The legendary and soon to be infamous Crowbar; who's carried the obscure to the limelight. Insane to me this place of refugee is going away due to corporate greed, and gentrification in Ybor. Seeing Tom the other night roaming around his house while everyone was jamming to Padro Pastel & Chuwi was surreal. A local legend and true troubadour, I hope he continues to light the torch of music, love and unity elsewhere in Tampa. Janis Joplin said, "get it while you can." Doors close July 31. read more

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Cool concert venue at the corner of 17th and 8th in downtown Ybor, multiple bars with indoor and outdoor space. Good acoustics and lighting, but i do wish there was more seating/food available. read more

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First time at Crowbar! One of our favorite dark wave bands "French Police" made a stop at Crowbar and we had to go see them! The venue was cool, easy to see the stage from anywhere in the venue, loved the outdoor patio to catch some air or get a drink at the outdoor bar. Prices and bartender were friendly and happy to help. My only complaint was the $10 card minimum. I wanted 1 more beer before the show ended, and they told me I had to spend more, so I ended up not getting another drink. Is not a big deal, but make sure you bring cash. Can't wait to be back for another great show! read more

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Crowbar was cool. Saw JMSN here and he put on a great show. I didn't catch the name of the band who opened for him but they were really dope! Crowbar has great drinks and entertainment. Stop by to check them out ! read more

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It was such a good time!!!!! We went on a Sunday night and that's when all the dancers come out. I mean literal breakdancers and they come out the woodworks. It's CRAZY! SUCH A VIBE! I'll truly never forget this night. They sell food until late and they have alcohol free beer which, for me, is a MUST! It's truly a cool artsy place, great for photos and videos. Also, they have artists on the premises. LOVED IT! read more

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One of my favorite spots to enjoy local shows. Small and intimate, dive-bar like spot with an awesome outdoor patio. I can't remember ever paying more than $20 to see a show here. I stood in the very back by the bar and as you can see from the photo - there's not a bad view in the house. They usually do food trucks on show nights. Crowbar is a Ybor staple, especially w Orpheum gone. I will continue to check their upcoming shows and can't wait for the next one. Pic is of Jack Kays on 11/12. read more

Crowbar - Jack Kays. 11/12. Standing in back by bar. - Music Venues Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Drinks are strong, live music was amazing! We searched and searched for bars with live music and couldn't locate any. Friends invited us and honestly we were reluctant as we thought Crow Bar was a heavy metal only bar. We enjoyed Displace and Speakeasy. Def will be back! read more

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Cool small live music venue in Ybor. Makes House of Blues look massive in comparison. Draft Beers $8-12 at the live show I want to. Seems like they have some specials on Sundays. Small thing, but annoying, website sucks. Slow to load. Said show was at 7 and doors were also at 7. Show was actually at 8. Other than that, cool hole in the wall live music bar. read more

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Crowbar is a great little spot for local music and a relaxed vibe. Their drinks are nice and strong. The bartenders are great and friendly. The owner Tom is a great guy who takes price in his establishment and has been the owner for almost 19 years. I totally recomend this spot especially on Sunday nights for old dirty sundays read more

Wow oh wow . PINK IT UP ska against breast cancer was amazing. Growing up in tampa, going to 5 dollar ska shows , I never expected the caliber of talent I experienced here. 8 bands, 7 dollars; thank you crowbar. The sound quality of the performing artists was crystal clear not too loud or quiet and there was never feedback. The bands were genuine in their love for music, i was blown the fuck away , my language necessary here to emphasize how good this show was. SO MUCH TALENT, people with obviously over 15years of loving and playing music live. Really really good stuff. Many of the bands have the talent and stage presence that is just so QUALITY. Good people putting on a cheap amazing show for a great cause. Thank you. P.s. - never worry about a scene , music is music and it is a beautiful thing when people care about the rhythm. read more

Crowbar is a great live music venue. I have been here for 3-4 different concerts and I have thoroughly enjoyed each experience. I have seen mostly local or smaller bands here as it isn't near as big as The Ritz. However, small can be great. It is an intimate venue where you are almost guaranteed a great view. They have a nice sound system, great lighting, and comfortable nooks and crannies to hang out in. I also love that they always have free water and cups. I normally forget and end up purchasing water bottles...but even those are reasonable ($2 each). The space has a nice outdoor courtyard if you need some fresh air or a quieter area to talk to friends. There is also a raised platform off to one side of the stage for an elevated view if that is your thing. There are generally a handful of seats around the venue, but not a lot within view of the stage. I like Crowbar a lot and I will be back when a group I love performs here. read more

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Attended for my son's concert. Service was amazing and venue was perfect for the young artists.

Great place had a lot of fun security is great. I would really recommend this to a friend.

Cool, intimate venue for a concert - you'll have a good view from almost anywhere in the room, and there are even a few seats. Saw The Early November here last night and was impressed. Feels like a typical ybor bar and has a cool outdoor space with an additional bar. Good crowd too. Would rather see artists here than at the Ritz or House of Blues! read more

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Came from out of state to see my favorite band. Bouncer didn't bother telling me there's no reentry after 8pm and refused to let me back in. Completely missed my band. Complete waste of plane-fare, hotel, and tickets. Vacation ruined. What kind of a rule is 8pm anyway?? It's a BAR. They're supposed to be open LATE. read more

Great smaller venue with great sound and a patio on the side. This is one of the better small venues I have been to; the layout is just logical and effective. It is great to get a breath of fresh air on the patio between sets. I had the pleasure of seeing Red Jumpsuit Aparatus and I will definitely be returning. Shout out to the opening band Donna Lu, we were all huge fans of the track "Take It Down" read more

My first visit to Crowbar was this past August for the Mac Sabbath show. Very interesting venue! Definitely dirty and gritty, but more so intriguing. Smaller stage, sound and lighting isn't bad. Drinks (at least on this particular night) are poured very, very, very heavy. Pretty sure I died and was resurrected from hangover hell the following afternoon. I'd definitely visit again if another good band is playing. read more

Great vibes and drinks!! definitely the place for great music!! I'll defiantly be back we had a great job. Bartender was great!! read more

My review will be based on going for a live performance. It's a cool setting for concerts requiring a small venue. I saw JMSN perform and the sound quality and ability for everyone to be able to interact with him was great. There is also an outside patio that is nice to mingle in before and after the show. Also it's very close to other Ybor popular places so after a show it's easy to hop over to somewhere else. read more

If you find yourself in Ybor City on a Sunday... you need to head to Crowbar ASAP for Old Dirty Sundays. I was in town for a Sunday and Monday night recently... not the best days to discover the nightlife in Ybor. Most of the bars were pretty tame, but I found a good crowd at Reservoir Bar. After hanging out for a couple hours, my new friend and I made our way over to Crowbar to check it out. It was pretty late and the crowd was still going strong. The moment I walked onto the patio and they're blasting Notorious BIG's "Come On", I knew I was in the right place. The DJ was phenomenal and had complete control of the crowd. I could've sworn he had my entire CD collection from the 90's on deck. From Bad Boy to Death Row records and Outkast to Big Pun, each track was a nostalgic masterpiece. People were dance battling and breaking all over the place and the amount of culture represented on that Patio was palatable. A rare site to see coming from Charleston, SC. I ended up meeting the owner and he was an awesome guy as well. I stayed til they kicked everyone out and wished I had ventured over sooner. So much fun! read more

Old dirty Sundays is the only reason I ever pop into Crowbar, and that's just to see old friends and listen to some real Hip-Hop, not the crap on the radio masquerading as music. The venue is cool, the staff is cool and the prices are fair. Hip-Hop horaaaaayyy! Hoooo! read more

At the time I was under 21 and came here to see an indie band play (Explosions In The Sky). The bouncers at the door were a little rude, but in a funny-rude kind of way. A way that scares the living daylights out of anyone under 18 trying to sneak in..and scares people like me who were already over 18 but shaking on the insides thinking they wouldn't get in anyways. They'll mark all over your hands if you're under 21, but 18+ , if you come to see a concert. Small bar in the back left corner, outside patio area - although I didn't go out there, a little too smokey. The bathrooms were exceptionally clean, which surprised me. They had huge glass bowl sinks. As a lady that enjoys cleanliness in clubs, I was impressed. If you're there for a concert, the stage will be directly in front of you, so close that you could reach out and touch the band. I appreciated this. It was an intimate atmosphere for the band I was seeing. I would go back again. No seating inside, except for around the bar, but there are a few stairways and hand rails to lean against here and there. read more

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Crowbar is a cool venue for music and dancing (given the night and/or event). There are two bars on the inside and one on the back patio. High top tables and stools are a nice feature. Very cool intimate setting to see bands that are up and coming or to jam out to some old school hip hop music on Sunday nights. Drink prices are reasonable and service is good. Overall, it's a nice night entertainment venue in Ybor. Cheers! read more

Why 4 stars? Because of the intimacy. --- --- --- I think it's kind of silly to rate a music venue, in some ways. I am not the type that would visit a place like Crowbar just for the heck of it. I am going to pay to get into a music venue when a band is playing that I really like. In this case, my roommate introduced me to We Were Promised Jetpacks, and we found out they were doing an American tour. Usually, I am lazy and wait for bands to gain popularity...I don't normally I go see them at a place where the lead singer uses the same bathroom as the people in attendance. (This did happen, and no I didn't talk to him while he took a wicked pisser next to me.) I did enjoy Crowbar though. People have the choice to stand a few inches from the band, or about 30 feet from the stage, next to the bar. If someone is there more for the social aspect, they can head outside and listen to the show at slightly lower volumes from the back deck, which is also equipped with a bar. All in all, it was my first time to pay for a concert that didn't have some kind of video show going on behind it. I didn't feel like I was missing out...it was actually cool to pretend I was a super underground music fan for once. Speaking of, you should check out We Were Promised Jetpacks. They's good. Review #250 has been brought to you by Snapple - Pop a Fresh One! (my reviews are not actually sponsored) (even the milestone ones) read more

it's a dirty, gritty place, but I wouldn't change it for the world! The only reason I come to the Crowbar is because they're where WIT Improv performs. And hence the reason I was just there. They hosted WIT IMPROV reacently for a reunion show featuring Alex Crow. As usual the drink prices were great, the comedy show was fantastic and getting to see my friends was a huge bonus! read more

Went here last night for King Tuff show for the first time. Pleasantly surprised. Friendly bartenders, nice stage area ( almost any spot in this bar its easy to see) pool table and two bars inside flanking the stage on either side. It also had a beer garden in outside area. Acoustics were good as well! Great place to catch a show! We sampled the local brewary Coppertail's " unholy" delish! read more

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First off, the back patio with its little bar is pretty awesome. It's exactly what you'd hope a music venue/bar in Florida would have for nice nights where sitting outside certainly beats being in a stuffy bar. The caliber of artists and shows Crowbar books is also very impressive and it's a great place to catch some indie acts that don't tour just everywhere. The stage is intimate and the sound guy seems to know how to deal with the space and get good live sound out of it (not always an easy feat anywhere). Depending on the show or the night and the crowd it can be a bit like bedlam, though, although you kinda expect that in Ybor, and certainly at any venue like this. Bully is playing here soon, and they're worth seeing if you like rock-influence pop-punk. If you like early No Doubt you really need to see them. read more

Crowbar - Crowbar's back courtyard area at night. - Music Venues Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Pretty fun place to watch live music! It's definitely not the nicest bar (remember, you're in Ybor), but it is pretty spacious and there's an outdoor patio. There are a lot of groups that come here to perform, from national rock bands to local rappers. There are two bars: one inside and one outside. The people there are very friendly and there are often a lot of local artists displaying their work in addition to the music playing. I've been here to hang out with friends, but there's always a music group playing. But for an average night? I don't think Crowbar is a bad decision. I love the patio and I like the atmosphere. It's a classic Ybor pit stop. I'd definitely recommend it to someone who likes live music in a grungy atmosphere. read more

Crowbar is simply home. Myself & most of my friends are musicians and have either headlined or hosted shows at this venue several times. The crew will ALWAYS take care of you and the bartenders are the best - great convo and drinks. There's usually something fun happening on the patio and often times it's different from what's going on inside, so you get a diverse experience. Ol' Dirty Sundays are legendary with old school hip hop, breaking battles, and dope DJs (shout out to Sandman). read more

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Steelers Bar!!!! That's just a bonus I suppose. The bar itself is a bit dungeony... you know, like a dungeon! dimly lit, blocked windows, a bit like an abandoned building that no one decided to decorate. There is a large bar inside and a stage where they hold concerts, karaeoke and even comedy shows. You'd have to look at the website to figure out whats going on. Karaeoke Mondays, Liter night Tuesdays and "Old Dirty Sundays (their DJ night) seem to be set in stone. They have a large outside area that seems to be more inhabited than the inside on nights without events. In the outside area they have a tiki bar and large patio tables. Decent selection of beers and full liquor bar. Tiki bar outside is cash only. Crowd is for the most part late twenties, early thirty hipster, but under 21 seems to be welcome on nights with performances. Drinks nicely poured. Definitely a stop in Ybor. read more

Came to check out Old Dirty Sunday hip hop night and did not regret a single second! The DJ played all the right songs to keep us groovin with the music. We found it impossible to keep still. The crowd was harmonious.. Everyone was there to have a good time and enjoy the beats. Absolutely worth a stop in! read more

Sunday nights! Woah! We stopped by for Sunday night hip hop and it was awesome. A super dive bar kind of vibe. The hip hop outside on the back patio was epic. Awesome Dj with a giant dance off happening in the middle of the floor. Cheap drinks quick service. Will def be back. read more

First time here, impressed with service and the venue as a whole. Of note: I'm pretty sure they allow smoking because there was a sign up saying, "No smoking tonight per artist's request." I'll have to inquire about the smokes It was $16 for 3 bands: Mike Mains & the Branches, Coin, Jukebox the Ghost There are 2 bars inside and one outside on the patio. Lots of craft beer options and High Life, Yuengling, and the like too. There are high-top tables and stools and the awesome addition of risers to one side. We had a great view of the bands but weren't right on top of the stage either. Nice bonus about this venue is that it's next to all the other bars and restaurants in Ybor City. We bought our ticket then went around the corner to Tampa Bay Brewing Company for dinner and the best damn pumpkin beer I've ever had...then came back and caught the 2nd and 3rd bands. Plenty of stalls in the restroom and when I told the manager (?owner) that there were some issues he went right in and took care of it. We'll definitely be back again soon! read more

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Omg I love this place! I went here for Old Dirty Sundays hip hop night and had a BLAST! The djs were spinning some great records! Decor is funky, drinks are good, and well, the music, perfect. Next time I'm in Tampa, I WILL be back! read more

A classic dirty music venue/bar, you know what you're walking into, but the bar and the bartenders were terrible. They were both very rude, said there was a $20 minimum after they already served me, only to see later that other people paying were only paying $6 checks. As well as the bar outside had given out free beer. Maybe if they were good at what they did they wouldn't have to lie to customers. read more

Great place good customer service,great place to throw events! Bartender had great service and overall I give this place a 10/10.

This place is the shizz. It has everything a proper live music venue should have: - Intimate, yet it can hold a big crowd - Great Sound system - Excellent (and huge) outdoor patio area with plenty of tables - for when you need a breath of fresh air - Re-entry is fine (some places won't allow you back in when you leave - lookin' at you Jannus Live!) - Reasonably priced beer and semi-decent selection (could be better, but it works) - Premium Ybor location for pre and post-show wanderings and food supply runs during set breaks (I like to walk over to New York New York for a quick slice during the setbreaks) - Diverse bookings of top-qual artists (they get jam acts that NEVER play St Pete) Small gripe - I am always looking for the elusive and rare "free parking" in Ybor. The only drawback to this place is the lack of that option. I normally drop 5 bucks and park a goodly ways away from the location, but you can pay 10 and be within a few blocks. All the street parking is 2 hour time-limited - which is lame. UPDATE: After my fifth trip to Crowbar - I have finally found free (nearby) parking! Sadly, I cannot reveal the specific location here - as that would be self-defeating. Just know, and be glad for me, and together we can celebrate my success! read more

Oh the crowbar... For the time being my fav bar.. Saturday nights are awesome here with their live bands... Love seeing Mr Bella here and Weszt was great too! They have three differant bars.. So getting a drink isnt really hard which I like and if a band is playing that you dont like.. well you can just go outside and drink at the outside bar and not get deaf! I do think though that the drink prices are a bit much.. Im a Vodka and Redbull drinker and its 7 bucks for a short... and thats not top shelf ither! hell In cali it was only 6! But the staff is alright too... and you can always walk next store and get some hookah if you like too. Cover charge is only 5 bucks though so that might explain high drink prices. To sum it up.. Come here to check out some local bands... But let me know if you find a better place! read more

This review is about Sunday night, Old Dirty Sundays specifically. Before I get to that, this bar is a hop, skip, and a jump from the Improv, so that makes it a fun diversion after a comedy show. There's an alleyish patio area as well as a very large interior space. The walls are covered in skateboardy, hip-hoppy stuff. On the patio, the bar and the DJ stand are at the very back, and all the Sunday cray happens in the rest of the space. They offer a pretty great selection of craft beer on tap including Maduro, one of my favorites. There was also a hot food stand near the patio's entrance. Now back to Old Dirty Sundays. What a blast from the past. I don't know if this is the clientele of Crowbar in general, but Sunday drew a very distinct culture of people. From dress to dance moves, everyone was decked out and ready to step into an old school hip hop music video. There was a break dance circle, a legit one complete with battles and two stepping. I don't know if I will ever go to this place on another night, but Old Dirty Sundays alone is worth the trip back out there. read more

down to earth place for live shows, art, djs, and all kinds of fun!! Sundays is the place for Ol Dirty School Sundays! Free entry & Free BBq food! Plus super duper outdoor Bar!! Hot dogs are grilling! read more