Tampa's bar for food, drinks, & sports in Ybor City

Mark your calendars on November 10th from 6–11 PM!

The Bad Monkey in Ybor City is hosting our Marine Corps Birthday Bash! 🐒💥

Huge shoutout to our incredible staff and our fantastic sponsor Dave Scott, for helping us put together a night to raise a glass to the Corps, honor all you crayon-eating Marines, and raise money to support Florida4Warriors!Years of this incredible community support have made a massive impact on our local non-profits and veterans.

ALCS Game 1 starts tonight at 8 PM. Come watch Tampa Bay Rays with us at Bad Monkey!

Holiday party season is here, and Bad Monkey has three spaces to work with: the patio under the oak, the main bar, and the upstairs VIP lounge. Every game on the screens and the kitchen running all night.

November and December dates are open now, and the good Fridays & Saturdays go first.

Fill out the event form here Event Reservation and Liz will get back to you.

In the heart of historic Ybor City, The Bad Monkey is where the night actually goes somewhere. Rack up a game of pool, take on the shuffleboard, or throw a few darts while the music keeps the room moving. Come for a game, stay for the atmosphere, and find out why Ybor’s best nights start here.

Our two most loyal regulars. One owns the place. One is working through some things.

Starting this season, Clam Master Jay is in the house every Sunday with his cheesesteaks and a rotating menu, from noon until the last game ends. Every game, every screen, every round, same as always.

Football weekends at the HQ run from the first kick to the last game, and that is a long day. The pool table, the shuffleboard and the dartboard are how the crew fills the gaps between kickoffs.

Tonight works too. Plenty of arguments about who is actually best at darts are still waiting to be settled.

Saturday the college slate runs from noon and Florida State kicks at 3. Every screen is live, so whatever game you are following, we will have it on.

Sunday the Bucs host the Vikings at 4:05 on FOX, with the early games on from one. Clam Master Jay is cooking at the window from noon until the last game ends.

Starting this season, Clam Master Jay is taking over the kitchen every Sunday! He’ll be cooking up his famous cheesesteaks along with a rotating menu from noon until the last game ends. Every game, every screen, every round, same as always. Come hungry!

Saturday runs from the noon kicks straight through the night, with Florida State at Alabama at 3:30 on ABC as the anchor. Sunday the Bucs open at home against Cleveland at 1:00 on CBS.

Every game, every screen, until the late ones finish.

Happy Hour is every Monday through Friday 3:00 P.M – 6:00 P.M.

$3 Miller Lite & Yuengling Draft
$5 Bad Monkey Draft
$5.50 Premium Wells

Happy Labor Day weekend from Bad Monkey Ybor City! Thank you to the hardworking folks who keep Tampa Bay running, especially our service members and first responders. Celebrate with cold drinks, game day on the big screens, and good company at the best bar on 7th Ave in historic Ybor. See you this weekend!

The season opens Saturday, and it runs all day.

First kick is noon, TCU and North Carolina, from Dublin — then games straight through the afternoon, Florida State hosting New Mexico State at 7:00 PM on The CW, and a late one after that. Twenty-six screens, no cover, and the good tables go well before the FSU kick.

Come at noon. Stay for the day.

Capo Rise to Power took over the bar for a day. Nobody built a set. They turned the lights on and rolled.

Same room, same seats, same taps. Open tonight, directions in our bio.

FSU opens against New Mexico State on the 29th and the NFL kicks off September 9. Follow the page.

Saturday. The crawl came down 7th and everybody found themselves at Bad Monkey.

Hats off to Tampa Bay Seminole Club they put this thing together every year and it keeps getting bigger. Thanks to everyone who came through.

FSU opens against New Mexico State on August 29. Same room, same energy, all season long.

Saturday the crawl comes back down 7th Ave and we’re a featured Seminole stop.

What we’re running:
$25 NUTRL buckets
$30 Surfside buckets
$6 Repo Gold Spanish tea shots
$6 blackberry white tea shots

Follow the page for game-day updates all season

Brooke’s the kind of bartender who makes Bad Monkey feel like your bar the minute you walk in.

Hop the free TECO streetcar (every 15 minutes) or park in Lots 5 & 6 or the Centro Ybor garage.

Follow for game-day updates. EVERY GAME. EVERY SCREEN. EVERY ROUND.

He’s on our wall. Last night he walked in and stood in front of himself.

That’s Deputy Rudy Bueno from our first responders mural. On 9/11, he was an NYPD officer coming off a night shift. Minutes after the news broke, he was back in uniform at the World Trade Center helping the injured. Today he serves Tampa with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

It’s one thing to put a hero on your wall. It’s another when he walks through the door.

Every bartender at Bad Monkey’s got a trick up their sleeve, Alex just makes it look like magic!

Our talented team is ready to serve you at one of the best bars in Tampa. If you’re looking for a sports bar, Bad Monkey is your go-to spot for an unforgettable experience among Ybor City bars.

We’re more than just great cocktails; we’re a top choice for a bar to hold party celebrations or a bar to throw party events. Discover why we’re a highlight of bars in Ybor City, complete with delicious bar food and a vibe that can’t be beat.

Follow for game-day updates. EVERY GAME. EVERY SCREEN. EVERY ROUND.

We asked our bartenders what the 4th means to them and the answers did not disappoint.

Saturday game plan: The city recommends parking in Ybor and riding the FREE TECO streetcar right into downtown for the fireworks. It runs every 15 minutes! Grab a spot near us at Lots 5 & 6 or the Centro Ybor garage, swing by Bad Monkey for a drink before or after, and bypass the downtown parking nightmare completely. We’ve got you covered.

We are the ultimate sports bar ybor city destination, packed with cold drinks, big screens, and the best crew in Ybor.

It’s hot outside, it’s cool in here, and there’s cold beer. Enough said.

When the Florida heat hits, skip the endless restaurant searches and head straight to Bad Monkey.

Hunting for the ultimate happy hour? Cool down with our ice cold drink specials. Grab a seat inside for maximum chill, or relax outdoors at the bar.

Whether you need a classic sports bar near me to catch the game, want to check out the best local sports bars, or just need a drink at a lively patio bar, we’ve got you covered.

Grab your people, point them at the Bad Monkey, and let Ybor take it from there. The best Saturday in the neighborhood starts right here.

If you’re looking for the ultimate sports bar or restaurants near you to watch the game with a killer vibe, you found us. Whether you’re scouting places to hold birthday party gatherings or just great sports bars in Ybor City, we are ready to host.

We are proud to be one of the top tampa bars and the place where casual hanging out and party energy meet.

So, when your friends ask about local restaurants with atmosphere and drinks, just point them this way. See you on the sidewalk!

You’ve met him on the feed, now come meet Nate at the bar. Newest member of the crew, already pouring like he’s been here for years.

Whether you’re clocking out early and searching for the best happy hour or looking to dive straight into the famous Ybor nightlife, Nate is ready to serve up exactly what you need.

Grab your drinks and head out to our outdoor bar. If you’ve been scouting for a lively patio bar to enjoy the Florida breeze, our setup is unmatched. We are the premier outdoor bar and the go-to patio bar for great drinks, great music, and great company.

Let Nate and the crew take care of the details while you enjoy the night.

Looking for the ultimate ybor city sports bar? Meet Nate! Bad Monkey was actually his very first date spot in Tampa, and it’s been special to him ever since.

When you walk through our doors, Nate wants to know:
What kind of day you’re having? What kind of night you’re looking to have?

Whether you’re stopping by for the game, looking for the best bars in ybor city to grab a cold draft, or craving some classic bar food, we’re here to make sure you have a great time.

As Nate says:
I want you to be comfortable in here. Sit down, loosen up, have a good time, order a shot.