The 10 best wine bars in Tampa, Florida boast superb vintages to sip on, amazing atmosphere, and helpful, friendly staffers who don’t mind giving you some insights or help when it comes to picking your next pour. These establishments are a cut above — sophisticated, chic, and capable of offering boundless variety and unmatched selection. Some are Continental in inspiration, others draw on more traditional American roots. Thirsty for more? You can read about the best wine bars in Tampa, FL below.
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2009 N. 22nd St. |
Pronounced “bones” and named for the capital of Burgundy, Beaunes offers 1,000 wines to pick from. It’s one of only a handful of restaurants awarded Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Grab a bite of cheese, pate or charcuterie to nibble on while you sip from the vine. |
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2506 S. MacDill Ave. |
Sleek and sophisticated, and a home away from home for oenophiles, Cru Cellars has been repeatedly lauded as one of the best places in town to drink vino. With 25 wines by the glass and a delicious menu of small plates, flatbreads and other noshes that go well with wine, it’s a great place to sip and relax. |
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1600 E. 7th Ave. |
With 200 boutique wines in their selection, one of the best wine bars in Tampa, Florida offers some great picks for everyone. Special tastings run every Wednesday for $20. Cheese lovers take note: Folks rave about their selection of queso. |
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111 2nd Ave., St. Petersburg |
This downtown St. Pete bar serves 40 wines by the glass. Co-owner Madonna Metcalf is both a certified sommelier and wine professional, so if you have questions, she’ll have answers. |
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483 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach |
Located on the north end of shores of Clearwater Beach, this bar takes its inspiration from Europe. It has a retail shop and 35 wines by the glass, plus live music on weekends and monthly tastings. Nosh on Mediterranean and Mexican delights while drinking wonderful vino. |
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2548 N. McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater |
Warm and casual, this popular spot serves up modern Mediterranean cuisine paired with wines from around the world. It also shakes and stirs hand-crafted cocktails. Wednesday nights offer 50% off 30 bottled selections. |
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2616 S. MacDill Ave. |
If you can’t decide between wine and beer or wine and cocktails, head to Taps, a deli turned gastropub. The menu trends toward comfort food, and the drinks and eats will both strike the right chord. |
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4110 W. Boy Scout Blvd. |
Yes, it’s part of a chain, but the reasonably priced wine is quite good at this winery, retail store, and wine bar all in one. It’s also one of the only spots in town of its kind that features an extensive gluten-free menu, including gluten-free bread that’s served piping-hot to the table. |
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827 W. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon |
Relax with a global wine and craft beer selection in a fun yet casual setting. The menu trends toward comfort food, with plenty of tacos, topped tater tots and “pig wings” highlighting their kitchen’s offerings. |
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777 N. Ashley Dr. |
Craft beers, quality wines and delicious cocktails are beverage highlight at this top-notch restaurant and lounge. Creative dishes (Irish potato nachos, anyone?) add to the allure, along with both a regular and late night happy hour. |
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Jeanette Hurt is the award-winning writer and author of eight culinary and drink books, including The Cheeses of California: A Culinary Travel Guide, which received the 2010 Mark Twain Award for Best Travel Book, and The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Wine and Food Pairing. She's written for TheKitchn.com, Four Seasons Magazine, Wine Enthusiast, Entrepreneur.com, and dozens more publications.
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