Green Lemon
915 S. Howard Ave.
(813) 868-5463
eatgreenlemon.com
Green Lemon’s happy hour may go by a slightly more festive name, but the deals are just as sweet. Fiesta Hour starts at everyday at 3 p.m. and ends at 7 p.m. giving diners four blissful hours to come in and order $5 loaded nachos, three tacos for $8, $6 margaritas, $4 house winesand sangrias and $12 Margaronas (a giant margarita plus Corona).
Ava
718 S. Howard Ave.
(813) 512-3030
avatampa.com
At Ava, happy hour is Italian-inspired. Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. (food starting at 5 p.m.) you can get $7 handmade cocktails, $5 glasses of wine, $5 8’’ pizzas and a selection of discounted appetizers.
Anise Global Gastrobar
777 N. Ashley Dr.
(813) 225-4272
aniseglobal.com
Tampa downtowners rejoice! Monday through Friday from opening (4 p.m.) to 7 p.m., Anise Global Gastrobar gives diners a happy hour deal on drinks. That means $7 craft cocktails, $6 glasses of house white, red and sparkling wine, and $21 bottles of wine.
Bernini
1702 E. 7th Ave
(813) 242-9555
berniniofybor.com
Bernini is an Italian restaurant in historic Ybor City that offers a few serious happy hour deals. Each day, Finlandia martinis are $3 until 7 p.m., and all pastas and entrees are 50 percent off between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The Brass Tap
1600 E. 7th Ave.
(813) 241-0000
brasstapbeerbar.com
This Ybor locale serves up $4 pints, house wines and sangrias as well as $7 beer flights from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. all week. They also have a selection of tasty happy hour food specials that range from $4 to $7 per dish and include snacks like chicken nachos, prime rib sliders and pimento cheese dip.
Hattricks
107 S. Franklin St.
(813) 225-4288
hattrickstavern.com
Half the money, double the fun. At Hattricks Tavern downtown, happy hour is twice a day. From 4 to 8 p.m. and from 10 p.m. until closing (3 a.m.), you can get a bucket of beer for under $20, draft beers for $2.25, two-for-one premium well liquors and chicken wings for $.85 each.
Franklin Manor
912 N. Franklin St.
(813) 487-9990
thefranklinmanor.com
Franklin Manor is another downtown happy hour destination. From 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily, they serve $8 craft cocktails, discounted well, premium and super premium spirits (including $5 Ketel One), $4-$5 draft beers, $5 house wines, and cheaper eats like a $4 jumbo pretzel and $7 Cuban nachos.
Wine Exchange Bistro
1609 Snow Ave.
(813) 254-9463
wineexchangetampa.com
The Wine Exchange Bistro happy hour is the stuff of dreams for wine lovers. Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. select wines by the glass are discounted, as are well cocktails ($6),craft cocktails and Belvedere spritzers ($3 off each) for those who aren’t in the wine mood.
Bulla Gastrobar
930 S. Howard Ave.
(813) 344-1535
bullagastrobar.com
Bulla, a fairly new Spanish restaurant in the SoHo district, offers “Bulla Hour” tapas Monday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. that are only served at the bar. But if you do snag a seat, you get to choose from a whole menu of half-off beers, wines and liquors.
American Social
601 S. Harbour Island Blvd.
(813) 285-7757
americansocialbar.com
Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at American Social gets you 50 percent off select craft beer, wine, and liquor and $6 shared plates to enjoy. Some of these share plates include goat cheese croquettes, East Coast oysters and pretzel bites.
District Tavern
116 N. 12th St.
(813) 252-3444
districttaverntampa.com
Keep it simple for happy hour at this Channel District neighborhood hangout. Grab specially priced house wines and liquors, plus craft cocktails and a rotating selection of discounted appetizers like mozzarella balls and macaroni and cheese from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Tuesdays and Wednesdays, stick around after happy hour for specialty margaritas and half-priced bottles of wine, respectively.
The Bungalow
2202 W. Kennedy Blvd.
(813) 253-3663
bungalowtampa.com
This Tampa landmark on Kennedy Boulevard serves Florida cuisine and also a great happy hour. Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., The Bungalow offers $2 and $3 domestic drafts, $4 house wines, $4 house liquors and $5 margaritas and mojitos.
The Collection at the Hall on Franklin
1701 N. Franklin St.
(813) 405-4008
thehallonfranklin.com
Happy hour or lunch hour? Get both at Tampa’s first food hall, where happy hour runs from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Deals include $1 off drafts, $6 select wines and cocktails, and $6 single-mixer Tito’s vodka and house spirits cocktails. A seat at The Collection also gives you access to the full menus of each food vendor at the Hall to grab a snack (or five).
Cask Social Kitchen
208 S. Howard Ave.
(813) 251-0051
casksocial.com
Cask Social Kitchen is another SoHo spot that serves a great happy hour. Everyday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Friday and Saturday again from 10:30 p.m. to midnight, draft beers are half-priced, Mason jar punches, French 75s and old fashioneds are discounted, and house spirits & selected wines are $4. Cask also serves half-priced happy hour bites that include truffled deviled eggs, tuna tartare and more.
District Tavern
116 N. 12th St.
(813) 252-3444
districttaverntampa.com
Keep it simple for happy hour at this Channel District neighborhood hangout. Grab specially priced house wines and liquors, plus craft cocktails and a rotating selection of discounted appetizers like mozzarella balls and macaroni and cheese from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. OnTuesdays and Wednesdays, stick around after happy hour for specialty margaritas and half-priced bottles of wine, respectively.
Mermaid Tavern
6719 N. Nebraska Ave.
(813) 238-5618
mermaidtaverntampa.com
Enjoy $1 off all alcoholic beverages from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday at this veggie-friendly Seminole Heights spot. Though Mermaid Tavern does not serve liquor, the bar has a large selection of rotating craft beers, plus wines by the glass and bottle. Bites include lots of options for vegans and carnivores alike, including grilled cheeses, burgers, “Florida-friendly” fish and chips, and salads.
Mortar & Pestle
6310 N. Florida Ave.
(813) 773-0909
mortarandpestlefl.com
Instead of a special early evening menu, Mortar & Pestle goes across the board with 10 percent off food and drinks from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday. More than 30 beers are on tap, plus wines, kombucha, and a variety of Southern-inspired starters, flatbreads and sandwiches.
Brew Bus Brewing
4101 N. Florida Ave.
(888) 945-2739
brewbususa.com
Normally found around Tampa on four wheels, Brew Bus Brewing also has a permanent brewery and eatery on Florida Avenue. From 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 12 to 7 p.m. on Fridays, snag $5 draft beers (including Brew Bus’s core beers, seasonal releases and Florida Avenue Brewing selections), $5 cider and $2 off cocktails and wine. Wash it down with $5 fried pickle chips, poutine, red curry hummus or a weekly grilled cheese special.
Olde Heights Bistro
4703 N. Nebraska Ave.
(813) 231-6800
theheightsbistro.com
Start your evening off with some Asian and Mediterranean-inspired cuisine at special prices. Olde Heights Bistro hosts happy hour Mondays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Tuesday through Thursday from 3 to 6 p.m. Deals include $1 off all alcoholic beverages, $5 glasses of select wines, red and white house-made sangria and hot sake by the glass, $2 house-marinated olives, $4 hummus, $6 spicy tuna and California rolls, and $5 spring rolls.
