🏈 Best Places to Watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Games
Where Bucs Fans Go to Cheer, Eat & Celebrate in Tampa Bay
When it’s football season in Tampa, there’s only one team on everyone’s mind: the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or new to the pirate ship, there’s nothing quite like watching the Bucs with a crowd that lives and breathes football.
Luckily, Tampa is packed with sports bars, breweries, and local hangouts that offer big screens, loud cheers, great food, and unbeatable game-day vibes. Here’s your ultimate guide to the best places to watch Buccaneers games in Tampa!
🍻 1. Big Storm Brewing Co.
📍 6900 Interbay Blvd, South Tampa
A local favorite for Bucs games — especially for fans who love craft beer + local flavor. Big Storm offers indoor and outdoor seating, tons of TVs, and a rotating list of house-brewed beers. It’s dog-friendly too!
Must Try: Tropic Pressure Florida Ale + Pretzel & Beer Cheese
Vibe: Laid-back, family-friendly, and proudly local
🏴☠️ 2. Bucs Beach at Raymond James Stadium
📍 On-Site at Raymond James
Can’t get into the game? Bucs Beach is a free tailgating area outside the stadium filled with music, jumbo screens, drinks, games, and fan energy. It's the next best thing to being inside the stadium — and sometimes even better.
Vibe: Loud, energetic, fan-focused
Pro Tip: Get there early — it fills up fast on game days!
🍔 3. Duffy’s Sports Grill
📍 1580 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Right down the road from Raymond James Stadium, Duffy’s is a classic game-day go-to. With wall-to-wall TVs, a massive menu, and cold beer, it's made for football fans.
Must Try: All-American Burger + 2-for-1 drinks all day
Vibe: Classic sports bar, great for big groups
📺 4. Brew Bus Brewing
📍 4101 N Florida Ave, Seminole Heights
If you’re looking for a local brewery feel with big-screen action, Brew Bus is the spot. They stream Bucs games and serve amazing craft beer with rotating food trucks on-site.
Must Try: You’re My Boy, Blue! Blueberry Wheat
Vibe: Chill, hipster-meets-football-fan
🍕 5. Lee’s Grocery
📍 2210 N Central Ave, Tampa Heights
Don’t let the name fool you — Lee’s is one of Tampa’s best-kept secrets for pizza, beer, and Bucs games. It’s quirky, local, and beloved by true Tampa natives.
Must Try: Hot Honey Pepperoni Pizza
Vibe: Laid-back, eclectic, low-key viewing
🏟️ 6. Armature Works - The Courtyard
📍 1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa
For a more elevated game-day experience, grab a seat at Armature Works in the Courtyard or M.Bird rooftop. Multiple vendors, open seating, and a community screen on the lawn make this a great choice for families, couples, and foodies.
Must Try: Food from Graze, Empamamas, and a cocktail from Bar AW
Vibe: Upscale yet casual, social and stylish
🍺 7. Irish 31 Pub House & Eatery
📍 Hyde Park Village + Other Locations
A neighborhood favorite with strong Bucs fan presence, Irish 31 has great drink specials, comfortable seating, and TVs everywhere. Plus, it’s walkable if you live in South Tampa.
Must Try: Fish & Chips + Guinness
Vibe: Local sports pub with a touch of Irish charm
🎉 8. Cask Social Kitchen
📍 South Howard Ave
If you want to watch the Bucs and stay for the afterparty, Cask offers a trendy lounge-meets-sports-bar vibe. Stylish crowd, good food, and a great location for a night out.
Must Try: Bulleit Old Fashioned + Truffle Fries
Vibe: Stylish, upbeat, perfect for game day and date night
🧨 Bonus: Host Your Own Watch Party at Home
Prefer a private vibe? South Tampa has amazing options for catering and game-day delivery from local spots like:
4 Rivers Smokehouse (BBQ heaven)
Eddie & Sam’s NY Pizza
Carmine’s Ybor (Italian + Cuban combo)
Cask or Forbici for upscale snacks
Just grab your gear, fire up the screen, and invite your crew over. 🏴☠️
🏁 Final Thoughts
Tampa is a city that rallies around its team, and whether you're at the stadium, a brewery, or your favorite bar, there’s no shortage of places to celebrate every touchdown, sack, and win.
So put on your red and pewter, raise a cold one, and scream “Go Bucs!” with the rest of Tampa Bay — because this city was built for football fans.
Want to Live Closer to All the Action?
If game-day access is a priority, there are plenty of homes near Raymond James Stadium, SoHo, and downtown that put you within walking or biking distance of Tampa’s top football spots.
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