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Bar Louie - Tampa

Restaurant Bar Pub American restaurant Bar and grill Cocktail bar Lounge Sports bar Gastropub New us american restaurant

One of the Most Reviewed Pubs in Tampa


Address

2223 N Westshore Blvd 202 Suite B-202, Tampa, FL 33607, United States

Website

www.barlouie.com

Contact

+1 813-519-1900

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (1.6K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 am to 2 am
  • Friday: 11 am to 2 am
  • Saturday: 10 am to 2 am
  • Sunday: 10 am to 2 am
  • Monday: 11 am to 2 am
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 2 am
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 2 am

Featured Reviews


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  • 4/5 Melissa P. 1 year ago on Google
    This was the most disappointing bar I've been to in this area late at night. There is a ton of competition when it comes to drink locations and my small group only stopped in because they were open after 11pm on a Friday night. It took the server over 5 minutes of us sitting at our table of 4 to be greeted and asked for drink orders. I ordered an old fashioned with Basil Hayden and what was served to me was the worst old fashioned I've ever had. No cherry, no orange rim, not sure if the bitters were bad or forgotten, no sweetness of a possible simple sugar but it did a huge disservice to the bourbon and I might have well just ordered it on the rocks to enjoy it straight as opposed to whatever this mess was. The music/DJ was excessively loud for the limited amount of people in there. The overall vibe was not what we were expecting, especially from such a high end area. I'm sure this location may not be this way during the day, or even for brunch and bottomless mimosas, but if you thinking about just stopping by for a drink later at night, this is not the place to go, especially for the price.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyler Brown (. 1 year ago on Google • 327 reviews
    This is a cool little spot at University mall! Never realized it was there, due to it being sandwiched in between cheesecake factory and Rocco’s Tacos. Food and service were solid! The burgers were cooked well and the menu had a nice variety. They have a happy hour during lunch which is always a plus! I believe that’s why I went to begin with! Prices were reasonable compared to other restaurants. The only downside, was that it was freezing in there! That’s not gonna stop me from going back though
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jonathan C. 1 year ago on Google
    Love Bar Louie, always plenty of options. An amazing staff and highly experienced bartenders. Food is actually amazing too! The place can get busy but honestly almost all of the places on Bay street do. If you're hungry or want an amazing cocktail, try this first!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 S. P. 2 years ago on Google
    I’ve visited this spot quite a few times years ago, and every now and then. Always famous for their dollar burgers then and their nowadays versions. Their food specials are always a great choice, and the drinks and beer as well. Our burgers were pretty tasty, so this 3-star review should not be considered bad by any means. It would be nice if they reached an agreement with the place next door about the music volume levels of the last. Quite impossible to even sit outside at Bar Louie’s patio and have a chat or conversation 😑
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shira L. 9 months ago on Google
    Absolutely great experience! The food was cooked as advertised! Hot and tasty. The vodooo sauce amazing ate it with all the appetizers and french fries. We had calamari, it was great dipping sauces full of flavor. The wings where great. I had the Gastroburger which was mouth watering! Now what made this experience fabulous was the amazing service Jay the server gave us! He truly is an asset to this restaurant! His undivided, exceptional, service was something have no experienced in a long time. I truly want to thank Jay for his great service! My Apple Martini best had in Tampa! Compliments to Chief! Will definitely recommend and will return soon!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Leslie J. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool atmosphere but loud. Waitress and service was kind of slow but food came out fast. Food came faster then drinks. Took a real long time for drinks including water. Probably would not be returning.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A. R. 1 year ago on Google
    For the past year we have been hosting work happy hours at Bar Louie and plan to continue because of the amazing staff, service, food, and beverages. We have been so impressed by the work of Margo, Victoria, Brie, Louie, and I think her name was Natalie/Natasha (she was supporting Louie at one of our events - Sorry it has been a while). We have had an amazing time and plan to continue to come back. THANK YOU!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Friderikas 10 months ago on Google
    Amazing place to grab a quick bite, beer, and to chat with a friend. Burgers are really tasty, perfectly sized, and budget friendly given today’s prices when dining out. Also, service was excellent! Kudos to server Neci for taking care of us! I would only suggest to adjust the music sound levels as it gets a bit too noisy when sitting in the outside patio. Overall, highly recommended!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Dave C. 11 months ago on Google
    Nice spot for great burgers and beer on tap. I have eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. The food is tasty and always comes out quickly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Al G. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect spot to have brunch with bottomless mimosas. Been here a few times and I haven’t been disappointed. Food is great and service is outstanding. The only thing I wish is for them to have actual menus instead of having to scan the QR code to get to menu. Besides that, this place is perfect for a weekend brunch.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tatiana M. 5 months ago on Google • 142 reviews
    No complaints here. The atmosphere was great, the bar was clean, and the service was pretty good. If you’re in the area and want a bar atmosphere I definitely would recommend. The bar bites were definitely some thing I chose to eat.

  • 3/5 matt 5 months ago on Google • 118 reviews
    Just got a drink. The menu was unremarkable. Decor was nice. Service was not great. Got the drink and bartender disappeared. Had to get the other bartender to cash us out. Never saw ours again besides showing people stuff on her phone.

  • 5/5 Kh “Kitcat” B. 3 months ago on Google • 116 reviews New
    This place is exactly what you’re looking for in a relaxing tavern/bar type atmosphere at a great mall. The kind of bar that’s a wrap around with plenty of seating for those who don’t want a table, but table seating is also very inviting and comfortable. I don’t think there is another place with so many desired beers on tap at this establishment; Had my faves even Jai Alai. And I’ve never had better calamari anywhere else in my life . And the sauces that come with it aren’t the norm you get from other establishments. So good! Very impressed and will be back. I want to thank Dane, this afternoon’s bartender. An all around nice guy. Thanks Dane! Nice meeting you!

  • 2/5 Michael C. 5 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    I visited this restaurant in October, 2023 and was very excited to finally visit because Bar Louie came highly recommended from my girl who generally has very good tastes. I ordered the Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich with a House Salad on the side & the O.G. Mule. The sandwich was only average but not worth the high price tag and the salad was small and average in quality. The O.G. Mule was okay but nothing special. The prices on the menu are too much. There are not even any prices on the cocktails on the menu so you don’t even know what you are paying unless you ask before hand. There was hardly anyone in the restaurant which is not surprising. I think this place tries but comes up short in several areas. Would not recommend and would not go out of my way to come back. Would unfortunately have to say this is the worst restaurant in the International Plaza area. Very disappointing overall.

  • 5/5 Robin C. 1 month ago on Google • 15 reviews New
    Had an amazing meal at Bar Louie! The cocktails and food were really tasty. The service was great. Plus, it's open late, which was a pleasant surprise to us when our flight came in late.

  • 5/5 Pathological E. 7 months ago on Google • 8 reviews
    I stopped in on my way to a concert and was pleasantly surprised. Bar Louie is a chain gastropub with an excellent selection of beers on tap. I was out of town and unfamiliar with the area. Luckily, my bartender was Nick. He was fantastic! He gave great food and drink recommendations and made amazing cocktails. I had the buffalo chicken flatbread. Nick also introduced me to an Old fashioned with mezcal instead of bourbon. Listen: It's a game changer!! My new favorite drink! I even stopped back in after the concert. They have a good late night happy hour. Chill vibe and cool people. I wish they had a Bar Louie in my city.

  • 4/5 John W (. 1 year ago on Google
    Bar Louie is a nice place to meet friends. All the bars and restaurants in this mall are little high-end for me, but the craft beer wasn't overpriced, for craft beer. The food was good. I had the fish and chips. The porter had an interesting case of chocolate and coconut. Not usually my thing, but I didn't order it. I'd recommend it if that's your thing. Our server, Jay, was attentive and friendly. We didn't have to go looking for him at any point.

  • 5/5 rashad h. 1 year ago on Google
    stopped in for brunch, got the unlimited mimosas and the pork sandwich. everything was fantastic and super filling, I couldn’t finish my food. whoever the server at the bar is was phenomenal, my cup literally never got a chance to be empty. 5/5 def recommend

  • 4/5 S. L. 1 year ago on Google
    Awesome location for UCF. Parking/ traffic is a bit hectic. But parking is up front. Lots of seating. The table was super wobbly. After shoving a ton of napkins to fix it.We just had to move tables. Staff was great food, starters we ordered were the calamari which had peppers and a great dipping sauce. The food came out shortly. Was accurate and delicious. Overall we were happy. Will come back again

  • 1/5 Ashlym P. 1 year ago on Google
    My experience at this restaurant was the worst experience I’ve ever had at a restaurant. My brother, 2 friends and I went here for dinner and drinks. The drinks were good, but the food I can’t say. After waiting for 1 hour I asked my waitress what the status was on our food and she said it would be out soon. An hour later, we noticed other people who arrived at the restaurant way after we did receive there food first. So I stood up and after 2 hours of waiting, we asked again for our food. At this point, we got yelled at to leave the restaurant. We felt humiliated in front of everyone because all we were asking for was the food the was “supposedly” on its way. My question to the restaurant is, if you’re not going to give good service to customers and treat them like that, what is the point of being a waitress? If you’re having a bad day, that doesn’t mean you get pass down your negative energy and embarrass customers who are consuming at your restaurant.

  • 5/5 Ricky S. 1 year ago on Google
    I haven’t had a chance to dine in yet, but I recently ordered to go food for dinner and it was excellent. I had a burger and fries and they were tasty! The only issue is I was a little confused on where to go when I went inside to pick up my order and there was nobody at the front to direct me. I think some signage for “To Go Pickups” would be helpful. Other than that, I look forward to coming back!

  • 5/5 Kristina Smith (. 10 months ago on Google
    We had a team happy hour at Bar Louie. Dalton and his team did a fantastic job! They worked with us to create a menu that was right for our team and replenished the food consistently throughout the event. The food quality was good and they even made individual dip cups and salads for us instead of doing those items catering style, which we thought was a great idea. They were willing to work with our budget as well. Overall it was a great experience and everyone really enjoyed the event.

  • 4/5 James B. 1 year ago on Google
    Great spot for professionals to get a nip and some grub after a long day. A happening spot with young professionals. Loud ambiance pushed the constraints of conversation, but good was quality.

  • 5/5 katie j. 6 months ago on Google • 4 reviews
    Mason is the best server we ever had!!! Even though Bar Louie doesn’t do any celebrations he made sure my engagement celebration was very special! Thank you Mason for all your hard work!!!’ We love you Mason!!!

  • 5/5 Kaiden R. 1 year ago on Google
    If you want to go to a place where you have great service, great drinks, and a wonderful atmosphere this is the bar to go too. The staff is amazing and handled a very very large group I was with beautifully. They were so kind and if you had any questions they answered with ease. The bartender who took care of me all night made fantastic new drinks I had never had before and I had no complaints. The waitress we had was so fun, kind, and we never had to search because she checked in on us regularly. The names I did get were Ryan, Kaylee, and Margo. I could ramble more about this place but all in all money and time we’ll spent with great service.

  • 3/5 Michelle B. 2 years ago on Google
    Food, drinks and service were all fine. A 3-star review should not be considered bad by any means. I like Bar Louie and wouldn't hesitate to go back. This was my second visit and both times it was consistent across the board. I will say that the calamari appetizer, which I didn't get a picture of, was the best part of the meal for me. It was perfection!

  • 5/5 Kristine D. 1 year ago on Google
    We love their mixed drinks selection. The menu options are good, and the food is quick to come out. It always looks fabulous, and they've often placed live flowers around the meal as decor, which is fun. This spot is one of our favorites to visit before we head to the airport.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed outside
  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Breakfast
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery

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