Tampa is an eclectic and diverse city in Florida. Spend long days exploring the historic Ybor area, enjoying the local bay area or riding roller coasters at Busch Gardens. Sports fans can take in a Buccaneers or a Rays game. You will be hard-pressed to run out of things to do in Tampa. A number of local shops, restaurants and museums showcase the culture of the city. Let loose at night at a trendy local nightclub that features thumping house music and bright light shows.
Club Underground is decorated in a industrial theme and housed in a former warehouse in downtown Tampa. The space offers two levels of party action. A large open club downstairs offers a high-tech vibe with thumping house, dance and techno music played by some of the area's most popular DJs. An upstairs club caters to a more mellow crowd and offers a large comfortable lounge area with plush furniture and delicate mood lighting. Both floors feature large open dance floors, full bars that offer a number of custom-mixed cocktails and plenty of room to stretch out and relax.
Club Underground
802 E. Whiting St.
Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 221-2582
clubundergroundtampa.com?
Located in the Historic Ybor area of Tampa, Empire and Climax is actually two large nightclubs under one roof. The club was designed to offer a trendy atmosphere that could accommodate different types of music fans. Live music fans can take to Climax, the club on the second floor that hosts a number of popular hip-hop acts. Empire, the club on the main floor of the space features an open floor plan and is ready to accommodate a lively dance crowd. Both floors feature a modern multimedia system with video screens and moving light shows and large seating areas that are outfitted with plush seating areas. Dress casual yet hip and trendy for nights here and arrive before 11 p.m. to avoid a cover charge at the door.
Empire & Climax
1902 E. Seventh Ave.
Tampa, FL 33605
813-247-2582
empirelive.com
Blue Martini is all about fashion and pure style. You will want to be dressed to the nines to party at this premium Tampa nightclub located in the heart of downtown. A number of music styles are featured at Blue Martini and house, dance and techo is the primary focus. An occasional live hip-hop or R&B act will take to the stage. Glowing mood lights, distinctive furnishing and velvet ropes add to the upscale vibe here. For a fun bar experience order from a long list specialty cocktails with names like the Bubblicious, the Espresso Martini, Three Chocolates, The Good Life, Key Lime Pie and Strawberry Bliss. Each is served in a 10 ounce glass with the shaker. Blue Martini is open until 3 AM every day of the week.
Blue Martini
2223 N. West Shore Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33607
813-873-2583
bluemartinilounge.com
