With a vibrant nightlife and restaurant scene growing faster than ever, Downtown St. Pete's giving us a run for our money just keeping up with all of it.
We might be late to the party, but that's no excuse not to talk about a little spot called Mike's Tap and Tavern, which took over the location at 169 1st. Ave. N. (adjacent to Jannus Live) back in March.
The main attractions at Mike's Tap and Tavern are pizza, beer, and sports, all enhanced by a casually refined atmosphere well-suited for daytime eats, happy hour, and cool nightlife vibes.
When it comes to the food, Mike's serves up an assortment of Italian-centric and bar favorites including pizzas, hoagies, calzones, wings, and entrees ready for the pairing with their huge assortment of draft beer, cocktails and wine.
Menu favorites include hand-tossed pizza in varieties like pepperoni, bbq chicken, vegetarian, and more as well as entrees including baked ziti, chicken parmesan, and a variety of skillets.
When it comes to the 'tap' side of Mike's Tap and Tavern, this new bar offers over 40 different big name and craft beers on tap served by the pint or flight (4 mini beers for $7.50). Varieties include everything from Guinness to Cigar City's own Hotter Than Helles Lager, Dogfish Head's 90-Minute IPA, Left Hand Milk Stout, and much, much more. They've also got a full bar selection with plenty of cocktails and wines available.
Best of all, Mike's Tap and Tavern plays host to Happy Hour with buy-one-get-one drinks and appetizers and $1 off all local craft beers from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Kick back after work, watch the game, and enjoy all Mike's has to offer with these Happy Hour specials.
For more information on Mike's Tap and Tavern, visit mikestapandtavern.com.
