MAX Insider Guide
Drinks Around Tampa Bay
Cocktails with a view, waterfront sunsets and a few places worth knowing when the day turns into evening.
Cocktails
Downtown Tampa's dedicated cocktail bar — no hotel required
A craft cocktail bar and kitchen in the heart of Downtown St. Pete
A downtown Sarasota staple for craft cocktails on Main Street
Rooftops
Tampa's tallest rooftop lounge, 270° views over Water Street and the bay
An upscale tiki bar atop the St. Pete Pier, out over Tampa Bay itself
Rooftop drinks overlooking Clearwater Beach and the marina
Wine
Water Street's wine shop, bar and patio for a glass or a bottle
A wine-forward trattoria tucked above Central Avenue's downtown nightlife
Breweries
Tampa's flagship brewery, with a taproom steps from Benchmark International Arena (formerly Amalie Arena)
St. Petersburg's original craft brewery, in the walkable EDGE District
Waterfront Drinks
Already covered in Dining, with a real bar program on the water — no second page needed.
Riverwalk dining in the heart of Downtown Tampa
Marina-side dining and cocktails in Downtown Sarasota