GASPARILLA PIRATE FEST TAMPA: INSIDER TIPS

🏴‍☠️ Ahoy, matey! On the hunt for the finest taverns, tastiest grub, and clever tips to conquer Gasparilla in Tampa?
Hoist the sails… here’s a treasure-filled list to guide your voyage!

GASPARILLA DAYTIME CELEBRATIONS

American Social
Invasion Brunch Party
10am - 3pm
Walk-ins welcome after 3pm.

Corner Bar
All day party in SoHo!

District Tavern
Unlimited Mimosas & Brunch starting at 9am

Downtown Crawlers
Gasparilla Bar Crawl
9am - 6pm

Gasparilla Distillery
Pre-party & after-party
8am - 10m

Giancarlo’s
FREE beer while it lasts!
10am - 6pm

Henderson’s
Brunch & Shuttle starting at 10am

Hyde Park Cafe
Houseparilla Party
2pm - 4pm

Jackson’s Bistro
All day party by the water
9am - 3pm

Mad Dogs & Englishmen
Children’s pre-party 1/24
Gasparilla buffet 1/31
10am-2pm (for both)

Marriott Water Street
Viewing party (group bookings of 5, 10 or 15)
10:30am - 1pm

Maru
Rooftop party by Bayshore
10am - 2pm

Scully Hospitality Experience
Bleacher Seats, 2 drinks + buffet
11am - 6pm

Soho Saloon
All day party in Soho - open til 3am!

The Spiral Staircase
Gasparilla Kids Party
Drop off your kids and go enjoy the adult parade!
1/31, 11am - 6pm

Tampa Convention Center
Invasion brunch
10am - 1pm

Tango Brew
Gasparilla Bash by UT
9am - 11pm

The Westin
Gasparilla Extravaganza
Open bar & brunch starting at 11am

Treasure Cove
Block Party on Bayshore starting at 12pm

Vizcaya Soho
Gaspy Fiesta Latina starting at 1pm

GASPARILLA AFTER-HOURS CELEBRATIONS

511 Franklin
Gasparilla After Dark starting at 9pm

M. Bird
Gasparilla After Party
10pm - 3am

The Cuban Club
Shipwrecked Music Festival starting at 4pm

The Ritz Y-Bor
AtLiens 10pm

TRANSPORTATION

Brew Bus Tours
Roundtrip Shuttle Service from Cigar City to SoHo

OTHER RESTAURANTS/BARS/SPEAKEASIES

Gaspar’s Grotto
1805 E. 7th Avenue, Tampa
Gaspar’s Grotto is a pirate-themed bar and restaurant in Tampa’s historic YBoy City. The restaurant serves award-winning local cuisine including Cuban sandwiches and devil crabs. The bar is filled with pirate artifacts and decor!

Morgan’s Cove
210 N Morgan Street, Tampa
Morgan’s Cove is a pirate-themed speakeasy cocktail bar in downtown Tampa, known for its immersive hidden entrance (a wooden door with a red light) and a “sunken ship” atmosphere with tiki and tropical drinks, rum, and whiskey. Ages 21+. Walk-ins only!

The SpookEasy Lounge
1909 N 15th Street, Ybor City
The spookiest place to get your kava and botanical tea fix. Well-behaved children may enjoy the SpookEasy lounge during the day. After 6pm, it is 18+ in the lounge. Regardless of the time, you must be 18+ to consume kava or 21+ to consume botanical teas.​ Walk-ins only!

Tampa Burgers & Pirates
777 N. Ashley Drive, Tampa
Tampa Burgers & Pirates is a sports bar and grill in downtown Tampa serving mouth-watering burgers with a pirate-themed twist. Some of their cocktails include Captain’s Coffee Delight, the Pirate Paloma, and Gin Overboard!