Downtown Tampa combined with Taps Beer and Wine is the ideal location for a business lunch or casual dinner. The upscale atmosphere-along with choices of more than 250 beer selections and a hundred bottles of premium wine-make the pub a popular destination. The chic yet casual lounge atmosphere is the perfect spot for sipping a favorite libation while socializing with locals into the early morning hours. Taps offers a variety of interesting fare that includes summer rolls, wings, sandwiches, assorted salads, tapas and luscious desserts such as chocolate-covered cherries. Outside seating is available. - Vickie Ferguson

Upscale and stylish, the Brass Tap is the place to go for the best in domestic and imported beer and ales. Those with discriminating palates have their choice from 40 beers on tap, fine wines and over 300 varieties of beer from around the world. Enjoy your favorite cigar and live music at the outside patio area while savoring exotic flavors during happy hour Monday through Friday until 8p. For your convenience, the Brass Tap provides a package store where all bottled beer is available for purchase. - Vickie Ferguson

Since 1988, Snapper's Grille has provided good food, great live music and stand up comedy shows in Palm Harbor. Throughout the month, local musicians keep the music rocking and stand-up comedians keep the crowds laughing at this all-in-one restaurant and comedy club. The menu includes grilled sandwiches, wings, wraps, burgers, prime rib, buffalo wings, fish n' chips and ice-cold brews. Enjoy happy hour Monday through Friday from 11a to 7p, Long Island ice tea specials all day Thursday, live music on Tuesdays, DJs on Friday, dancing anytime and big-screen TV's for the latest in sports. - Vickie Ferguson

Try scrumptious seafood or steak anytime, or take advantage of all-you-can-eat snow crab on Monday and Tuesday and fish 'n' chips on Wednesday, with no limit to the fresh grouper on Thursday. Over the weekend, Cooters provides a variety of daily specials. After your meal, visit the adjoining sports bar and game room for sporting action on one of many TVs. Try your hand at one of the Wednesday night dart tournaments, play video games or roll a perfect game of virtual bowling. The game room is open until 2a with kids allowed only up until 9p. - Vickie Ferguson

You know you are definitely in a sports bar when you see 24 televisions located around the bar along with pool tables and video games. This neighborhood pub is a popular place for sizzling burgers, hot wings and cold beers, wine or your favorite cocktail while watching the latest sporting action. Happy hour is everyday, so stop by and enjoy the games or belt out a tune on Thursday karaoke night. Open extra late on the weekends, grab a seat at the bar or get comfortable in a booth. Either way, you'll have a good view of the action. - Vickie Ferguson

From the succulent miso ginger-roasted salmon entrée and crab cakes, to Gulf-side po' boy sandwiches piled high with crispy seafood delicacies, 400 Beach Seafood restaurant will have you coming back for more. The relaxed atmosphere and extensive menu selection combined with 24 cool beers on tap and 48 superb wines ensures guests will enjoy an outstanding lunch or dinner. Sunday brunch features a raw bar, fresh seafood, hot lunch and breakfast buffet, made-to-order omelets, succulent roast beef, thick slices of ham and decadent desserts such as chocolate-dipped strawberries.

The Oaks Bar and Grill is a family owned restaurant, and it shows in the friendly service, family atmosphere, quality food, and homemade specialties served during breakfast, lunch or dinner. From casual fare including crispy wings and burgers to their own recipe for fresh grouper and crab soup, you will not be disappointed. Just for the kids, there is playroom to keep them entertained, video games, and a full bar and happy hour for the adults. Casual atmosphere and an inexpensive menu keep the Oaks a favorite restaurant for locals and tourists.　 - Vickie Ferguson

Enjoy your favorite brew of wine at Cork accompanied by a light menu featuring wings, crab cakes, stuffed mushrooms, assorted pizzas, and chips with dips or salsa. Nightly specials include Two-for-One wine on Tuesdays, Wednesdays have friendly competitions for Wine & Wii night, and Thirsty Thursdays offer a flat-rate open bar and live musical entertainment. Specials keep on coming with happy hour on Friday, offering discounts on all beer and wine and live music with no cover charge. Pizza Sunday finishes the week, serving sizzling pizza with wine or beer discounts. Ages 21 and over. - Vickie Ferguson

The place to go where you dress to impress and are seen by the "in" crowd is at the upscale and sophisticated Push Ultra Lounge in St. Petersburg. Add a full bar, beer, wine, DJs playing a mix of tunes and dancing till the wee hours, and you have the perfect party place. A kaleidoscope of subtle colors and lighting adds a sensual atmosphere to this multi-level trendsetting lounge. Keep the party inside or take it outside where more bars, dance floors, and outdoor seating keep the party going. Valet parking is available, and reservations recommended for private tables. - Vickie Ferguson

Good food, lots of fun, and plenty of spirit is served daily at Mugs on Missouri. Their menu features ice-cold brews and sizzling hot wings, stacked Phillysteak sandwiches, crispy fried mushrooms, thick Motorcity Monster Burgers and tasy Mugsaritas to satisfy your appetite. Great casual atmosphere with friendly staff and excellent service where guests can eat, drink, and even participate in nightly karaoke performances. If singing is not for you, sports action on the big-screen TV or a game of pool in the arcade provides plenty of extra entertainment. Good place for families, and a kids' menu is available. - Vickie Ferguson