Though hardly scientific (we’re always a bit skeptical quoting from a story bylined by a guy named “Jon”), the global ridesharing service Uber is offering a top 15 list of the most popular drinking destinations in Tampa Bay—as determined by Uber rider visits:
- MacDinton’s – SoHo
- International Plaza and Bay Street*
- Ferg’s Live
- The Lodge – SoHo
- The Hyde Park Cafe
- Jackson’s Bar & Bistro
- The Hyde Out
- Yard of Ale – SoHo
- The Patio
- The Sail Pavilion
- Fly Bar
- The Drynk
- Green Lemon – SoHo
- Postcard Inn
- World of Beer – SoHo
Though heavily tilted toward serving the young adults party mecca that is South Howard Avenue in South Tampa, Uber says that there are four separate locations located at the International mall — Bar Louie, The Pub, Blue Martini, and TAPS.
Both Uber and its rival Lyft have been operating in the Tampa Bay area since April of 2014.
Last week a Hillsborough County Circuit Court judge denied the Hillsborough County Public Transportation Commission’s request for a preliminary injunction against Uber. However, the PTC says it will continue to have its agents cite drivers. A look at this list provides them a blueprint on where those drivers are.
