If you’re one of the millions who wanted to catch the ball games starting Oct. 22 but couldn't score tickets, all is not lost. Tampa’s sports bars offer the full World Series experience, but without the typical stadium dog, nachos and over-priced beer. That’s a win-win for you.
Using Yelp data and our own methodology, Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best sports bars to view baseball's biggest spectacle.
1. North 30th Sports Pub & Grille
Topping the list is North 30th Sports Pub & Grille. Located at 11402 N. 30th St. in University Square, the sports bar and traditional American spot is the highest rated sports bar in Tampa, boasting 4.5 stars out of 71 reviews on Yelp.
2. Irish 31 - Westshore
Next up is West Shore Palms's Irish 31 - Westshore, situated at 219 Westshore Plaza. With four stars out of 95 reviews on Yelp, the Irish pub and sports bar has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Bad Monkey
Historic Ybor's Bad Monkey, located at 1717 E. Seventh Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the pub and sports bar four stars out of 65 reviews.
4. The Dog Saloon
The Dog Saloon, a sports bar and traditional American spot in Palma Ceia, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 19 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3311 W. Bay To Bay Blvd. to see for yourself.
5. Elmer's Sports Cafe
Over in Historic Ybor, check out Elmer's Sports Cafe, which has earned four stars out of 24 reviews on Yelp. You can find the sports bar, which offers chicken wings and more, at 2003 E. Seventh Ave.
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