Ive lived in the neighborhood for over 30 years and had never visited Tapper Pub; what a mistake that was! This place is great. Established in 1967, and it still has some of that vibe left. Really a great place for a draft and a sandwich if you are hungry. I had a Pastrami on Rye with Potato Salad. Really enjoyed it. The beer was also very cold! Throughly enjoyed the experience and I will definitely visit here on a far more regular basis. Special thanks to Gina. Great service and super friendly! read more

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It's a bar with pool tables. One of Tampa's oldest bars in the Britton Plaza strip mall. Stopped here on a whim with some friends for a couple of drinks and enjoyed the place. Very nice and funny bartender with some great music playing. We did not eat here, but I have heard they make great sandwiches. The review may be a star higher if we ate here. Not bad and it's open late. Thanks read more

This place is an institution! Been here for I don't know how many years.... But it's been a minute since I had been back... Finally made it in again since it was remodeled and with newer owners and I have to say, I like the refreshed and brighter look! They say they still have the best sandwiches in town - my friend ordered a Reuben to go and said it was fantastic! So, I believe it! The beer was cold, the bartender was friendly, chatty and fun. It has pool , as always, and several dart lanes. I might have to go back for darts!!! I hope it is able to withstand any changes Britton Plaza is planning on....even if they bulldoze the entire plaza, I hope the Tapper stays with it! read more

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It's a cute place with darts, some video games, and a pool table. The seating is comfortable, the staff was super nice, they carry 2 NA beers and a wide draft selection, and their food was great! A great spot for game day especially. read more

I called in and ordered to go. The girl on the phone was very sweet! I ordered Ruben sandwich because it was the lunch special of the day and it did not disappoint. It was served on delicious rye bread and was packed with meat! I could only finish half. The potato salad was delicious too! I added the salt and pepper. The have really cleaned the inside of this bar up. They don't allow smoking inside which is nice because I usually stop in during work and don't like smelling like cigarettes. Definitely check this place out if you're in south Tampa. It seems like a fun neighborhood bar and they have a bunch of drink specials too. Lunch specials are $8 everyday. Grab you Sammie! The man who makes them makes them with a lot of love! read more

Tapper Pub - Reuben lunch special - Pubs Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I've rode by here & thought to check it out just never got around to it until today... I made time since I was in the area. When I saw they had food I was like yessss, I'm going! Gina greeted me with a warm down home smile, making me feel comfy immediately. I ordered the southwest turkey sandwich...absolutely divine!! The turkey is plenty & everything tasted fresh & delicious! Prices are still reasonable & it definitely feels like a locals gem... I will definitely return & they stay open late. Only con is: there's a slight smell in the place just smells like old building & pipes. Ask for Gina when you go!! read more

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Tapper's Reuben is the best in Tampa. In fact, best I've ever had on the east coast. Hidden gem.

Haven't been in a long time Service and the sandwiches are not what they used to be since one of the long time Bartenders left. However, I understand there is new ownership, so I guess we'll just sit and back and see. read more

Was in the area visiting Tampa for the first time. This place was close to my hotel so decided to give it a try. Glad I did! Staff was cool af. Vibes were good. Me and my buddy got sandwiches and they were great. Beers were good and cold. Definitely a spot I'll be visiting anytime in Tampa. read more

I can't believe it's taken me this long to try this place. It's a dive bar that allows smoking (so not exactly my thing), but the food they serve is really good and cheap. I had the Reuben. It was well-toasted, full of corned beef and tangy sauerkraut. The potato salad it came with tasted homemade (good). The serving size was amazing for the price (only $7.95). Most importantly, the food was ready in 5 minutes. I'll happily return for another sandwich. read more

Felicia is awesome, first time there I was taken care of !! Food was delicious and well priced read more

So, this is my third visit to Tappers. I found it when looking for hole in wall bars. My main issue with place is smoking in there as it just permeates your clothes. The food not bad, the small grill area is behind bar. But, the highlight would be the cheap beer. A small pitcher is only $5.00, there is only 4 varieties on tap. But this bar is a straight throw back to the standard american dive bar. So, if you don't mind smelling of a cigarette and enjoy cheap American beer. This is the place for you. read more

Tapper Pub - Ruben sandwich and small pitcher if beer. - Pubs Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Tappers Pub is probably the best kept secret in Tampa although being around for 40 plus years. I've been visiting this place through the years and the food and service has been spot on. But last visit before this one I went home and smelled like a pack of cigarettes. Not knocking the food or service but the smoke for me was a turn off seeing that I quit smoking ( for health reasons) . I recently heard that they were non smoking so I ventured back. Walked in was greeted by the bartender Gina. Was amazed by the transformation of this place . Clean and crisp .new tv's and sound system. . Really didn't think non smoking affected the regulars as they went in and out. Ordered the Pastrami on Rye and Potato salad hasn't change. The Olympic Games were playing on the TV's and the banter in the corner was contagious with the feeling you were at Cheers. Ordered the Corn beef sandwich to see if what's the same as I remember unbelievable hot and delicious. The locals were saying that they ordered the NFL ticket for the season. Cant wait to pop in again . read more

Simple dive bar with locals. Smoking is allowed indoors. They seem to have a nice selection of foreign and domestic beers and a full bar. The service is good and a couple of cute girls. read more

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In the style of Brett N, why 5 stars? Because 1967. --- --- --- Much like the fictitious TV Cheers bar, every neighborhood has a local watering hole where everyone knows each other. For folks from the SOG, Bayshore Heights, Palma Ceia and Virginia Park areas, this is that place. This was the first bar I visited on my own accord, and first establishment in which I legally threw back some suds. As if that isn't nostalgic enough, the place was jam-packed full of friends and associates from my high school days, including the bar tenders. It was a fun time back, and a great place to catch up with the local gossip. That's how we used to do before the days of Facebook. I haven't lived in the SOG since 2004, but I still get down there from time-to-time, and when I do I think about the Tapper Pub. Honestly, I never stop by, but that changed last Saturday. I rolled in with La Chica, and I was surprised, but happy, to see it looked exactly as I remembered. Really, the only thing that changed was the prices on sandwiches. That is how a true Tampa dive bar stays relevant for 40 years. read more

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Tapper Pub is the best kept secret in South Tampa . In the early 70s we'd go for the food, beer & eclectic gathering of characters that frequent this quaint yet classic pub. Since it's opening in 1967, nothing's changed! Whenever I'm in South Tampa I take a giant step back to revisit the past! read more

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This is a unique place for sure and a good candidate for the Reality Show "BAR RESCUE"! I decided to read the reviews while I was sitting at the bar enjoying a $1.50 draft and also lost it when I read a few of the reviews that were pretty spot on! But on a positive note I had a Rueben sandwich prepared by Kay and it was very good! The kitchen is a 5 foot space behind the bar, the decor is in need of an update and there are a few Polaroid TVs which was a surprise and the pool tables are in rough shape! But the beers are cheap and the crowd was cool so I give it a thumbs up if you're looking for a cool dive bar read more

Dark and glowing with neon! My kind of place!! Great people. Great dive bar. Excellent sandwiches!! Yes, you can smoke inside. The beer is Cheap and COLD!!! read more

Just had great service as always from Felicia. Best Reuben ever! Got to watch the Lightning game too! Thanks for always being consistent.

Stop in after a movie. I reaLly enjoyed the pastrami on rye. The potato salad is the best that I have ever tasted. The young ladies were very gracious. read more

One of my favorite places to unwind. Tapper is a legacy in south Tampa. Great little dive bar with some of the best bartenders in town.

Dive?.......DIVE!?! What are you calling a dive? This is a nice neighborhood bar and grill more like Cheers than some true dives I have visited. I mean there is no one passed out drooling on the bar top, no signs of spitting on the floor, no drunken ranting, no edge of incipient violence, no barkeep with sawed-off baseball bat handy, no backpacks stowed under patrons' stools, no layers of dust & cobwebs coating ancient dollar bills pinned to the walls and ceiling rafters, no signs mandating shirts and no blunts.....and I can show you all that in some true local true dives. Pool tables and cheap beer do not a dive make. I and wife have enjoyed several fine sandwiches there, and the daily special usually include a draft beer or other drink. Nice selection of sandwiches made fresh... not rancid jars of red pickled eggs, pigs' feet, slim jims or a rack of stale chips. The usual lunch waitress is friendly and helpful....and does not ever cuss. Unfortunately we forget to bring our card that gets a free sandwich after so many punchs (in the card, not the mouth...I TOLD YOU THIS IS NOT A DIVE) read more

Tapper is a dive bar and doesn't make any apologies for it. Where else can you go in South Tampa for cheap beer, awesome sandwiches, and the ability to smoke inside? I found this place with some friends when we weren't even looking for a bar, and have made it a point to come back often. It's a great, low-key break from other, more pretentious bars in the area. Highly recommended if you want to enjoy a beer, watch the game, and maybe get a bite without being bothered. read more

The Tapper pub has more heart and soul than larger, fancier bars I've been to. And a spirit of friendship and ambience that hasn't changed in the 20+ years I've been going. The spot truly has something magical to it. I've seen a wide range from old too young, and Rich to Poor mix and mingle and have good times together, in a way that only seems to exist in the movies. The only downside is it has spoiled me. And no matter where you're from, It makes you feel like a local, and even your first time there feels like an old friend. And their sandwiches are just awesome! It's A perfect slice of Tampa. read more

Tapper Pub - If "Cheers" was real it be called "Tapper Pub " - Pubs Near Me - Tampa, Florida

I have absolutely no idea how I ended up in this place but i'm glad I did. It is a dive in every sense of the word in the best possible way. It looks like a 70's diner that happens to be a bar. Full bar, smokey atmosphere, a couple doors down from a Publix, this place so is bad it's awesome. 2 pool tables, a friendly staff, regulars. Only downside is that they use the controlled pourers but they find ways around that if they like you. read more

The Tapper is a true dive bar. Beers are cheap and they have pool tables. That's about the high read more

Tapper Pub - Pubs Near Me - Tampa, Florida

How much you like this place depends on what you're looking for. Subjectively, I LOVE this place! It has alcohol and it's cheap. A nice little neighborhood/dive bar. The rating I gave it, however, is more objective. If you're looking for a place with cheap drinks, then this is your place! But if you like bars that aren't old and dingy, this is probably not your place. The service tends to be slow, since they usually only have one bartender, and the lighting is harsh. I definitely agree with the reviewer who said: "This place is so bad, it's awesome." Never eaten here before, but they have super cheap food as well. read more

Awesome bar! A lot of locals but it feels like home. Good prices and people!! Site says not open on the weekend and closes at 5 pm during the week but that's wrong. Open until 3 am every day! Great place! A + can't wait to go back! read more

This local south Tampa bar has been here for 50+ years. Although it's sometimes smells alittle smokey they have the best sandwiches in town! This local spot is a nice place to get away and have some drinks. They have a very friendly staff and treat you like family read more

The young lady working Saturday night on 7/3/16 was very arrogant, condescending and too busy talking to the regular patrons. I had to wait twenty minutes in a very slow bar to wait for another order for myself and my girlfriend. When I asked for another drink for my girlfriend, she immediately copped an attitude. Wrong answer. There's too many bars in Tampa that'll treat their patrons with respect. You're better off buying a six-pack and taking it home without the patronizing attitude. read more

Tampa dive bar. Fabulous. Friendly staff makes all the difference. The sandwiches are huge.

I have not yet tried their food but their drinks are nice and stong and reasonably priced. Service has always been great and I always run into people I know. The only thing I do not like is the smoke but other than that, this is a great local bar. read more

This places rating depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking to bum it in some yogis and a hat to meet a friend who needs to vent over drinks last minute, this is your place. At least the music gives it a positive atmosphere, but could afford to turn dine just a little. Can't hear anything in there. If you're looking for a cute/nice/hip place and at dressed up,this is more place. It looks like its existed since the 70s w no updates, isn't very clean and you will have w a very diverse crowd... Let's put it this way, not a place you'd want to meet someone to date and definitely seems to have a few odd balls that come there on the regular alone. One was even passing out at the bar.. Unfortunately, some of these odd balls are going to hit on you.. It meant my expectations for what I was looking for, which was low-key, low profile. If they'd invest in updating, cleaning and more staff, they'd have sooo many people coming there. South Tampa, South of Soho, is lacking on neighborhood bars and they'd make a killing if they cleaned it and updated it, along w adding outside seating and smoking an outside activity instead. read more

Will not be going back. Sitting there having a drink and began to notice something strange all along the neon windowsill. Then I realized we were surrounded by hundreds of termite wings just in our small area. EVERYWHERE!!! Had to get up and leave. Obviously no one had bothered to clean in a long time which makes me question the food and drinks. Cringe just thinking about it. read more

Tapper Pub - Yes, they have wings. Unfortunately they are huge collections of termites. Disgusting. - Pubs Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Great food, great prices. My new lunch spot! K is a sweetheart! Plus its been here longer than i've been alive! So you know its good!

Locals watering hole. A mix of a diner and a smokey bar. Nice atmosphere and cheap drinks. Enjoyable if your looking for a local spot like this. Four Stars, only because the stand-up counters and a few other things could use some fixing and TLC. Great place for a game of pool or darts. If your looking for the smokey classic bar scene, this is the place for you. If your looking to go clubbing with loud unrelenting music and expensive drinks, then this ain't the place for you. I can relax here and have a good time. read more

Good eats...good bar...good service...! What is not to like here? A true neighborhood pub with all of the good associated with that sort of place..! read more

If you're feeling low and damn near suicidal, then this place will instantly make you feel better about your life because you're not a regular. Dark, musty, smoky, smelly, and the service is lousy too. read more

Great Place! Great sandwiches, funny staff that keep them coming and it's in the neighborhood. What more could you want!?!

It's a dive of a dive. The beer and liquor is cheap along with the clientele. I mean that with all due respect by the way. The only reason I give it a 3 star is that the place absolutely stinks inside. I can only describe the odor as stale cigarettes mixed with BO and dry spilt beer. read more