Rachel's Place Tampa is a pool-and-darts bar on West Hillsborough Avenue, and it is the kind of spot where a single drink often turns into three. Cold drinks, four pool tables, dart boards and the game on twelve screens give you plenty to do from the moment the doors open at 3 p.m. until last call at 3 a.m Happy hour runs from 3 to 6 p.m. every day, and the room is set up for regulars as much as for first-time visitors.
What to Expect at Rachel's Place in Tampa
Rachel's Place is built around games. Four pool tables and two dart boards fill the room, and the weekly schedule gives each night its own draw. Free pool runs from 3 to 8 p.m. daily, so an early evening game costs you nothing but time.
The weekly lineup is easy to plan around:
- Monday: darts tournament at 8 p.m. with a buy-in, plus APA 9-ball league at 7 p.m.
- Tuesday: beef or chicken tacos and a 9-ball cash tournament at 8 p.m.
- Wednesday: APA 8-ball league at 7 p.m. and sports on every screen.
- Thursday: 99 cent wings all night and bartender's pick shots.
- Friday: buy one get one drinks until 8 p.m., with restrictions, and an 8-ball cash tournament at 8 p.m.
- Saturday and Sunday: Sunday Funday with domestic beers and wells until 6 p.m.
The cash tournaments follow a simple format. You sign up at the bar, pay your and warm up for about thirty minutes before play starts. First place takes home cash, and second and third place receive gift certificates for the following week.
Planning Your Visit: Hours and Contact
Rachel's Place is open from 3 p.m. to 3 a.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 12:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Sunday. Holidays and tournaments may run later, and hours can change, so call ahead to confirm before you visit.
The bar is at 10061 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33625. You can reach the staff at (813) 374-3957 or visit rachelsplace.vercel.app. Free parking is available out front, and the bar is wheelchair accessible. It accepts cash and card and is 21+ after 9 p.m.
If you're booking a group of more than eight, call the bar before you come in. The bartenders can also tell you how to join an APA team if you want to play in the league.
Tips Before You Go
The room is worth knowing before you walk in. Neon lights the walls, the tables are covered in felt, and the regulars tend to take the same seats week after week. The bar serves cold bottles from the cooler, a full liquor bar and a list of over 35 beers and seltzers, with domestic beers at and imported beers at.
For a cocktail, the espresso martini is and the old fashioned is. The bartender's recommendation is the espresso martini, and that is a good place to start if you're not sure what to order.
If you plan to play in a tournament, arrive early to sign up and practice. For a casual visit, the 3 to 6 p.m. happy hour and the 3 to 8 p.m. free pool window are the easiest ways to get a good start on the evening.