50 Best Bars near Riverview

“I want this bar all to myself!!
Tampa’s best kept secret.
Great beer prices! Amazing food from Smoke on the Water Barbeque, which is 20 feet away.
Dive Bar? No I’d say local bar on the river with many boat docks.
When you Uber here, don’t fear the remote location. You are in the right place. It looks like you are pulling into a residential area. Pool tables No.
Plastic tip Darts, no , steel tip Darts, No.
Golf video game? No.
Swamp bar? Yes and great atmosphere!
Karaoke? Yes! on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday beginning at 8 pm. Also live entertainment certain days of the week
Younger crowd arrives at about 9pm.
This is a residential neighborhood so please be kind and respectful of those who live here.
Great crowd of people!
Boat dock on the Alafia River.
See you at karaoke.
Matt S.“

“My husband and I went to this bar last night for the first time.drinks were strong, bartender max was nice and talks to you he makes awesome drinks! Music was great not boring.we will definitely be back we finally found a bar near our house that is awesome all around.great music,drinks and atmosphere!!alot of bars don't have these qualitys but this bar does!20 star“

“Love every aspect of it! Food, servers, atmosphere… Its one of our favorites!!! ❤️ Brunch Sundays- biscuits and gravy is my favorite!“

“Great club we enjoyed the band DIRTY WHITE BOYS!“

“If you are looking for a local dive bar with strong pours, fun crowd, and great bartenders, this is the place. The Putt Putt video game is addicting. Always a blast when you get to play the owner, he is the local legend they call The Wiz! Wednesday nights and most Friday nights you get the honor of a local musician they call McHollywood taking your favorite song requests. He is one of the reasons I never miss a Wednesday or Friday night. Drink prices are fair, beer is cold, dart boards and pool tables, what more do you need. If you have never been, give this place a try. It is truly a local hidden gem!“

“Bar on weekdays are the best“

“Several friends recommended this place and I'm glad they did. Love this place, very trendy cozy decor, food was delicious, staff was great and the drinks were tasty. Highly recommend.“

“Had a great waitress named Rachel!! She was good at making our drinks also!“

“We stopped by for lunch yesterday. It was our first visit but we’ve heard good things from friends. We were promptly greeted and seated without delay. We had one of the lunch specials (tacos, rice and beans) that came out quickly. Everything was very tasty including the chips and salsa delivered before the meal. We had a good experience and will be back!!“

“had a great time, drinks were awesome, zoe was super nice!“

“I love this place! As a local business owner, I love supporting other businesses in my area but bin + board is easy to love all on its own. Their food is always consistent; fresh, beautiful, and delicious. I always look forward to their flights to try new wines. I can tell you that I go there almost once a week..yep it's that good! Girls night, date night, or just because you love charcuterie, I highly recommend.“

“Great place to hang…play shuffleboard, eat and drink. Great atmosphere and awesome backyard!“

“Coyote friendly menu and great beers.“

“Great wines...service... food..and always a good time!“

“Excellent place!!! Great atmosphere!! Service is fantastic, especially Nic!!“

“I recommend y'all come down and PARTY!!! Becca like Bacon. We can't can't enough. Really have a great time, Everytime. Really.“

“Great Food!!!! awesome staff member!!! Beverly was the best server. burgers were outstanding.“

“excellent place to go and hang out kid friendly no nonsense great food and friendly staff All the things that make a great neighborhood bar and grill. also check out live music every Thursday and bike night last Thursday of the month. Love this place“

“I'm super late, but I came here last Sunday night right before Labor Day & had a great time. Loved the scenery, the various songs, great drinks, vibe of the crowd & staff, & I very much enjoyed Karaoke night. I'll definitely show up again & recommend it to anyone that wants to have a great night full of excitement.“

“Cute spot with a beautiful view of Tampa. The cocktails were delicious, and the service was perfect! Good environment good music“

“If you’re looking for an unforgettable bar experience at the Sail Pavilion, look no further than Madison. She is, hands down, the heart and soul of the venue. From the moment you walk in, Madison greets you with a radiant smile, unmatched professionalism, and a warmth that instantly makes you feel at home.

Her mixology skills are top-tier—every drink she pours is perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and customized to your taste. Whether you’re in the mood for a classic cocktail, something seasonal, or an off-the-cuff creation, Madison delivers with finesse and flair. She knows the menu like the back of her hand and is always ready with excellent recommendations.

But it’s not just her technical skills that make her stand out—it’s her presence. Madison has an extraordinary way of making everyone at the bar feel like a VIP. She’s fast, attentive, effortlessly cool under pressure, and carries herself with a level of grace and hospitality that elevates the entire Sail Pavilion experience.

In short: Madison is a gem. She brings energy, charm, and true talent to her role. The Sail Pavilion is lucky to have her—and so is anyone who gets the chance to be served by her. Please do your best and keep her , it’s hard to find good people and you can tell she loves what she’s does and we need more people like her!“

“went last night for 1st time very nice . I will be back“

“A real BAR“

“We tried the Cuban Bread and fried pickles...both were amazing!

The atmosphere of this Grotto is amazing!!!!

Service at the main bartip was a bit slow.

There's a case full of old pirate guns for sale in the back near the bathrooms.“

“Grabbed a bite to kill some time before our cruise. Boneless chicken wings were huge and very good. Almost couldn’t finish em. Definitely recommend.“

“Great vibes & service, definitely recommend“

“We always love OE but this last time (on a Tuesday at 9:30am), we sat down and it took 25 minutes to get a coffee. Perhaps there should be a seperate coffee bar for the restaurant?? Also, we went for the seasonal pancakes only to find out they only do them on Saturdays and Sundays. However, our meal ended up being delicious so it was fine. We will be back again and again, for sure.“

“Came here after a few years of avoiding this bar due to bad service, but Jeff totally changed my mind about this bar. He was so nice and welcoming and accommodating. As a Tampa native, I’m so happy to have met him and experienced this bar for a second time. I’ll definitely return. Jeff deserves a raise (; *hint hint*“

“Very active place with lots of pool games going on would definitely recommend!!!!“

“Great service! Great beer! Introduced by Three Bulls and @Brewbus.“

“Absolutely love the food and environment. I'm here every Friday and Saturday night! Brittany and Mary are the absolute best. Mary always goes above and beyond to make sure our food and drink orders are taken car of! My son plays Saturday mornings seems like the service isn't as outstanding as Saturday evenings. During the morning hours takes way to long to get service let alone food and drinks. The cooks seem to be a little better in the evenings as well. When here on Saturday I try to wait till the late afternoon to order haha.“

“fist time going, I'll go back nice friendly atmosphere,“

“Great staff and menu! Plenty of parking nearby also right off the trolley line.“

“Love this place! And Amanda is the best! And front porch supports transit!! You should absolutely try it!! if“

“My favorite watering hole in or around Tampa. Absolutely love the place! It’s a close facsimile to MillTop Tavern in St. Augustine. Old world British pub feel all the way.
Cheap decent fare, I enjoy the fish n chips. Can be a bit iffy depending on how busy it is. I go there for the booze, not the food. Glad it’s there when needed.“

“Great atmosphere! The center bar is the perfect vibe to grab a beer or cocktail to enjoy watching a game or some fresh air. Most every table is shaded, and service is fast. Definitely try a Lightning Lemonade, as it's fun to order a blue drink. Prices are a little on the higher side, but they are comparable to the area. There is normally a nice breeze off the water if a cruise ship isn't docked. Great place to grab drinks before a Lightning game or bring the dog.“

“This place is great!! It's definitely a local place ypu can tell.. but everyone was super nice and very welcoming!!! The food .. I mean it's a food truck... but the food is F%$king Unbelievably amazing!!! Like I cannot express in words how good this food was... ypu could tel it was super fresh !! Crab ragoon was the special and I mean this .. it was probably the BEST one I have EVER had !!!!! It's so good I'm bout to order me another order Togo.!! The sauce they dip the ragoon in ... just ugh ... soooo good!!! If ypur in the area I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this food truck on property! UNBELIEVABLE!!!“

“We absolutely love it here! The staff and owners are fantastic, the atmosphere is great, prices can't be beat.“

“OLD SCHOOL WAS THE BEST THING EVER. I WENT THERE FOR MY BIRTHDAY ??? AND HAD A BALL WITH MY SISTER TONYA AND BROTHER WILLIAM. MY BROTHER RICK THAT OWNS THE ESTABLISHMENT MADE MY BIRTHDAY ?? SOOOOO WONDERFUL TOOOOO. EVERYONE NEEDS TO START COMING BACK TO OLD SCHOOL BAR AND PUB. YEEEEZ OOOOOHHHHH YEEEZ“

“We were treated like royalty. Beautiful place. We will definitely be back“

“my wings was delicious and drinks great.thanks to Bret and Danny u guys great thanks see you soon for some delicious wings.place was nice and clean.“

“Went for open mic... great people! Warm and welcoming!“

“Great pub atmosphere and a nice selection of beer, wine and whiskey.“

“This place has a great vibe! Food was good and service was on point!“

“We really enjoy Trivia Night. However, service is poor. We visit every Wednesday with our family. This past week was the worst service I’ve ever experienced. I was alone for a bit this week and had my laptop and books spread out on the table. It was impossible not to notice my setup. The waitress had one other table and it was right next to me. I waited over 30 minutes before going inside and ordering a drink. She said she didn’t see me. We made eye contact multiple times. I’m sure she probably thought the big party was a big tip. However, the rest of my family was joining me. We tip well, so definitely her loss.“

“Went there yesterday with my husband and daughters. That was by far the best pizza I've had!!!! The owner was soo nice & we promised we'd leave a review about the pizza & not the bathroom that's getting remodeled!!! Lol“

“I was here during hurricane helene and the manager John got into a cussing match with customers. Very unprofessional and driving away the few customers that were present. The poor bartenders probably made very little money on tips working during the poor weather, and their manager was driving away customers that were there. Awful!!!“

“This place is stupid good. I don't even know the name of what I ordered, it was one of the first things on there. Got it with grilled chicken and the layered pancakes. Make sure you get extra sauce on the side. Get a green tea. I've never been, but it felt like I popped into someplace in Tokyo and had some local food. You order everything by yourself on the screen as soon as you walk in, then they call your name when it's ready. Seating for about eight groups of people or so. Go there immediately.“

“Exceptional in everything!! Jacoby was our server. He was attentive, personable, informative regarding all aspects of the menu and had an amazing personality!! The food is always amazing and did not disappoint this time either! The hostess was friendly and personable! Thank you for being a classy, family friendly restaurant in Yibor City! We will return and ask to be seated with Jacoby!!“