The Best Date Night Rooftop Bars In Tampa
It’s near impossible to beat the romantic feeling of watching the sunset over the downtown skyline or over the water at sunset. There are plenty of incredible places to eat and drink in Tampa, but if you want to switch up your view once in a while, soak in one of the rooftop bars, especially since we have great outdoor weather!
Visit one of these rooftop bars in Tampa Bay to see the city from a different perspective while enjoying a drink.
Considering the size of our Tampa Bay area, we’ve also added spots in St. Pete/Clearwater to our list of scenic rooftop bars! You will find one nearby, no matter where you are or where you are headed. My fiancé and I are always looking for the next date-night spot. Hopefully, these will help you, also!
In no particular order, here are some spots to check out that I plan on checking out, as well.
M.Bird Rooftop Bar @ Armature Works
Experience the breathtaking views of the Tampa skyline on the rooftop of Armature Works and M.Bird. While enjoying the view, enjoy craft cocktails and small bites. M.Bird’s covered patio keeps the party going rain or shine. Downstairs, you’ll find an abundance of food options from multiple vendors. The live DJ entertainment begins at 9 p.m. on Friday nights.
Luna Lounge @ Bulla Gastrobar
Luna Lounge at Bulla Gastrobar’s SoHo location is another restaurant and rooftop bar pairing. A great place to hang out or go on a date, Bulla offers a great happy hour and a huge tapas menu daily from 3-7 pm. In the building’s fifth floor, you’ll find the rooftop lounge, named Luna Lounge. A huge pitcher of sangria is the perfect accompaniment to taking in beautiful views of downtown Tampa.
Top Golf Tampa – Terrace Bar
Check out Topgolf Tampa’s Rooftop Terrace Bar for a fun night out. The rooftop features a bar with seating, fire pits, and a stage. Select nights of the week feature live music on the roof along with a full menu of delicious grub. Taking a break in one of the temperature-controlled bays after a few hours of golf with friends is the perfect way to wind down.
PS: Topgolf St. Pete opens June 30th!
Skybox Rooftop Bar – Wesley Chapel
In our area, this is one of the newest rooftop bars. This rooftop bar is on top of the new Residence Inn in Wesley Chapel. Offering gorgeous views of the Wiregrass Ranch Sports Complex and Pasco County. The menu has small bites and a great assortment of drinks for you to sip on as you catch the views of the ever-changing colors of the sky at sunset.
Santo’s Drinkeria Rooftop Bar @ Casa Santa Stefano
This is another fun spot opened by the same family that is known for Columbia Restaurant. Casa Santa Stefano brings a fun rooftop vibe to historic Ybor City. Historically, this spot was home to a macaroni factory, Casa Santa Stefano has an awesome and beautiful downstairs restaurant, but head upstairs and you’ll find Santo’s Drinkeria Rooftop Bar for a bit more fun flare, perfect for date night or just with friends. And, who can beat the sunset over Ybor City while sipping cocktails and dining on Sicilian-style nom noms.
Of course, there are hundreds of great rooftop bars and lounges in the Tampa Bay area! But these are a few of the ones I keep hearing about multiple times from friends. Which rooftop spots would YOU add to the list? Cheers!
The Top 10 Dating Dealbreakers
Rude to anyone in the service industry
Most people go out to dinner on a first date. So, if you do this then don’t expect a second date.
Overly negative or pessimistic
You should be happy to be out on a first date with the person you are with. Even if you are not feeling it there is no need to be negative.
Bad hygiene
Take a shower. Brush your teeth. Put on some deodorant. It shows your date that you don’t value yourself, or you have poor self-esteem.
Mean or doesn’t like animals
Everyone loves animals, right? Well, even if you don’t your date most likely does. Also, there is no need to mean to animals.
No sense of humor
Laughter is important in a relationship and especially trying to start a new one. Make the other person laugh on your first date.
Only talks about themselves
Now this is a big no-no. Talk about your date and ask them questions. If they ask you a question about yourself then you can talk about yourself.
No goals or drive
If you don’t have any ambition don’t expect a second date. Let the person know that you are passionate about something.
Keeps a dirty home
If you have your date over make sure you clean up your place. You date doesn’t want to see a dirty home and if they do they may be leaving soon after arriving.
Flakiness or inconsistency
Things in life happen where you have a reschedule a date, but if you keep doing that it is a problem. That could should signs of something else going on and your date will stop responding to you.
Stays friends with an ex
You just can’t do this. Don’t talk about you ex either. Just leave that person out of the conversation. If you want to still be friends with your ex then that may cause issues in your dating life moving forward.
