Events

  • March Madness

    Date: 03.18.2025

    Time: 12PM - 3AM

    Details:

    🏀March Madness is coming to Bad Monkey!🏀

    The college basketball tournament tips off on March 18th, and there’s no better spot in Ybor City to catch every game! Enjoy unbeatable specials and watch all the action on our plenty of TVs—no dunk or buzzer-beater will be missed.🍻

    Bring your crew, grab a drink, and dive into the madness!

    #MarchMadness #BadMonkeyYbor #CollegeBasketball #YborCity

  • Gasparilla 2025

    Date: 2PM

    Time: 01.25.2025

    Details:

    Ahoy, Tampa Bay! Raise the Jolly Roger and join us at Bad Monkey this Saturday, January 25, for the swashbucklin’ spectacle of Gasparilla. The parade sets sail along Bayshore Boulevard at 2 PM, and when you’re done pillaging the streets, chart a course back to Ybor City for an epic after-party! We’ll be servin’ up plenty of grog, grub, and good times—so gather your krewe and let’s make this year’s invasion one for the books. Hoist your mugs, mateys, and celebrate Gasparilla with us at Bad Monkey! 
    #Gasparilla2025 #BadMonkeyYbor #DrinkEatPlay #Tampa #YborCity #PirateInvasion #CheersMateys 

  • Santa Paws

    Date: 12.22.2024

    Time: 2pm – 6pm

    Details:

    Get ready to deck the paws at our annual Santa Paws event on Sunday, December 22, from 2–6 PM at Bad Monkey Ybor City! Bring your furry friends for festive photos with Santa and delight in the holiday magic—complete with puppy props, snow machines, and a complimentary Surfside or Volando tequila cranberry pomegranate margarita (tbd) to keep spirits bright.

    Your $20 contribution goes directly to Metropolitan Ministries, helping feed families in need this holiday season. Join us for a heartfelt afternoon of giving, laughter, and unforgettable pup pics. Let’s make the holidays merrier—together!

    #SantaPaws #HolidayCheer #BadMonkeyYbor #GiveBack

  • Halloween Weekend at Bad Monkey!

    Date: 10.25-26.2024

    Time: 12PM - 3AM

    Details:

    🎃👻 Halloween Weekend at Bad Monkey! 🎃👻
    Join us for a wicked good time on the 25th & 26th! Check out these killer drink specials:
    🍌 $10 Banana Old Fashioned – “Sh!t is Bananas”
    🔪 $3 Chuckle Rum Shots – “Lil Chuckies”
    🥤 $5 Vizzy, Play Hard & Casa Azul Seltzers
    🍺 $5 Miller Lite Draft – “Killer Lite”
    🌪️ $8 Belize Mule with Cacao Rum
    🍸 $5 Pure Culture Vodka
    🥃 $5 Paddy’s Irish Whiskey & Picklebacks
    🍵 $6 Paddy’s Green Tea
    Come drink, eat, and play the Bad Monkey way! 🐒🍻
    #BadMonkeyYbor #HalloweenWeekend #DrinkSpecials #YborCity

  • Bulleit Fire Pit

    Date: 09.22.2024

    Time: 1 PM - 2:30 PM

    Details:

    This Sunday, September 22nd, get ready to raffle off a Bulleit Fire Pit and enjoy comp drinks (on us) sponsored by Crown & Bulleit from 1 PM – 2:30 PM!

    Drink Specials :

    1.Bulleit Bourbon $8
    2.Don Julio $8
    3.Ketel One $8
    4.Crown Royal $8
    5.Casamigos $10

    It’s going to be a blast, so let’s bring that BUCS energy to Bad Monkey Ybor City! Don’t miss your chance to win, drink, and watch the game with the best crew in town!

  • Tampa Bay Comic Convention

    Date: 08.23-25.2024

    Time: 12PM - 3AM

    Details:

    Get ready, Comic Con heroes! ⚡️
    We’re turning up the fun at Bad Monkey Ybor City with an epic 20% OFF your bill when you show your Comic Con ticket, August 23rd – 25th!

    Whether you’re in town for the con or just looking for a place to hang out, our bar is the perfect spot to drink, eat, and play. Just a short trolley ride from the Convention Center! Join us in the heart of Ybor City, grab a cold one, and let’s make this weekend legendary! 🍻

    #BadMonkeyYbor #ComicCon #DrinkEatPlay #TampaBay #YborCity #HeroicDeals

  • SOF Week

    Date: May 6-10

    Details:

    🌟 Gear up for SOF Week at Bad Monkey! 🌟 As Ybor City’s premier military-themed bar, we’re the perfect spot to unwind after a day at the expo. Join us from May 6-10 for great drinks, eats, and an atmosphere that salutes your service. 🍻💥 #SOF2024 #BadMonkeyYbor #MilitaryAppreciation

  • Cinco de Mayo 2024

    Date: 05.05.2024

    Time: 12PM - 3AM

    Details:

    🎉💀Step into Cinco de Mayo with style at Bad Monkey, Ybor City’s favorite spot for a wild night out!

    We’re serving up a lineup of $5 drink specials that can’t be beaten:

    🥃 $5 Mi Campo Tequila for a smooth shot of spirit
    🌊 $5 Casa Azul Seltzers to cool the heat
    🍋 $5 Los Sundays for a citrus twist
    🥭 $5 Mango Shotta Tequila, bold and tropical
    🍺 $5 Dos XX, perfect for beer lovers
    🍻 $5 Motorworks Longboat Light, craft flavor at its best

    Plus, get a taste of culinary genius with exclusive food specials by the legendary Chef Jeff and Christian!🌮👨

    🍳Don’t miss out on the best Cinco de Mayo bash in town. Bring your crew, enjoy our specials, and make it a night to remember!🎇

  • NHL Playoffs

    Date: 04.29.2024

    Time: 7PM

    Details:

    ⚡️ Game On! The Lightning face a must-win clash against the Panthers tonight at 7 PM, and there’s no better place to witness the action than right here at Bad Monkey! Enjoy our special game-time food and drink deals while catching every moment on any of our big screens. Don’t miss it! 🏒 #GoBolts #BadMonkeyYbor #TampaBayLightning

  • NHL Playoffs

    Details:

    Strike like lightning! ⚡️

    The @nhl playoffs are here and it’s all about our Tampa Bay Lightning! Come watch the Bolts take on the Florida Panthers at your favorite fan hub, Bad Monkey

    🐒Gear up in blue, grab a cold one, and let’s turn the heat up for our home team! #GoBolts #BadMonkeyYbor #YborCity