Rooster & the Till

A lively Ybor City pub with an impressive beer selection, tasty eats, and a vibrant atmosphere featuring sports and live music events.

On Swan in Hyde Park serves up seasonal New American dishes in a chic airy space, making it a prime spot for drinks and light bites.

Step into La Segunda Bakery, a Tampa institution since 1915, where the irresistible Cuban bread and pastries draw crowds, making it a must-visit spot for to-go delights.

Chill indoor-outdoor hangout offering a large beer menu, comfort grub & music/movie nights.

This cozy, old-school diner serves hearty breakfast and lunch with generous portions and delightful Greek specialties—think peanut butter French toast and cinnamon pancake bliss.

Old-school, upscale Italian dining with live music & tuxedo-clad waiters amid stucco arches.

Large airport with free WiFi, an on-site hotel & many offshoots of popular Tampa restaurants.

Modern restaurant in Hyde Park Village serving Asian fare, specialty sushi, and tableside presentations.

Bohemian, music-focused hostel with basic private & shared rooms, plus gardens & a hot tub. Set across a pair of circa-1945 cottages and a reconstructed rail station depot, this quirky, music-themed hostel is across the street from Plymouth Playground, 3 miles from the Florida Aquarium and 8 miles from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Eclectic dorms offer music memorabilia and artwork, plus bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Private rooms in the main house provide flat-screen TVs, and some have en suite facilities. Freebies include loaner bikes and cook-your-own breakfast. Meals can be prepared in 2 shared kitchens. The hostel also has a sundeck with a hot tub, a bring-your-own bar area, and gardens with courtyards, walkways and waterfalls.