By: So you find yourself in Tampa looking for somewhere to watch the game outside the confines of your cavernous living room. Maybe somewhere you can meet up with a few friends and enjoy a few drinks and some grub. You probably want to go somewhere with a lot of TVs, a good selection of food and drink that won’t break the bank, and an accommodating environment. There are quite a few of em in Tampa, but here’s what we feel are the best sports bars in Tampa.
Lee Roy Selmon’s – Named after the famous defensive lineman for our Tampa Bay Bucs, Lee Roy Selmon’s is a great barbecue joint to chow down on some smoked delicacies and catch the big game on one of their HDTV’s lining the restaurant. Free wi-fi also means you can check and change that fantasy lineup from your smartphone quicker than ever.
Press Box Emporium and Eatery – Around for over 20 years, the press box definitely knows what it’s doing when it comes to being a great sports bar in Tampa. ”If you want to see a sporting event in North America, you can see it here,” boasts their website. With over 23 TVs and a wide assortment of classic bar food like wings, burgers, and potato skins, you owe it to yourself to check out the press box.
Champp’s – Champp’s is the place to go if you’re looking for a little upscale touch with your sports bar experience. Watch the game on one of their many big screen TVs and enjoy a variety of menu items including huge burgers, roasted chicken, super tender ribs, and much more.
Hattrick’s – Located in Downtown Tampa a few blocks from the Forum, Hattricks is everything you need in a sports bar. ESPN even named it one of the top ten in the country. They offer all the satellite packages for all the major sports leagues and boast high definition TVs all throughout the restaurant.
Player’s Sports Pub – Located inside the Doubletree Hotel at the Tampa airport, Player’s is the place to go if you want an upscale, but casual sports bar in Tampa. Enjoy an assortment of menu items like black angus burgers, prime rib sliders, and wings. All their TVs are high definition and the full bar is a nice touch.
These are just a few of our favorite sports bars in Tampa. Explore our beautiful city and find yours today!
