Chloe behind the bar is super knowledgeable and very easy on the eyes !…read more Thank you so much for having me and my friends the jukebox lol all that story ! anyhow wonderful place nice place to sit and have a drink and enjoy yourself anytime. Thank you so much for having me in my friends.

Amazing cash only dive bar in Tampa. Love this spot. A friend introduced me to this place and I…read morelove it.

My friends and I decided we wanted to try a low key bar outside of our usual go to locations. I'd…read moreonly heard the name Velvet Gypsy before but I didn't have any clue of any of it's details. It's pretty small and I feel like it's easy to not notice from the street. There's only like 2 parking spots for the bar. But when you step inside, it feels so quaint and welcoming. The decor is so cutesy but still a place men wouldn't feel out of place at. Our bartender, i believe her name was Missy, was the sweetest and very easy to engage in conversation. At some point, her and my friend were experimenting with random ingredients to come up with a new tequila cocktail together. They have a board with the daily specials and I was kind of surprised to learn they happy happy hour dang near everyday from 2-8 and they close at 3am. If I wasn't worried about my liver, I could see myself becoming a regular there. All they're missing is food.

I love coming here! Whenever they have a DJ it gets really packed and the ambience is really fun…read more The Bartenders make the best drinks and they're always so personable!

Awesome dive bar. Vonnie is an amazing bartender and very attentive. Very happy with the vibes and…read moreservice

Vonnie is the shit!!!! Had a great time, had a couple of drinks and played some pool. Strongest…read moredrinks for such a great price :)

Ten years later and I end up back in Ybor on a work trip and of course I had to stop at Reservoir…read moreBar. I arrived in town on Cinco de Mayo and had a free night before work stuff started. I met up with an old friend and we had dinner and drink nearby in Ybor. We called it a night around 12:30 and I was heading back to the hotel when I saw Reservoir Bar and remembered that I loved this divey spot last time I was in town. I stopped in for a drink and the place was packed for a Tuesday, but I'm guessing Cinco had people out partying too. There wasn't an open seat anywhere so I ended up at that little table in the game room by the bathrooms. I figured I would just have a drink and go. That's when a couple guys started playing the punching bag game. Typically that means some meatheads are about to get agro on a video game and end up arguing about high scores soon. But these guys were having so much fun with it and started getting everyone involved. Next thing you know, I've joined in and we're all dropping fivers in to the machine to keep the party going. The strategy and theatrics on how to get the highest score was nothing short of brilliance, but the next day my wrist was killing me from beating on a punching bag at 2 in the morning. 10/10 would do the same thing again!

If you can't handle smoking, strong drinks, an eclectic crowd, and open minded atmosphere STAY OUT…read more But if you're a cool, laid back funky kinda soul, this is your place! Been coming here for years, and it's my go to spot for interesting people, drinks that'll make you forget your woes, and music that'll wake your mind. LOVE Reservoir!

Loving this bar - just can't stand the smoking inside :/ Seems like all bars in Ybor that do not…read moreserve food allow smoking inside. Ugh! Still love it though, just don't stay as long as- it gets to be too much smoke ‍

One of the best bars i found in ybor always casual always welcome never had a bad time hereread more

The experience here was overall good. The entrance area of the bar is a bit too tight for comfort…read more The room with all the games is much more spacious, but the seats right by the bar mean you're going to be a bit constrained when it comes to movement. Overall, the drinks were solid, the staff was friendly, the place felt safe and relaxed. Plenty of screens all around. Good variety of games in the back. Bathrooms were clean and tidy.

Went here with a group of friends after a birthday dinner and unfortunately it was not a great…read moreexperience. The bar itself is super cute, aesthetic, and definitely the type of vibe me and my friends would normally love. We were excited to hang out for a bit and enjoy the night, but the staff and overall energy completely threw it off. From the moment we walked in, people were rude and unwelcoming for no reason. We weren't causing problems, just trying to have a good time, and we didn't even stay longer than about 25 minutes because the atmosphere felt so uncomfortable. As a group where half of us are POC, the experience honestly didn't sit right with us. It's disappointing because the place has potential visually, but customer service and the way guests are treated matters way more.

Wanted a cold beer and a taco after work and found this hole in the wall and was very surprised…read more Great vibe inside, friendly staff, cold beers and great tacos from the taco truck outside. This is a great spot if you want a quick snack and a couple of drinks. We'll be back for more soon!

When I pass through Tampa, I always have a beer at Tiny Tap, a legendary dive bar. I lived around…read morethe corner 35 years ago and although the neighbor has changed, this place has not, and that's a good thing. Decades ago, Miss Lita ran the place with personality as big as her beehive hair doo. Michelle is the bartender today, and I enjoyed the laughs. The new owner applied for a liquor license, but for now, it remains beer and wine. Cash is encouraged, and bratty UT students are not.

No food but the drinks are cheap and it's decently clean for a dive bar. Karaoke was a blast, the…read morewoman hosting it was so encouraging. Will go back next week with the crew

Another bar for a younger crowd, and that younger crowd isn't friendly…read more This is a neighborhood bar with lots of customers who seem to frequent the place on a regular basis. Karaoke and draft beers in tap here. This spot has a bar with football and pool table in the entry room. The larger room has a center bar with at least 10 large screen TVs. The full bar complements draft beer. Darts in the back and a jukebox. Come for a rowdy round of karaoke. Bartenders are friendly, probably even the only plus about this place. The biggest issue here is the younger clientele are rude jerks who think they are better than others. Seems like over privileged punk college kids. Pass on Pete's, let the more important people frequent. Thanks

First time here and upon walking in we were greeted! Bartender was amazing and so friendly. Inside…read moreyou'll find a pool table, music you can play. They do have bar food available. This is a great place to meet up with friends and have drinks. There's seating outback where the restrooms are located. Great time here!

Loud, seems to be for a younger crowd…read more We stumbled upon the Friendly Tarp tavern on a Saturday evening and enjoyed the vibes! The staff was great! The patrons were friendly just a little young for people getting up there in age. Nice live music. We enjoyed the draft beers and the Cajun boiled peanuts! They have a pool table & other games. The weather was beautiful too, perfect to sit under the beautiful trees in their outdoor seating area. Tip, get a pizza from the magic air fryer oven they have in the corner. Good stuff. Thanks

Enjoyed tthe vibe and menu selection. Food was tasty and frsh, with only minor delays in serving.read more

overall had fun. Its the biggest popping spot in the area. A bit over priced a few more dollars…read morethan everyone else in the area for sure. It is always beyond over crowded. The fire marshalls actually cake and shut down the outside part. Either it was too many people or they didnt have a permit for the outside area. Music was good and the buffet they had out was good