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    The Dirty Shame

    4.0 (55 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Fri 5:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)
    Sat 2:00 pm - 3:00 am (Next day)

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    THE DIRTY SHAME ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box

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    Christopher F.

    We stopped in late night for a few drinks. The bartender was very nice and quick to make our drinks. Loved the space and the relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. No shame in this game.

    Kerry B.

    As I made my rounds in Tampa at the various breweries there was one common place that the beertender and brewers consistently recommended for a night out in Ybor City, Dirty Shame. And here's why: They have a great selection of craft beer on draft, bottles, wine and spirits. Whoever is picking what they put on draft knows beer, because there were a great selection of local beers. The venue is a good size with a lounge area toward the from, the long bar to the right, two pool tables, 3 dart boards in the back and a juke box. They also have a few TVs throughout which when I was there on Saturday night was playing the power rangers. Since they have a Jukebox, you can play your own music. The jukebox though defaults to rock which is probably most played here. Still though because of this the music was eclectic, including someone who played Herbie Hancock. They have an outside area which I passed by on the way in, but didn't go out to check out. The patrons were great, in part because they had someone at the front checking IDs. But also because this is a bar for craft beer enthusiasts and it showed. The service was exceptional. You have to walk to the bar to get service and the two people who were working were very attentive. If you are in Ybor City, you like craft beer and bar games, I highly recommend Dirty Shame.

    Lee L.

    I read great reviews about this establishment on yelp, and then I met Karen, the hottie with the turquoise hair, she is an absolute pleasure. I will 100% come again because her service was impeccable. Her drinks were spot on and she interacts with customers in the best way, friendly, but not overbearing, she just seems like a lovely person. The bar itself is beautiful. I love the layout, the bathrooms are super clean , 2 pool tables, a jukebox and dartboards and shuffle board. Love this place. Will definitely be back!!!!

    June 2020
    Kaitlyn S.

    This Ybor bar is open 7 days per week-- Mon thru Fri (5 PM - 3 AM); Sat (2 PM - 3 AM); & Sun (6 PM to 12 AM). With its beer list & down-to-earth vibe, it caters to no particular group. Offered are extensive brews (approx 22 beers on tap & 28 bottles), liquor, wine, pool tables, darts, hand shuffleboard, & an patio area w/ seating between two old brick buildings. Even if you don't drink, just coming here to sit on the patio & people watch the nightlife stroll by on foot, bikes, motorcycles, & in cars is worth the stop. The crowd in Ybor is eclectically FUN, although the fashion is atrocious. Last night Ybor time-warped back to the 70's w/ its leopard, crushed velvet, cleavage, & heels. Lol-- I wouldn't have missed it for the world! Although there is a separate bar on the open-air patio, it's not always staffed, & even though this place advertises live entertainment, we haven't seen it (or heard it:) even once in the last three years. Regardless, The Dirty Shame is a cool place to relax & talk w/ friends. The surround sound tunes playing last night were excellent-- a mix of classic rock, funk, 80's, & alternative. LOVE the interior w/ its old brick walls & hardwoods throughout. There are couches, tables, & bar stools within; two single bathroom stalls at the back; & additional stalls outside. The "girthy" bouncer @ the entrance is friendly, but may overstep w/ his talk of politics, especially if you're there to unwind & escape the ills of real life. Will continue to stop in whenever in Ybor w/ friends. Lots of respect for the owners who managed to open during the height of Covid restrictions by selling ham & cheese sandwiches in order to meet local standards for reopening.

    Mark M.

    This is a run down bar with a dirty carpet and a bunch of people smoking and playing pool, darts and drinking. I call it heaven. The bar isn't pretentious. The drinks are good. The service is good. It's a dive bar that claims no more. I wish I found this place earlier.

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    Ken D.

    This bar is like a home to me! It's my favorite local watering hole. They have nice pool tables and free pool on Monday's. A great sound system that's not to loud. The owner and staff are are fantastic! There isn't one girl or guy that works here that's not an amazing person! They are all also motorcycle enthusiasts so if you like bikes, they know a lot. There's a bar outside and a patio courtyard that they have cookouts at sometimes. The prices are right, the people are nice and this feels like my own personal 'Cheers'. I just read some other reviews that were badmouthing this place saying its misogynistic and that's just not true. Just ask the woman that work here. Sounds like those people might have their own problems. Not one person here would tolerate hate. Anyway, check out the Shame. You'll love it. Play some darts have a beer and relax. I'll see you there!

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    Jack H.

    Get the hell out of here! Am I the first to testify about this homage to drunken bikers, hot chicks, and strong drinks? Is there actually an illuminati trying to suppress the knowledge of such a refuge for wayward souls at the edge of Ybor City? If so, I am screwed due to my current crush on this bar and its patrons. Let's begin by saying that when you walk through the door that you know immediately that your life will be changed for at least this one night. Couches are arranged to the left of the entrance and will most likely be inhabited by drunken 20somethings with nothing but time and money to burn. And one of them might be passed out for a long period of time which the staff politely ignores. The room is tall, dark, and soaked with the sweaty inebriated souls of those who have gone before. The bartender is cute and despite the sexual innuendos thrown her way by the locals, she does not suffer fools gladly. Once settled into your little corner of the bar and with drink in hand, your night can begin to unfold. The soundtrack to your evening is supplied by a jukebox that pumps out everything from the Stones "Gimme Shelter" to Lady Fucking Gaga. Nothing is out of bounds here. And while every other place down this strip of youth and liquor is poised at trying to sell you something, be it an image or a promise of a good time, The Shame sits back and lets you come to it like a confident woman. You can try your hand at the various watering holes down the street, but when it comes down to drinking and nightlife one can do no better than to penetrate the atmosphere that surrounds The Shame. Pool tables and dart boards. Not the digital dartboards, real fucking dart boards. The street cred is there. The people who know better stream in and out of the door, looking and finding a haven from life and pain with a friendly hello and what will you have type of therapy. No one leaves The Shame worse for wear, all come out a bit wiser and more inebriated than when they came, and in the end is that not what it is all about? Tell just enough people about this prize of Ybor, but no more than that. Fucking tourists are everywhere like cockroaches. Let's keep this between you and me, OK?

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    Axis S.

    Excellent beer selection, and if you look a bit deeper you'll notice an impressive collection of higher proofs, older things, and good cocktail skills. It's a pub, but sans food -- loud sometimes, smokey sometimes, comfortable all the time. Pool tables are in good shape and taken care of, dart boards are intelligently placed. Fair warning: The staff are pro's, and douchebag hijinks that cross the line will be met with equal and opposing force, although the crowd looks like a good bit of self-policing takes place on its own. Still, I've never been here when it wasn't welcoming, friendly, and damn near perfect.

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    Best bar in Tampa! Love the bartenders. Nothing else like it. I'm there every chance I get.

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