskin.
LUTZ
International Beer Garten
16540 Pointe Village Dr., Lutz | ibgtampafl.com
Known locally as IBG, International Beer Garten brings a lively game-day atmosphere to the Lutz, Odessa and Land O’ Lakes area with 11 flat-screen TVs, more than 50 rotating drafts and hundreds of bottled beer selections. Wings and house-specialty pizza round out the football fare, while the full liquor bar gives non-beer drinkers plenty of options. The 21-and-over spot is also part of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ official bar network, making it an especially fitting North Tampa destination for cheering on the Bucs. For a postgame change of pace, slip behind the bookcase into BABs Secret Lounge, IBG’s hidden speakeasy serving handcrafted cocktails in a more intimate setting.
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