Walter's Press Box Sports Emporium

A Hidden Gem with Stellar Service – Thank You, Virginia! From the moment you walk into The Press Box, you know you’re in for something special. The warm, inviting atmosphere strikes the perfect balance between casual comfort and elevated bar vibes. It’s the kind of place where you instantly feel welcome, whether you’re dropping in for a quick bite or settling in for a full night out. And at the heart of that experience? Virginia. Virginia is the kind of server every establishment dreams of having. Attentive without being overbearing, personable without being intrusive, and always two steps ahead—she made our entire evening seamless and enjoyable. From the second we were seated, Virginia greeted us with genuine warmth and made sure we had everything we needed. Her recommendations were spot on, and you could tell she takes great pride in what she does. It’s rare to find someone who combines professionalism with that kind of personal touch, but Virginia does it effortlessly. Now, let’s talk about the food—wow. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. The wings were perfectly crisp and sauced just right, the burgers were juicy and flavorful, and the fries? Addictive. You can tell they’re not just phoning it in at The Press Box—the kitchen clearly puts care and thought into every dish that comes out. Whether you’re a picky eater or an adventurous foodie, there’s something on the menu that’ll hit the spot. As for the drinks, the bar program is just as impressive. From creative cocktails to ice-cold drafts and a solid wine list, there’s something for every taste. The drinks were made strong and balanced, and never once did we feel like we were waiting long, even when the place started to fill up. Overall, The Press Box is the total package: great food, amazing drinks, a cozy and fun atmosphere—and above all, exceptional service thanks to people like Virginia. She’s a true asset to the place and made our visit memorable in the best way. We’ll definitely be back, and we’ll be asking for Virginia every time. Highly recommend!

We’re from out of town and found The Press Box after a quick Google search leaving the airport — and we’re so glad we did! The food was absolutely delicious, the AC was perfect, and our server Virginia was outstanding. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. What a great surprise find!

Was craving wings before hitting a show at the amphitheater, we tried a few places around and ended up going here! Hands down some of the best wings we've tried in the area. We had Fae as our server and she did an amazing job at taking care of us! We'll definitely return next time we come in the area!

Came here for the first time after a night out and we didn't realize there was a place open with food other than the basic spots people usually go to after a night out past midnight. They serve all their food here (except pastas) very late until around 2am, after that is just fried foods. They have a bunch of apps and they were pretty decent. I had to swap out my chicken sandwich because the chicken did not taste fresh and was a bit rubbery. The ceaser salad was decent except the dressing tasted store-bought, along with the guacamole spread in the sandwich. Their BLT is good. The wings are also good. Everything seems like a good portion. The tater tots are tasty. Our server was nice and mindful. I would come here again, but probably just get apps and not the chicken again!

If you’re reading this you should drive down the street to the “blind goat”. Much better wings and atmosphere. The food here is so bad that the owners find it more profitable to tow your car while you are eating then expect you to come back. If you want a few wings for a $214 tow charge while you are eating and parked in their private lot then this is a great spot for you. The manager “king” actually said this happens a lot and they do not care about repeat customers. Great business model! Won’t be around long with this customer service.

First place in Tampa to sell wings. 2oz spirit pours. Touch Tunes, pool and friendly bar staff. Taylor took care of us. Monday is $8 burgers and daily specials other days. The trend continues of sports bars with no subtitles in the 21sr century. Still now answer why. None the less great local spot.

Came by after the Rays game to watch some of the NBA Playoffs action. Food is pretty much what you expect from a sport’s bar however they have decent deals during the week; the sweet thai chili wings were a big winner for me here. Service from Faye was phenomenal, will definitely be back again just for her.

My dad and I love to come here to watch hockey games particularly the playoff games. Their food is solid occasionally great, but the reason we go there is for the atmosphere during hockey games.

Rounding up from 3.5 Stars First and foremost , this is a true sports bar - so come with those expectations. One large room covered in tables , some corners are tighter than others. We were not there on a busy night , but I could imagine it being packed and hard to navigate during a game night. We got multiple types of wings , onion rings, mozzarella sticks , fried mushrooms, to share. We were a fairly large group (8). Multiple beers on tap, some seasonal rotations. (I am a sour girl and they only had one "seasonal offering" but it was served cold and I appreciated the lack of foam. Great service for a calm night - and we had a great time. The floors are a little sticky / slippery, but again, it's a sports bar, you should expect it.

Consistently excellent food. They have the best burger and great onion rings with a terrific horseradish sauce. The drinks are always on point as well. Great, friendly service , nothing fancy, but a great place to hang.

We being a customer for 20 years and I never see something like this! Our server has no idea what she's doing,she charged my card 3 times always with the wrong check . Unbelievable, What kind of management leave this people to serve a customers!

Nice old school feel sports bar which are slowly fading in Tampa. Good bar food (nachos, mozz stix, etc) and plenty of TVs including a huge one for sports. Good bar area too and service was solid.

Great priced lunch specials and good food too. Service was a little slow considering it was not very busy but we were not in a hurry. The Cuban Cobb Salad is my favorite and I get the mustard mayo sauce that goes on the cuban sandwich as my salad dressing. This restaurant sports bar has been a Tampa staple since I was a kid and a great place to watch sports on the many television sets.

Came in to watch a lightning game and eat some delish wings. Had the absolute pleasure of being served by Isabel. She was such a sweetheart, so funny and attentive. Drinks were great, food was incredible. Can't wait to be back.

First time here, was invited by my girls to see the Yankees Vs Dodgers 3 rd game. Exciting place great food out server Sky was superb. I checked in and got my free beer awesome. The ambience was good... Good sports bar to watch your favorite game. Plenty of parking .... They offer finger foods ... what I liked was the chicken wings and their Hamburger was delicious....

This place has been spiraling the drain for as long as I can remember. The food is subpar - compared to other sports/wing joints like Hattricks, Blind Goat, & Bel Mar. Almost got towed because I didn't immediately walk into the place and order within 5mins. Luckily I spoke with the tow truck driver before he took off. Nasty work for a dilapidated wing joint on Dale Mabry. The few times I've come have been a reminder why I don't come here often. The trashy tow effort tonight ensures I'll never be back. Nice job Walter.

Omg!! They have TRULY! The ONLY place I've been to in the TB AREA that has TRULY! And ABITA PURPLE HAZE!! Yay! LOUISIANA! Literally, best service, friendliest staff, happiest of bartender's and extremely clean! I honestly LOVE this bar and can't wait to come back! I didn't order food because I already ate, but LAWD, the food looks AMAZING! Thanks Dan and Sean!

Typical Sports/Dive bar. Wings are good , TV's, and Top Golf. Local spot for game day...Been around forever!

Not really a lot good to say here. The staff were great. That was a plus, but the menu like the restaurant itself was old and tired and past its heyday. Plenty of televisions like you expect in a sports bar. Just pretty old feeling, worn and tired. The food wasn't bad, but really wasn't great either. There was just nothing exceptional. Sorry, but I failed to take pictures of the menu.

We visited the Press Box today and was extremely disappointed. First of all, our visit was around 11am, which is the time they open for business. Our table and at least one other table was dirty. We had to ask for table to be cleaned and dried off. Next, we ordered Wings and Onion Rings. As we began to eat the wings. my felt hair in her mouth. We discovered hair was in our food. The waitress was notified and shown the hair. She offered to replace the Wings. The wings were replaced but the new order seemed to mix in new wings with old wings, adding more drums than flats, unlike the initial order served. We also noticed someone from the kitchen area peeking around the wall, which was unusual and we never experienced that before. The manager never visited our table to offer any apology. In the past, the service level has been better. None of the staff wear any type of hair covering, and that seems unsanitary. This establishment may have lost me as a customer.

Don't park in the lot behind this bar, high chance you'll get towed. Doesn't matter if you plan to get a drink or eat there- you are watched on their camera and if you don't go straight from the parking lot to the bar they will call bilal towing and you'll pay $284 for a completely unnecessary tow. Don't even think about parking in that lot even if you are there for the businesses surrounding them (sunshine foot spa, izakaya tori, etc). The signs are not very clear that this is a private lot for the sports bar only. It looks like a communal lot but is not. Protect yourself and stay away from this establishment.

The most OG bar in Tampa. Cool local spot, laid-back friendly service. Awesome wings, burgers, and plenty of drank. Pool tables, dart boards, juke box, lots of teles.

The food is fantastic!! One of the best places in town for wings. The service was good and the ambiance is what you'd expect from a bar.

Dropped in here after a long day at work for some bar food and a couple beers and if you are reading this you should too!! The good: the staff, bartenders were an awesome mix of friendly and fast no glass stayed empty for long and the bar was great. The food. Idk what kind of buffalo wing virgins are complaining about the wings here. All mine were great and the flats had tips. The space. With the prevalence of buffalo wild wings and similar sports bars it can be hard to find a place that doesn't feel like eating in a food court. The Press box is a comfortable and familiar environment that feels like your Everyone's sports bar. Come in grab a drink meet some people and leave happier than you came. The bad: they do have a slightly threatening tow policy that even though I was eating there made me a little scared I would not have a car when I left. No worries I did not get towed but don't park here and walk anywhere else. Look if you're thinking about it then it is 100% the place you should try tonight.

We were in Florida on vacation nearby and came here for a nightcap. Great place great music amazing bartenders. Next time we're in this part of Florida, we're definitely stopping by again.

Best wings in Tampa hands down! Cold beer. The perfect place to catch a game and enjoy some great bar food.

Out-of-Towner, felt welcome by the locals, and the bartenders were great! I watched the bartender check every to go order for completeness. Most impressive. Food was very good too.

My family and I have been eating at Press Box for years and have never been disappointed in any way with their food or service. This time, however, I order from a delivery service. I had ordered a prime rib hoagie and a burger. My wife enjoyed the burger, but the hoagie filling was about half a large piece of fat! I was surprised as they are usually first rate!

We love watching sports games here! The bartenders are amazing and the food is so good. Definitely a Tampa staple.

I've been to the Press Box more times than I can count. Not a tremendous feat considering it has been a South Tampa institution since 1978. As best as I can tell, not much has changed in all of those years, except updates to all of the TV's. If you can't get tickets to the game, then this is the place to go watch! There are more than enough TV's pasted along every wall in the building, as well as a large video wall to showcase the main event, so that everyone can root for their favorite team without having to crane their neck very far. Most recently, we stopped by for Game 3 of the 2021 Stanley Cup to root for our beloved Lightning. As we entered the building, it is noted on the front door entrance that they are charging an additional $2 for all wing orders due to a shortage. In this case, I did not particularly mind because the wings were of good size, not like the skimpy ones that some local competitors are serving up in the area these days. To me, it seems like they should just update the price on the menu...the handwritten sign at the door was kind of tacky. I did order the Hot BBQ wings and another order of the Cajun wings. Yes, they double charged me the additional $2 fee, which I feel is a little egregious, but they really did hit the spot! My wife ordered the Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza, but it could more appropriately be titled French Bread Pepperoni Pizza. It wasn't bad, and was plenty cheesy enough, but was nonetheless not what she was expecting. The Press Box is definitely family friendly. My teenage daughter ordered the cheese quesadilla and it was on point. I prefer craft beer myself, but there is not an abundance of selection to choose from. Instead, if buckets of beer are your thing, then you are in luck! Coors, Bud, Bud Light and Yuengling are all well represented. The rest of the menu is your standard bar fare. Wings, burgers & fries, and plenty of domestic beer options. It was a great experience, all in all, especially since the lightning won. The food was quick and friendly, which I did not expect considering the room was at full capacity and the crowd was rowdy. We'll definitely be back to cheer in the home team and celebrate another championship! You can take a deeper dive to the full menu here. https://www.allmenus.com/fl/tampa/384816-press-box-sports/menu/

Came in at 1:30 am on a Sunday visiting from out of town. This large, yet divey sports bar was within walking distance of my hotel (Tahitian Inn - I recommend). There was lively chatter and outdoor seating and then met with a really large bar/restaurant, not loud but lively even in the early morning hours. There are arcade games sprinkled throughout. In addition, dart boards, a digital jukebox, and two pool tables - both being enjoyed by who i would assume are local regulars. Great vibe. Taz behind the bar was attentive, friendly and a good service professional. I ordered a garden salad with grilled shrimp and some good ranch dressing. I figured it was too late to get food but was pleasantly surprised. Anyway, just wanted to give this place a shout out. I can't think of much or anything at all that they're missing or could improve on.

This is my absolute favorite wing spot! My husband introduced me to this place when we were dating and ever since then no other wing place even comes close. of course they have other things on the menu but their wings and fries are my favorite. i also love that they are open until super late (3am) so it's the perfect place to grab a late night snack and or drink. we went the night before thanksgiving right before closing time. although it was almost closing time the food and the service was on point. we ordered 30 wings lemon pepper flavor and hot as well as a basket of fries which never fails to please no matter how many times i've gone no matter what time it is! they also have great deals depending on the day of the week and also a great lunch special which has made for the best lunch ever during long days at work. although i've been there many times i've never checked in vía yelp so when i did this time i was pleasantly surprised to see an offer for a free pint of beer! there is plenty of parking right outside the door as well as an outside seating area if you rather sit outside. i tell everyone about this place! no where else comes close! glad to have been able to go for yet another great experience!

While the flavor was good (hence 2 stars instead of 1), I got served some of the most deformed wings I have ever seen. 100% batch of quality rejects. This never happens at places that care about the quality of their food. And the place smelled atrocious. I was sitting by the wall and there were almost 30 used napkins stuck to the wall. The waitress said it was from the previous night...I'm like "um OK and you don't clean overnight??" The prices were reasonable but I'd rather pay more for higher quality food and a better experience. I know Press Box is a Tampa staple but they can do better. Unfortunately, I can not recommend.

I have been visiting the press box location on S. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa since 1986. I consider this location to be a true definition of a sports bar with fantastic food. I suggest that anyone who is a buffalo wing connoisseur most definitely order wings. Always completely satisfied with large club. Wings that are always cooked thoroughly. There are many types of toppings for them to be tossed in. Personally, I like the hot or teriyaki wings. Plenty of parking behind the restaurant. Grab your favorite jersey on game day and have a beer or a soda with other like-minded sports fan, you won't be disappointed!

The Press Box is great for drinks and bar food on game day. I visited during the NBA finals and the atmosphere was certainly great for sports lovers. I also advise checking-in while present to receive an appreciation gift. The ultimate sampler is great for sharing as well. I certainly will be back at some point.

I am from western NY, and I approve of their wings. It's a laid back, old-school, local vibes bar. If you are looking for a fancy restaurant, this would be a poor choice. If you're looking for a relaxed, old-school sports bar with great wings, good service, and a super chill vibe, this should do the job. From the other reviews, I wouldn't play with them on parking, but if you park to go there, you should be fine.

Tampa icon,l! Solid food, and tap better than you think walking in. If you don't like dive bars and the time that they let their kitchen staff go home, pick up fast food, or ask a bartender for an Uber Eats recommendation. Better yet, go to a chain. FL loves their chains. But real Floridians love their local spots.

Great variety on menu items. Great wings and cold beer. Very attentive server .Plenty of TVs

The food was ok the service was the worst I have soon took order and did see anyone until 20 minutes after the food came out when we went to the bar to see if it was self serve for drink refills Then when we asked for a take out box was told that was being spicy totally unacceptable the place was half full of people

3.5 stars to my book. 4 stars given. Press Box really has Tampa in the map. It is really local dive bar. Tuesday is the time to visit because theY have 75 cents wings. The food here is affordable. If you have yelp check in, you got the pint of beer free. The bar have pool table, outside seating, juke box for music and more. Many are here is regular. The bar open to late 3 am in the morning. If you need a place to hang out late Aaron night, this may be your place. The bar is a bit rough although I did not see motor cycle rider here. We like the wing we have order. We got cajun dry rub and Parmesan wing. Both wing are great. We also got garlic butter wing. They are delicious too. Service at the bar is ok. Food come out quick even close to midnight.

A staple sports bar in the south tampa area. I came on a Monday. They offer $7 burgers on Mondays but i got the boneless wings which were okay. I was expecting them to be a bit better since i waited 30 mins for them. I came with some friends for the heat game and the place was pretty busy. Loved the fans that brought the energy, great atmosphere

Don't call yourself sports bar if you don't allow people to leave their car their after drinking.

Straight flames. Celebrated Juneteenth here and they were running a $2 domestic bottle special. Name something more patriotic. $1 chicken tenders were the obvious choice and the hot honey BBQ was top notch. Will definitely be back next year. If you're feeling frisky- try a jagerbomb.

Not sure the business model here. Is it to serve good food to its customers or just handshake with towing companies that watch people park that are eating at other better nearby restaurants? Wings are average and the sports bar vibes are decent, but when all the boys get wings and head next door for a little more grub we expect our cars to be intact. Parking isn't at that much of a premium and clearly the towing company was sitting outside watching every person who got out of their car...

Great food, great burgers and price on Monday nights. Great for watching sports games. Dan and Sam are the best bartenders.

Disappointed that an old memory of a great Cuban sandwich place down Dale was evicted so I went to another old memory, Press Box. Ordered a Cuban after a few beers. When it arrived in under five minutes I was concerned. When the pork fell out of the bread, I was crushed. When I took a bite, the cold pork slapped me in the face. Obviously the chef needs training. One can't F up a great sandwich, unless your last name is Biden.

got towed. Place sucks. Y'all suck for towing after 30 mins. Seriously who cares if you park in your completely empty parking lot???

Honestly THE worst food I've ever had. We spent about $80 on a takeout order just to throw everything away. The wings were not only undercooked but still had feathers on them. The fries were super soggy, the potato skins tasted like they were 5 days old and the chicken on the chicken sandwich tasted like cardboard with how overcooked it was

If I could give zero stars I would. The bar tenders Dan and Sam are in a relationship......and it's obvious. Sam literally was complaining loudly about her other co- workers. Drama in front of the guest very unprofessional. Also Dan was nice but I don't think he was "allowed" to speak to me. They both were very social with the other guest. Hit when I initiated conversation they ignored me........Horrible service. I had 3 glasses of wine and had to ask EVERY time! Not very friendly to female patrons in this establishment.

I was working late until 7pm w/a coworker - desperately needed a couple treats (drinks, drinks!) & made a stop @Duffy's beforehand & we wanted one last drink, so this was our immediate stop after Duffy's closed @10pm. 0.75/wing on Tue. (The price of the wings are good considering it's usually more expensive - saved myself a couple bucks - hell, yes!). The wings (cajun) were different sizes ranging from small, medium & large - was really feelin' the cajun seasoning that night (so good because they don't skimp)! I ordered 10 wings & planned on taking extras home, but ended on eating it all with my coworker. I always check-in when I have left a restaurant, so I forgot to redeem my free draft beer (Yuengling); it was still very reasonably priced - only $3 for a 16oz.! Service was okay - waiter needed to clean his ears. I ordered a Miller Lite, but he gave me a Yuengling instead because he thought I wanted the same beer as my coworker...I was fine w/it & still drank it.

We sat by the bar and ordered 15 chicken wings in 3 flavor- Cajun , parmesan and garlic butter. Some wings were big, some of them were small. They were deep fry and added the sauce. They were crunchy and fresh. My top favorite was the butter garlic wings. The wings were soaked in the mountains of garlic and pool of butter- so rich and good. The bartender provided good service. The date was the last day of 2019 and Tuesday. We enjoyed the special deal on chicken wings. We licked our fingers and left the bones of 15 wings in the tray before we headed to downtown for new year countdown and fireworks.

Was in town for a visit with a friend and went here for a drink. While we were parked our car was towed. We spoke with management and they informed us that we had been seen walking across the street and that is there policy. We never walked across the street or went anywhere other than Press Box. Management refused to help. 0/10 would never recommend this place strictly based on this experience.

Great local bar. The best to watch sports and the food. Chicken Wing -the bomb! Burger and sandwich are great too.

Full Bar great tasting menu friendly staff staff. Plus Lots & Lot's of Tv's to watch whatever game your looking to watch even golf & nascar....

A+ atmosphere! If your looking for good prices and good drink selection with endless TVs, this is the spot. Food is good too. There isn't a seat with a bad view of a tv in the house. They will put on any game that is requested. Great vibes! Would recommended to anybody in the Tampa area!

Love the vibe, the lemon pepper chicken wings extra crispy are amazing. The servers and bar tenders are always so nice and friendly. Service is quick and attentive

A solid neighborhood bar with prompt service from great bartenders. First time visiting and I loved it. Great place to hang out after a long day at work. Tasty drinks, good company and an astonishing lack of drunken weirdos. Cheers to the Press Box! Definite recommend and will visit again.