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    W XYZ Bar

    3.8 (52 reviews)
    Closed 1:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    Venue rental

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Loud
    Live music
    Good for groups

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    Capt and Fireball. I call it a burning ship.
    Jeff N.

    As the main bar at the Aloft Hotel, it certainly follows the design of most Alofts I've frequented. Fashionable yet minimalistic, the bar doesn't serve well when you return from your day of festivities or business and need a drink. Given we had complimentary drink tickets for their signature cocktail, we had that. With a mixture of Captain Morgan and Fireball, the cocktail surprisingly works well. The bartender was friendly and patient who served us the drinks. Additionally, I like that the bar is right by the pool that overlooks the river so you have nice views -- especially during sunset.

    Beautiful bar
    Lorri D.

    My DH and I live within walking distance and find ourselves heading back to WXYZ for their craft cocktails on a regular basis. Sure, it's a chain hotel bar, but their bartenders are fantastic. FH says one of the best Old Fashions he's even had and that's saying something people!! We've also had a couple apps there and they were fantastic as well... Did I mention live music Cool spot to chill and have a cocktail!

    WXYZ Bar - Downtown Tampa, Fl
    Lindsey H.

    During a short stay in Tampa for my twenty-third birthday, we had the intent of visiting as many bars as possible. However, after visiting WXYZ on the second night of our trip, we had to return the very next day! The entrance to WXYZ is filled with artistic oddities, scattered sculptures, uniquely shaped chairs, and unusual paintings line the walls. As if your eyes could handle more sensory stimulation, WXYZ outlooks the stunning Tampa RiverWalk, right by the bridge. The second night we visited, there was a street jazz musician serenading passerbys. With the moon light bouncing off the river, the swirling pink, blue, and purple lights from the Riverwalk, and the sultry jazz- it was a very romantic step away from the busy downtown. We were served by Alex both nights, and had a great time. He was very patient, offered menu suggestions, and created beautiful drinks at both occasions. Alex lended a hand as a tour guide, suggesting various restaurants in the area. After much debate, I finally decided on the "Get Up, Stand Up", Stoli Razberi, Chambord, are mixed into a delicious concoction- but it won't last long! You'll be pleased to find that WXYZ does not, ever, serve straws. I will definitely return to WXYZ any time I'm in Tampa.

    Chad M.

    great place to meet with friends, or have a casual evening business gathering. You can play pool, have drinks, enjoy the fireplace, soft lounge chairs and couches, and get a bite to eat from the bar. Nice quiet atmosphere, private areas available, parking in the attached parking garage on on the metered street is available. This is a cool and hip place to do some business.

    Anna M.

    I love the look of this modern contemporary bar. The bar is no-frills and simple, offering a limited selection of liquor, wine, and beer. The view from the patio of the Hillsborough River and Tampa's Riverwalk is stunning. During the Aloft Hotel's first month of opening, I met some friends here very late night. Or rather, it was very early morning. The bar was surprisingly busy with a mixed crowd. I just can't seem to get away from the douchebaggery of South Howard, I guess...ha ha! The bartenders were somewhat novice, very slow, and not too efficient. We sat at the bar for a good ten minutes before we were even acknowledged. The bartenders seemed like they did not want to interact with any of the patrons other than taking their orders and making their drinks. W XYZ also offers a limited food menu. Keep in mind that Valet Parking for non-overnight guests is normally $10. However, if you spend $10 at the bar, parking is only $5. I will definitely be back because I would like to try their food. Hopefully, the kinks have been ironed out and service has improved.

    The Buckhorn
    Mark H.

    Cool place. I went in knowing that a friend of mine actually worked on the design, and if you guys knew him like I did, you'd understand a lot of the visual oddities. I though it was funky fresh and swanky. Free pool is a plus, but there's no "house rules" for the table, so if you wanna get on there, it could cause a problem when alcohol is involved. The cocktails on the menu are creative and fun. I love that their names are a reflection of out city. Some large chains don't incorporate local features into the menu. I'd love to see a Cuban sandwich on there, even if it's a cold cut version. I gulped down an old fashion with Woodford Reserve and then followed that up with a Buckhorn. Both were excellent. The bar staff was friendly and attentive despite being busy. Lastly, I really liked the pool deck area, which is cigar friendly. Great views of the Kennedy Street bridge, the brand new River Walk and "The Beer Can."

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    Ray I.

    Great bar staff, Alexa and Doreen always do a great job behind the bar. Fun layout and atmosphere. Nice addition to a solid hotel. Couple HICCUPS, such as when my Yelp special "thank you" of a 50% off draft beer popped up - nobody seemed to have ever heard of it. So the hotel needs to get that off of there. I have found their food good for a small bar kitchen, EXCEPT the nachos. Came out as bagged chips with canned salsa and cold cheese sauce. Just nasty ! Stick with the wings.

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    W XYZ Bar has amazing drinks. Ron the bartender is the best. Great service and great drinks.

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    The two bartenders when I came, Jamie and Ron, were very friendly and told me places to check out while in Tampa.

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    I really like this spot overall...Alter Ego has smaller, moody dark vibes that feel super cool,…read morewith good cocktails and great music. It's got that all-around fun, energetic atmosphere that makes it a solid choice for drinks. Not sure how it is during the week, but it would make for a fun date night spot to grab some cocktails. That said, I had a real hang-up the last time I went with my girlfriend around Christmas. They tried to hit us with a $10 cover just to get in, on top of $15-20 cocktails. I don't mind paying for a nice spot, but the cover felt absurd, especially since it wasn't even busy. The bouncer said we could make a reservation to avoid it, so I did...and then he made us stand outside forever before letting us in. At that point, we should've just left, but since my friend had never been, we stuck it out to try the themed Christmas cocktails. Once inside, there was a two-drink minimum per person, which is kind of crazy. It feels like they jip you either way...cover or no cover, minimum spend or not. While waiting outside (for no real reason, since it was empty), we chatted with a party of six who came straight from Ash (the sister restaurant upstairs). They'd just spent over $1,000 on their meal and were still getting charged a cover to enter Alter Ego. That's poor business, don't force extra fees to guarantee money when good music, drinks, and vibes should bring people in naturally and make them want to spend. There's plenty of places on Water Street with great (and I'd say better) cocktails where you're not forced into minimums or covers. The Christmas cocktail menu was disappointing too, poor selections and way too sugary. Love the potential here, but the strict policies really turned me off and made me want to go elsewhere next time.

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