Tampa is the largest city in Tampa Bay, Florida. This vibrant city offers plenty of lofts for rent and other vacation rentals for tourists to stay. Many people also refer to the Tampa Bay area as just Tampa. But whether it’s referring to Tampa, the city, or Tampa Bay Area in general, one thing is true: there’s a thriving nightlife here that transforms the place completely at night. While the place is full of skyscrapers which are indicative of Tampa’s thriving business sector, you’ll also find a lot of places to hang out and chill after work. Tampa’s local nightlife is filled with the newest and hottest venues, each one attempting to outdo the other with its own unique bar experience. From ‘90s bars to the more up-and-coming dance clubs, Tampa, Florida has something to offer you. Here are some of the top hip hop bars & clubs in Tampa, Florida.
1. Club Prana
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Club Prana has been mixing up Tampa Bay’s bar scene since 2000. With over five storeys of dancing space, the bar has everything that you need to match your individual musical style. There’s the lounge (Level 1), the mezzanine (Level 2), the sanctuary (Level 3), the night club (Level 4), and the sky bar (Level 5). Enter the elevator or pass through the red carpet entrance to feel extra special when you enter the venue. On the VIP floors which are the night club and skybar parts of the club, Club Prana tried to emulate the European lounge feel, while the other music formats try to replicate the fun, hip culture of Tampa Bay. Dance the night away in all five levels, and if you’re feeling tired, be comforted by one of Club Prana’s signature velvet couches to relax you as you rest up for the next dance session. Send them a message for ticket reservations or more exclusive bottle service.
Club Prana
Address: 1619 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605, United States
Website: Club Prana
Opening hours: Thu - Sat: 9pm - 3am; Mon: 12pm - 4pm (closed on Sun, Tue & Wed)
2. The Hyde Park Cafe
The Hyde Park Cafe is the place to be if you’re looking for fun things to do at night in Tampa. With over three unique atmospheres, this bar is great for those who want to start the party ASAP. Willy and Bernies, the first setup, has a more laidback house party type of vibe. Cafe Courtyard is an outdoor cabana atmosphere where waiting staff are ready to serve you. And Velociti is the modern, multicolored dance floor that can easily amp up the party with world-class DJs and lounges. If you’re feeling extra special though, they also have the newlyopened Cabana Club, a fun, intimate setting that can house 24 exclusive guests, complete with bottle service. Make sure you tune in to the start of the weekend for Latin Fridays. Happy Hour also starts from 8pm and ends at 11pm. Cheers!
The Hyde Park Cafe
Address: 1806 W. Platt St. Tampa, FL 33606
Website: The Hyde Park Cafe
Opening hours: Fri: 8pm - 3am; Sat, Tue: 9pm - 3am (closed on Sun, Mon, Wed & Thu)
3. The Kennedy Soho
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Joining Tampa Bay’s club scene is The Kennedy Soho. Since it started, The Kennedy has been highly praised for its cleanliness which is not something that you think of first when you walk into a bar. But here, you’ll see the extra measures the bar owners and managers have taken for its upkeep. Each bathroom – both men’s and ladies’ – have their own room attendant. And the bars, the two on the inside and the one outdoor bar, are cleaned and maintained to ensure that everyone dances the night away, unrestrained by an unwarranted cigarette butt or used gum. Bacardis are unlimited from 9pm to 11pm with drinks between USD 9 to USD 15. Those in the bottle service menu though range from USD 150 to USD 200. Make sure you drop by for Spanglish Night every weekend!
The Kennedy Soho
Address: 2408 W Kennedy Blvd Tampa, Florida 33609
Website: The Kennedy Soho
Opening hours: Thu: 9pm - 3am; Fri - Sat: 10pm - 3am (closed from Sun - Wed)
4. Cotton Club
If the modern techno scene isn’t for you, then go a little old school at Cotton Club. Most nights, the DJ throws it back to the ‘80s and '90s. Needless to say, most of the crowd are in their 30s and 40s as well. Most people come here wanting the house party vibe they’ve had in both of these eras and stay because it’s one of the best-kept hole-in-the-walls in all of Tampa. Pints are for sale if you don’t want to go the per-cocktail route, which makes it a more affordable option than the other hip and happening places in the metro.
Cotton Club
Address: 2502 N Albany Ave, Tampa, Florida 33607
Website: Cotton Club
Opening hours: Wed: 5pm - 3am; Thu - Sun: 5pm - 3am (closed on Mon & Tue)
5. Limelight
Every Saturday, Limelight Bar has an Aquarius Bash where they offer free cover for everyone on the guest list until 12am. Expect the likes of Kool the DJ and DJ CO-D dropping by for a set or two of new hiphop sounds. This luxe bar is encouraging you to dress to impress in order to match the 400 USD per bottle that you need to drop for a champagne and wine bottle service.
Limelight
Address: 5305 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603, United States
Website: Limelight
Opening hours: Thu - Sat: 8pm - 3am; Sun: 9pm - 3am (closed from Mon - Wed)
6. Crowbar
Set in the historic district of Tampa, Crowbar is the ideal place for those looking for a smaller, more intimate space for special events or live music sessions. The bar is open seven nights a week and is a comfort for those looking for a variety of genres to listen to like hip hop, rock, electronic music, and techno. The Crowbar also has The Crow’s Nest Beer Garden, which holds weekly sessions and events like The Beer Garden Sessions and Ol’ Dirty Sundays.
Crowbar
Address: 1812 N 17th St Tampa, FL 33605
Website: Crowbar
7. Club Skye
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
Club Skye prides itself on being LGBT-friendly. Many of their events are tied to Tampa Pride. The dance floor is the best place to meet new people here with tracks leaning more towards rap and hip hop, although the second floor plays bachata and reggaeton too. With a huge dance floor and five bars serving and mixing drinks left and right, it’s no wonder that people stay the whole night. The mixologists here are known to be heavy-handed so the drinks can easily sneak up on you.
Club Skye
Address: 1509 E 8th Ave Tampa, FL 33605 Ybor City
Website: Club Skye
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 10pm - 3am (closed on Sun & Mon)
8. Whiskey North
Famous for their Friday Latin Nights, Whiskey Park North is the type of place where you go off to feel like a VIP on special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. Cover charges are nulled for everyone in your party during these occasions. The club also brings in salsa dancers for Latin Nights to amp up the atmosphere. And the DJ plays a mean bachata and merengue all night long. The whole place is decorated in authentic Adirondak decor which altogether is a beautiful play on your senses when you’re dancing.
Whiskey North
Address: 11921 N Dale Mabry Hwy Tampa, FL 33618
Website: Whiskey North
Opening hours: Thu: 8pm - 1am; Fri: 9pm - 3am; Sat: 5pm - 3am (closed from Sun - Wed)
9. First Chance Last Chance Bar & Courtyard
First Chance Last Chance Bar and Courtyard is a nice, cozy hole-in-the-wall near Centro Ybor. If you’re the type who wants a little peace and quiet, visit this place during the afternoon or on a weekday. But if you want an extra alive crowd, the action is around 10pm when people play with shot boards at the courtyard or play darts near the bar. While there’s a steady cocktail menu, take a chance with their bartenders who also happen to be good people readers. They usually suggest a gin-, rhum-, and whiskey-based drink based on your personality. The parking garage is just a stone’s throw away so you don’t have to walk too far.
First Chance Last Chance Bar & Courtyard
Address: 1707 N 16th St Tampa, FL 33605 Ybor City
Website: First Chance Last Chance Bar & Courtyard
Opening hours: Mon - Thu: 6pm - 3am; Fri: 5pm - 3am; Sat: 2pm - 3am; Sun: 4pm - 3am Sun
See you at Tampa Bay's club favorites
Other than the craft beer and sunshine, Tampa Bay definitely has a lot to offer the bar hoppers of the world. There are plenty of rooftop bars and sports bars to check out here. Make your way around Ybor City and explore some of the city’s best-kept secrets, starting with this quintessential list. Remember to hydrate as you dance the night away. See you around in some of these thriving hip hops bars & clubs in Tampa, Florida.
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