Press Box has been a late night staple for my friends and I for more years than I can recall. We spent so many evenings after work watching games, grabbing a bite or a drink, and catching up over billiards and great memories. In more recent years, I haven't dropped in as often. But I dropped in the other night to grab dinner and catch up with a friend, and the vibe was right during a football game, a lot of the same team members are still there, and the food was still great. My favorite item on the menu for all time is the Couch Potatoes. Steak fries smothered in cheese and onion (I get it without the bacon) and served with ranch just hits the spot. There aren't a bunch of vegetarian items on the menu. BUT the team there will turn any of the salads into a wrap if you ask, and I've done that for years and it never disappoints. It comes with your choice of a side and I can't see tots on a menu and not order them, so tots it was! Perfectly crisp. Huge portion. And a good time overall! read more

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Walking in was great! We see an amazing tap list scrolling on a screen before the bar. Sitting in the dining area, there was no access to the list. Waitress, Ava, pointed to the table tents and said the list is right there. No beer list to be seen. Sooooo. We opted for soda and water. Not a big deal. The wings were good. Quick turnaround friendly staff. Not very helpful. Also charge extra to use your credit card. Ho hum. read more

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Katie waited on us and gave amazing service all night. Highly recommend this place! Pop hip hop all night read more

If you're looking for a dive bar in Tampa, that has activities, this is IT!!! This is your classic dive bar with fun touches. They have a ton of activities such as darts, pool, and sports simulators. It's also a great place to watch sports, as they have a TON of tvs here playing all of the games. The servers are super sweet and offer a bunch of different great deals depending on what day of the week you go. The food is also quite good for a dive bar, and they have a pretty vast selection of options. read more

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We came here on a Sunday to watch the 1 PM NFL games. The place was packed, which was expected, but we were really happy to find a table for the four of us. We ordered high noon bucket and coors bucket and each ordered an entree for lunch. I had the buffalo chicken wrap and it was not good. It was a sauces chicken finger in a tortilla. We ended up ordering the fried pickles as well and those were good. It is a sports bar, but I don't think that means your bathrooms have to be gross, which was the case. When we were ready for the check, the waitress brought it over and it had additional things on it we didn't order. We let her know, and she fixed it. Overall, the main reason for the three stars is the food experience. I would just recommend this place for drinking. I would not eat here again. read more

Press Box Sports - Inside - Sports Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Nothing fancy but pretty good dive bar/drunk food. The smell inside is atrocious and the tables were very dirty/dingy but everything was so cheap and they are open so late. We ordered 15 wings, nachos, onion rings and a beer and it was about 50 bucks - can't beat it. They were out of a few ingredients and didn't tell us until we received an incorrect item but luckily it worked out. Our server was very friendly and probably overwhelmed - it seemed like he was the only one working. I would definitely return this is a solid spot for late night food. read more

Great priced lunch specials and good food too. Service was a little slow considering it was not very busy but we were not in a hurry. The Cuban Cobb Salad is my favorite and I get the mustard mayo sauce that goes on the cuban sandwich as my salad dressing. This restaurant sports bar has been a Tampa staple since I was a kid and a great place to watch sports on the many television sets. read more

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Rounding up from 3.5 Stars First and foremost , this is a true sports bar - so come with those expectations. One large room covered in tables , some corners are tighter than others. We were not there on a busy night , but I could imagine it being packed and hard to navigate during a game night. We got multiple types of wings , onion rings, mozzarella sticks , fried mushrooms, to share. We were a fairly large group (8). Multiple beers on tap, some seasonal rotations. (I am a sour girl and they only had one "seasonal offering" but it was served cold and I appreciated the lack of foam. Great service for a calm night - and we had a great time. The floors are a little sticky / slippery, but again, it's a sports bar, you should expect it. read more

Stink was terrible and the bathroom was even worse. Couldn't stomach the single beer I had much order food. Yikes

Terrible service. Bouncer let under age girls in. Over served people. Saw fights go on. Not the place to visit. Looks cool online but not in person. read more

It was our first time here. Hubby & I went last Saturday w/ 9 of our friends. We ordered chicken wings, and they were really overcooked. I ordered Jamaican Jerk dry rub wings, which were barely seasoned. Hubby also ordered jalapeño poppers, which were meh. All of our friends were also underwhelmed with the food they ordered. Service was TERRIBLE. Our waiter did minimal work, and I probably would've given him less than 15% tip if it wasn't automatically added to our bill. I never do that either. Hubby & I are generous tippers, but this waiter didn't deserve it. We had automatic gratuity added into our bill since we had a large group, and some of our friends didn't realize it since they didn't check the bill. Our server should have told us about it. The ceiling of the bar looked really really old. They really need to at least replace the drop ceiling panels. Some of the panels were missing, and they just put flattened out cardboard boxes in its place. Super ghetto. I'll never go to this sports bar again. read more

I used to frequent the Press Box in the '89-'91 with my boyfriend Bruce. The wings were the best in town. With the new jumbo wings...ugh, just not the same. Wish they would go back to the old days...Still looking for those perfect wings! read more

First time here, was invited by my girls to see the Yankees Vs Dodgers 3 rd game. Exciting place great food out server Sky was superb. I checked in and got my free beer awesome. The ambience was good... Good sports bar to watch your favorite game. Plenty of parking .... They offer finger foods ... what I liked was the chicken wings and their Hamburger was delicious.... read more

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Consistently excellent food. They have the best burger and great onion rings with a terrific horseradish sauce. The drinks are always on point as well. Great, friendly service , nothing fancy, but a great place to hang. read more

amazing consistant food! service is always on point. friendly crowd. shit ton of tvs. super cute day barback! highly recimmend this sout tampa gem read more

Awesome wings and atmosphere. Great service! Very organized for high demand events like Super Bowl, so it's never too busy for takeout.

Everything was great, and I had a really great time very reasonable prices but the only thing if I had to complain would be they have no rumchata on four separate occasions *cries* read more

Great dive bar to hang out. Bartenders super cool. How come I need so many characters?!

We being a customer for 20 years and I never see something like this! Our server has no idea what she's doing,she charged my card 3 times always with the wrong check . Unbelievable, What kind of management leave this people to serve a customers! read more

Same since I went in the '80's Great ambience with sports memorabilia on the walls. Pool room is a great spot to hang. Service is very attentive, helping each other. The wings are the best around. Thick and tasty. read more

This place has been spiraling the drain for as long as I can remember. The food is subpar - compared to other sports/wing joints like Hattricks, Blind Goat, & Bel Mar. Almost got towed because I didn't immediately walk into the place and order within 5mins. Luckily I spoke with the tow truck driver before he took off. Nasty work for a dilapidated wing joint on Dale Mabry. The few times I've come have been a reminder why I don't come here often. The trashy tow effort tonight ensures I'll never be back. Nice job Walter. read more

Nice old school feel sports bar which are slowly fading in Tampa. Good bar food (nachos, mozz stix, etc) and plenty of TVs including a huge one for sports. Good bar area too and service was solid. read more

Went here to watch the UFC fights, took about 35 min to get waited on, another 25 for the food. Ordered a Cuban, shrimp, and buff chicken dip, it was all pretty gross, had to send back the dip. Thought the vibe was pretty cool overall, so I'm disappointed that we won't be coming back, for food at least. Not really one to write reviews but genuinely hope they improve. read more

So I have to say the food in this place use to be amazing ..the wings were the best in south Tampa but over the last maybe 8 years the food has just taken a turn for the worst. The owner use to work everyday now we barley see him. The bartenders at night are just ok. Rumors were the place might have to close due to increase cost.. if Walter would step back and look at the issue and fix them then they would be packed like they use to be. The place is a ghost town anymore.. other than the regulars who sit there all day and spend no money. Just so sad to see the way the place has fallen compared to 15 years ago. Focus on your food again and maybe be smarter about who you hire being the bar! read more

Not really a lot good to say here. The staff were great. That was a plus, but the menu like the restaurant itself was old and tired and past its heyday. Plenty of televisions like you expect in a sports bar. Just pretty old feeling, worn and tired. The food wasn't bad, but really wasn't great either. There was just nothing exceptional. Sorry, but I failed to take pictures of the menu. read more

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Came in to watch a lightning game and eat some delish wings. Had the absolute pleasure of being served by Isabel. She was such a sweetheart, so funny and attentive. Drinks were great, food was incredible. Can't wait to be back. read more

Press Box Sports - chips and cheese and wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Typical Sports/Dive bar. Wings are good , TV's, and Top Golf. Local spot for game day...Been around forever!

I've been to the Press Box more times than I can count. Not a tremendous feat considering it has been a South Tampa institution since 1978. As best as I can tell, not much has changed in all of those years, except updates to all of the TV's. If you can't get tickets to the game, then this is the place to go watch! There are more than enough TV's pasted along every wall in the building, as well as a large video wall to showcase the main event, so that everyone can root for their favorite team without having to crane their neck very far. Most recently, we stopped by for Game 3 of the 2021 Stanley Cup to root for our beloved Lightning. As we entered the building, it is noted on the front door entrance that they are charging an additional $2 for all wing orders due to a shortage. In this case, I did not particularly mind because the wings were of good size, not like the skimpy ones that some local competitors are serving up in the area these days. To me, it seems like they should just update the price on the menu...the handwritten sign at the door was kind of tacky. I did order the Hot BBQ wings and another order of the Cajun wings. Yes, they double charged me the additional $2 fee, which I feel is a little egregious, but they really did hit the spot! My wife ordered the Pepperoni Flatbread Pizza, but it could more appropriately be titled French Bread Pepperoni Pizza. It wasn't bad, and was plenty cheesy enough, but was nonetheless not what she was expecting. The Press Box is definitely family friendly. My teenage daughter ordered the cheese quesadilla and it was on point. I prefer craft beer myself, but there is not an abundance of selection to choose from. Instead, if buckets of beer are your thing, then you are in luck! Coors, Bud, Bud Light and Yuengling are all well represented. The rest of the menu is your standard bar fare. Wings, burgers & fries, and plenty of domestic beer options. It was a great experience, all in all, especially since the lightning won. The food was quick and friendly, which I did not expect considering the room was at full capacity and the crowd was rowdy. We'll definitely be back to cheer in the home team and celebrate another championship! You can take a deeper dive to the full menu here. https://www.allmenus.com/fl/tampa/384816-press-box-sports/menu/ read more

Press Box Sports - Wings Wings Wings - Sports Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Dropped in here after a long day at work for some bar food and a couple beers and if you are reading this you should too!! The good: the staff, bartenders were an awesome mix of friendly and fast no glass stayed empty for long and the bar was great. The food. Idk what kind of buffalo wing virgins are complaining about the wings here. All mine were great and the flats had tips. The space. With the prevalence of buffalo wild wings and similar sports bars it can be hard to find a place that doesn't feel like eating in a food court. The Press box is a comfortable and familiar environment that feels like your Everyone's sports bar. Come in grab a drink meet some people and leave happier than you came. The bad: they do have a slightly threatening tow policy that even though I was eating there made me a little scared I would not have a car when I left. No worries I did not get towed but don't park here and walk anywhere else. Look if you're thinking about it then it is 100% the place you should try tonight. read more

This is my absolute favorite wing spot! My husband introduced me to this place when we were dating and ever since then no other wing place even comes close. of course they have other things on the menu but their wings and fries are my favorite. i also love that they are open until super late (3am) so it's the perfect place to grab a late night snack and or drink. we went the night before thanksgiving right before closing time. although it was almost closing time the food and the service was on point. we ordered 30 wings lemon pepper flavor and hot as well as a basket of fries which never fails to please no matter how many times i've gone no matter what time it is! they also have great deals depending on the day of the week and also a great lunch special which has made for the best lunch ever during long days at work. although i've been there many times i've never checked in vía yelp so when i did this time i was pleasantly surprised to see an offer for a free pint of beer! there is plenty of parking right outside the door as well as an outside seating area if you rather sit outside. i tell everyone about this place! no where else comes close! glad to have been able to go for yet another great experience! read more

Press Box Sports - lemon pepper & hot wings and fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Don't park in the lot behind this bar, high chance you'll get towed. Doesn't matter if you plan to get a drink or eat there- you are watched on their camera and if you don't go straight from the parking lot to the bar they will call bilal towing and you'll pay $284 for a completely unnecessary tow. Don't even think about parking in that lot even if you are there for the businesses surrounding them (sunshine foot spa, izakaya tori, etc). The signs are not very clear that this is a private lot for the sports bar only. It looks like a communal lot but is not. Protect yourself and stay away from this establishment. read more

Great food, great atmosphere. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I've been here 50 times in the past five years. read more

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3.5 stars to my book. 4 stars given. Press Box really has Tampa in the map. It is really local dive bar. Tuesday is the time to visit because theY have 75 cents wings. The food here is affordable. If you have yelp check in, you got the pint of beer free. The bar have pool table, outside seating, juke box for music and more. Many are here is regular. The bar open to late 3 am in the morning. If you need a place to hang out late Aaron night, this may be your place. The bar is a bit rough although I did not see motor cycle rider here. We like the wing we have order. We got cajun dry rub and Parmesan wing. Both wing are great. We also got garlic butter wing. They are delicious too. Service at the bar is ok. Food come out quick even close to midnight. read more

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While the flavor was good (hence 2 stars instead of 1), I got served some of the most deformed wings I have ever seen. 100% batch of quality rejects. This never happens at places that care about the quality of their food. And the place smelled atrocious. I was sitting by the wall and there were almost 30 used napkins stuck to the wall. The waitress said it was from the previous night...I'm like "um OK and you don't clean overnight??" The prices were reasonable but I'd rather pay more for higher quality food and a better experience. I know Press Box is a Tampa staple but they can do better. Unfortunately, I can not recommend. read more

My family and I have been eating at Press Box for years and have never been disappointed in any way with their food or service. This time, however, I order from a delivery service. I had ordered a prime rib hoagie and a burger. My wife enjoyed the burger, but the hoagie filling was about half a large piece of fat! I was surprised as they are usually first rate! read more

Press Box Sports - Large piece of fat in prime rib hoagie - Sports Bars Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Came in at 1:30 am on a Sunday visiting from out of town. This large, yet divey sports bar was within walking distance of my hotel (Tahitian Inn - I recommend). There was lively chatter and outdoor seating and then met with a really large bar/restaurant, not loud but lively even in the early morning hours. There are arcade games sprinkled throughout. In addition, dart boards, a digital jukebox, and two pool tables - both being enjoyed by who i would assume are local regulars. Great vibe. Taz behind the bar was attentive, friendly and a good service professional. I ordered a garden salad with grilled shrimp and some good ranch dressing. I figured it was too late to get food but was pleasantly surprised. Anyway, just wanted to give this place a shout out. I can't think of much or anything at all that they're missing or could improve on. read more

The Press Box is great for drinks and bar food on game day. I visited during the NBA finals and the atmosphere was certainly great for sports lovers. I also advise checking-in while present to receive an appreciation gift. The ultimate sampler is great for sharing as well. I certainly will be back at some point. read more

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We visited the Press Box today and was extremely disappointed. First of all, our visit was around 11am, which is the time they open for business. Our table and at least one other table was dirty. We had to ask for table to be cleaned and dried off. Next, we ordered Wings and Onion Rings. As we began to eat the wings. my felt hair in her mouth. We discovered hair was in our food. The waitress was notified and shown the hair. She offered to replace the Wings. The wings were replaced but the new order seemed to mix in new wings with old wings, adding more drums than flats, unlike the initial order served. We also noticed someone from the kitchen area peeking around the wall, which was unusual and we never experienced that before. The manager never visited our table to offer any apology. In the past, the service level has been better. None of the staff wear any type of hair covering, and that seems unsanitary. This establishment may have lost me as a customer. read more

The food is fantastic!! One of the best places in town for wings. The service was good and the ambiance is what you'd expect from a bar.

The most OG bar in Tampa. Cool local spot, laid-back friendly service. Awesome wings, burgers, and plenty of drank. Pool tables, dart boards, juke box, lots of teles. read more