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Tampa's 5 favorite bars (that won't break the bank)

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Published on November 08, 2019
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Looking to try the top bars around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable bars in Tampa, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.

1. Due Amici

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Topping the list is Due Amici. Located at 1724 E. Seventh Ave. in Historic Ybor, the bar and Italian spot, which offers pizza and more, is the highest-rated cheap bar in Tampa, boasting four stars out of 195 reviews on Yelp. 

The site can tell you a thing or two more about Due Amici.

"Due Amici Pizza is all about making sure every one of our guests in Ybor City, FL enjoys the ultimate Italian pizzeria experience," it states on Yelp in the section explaining specialties. "We offer the family pizza parlor and the best local sports bar all rolled into one. In addition to pizza, we serve some of the best Italian pasta this side of Italy."

2. Pour House At Grand Central

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Next up is Channel District's Pour House at Grand Central, situated at 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 112. With 4.5 stars out of 99 reviews on Yelp, the bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite for those looking for an inexpensive option. 

Yelper Tavares J., who reviewed Pour House at Grand Central on Oct. 10, wrote, "Loved this place. Amazing draft and bottle list and great service! The atmosphere of the channel district  was spot in for any demographic. Will definitely be back to visit again for some more radical pours."

3. Bel Mar Bar And Grill

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Virginia Park's Bel Mar Bar And Grill, located at 3501 S. Manhattan Ave., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the inexpensive bar and traditional American spot, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 66 reviews. 

Bob N., who reviewed the new spot on Aug. 11, wrote, "Bel-Mar Bar and Grill offers a weekend brunch menu, as well as a daily lunch menu. What really piqued my interest was the $12 bottomless Mimosas, Bloody Mary and Sangria special. Like a true champion, our waitress kept the Mimosas full by the pitcher and was very quick and accommodating during our entire visit."

4. Red Star Rock Bar

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Red Star Rock Bar, a bar in South Seminole Heights, is another inexpensive go-to, with four stars out of 117 Yelp reviews. Head over to 5210 N. Florida Ave. to see for yourself. 

Yelper Demond S. wrote, "Great local bar in Ybor city. It had a lite Bourbon selection, but it had a good crowd and the bartenders were awesome. Had a couple of glasses of Bourbon before scooting off to the next bar. Will definitely visit this place again!"

5. The Attic Cafe

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Finally, there's The Attic Cafe, a downtown favorite with four stars out of 62 reviews. Stop by 500 E. Kennedy Blvd., Suite 400 to hit up the bar and breakfast and brunch spot, which offers coffee and tea and more, next time you're looking to satisfy your cravings on a budget. 

 The Attic Cafe, which opened in 2015 as a coffee and breakfast cart, now has this new brick-and-mortar spot. It's a full-service cafe with balcony views and a selection of beer, wine and brunch cocktails.

Curious to know more? According to the business bio on its Yelp profile, "We started the business, because we wanted a unique environment, where we could spend a couple of hours drinking coffee and enjoying good food."


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