Tampa help?

[wesfau]

Anyone know what's what in Tampa these days?  I haven't been in at least 7 years.

I need a good hotel recommendation (think the SW quadrant of the city) that's near some fun. 

[GarMan]

Same here...  I used to work down there 1998 - 2000. 

I used to stay at the Courtyard on Ulmerton just in St. Pete right off I-275.  It was in the center of hot spots as far as wanting to hit the coast of St. Pete/Clearwater and the downtown Tampa spots.  Don't forget about Ybor City.  I always had a good time down there.  We used to hit Bar Tampa on Thursday nights.  I saw more boobies than I can remember.   

We used to eat at the Salt Rock Grill a lot.  http://www.saltrockgrill.com/  The outside deck is great.  The front bar used to get a little spicy late in the evening.  We ran into Hulk Hogan and the Undertaker a few times.  We also used to be able to get a good cigars there and smoke on the back deck.  They're located in Indian Rocks Beach in St. Pete.  Tarheel's been there, so he can vouch for the place. 

We used to hit Jackson's a bit as well.  http://www.jacksonsbistro.com/  Back then, I believe they were known as Jackson's Steakhouse.  They're located in the Harbour Island area.  Good food...  Classy dames... 

Back in the day, a few of the Tampa Bay Buc cheerleaders worked at the Winghouse on Ulmerton. 

Don't go to the original Hooters.  The few times we visited, the ladies were absolute dogs.   

[Ogre]

Not sure about the hotel availability, I would stay near the Channelside district.  You'll be close to some cool bars and minutes from Ybor City, where you'll never run out of things to do or hell to raise.  The Deja Vu is a completely nude bar, but last time I was there they didn't serve alcohol, so it's definitely a late late night stop.  The talent was top notch, if I recall. 

[GarMan]

Remember when Mons Venus was the top rated "shoe show" in Florida?  Now, that was entertainment!  I was there when they passed the "6 foot rule."  Initially, they ignored it, but I have no idea how it is today. 

[ssgaufan]

Not sure about the hotel availability, I would stay near the Channelside district.  You'll be close to some cool bars and minutes from Ybor City, where you'll never run out of things to do or hell to raise.  The Deja Vu is a completely nude bar, but last time I was there they didn't serve alcohol, so it's definitely a late late night stop.  The talent was top notch, if I recall. 

If it's like the Deja Vu in Nashville, you can take the alcohol in with you.  They don't sell it, so the girls can get completely nude.  Cover charge was a little high, but worth it.  The girls don't harrass you all night to buy them overpriced drinks.  Talent at the Nashville one was also top notch.

[Tarheel]

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We used to eat at the Salt Rock Grill a lot.  http://www.saltrockgrill.com/  The outside deck is great.  The front bar used to get a little spicy late in the evening.  We ran into Hulk Hogan and the Undertaker a few times.  We also used to be able to get a good cigars there and smoke on the back deck.  They're located in Indian Rocks Beach in St. Pete.  Tarheel's been there, so he can vouch for the place. 
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Consider it so vouched for...good place.

[wesfau]

Jackson's is on the agenda...as is the closest titty flop.  I'll get drunk enough to be indifferent to the quality.

[D-Day]

Back in the day, a few of the Tampa Bay Buc cheerleaders worked at the Winghouse on Ulmerton. 

Whores they are. All of them. Dirty, filthy, cheating whores.

I may be wrong but I think Bar Tampa closed shop a while back. And as far as I know, Mons Venus still takes "patrons" up into the spaceship to do... whatever is they do up there. Personally, I thought the one (can't remember the name) across the street was better. Nothing but Mercedes, Lexus, BMWs and the occasional Ferrari filled the parking lot.

[wesfau]

You get.a free drink in the lobby bar if you show your room key.  Dude next to me just flashed his and said "I'm going to be drinking here for a long time, so what does this freebie get me?"

[AWK]

You get.a free drink in the lobby bar if you show your room key.  Dude next to me just flashed his and said "I'm going to be drinking here for a long time, so what does this freebie get me?"

You in Tampa right now? I hate you, I am taking the Florida bar and you are going to employ me.

[GarMan]

I may be wrong but I think Bar Tampa closed shop a while back. And as far as I know, Mons Venus still takes "patrons" up into the spaceship to do... whatever is they do up there. Personally, I thought the one (can't remember the name) across the street was better. Nothing but Mercedes, Lexus, BMWs and the occasional Ferrari filled the parking lot.

Even if Bar Tampa is closed, it's Ybor City.  There are bars everywhere. 

The place with the space ship was/is across the street from the Mons.  I can't remember the name of that place...  Of course, it's been years since I was down there.  Maybe, they switched... swapped... whatever... 

[wesfau]

Finish school first, champ.  You gots to crawl before you walk.

[wesfau]

1st night update.  Hockey and the goddamned Rays have ruined this town.  - had to argue the merits of a fucking KC Royals game vs the pistons/heat game.  I won, of course.
Then a Jimmy Johnson look-a-like introduced me to his underaged daughter.  I had the presence of mind to not shamelessly hit on her. That guy owes me.  Tampa is full of metrosexuals in love with gel. My next post will be from the flop.

[Jumbo]

1st night update.  Hockey and the goddamned Rays have ruined this town.  - had to argue the merits of a fucking KC Royals game vs the pistons/heat game.  I won, of course.
Then a Jimmy Johnson look-a-like introduced me to his underaged daughter.  I had the presence of mind to not shamelessly hit on her. That guy owes me.  Tampa is full of metrosexuals in love with gel. My next post will be from the flop.

how was the Flop?

[wesfau]

The flop was good.  I almost outed myself as an internet dork by posting from the bar.  I resisted the urge.
Thee (yes, too "e"s) Doll House is across the street, and it's infested with aggressive Ukranian women. It's lucky for them that they have great tits and a propensity for getting naked, otherwise iwould have had to move them along with very little ceremony.