The best bars & nightlife in Plant City

61 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Mandarin Heights treats cocktails like a craft and a little bit of theatre, mixing timeless classics with inventive sips in a mid-century…

5901 N Florida Ave #6603 (Tampa)

Mandarin Heights treats cocktails like a craft and a little bit of theatre, mixing timeless classics with inventive sips in a mid-century modern lounge with upbeat music and a unique vibe. They even roll out a fresh menu every Tuesday, so your go-to could change weekly.

From the Wesley Chapel newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Bad Monkey

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Bad Monkey is the military-tinged sports bar locals claim as home base, with 20 TVs blasting every matchup, a laid-back patio, and a menu…

1717 E 7th Ave (Tampa) · ✓ checked Jul 31

Bad Monkey is the military-tinged sports bar locals claim as home base, with 20 TVs blasting every matchup, a laid-back patio, and a menu built for impulse orders like burgers, tenders, and mozz sticks. Bring the crew this week, grab a cold one, and actually watch the game.

From the Riverview newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Keel Farms

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Keel Farms is your easy weeknight or weekend reset with wine tastings, on-the-farm ciders and ales, and a savory, handcrafted menu that…

5202 Thonotosassa Rd

Keel Farms is your easy weeknight or weekend reset with wine tastings, on-the-farm ciders and ales, and a savory, handcrafted menu that actually hits. Pop in for a tour, catch a family-friendly event or seasonal U-Pick, then pretend you planned this wholesome Plant City afternoon all along.

From the Plant City newsletter, August 5, 2026

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French-owned and right in Downtown St. Pete, Exquisite Bistro pours a handpicked lineup of 75+ bottles from around the world alongside…

397 5th St S (St. Petersburg) · ✓ checked Jul 28

French-owned and right in Downtown St. Pete, Exquisite Bistro pours a handpicked lineup of 75+ bottles from around the world alongside gourmet charcuterie boards, elevated small plates, and artisanal flatbreads made for sharing. Keep an eye on their weekly tastings and pairings...

From the St. Petersburg newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Orlando Comedy Club packs a true comedy room inside Calypso Bar & Grill near I-Drive with stand-up shows, local showcases, weekly open…

6300 Parc Corniche Dr (Orlando)

Orlando Comedy Club packs a true comedy room inside Calypso Bar & Grill near I-Drive with stand-up shows, local showcases, weekly open mics, cocktails, and easy dinner-then-laughs momentum. Shake off the week, bring a buddy, and let the punchlines do the heavy lifting.

From the St. Cloud newsletter, August 4, 2026

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American grub is served at this lively hangout with nightly live music, open-air seating & TVs.

4120 S Orange Ave (Orlando)

American grub is served at this lively hangout with nightly live music, open-air seating & TVs.

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Pint-sized bar & grill offering burgers & sandwiches alongside many tap beers, plus outdoor seating.

1752 Central Ave (St. Petersburg)

Pint-sized bar & grill offering burgers & sandwiches alongside many tap beers, plus outdoor seating.

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Wine shop offering a curated selection of Italian and American wines plus cheese boards.

4745 S Orange Ave (Orlando)

Wine shop offering a curated selection of Italian and American wines plus cheese boards.

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Casual eatery for burgers and tacos in a space with board games, plus a wide beer selection brewed on the premises.

7220 Central Ave (St. Petersburg)

Casual eatery for burgers and tacos in a space with board games, plus a wide beer selection brewed on the premises.

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Locally-owned wine bar offering a sizable list, plus tasting & pairing events in a cozy ambiance.

111 2nd Ave NE Ste 102 (St. Petersburg)

Locally-owned wine bar offering a sizable list, plus tasting & pairing events in a cozy ambiance.

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Relaxed distillery, rum bar with in-house-made spirits and pirate-themed tasting areas for bottles and cocktails.

2102 E 4th Ave (Tampa)

Relaxed distillery, rum bar with in-house-made spirits and pirate-themed tasting areas for bottles and cocktails.

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Cob & Pen

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Bistro specializing in craft beer, cocktails & American fare in a renovated 1927 Tudor house.

1221 Florida Ave S (Lakeland) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Bistro specializing in craft beer, cocktails & American fare in a renovated 1927 Tudor house.

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Chill bar offering craft beer and wine, plus live music, and bar food.

101 S Evers St

Chill bar offering craft beer and wine, plus live music, and bar food.

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Casual bistro for wings, burgers, tacos and other American eats as well as a large beer menu.

3615 Florida Ave S #1350 (Lakeland)

Casual bistro for wings, burgers, tacos and other American eats as well as a large beer menu.

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Irish chow, live music & sports draw crowds at this convivial pub with an outdoor patio.

405 S Howard Ave (Tampa)

Irish chow, live music & sports draw crowds at this convivial pub with an outdoor patio.

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Trendy bar with disco balls and a dance floor, specializing in 1970s-1980s hits.

16 2nd St N (St. Petersburg)

Trendy bar with disco balls and a dance floor, specializing in 1970s-1980s hits.

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Wine shop offering a range of bottles and glasses plus weekly themed events and live music.

1057 Water St (Tampa)

Wine shop offering a range of bottles and glasses plus weekly themed events and live music.

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Laid-back spot with a wide variety of canned and bottled brews alongside growlers and kegs, plus wine.

531 Virginia Dr (Orlando)

Laid-back spot with a wide variety of canned and bottled brews alongside growlers and kegs, plus wine.

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Traditional Puerto Rican specialties offered in an easygoing setting with vibrant decor.

7101 S Orange Ave (Orlando)

Traditional Puerto Rican specialties offered in an easygoing setting with vibrant decor.

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Relaxed eatery serving wings, burgers and other American dishes in casual surroundings.

2212 James L Redman Pkwy · ✓ checked Aug 6

Relaxed eatery serving wings, burgers and other American dishes in casual surroundings.

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Wines, craft beers, small plates & desserts are served at this classy spot with outdoor tables.

1600 E 7th Ave (Tampa)

Wines, craft beers, small plates & desserts are served at this classy spot with outdoor tables.

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Relaxed wine bar supplying Spanish and Portuguese bottles to buy or drink on-site, plus charcuterie boards.

14610 N Dale Mabry Hwy (Tampa)

Relaxed wine bar supplying Spanish and Portuguese bottles to buy or drink on-site, plus charcuterie boards.

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Cozy wine bar offers fine varietals by the glass, flight & bottle, plus light fare & patio seating.

430 E Central Blvd (Orlando)

Cozy wine bar offers fine varietals by the glass, flight & bottle, plus light fare & patio seating.

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Hotel Bar

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Watering hole with an old-school, cosmopolitan feel offering craft cocktails & artful bar bites.

200 N Tampa St (Tampa)

Watering hole with an old-school, cosmopolitan feel offering craft cocktails & artful bar bites.

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Clubhouselike American haunt serving burgers & drinks in warm digs on the Dubsdread golf course.

549 W Par St (Orlando)

Clubhouselike American haunt serving burgers & drinks in warm digs on the Dubsdread golf course.

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Trendy venue with cozy atmosphere featuring self-serve wine taps and charcuterie boards.

3100 3rd Ave N (St. Petersburg)

Trendy venue with cozy atmosphere featuring self-serve wine taps and charcuterie boards.

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Stand-up venue featuring local comics and guest appearances.

1745 1st Ave S (St. Petersburg)

Stand-up venue featuring local comics and guest appearances.

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Trendy, family-run eatery and wine bar, with self-serve beer and wine taps.

14383 Narcoossee Rd (Orlando)

Trendy, family-run eatery and wine bar, with self-serve beer and wine taps.

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Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

8005 International Dr (Orlando)

Upscale chain serving New American fare paired with house-label wines in a contemporary setting.

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Flashy eatery & bar offering tapas, flatbreads & elaborate burgers amid mood lighting & TV screens.

610 S Armenia Ave (Tampa)

Flashy eatery & bar offering tapas, flatbreads & elaborate burgers amid mood lighting & TV screens.

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Antique-filled, parlor-style cocktail lounge with boutique spirits & small bites.

3 Phoenix Building, 30 S Magnolia Ave (Orlando)

Antique-filled, parlor-style cocktail lounge with boutique spirits & small bites.

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Wine bar with charcuterie, flatbread, and other snacks, plus cocktails.

811 N Tampa St (Tampa)

Wine bar with charcuterie, flatbread, and other snacks, plus cocktails.

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Engine No. 9

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Chill American haunt featuring creative burgers, hot dogs & lots of craft beer, plus sports on TV.

56 Dr M.L.K. Jr St N (St. Petersburg)

Chill American haunt featuring creative burgers, hot dogs & lots of craft beer, plus sports on TV.

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Digress Wine

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Relaxed store & wine bar featuring a selection of rare vintages plus indoor & outdoor seating.

1215 Edgewater Dr (Orlando)

Relaxed store & wine bar featuring a selection of rare vintages plus indoor & outdoor seating.

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Bellhop

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Lounge-y cocktail bar for craft brews, cocktails and spirits, plus a refined atmosphere and decor.

37 N Orange Ave (Orlando)

Lounge-y cocktail bar for craft brews, cocktails and spirits, plus a refined atmosphere and decor.

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Neighborhood bar housed in a furniture store offers microbrews & boutique wines, plus patio seating.

1800 N Orange Ave (Orlando)

Neighborhood bar housed in a furniture store offers microbrews & boutique wines, plus patio seating.

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Low-key Irish pub featuring an array of beers & whiskeys in warm environs with live music nights.

111 S Kentucky Ave (Lakeland)

Low-key Irish pub featuring an array of beers & whiskeys in warm environs with live music nights.

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The Hub Bar

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Laid-back 1940s-vintage bar attracts a diverse clientele with strong drinks & an acclaimed jukebox.

719 N Franklin St (Tampa)

Laid-back 1940s-vintage bar attracts a diverse clientele with strong drinks & an acclaimed jukebox.

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Wine bar popular for dates, with craft beer, local art and live tunes.

1110 Virginia Dr (Orlando)

Wine bar popular for dates, with craft beer, local art and live tunes.

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Modern eatery turned bar featuring Spanish-Cuban tapas, creative cocktails and rooftop views.

215 E Main St (Lakeland)

Modern eatery turned bar featuring Spanish-Cuban tapas, creative cocktails and rooftop views.

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Bar serving craft cocktails, beer & snacks on a hip hotel rooftop with couches & skyline views.

1207 S Howard Ave (Tampa)

Bar serving craft cocktails, beer & snacks on a hip hotel rooftop with couches & skyline views.

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Improv comedy club inspired by the TV show "Whose Line Is It Anyway?," with uncensored content.

1010 Virginia Dr (Orlando)

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Classic-style pub & eatery with a long menu of sandwiches & pizza, plus a selection of craft beer.

3400 Edgewater Dr (Orlando)

Classic-style pub & eatery with a long menu of sandwiches & pizza, plus a selection of craft beer.

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Wine-by-the-glass or -bottle spot with a relaxing atmosphere featuring self-service pours, beer on tap and live music.

11724 N Dale Mabry Hwy (Tampa)

Wine-by-the-glass or -bottle spot with a relaxing atmosphere featuring self-service pours, beer on tap and live music.

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Laid-back Irish pub offering brews, cocktails & traditional comfort grub, plus sports TVs.

2309 Thonotosassa Rd

Laid-back Irish pub offering brews, cocktails & traditional comfort grub, plus sports TVs.

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Upbeat sports-centric hangout in a strip mall with Irish & American bites, craft brews & live music.

1701 S Alexander St Ste 112-3 · ✓ checked Aug 4

Upbeat sports-centric hangout in a strip mall with Irish & American bites, craft brews & live music.

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Sleek wine bar serving cheese & cured meats, flatbreads & small plates in sleek digs with a garden.

2506 S MacDill Ave (Tampa)

Sleek wine bar serving cheese & cured meats, flatbreads & small plates in sleek digs with a garden.

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Semi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.

203 Westshore Plaza (Tampa)

Semi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.

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Jekyll

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Trendy bar in Hyde Park Village whipping up White Rabbits and other cocktails, plus eats.

705 S Oregon Ave (Tampa)

Trendy bar in Hyde Park Village whipping up White Rabbits and other cocktails, plus eats.

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Hattricks

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Set in a historic building, this hockey-themed sports bar joins comfort food, beer & game-watching.

107 S Franklin St (Tampa)

Set in a historic building, this hockey-themed sports bar joins comfort food, beer & game-watching.

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Entertainment spot inside The Corner featuring comedy shows every Friday and Saturday night.

70 N Orange Ave (Orlando)

Entertainment spot inside The Corner featuring comedy shows every Friday and Saturday night.

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Casual eatery in the Rosen Centre Hotel featuring tapas-sized Mexican bites & varieties of tequila.

9840 International Dr (Orlando)

Casual eatery in the Rosen Centre Hotel featuring tapas-sized Mexican bites & varieties of tequila.

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Cozy wine bar featuring a rotating list of high-end wines by the glass, plus snacks.

3225 S MacDill Ave #125 (Tampa)

Cozy wine bar featuring a rotating list of high-end wines by the glass, plus snacks.

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Casual kiosk in an outlet mall for Armenian wines that can be sampled, plus frozen specialties.

8200 Vineland Ave Unit 281 (Orlando)

Casual kiosk in an outlet mall for Armenian wines that can be sampled, plus frozen specialties.

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Part of a local chain, this neighborhood bar features sports on flat-screen TVs.

209 E Main St (Lakeland)

Part of a local chain, this neighborhood bar features sports on flat-screen TVs.

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Local comedians face off in improvised scenes, sometimes based on suggestions from the audience.

55 W Church St #211 (Orlando)

Local comedians face off in improvised scenes, sometimes based on suggestions from the audience.

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All-you-can-eat restaurant blending Korean BBQ and hot pot dishes with a tablet-ordering system.

5535 S Kirkman Rd (Orlando)

All-you-can-eat restaurant blending Korean BBQ and hot pot dishes with a tablet-ordering system.

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Downtown bar serving craft beer and wine featuring local meads, with honeybee-themed decor.

111 S Evers St

Downtown bar serving craft beer and wine featuring local meads, with honeybee-themed decor.

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Stylish, password-entry speakeasy serving craft cocktails in intimate surrounds with a patio.

27 E Pine St (Orlando)

Stylish, password-entry speakeasy serving craft cocktails in intimate surrounds with a patio.

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Cozy, prohibition-themed lounge featuring cocktails, tapas and light jazz, plus a secret speakeasy entrance.

13526 Village Park Dr Unit 208 (Orlando)

Cozy, prohibition-themed lounge featuring cocktails, tapas and light jazz, plus a secret speakeasy entrance.

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Family-friendly American restaurant with a full bar, TVs, a game room & occasional live music.

2631 S Ferncreek Ave (Orlando)

Family-friendly American restaurant with a full bar, TVs, a game room & occasional live music.

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