In Tampa, choosing where to watch a game also means choosing which part of the city to visit. Downtown brings together hotels, offices, the Riverwalk and Amalie Arena; the historic TECO streetcar links that area with the Channel District and Ybor City, and its official map includes a stop named Hattricks. There, Hattricks has made hockey part of its identity since opening on Franklin Street in 1997. A few blocks away, Top Shelf Sports Lounge occupies the ground floor of the Truist building and centres its viewing setup on more than 30 screens. Farther south on MacDill Avenue, 1983 combines broadcasts with a full kitchen, an arcade and outdoor seating.
Hattricks is the choice most closely tied to local sports tradition: its website confirms the hockey theme, downtown address and the nearby streetcar stop that shares its name. The kitchen goes beyond standard bar snacks. Its menu lists wings with several sauces, duck poutine with Guinness gravy, a pressed Cuban sandwich, burgers and fish dishes. The venue says its food menu is served until closing. On Lightning nights or during events at Amalie Arena, downtown can be busy, so check the game, arrival time and final streetcar service before heading back.
Top Shelf makes sound part of the plan: its football page advertises more than 30 TVs and audio on the selected matchup, with schedules for the Buccaneers, Lions and college teams including Florida State and Georgia. The kitchen describes its food as made from scratch, and the downtown menu includes burgers, wings, sandwiches and brunch plates; its location in an office building also works for lunch or happy hour. In South Tampa, 1983 widens the sports mix: the site lists every NFL and college-football game, Bucs and Gators matchups, weekend Premier League, plus NHL, NBA, UFC and major events. The official location page lists on-site and street parking; its FAQ, in turn, says there is no private lot. Because the pages describe parking differently, confirm which option is available for your visit date.
The difference is more than the menu. Hattricks suits a pub visit in the arena district; Top Shelf offers a lounge setting with a chosen game and sound; 1983 adds an arcade, golf simulator and a private viewing bay that groups can reserve. The free streetcar runs 2.7 miles between downtown, the Channel District and Ybor City, but it does not reach 1983, so plan another way to get to that address. For all three venues, a final, rivalry game or NFL Sunday can change availability. Confirm the broadcast, audio, reservations and kitchen hours ahead of time.
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Hattricks occupies a central Franklin Street building and has been there since 1997, according to the venue. Hockey shapes both the décor and the story: it opened months after the Tampa Bay Lightning’s arena debuted, tying its sports identity to downtown and Amalie Arena. Visitors arriving by street
Hockey-themed downtown sports pub on Franklin Street since 1997. Menu includes wings and several sauces, duck poutine with Guinness gravy, Cuban sandwich, burgers and fish dishes. The food menu is served until closing. The official TECO streetcar map iden
Top Shelf Sports Lounge — Downtown Tampa
401 E Jackson St, Suite 101, Tampa, FL 33602
Top Shelf is on the ground floor of the Truist building in downtown Tampa, and its website describes the concept as a sports lounge with a scratch kitchen. The dedicated football page says there are more than 30 TVs and that sound stays with the selected matchup, a useful detail when several games o
Sports lounge on the ground floor of the Truist building, with more than 30 TVs, audio on the selected matchup, scratch kitchen, private events, happy hour and brunch. Menu includes burgers, wings, nachos, brunch plates and cocktails. The site links Insta
1983 Restaurant, Bar & Arcade — South Tampa
2616 S MacDill Ave, Tampa, FL 33629
1983 is on South MacDill Avenue in South Tampa, a short drive from Hyde Park Village according to its own site. The location page publishes each day’s hours and weekend brunch times. The concept combines an American restaurant, bar and arcade, with TVs across the dining room, bar and patio. Its spor
South Tampa restaurant and bar with TVs indoors and on the patio; it lists NFL, college football, Bucs, Gators, Premier League, NHL, NBA, UFC and major events. It has 19 draft beers, happy hour, brunch, an arcade, golf simulator and a reservable private p
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Hattricks Tavern · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Hattricks Tavern · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Hattricks Downtown Tampa ↗
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Hattricks Tavern · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Top Shelf Sports Lounge — Downtown Tampa ↗
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Top Shelf Sports Lounge · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Top Shelf Sports Lounge — Downtown Tampa ↗
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Top Shelf Sports Lounge · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Top Shelf Sports Lounge · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Top Shelf Sports Lounge · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of 1983 Restaurant, Bar & Arcade — South Tampa ↗
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1983 Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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1983 Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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1983 Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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1983 Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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1983 Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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City of Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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HART / TECO Line · Accessed October 22, 2026
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TECO Line Streetcar · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Hattricks Tavern · Accessed October 22, 2026
Logotipo publicado por el sitio oficial de Hattricks Tavern. Saved locally as optimized WebP.
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Hattricks Tavern · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Top Shelf Sports Lounge · Accessed October 22, 2026
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1983 Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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1983 Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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1983 Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
Exterior photograph published by 1983 Tampa, showing the restaurant building and visible on-site parking. Saved locally as optimized WebP.
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Hattricks Tavern · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Hattricks Downtown Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Hattricks Downtown Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Hattricks Downtown Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of Top Shelf Sports Lounge — Downtown Tampa ↗
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Top Shelf Sports Lounge — Downtown Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Top Shelf Sports Lounge — Downtown Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Official website of 1983 Restaurant, Bar & Arcade — South Tampa ↗
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1983 Restaurant, Bar & Arcade — South Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
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Tampapa · Accessed October 22, 2026
Google rating/count snapshot for the exact downtown address, checked 2026-10-22.
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Wanderlog · Accessed October 22, 2026
Exact-address listing reproducing Google rating/count for 401 E Jackson St #101, checked 2026-10-22.
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1983 Tampa · Accessed October 22, 2026
The official page displays 4.4/801 Google reviews for the venue, checked 2026-10-22.