Hattricks Tampa is a sports bar and restaurant on Franklin Street in downtown Tampa. The bar opened in 1997, a short walk from the arena that the Lightning moved into in 1996. It pairs traditional pub fare with cold drinks and screens set up for live games, so it works for a casual meal or a full game-day plan.
The Downtown Tampa location is at 107 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602. Hattricks also has a South Tampa location at 4075 Henderson Blvd, Tampa, FL 33629, but this page covers the downtown restaurant in the heart of the city
What to Expect at Hattricks Tampa
The kitchen and bar run side by side. The menu is built around traditional pub food, and Hattricks lists wings and Cubans among its signature items. Drinks cover a wide range: a bourbon and whiskey list with premium whiskies, about ten drafts, a bottled beer selection, seltzers and a wine list that includes champagne, whites, rosé and reds.
The cocktail menu has classic martinis, including a dirty martini, an espresso martini and a Manhattan, along with specialty drinks such as the Lightning Lemonade, the Moscow Mule and the Old Fashioned. Shots of Horse Soldier bourbon are also available. For a bar that is known for sports, the drink list goes well beyond beer.
The bar's history is tied to Tampa's teams. The site describes eight times the city played for a Super Bowl, a Stanley Cup or a World Series, and says each of those games was watched from the bar. Hattricks sells its own shirts, hoodies, hats and koozies, if you want a souvenir of the visit.
Planning Your Visit: Hours and Contact
The Downtown Tampa location is open every day. Hours run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday and Monday, and Tuesday. On Friday and Saturday it stays open until 2:00 a.m. Hours can change, especially around big game days, so confirm before you go.
You can call the restaurant at (813) 225-4288 to check on hours or availability. The website is hattrickstavern.com, where you can view the food and drink menus, order online and find the South Tampa location. Online ordering is also available for pickup or delivery through the site.
If you want to sit close to a specific game, plan to arrive before kickoff. The bar shows Bucs, Rays and Lightning games on its screens, so the seats near the screens fill up when a big game is on.
Tips Before You Go
- Check the schedule for Lightning, Bucs and Rays games before you head downtown.
- Look at the drink menu for whiskies and wines if you want something beyond beer.
- Call (813) 225-4288 if you have questions about hours or your visit.
- Browse the food and drink menus on the website before you arrive.
Hattricks has been on Franklin Street since 1997, and it still welcomes regulars and first-time visitors alike. Whether you come for a cold beer during a game or a sit-down meal before one, the downtown location is a straightforward place to start.
