The Brits have arrived and brought with them an international flavor to the Bay area. This popular establishment serves quality English brews from an extensive list of selections including such favorites as Guinness and Harp. Entrees, prepared daily, include fresh fish dishes and a variety of pasta specialties. Among appetizers, a flaky pastry with feta filling is a favorite. You can dine inside here or outside at shaded patio tables.

Known for its burgers, this restaurant in an historic part of town turns out a variety of casual dining options and serves it all until the wee hours. Seven varieties of burgers served on sourdough buns are available at lunch, which can be enjoyed at a sidewalk table on a fresh sourdough bun. You can order it piece by piece, adding such options as cheddar, feta or Monterey Jack cheese and grilled mushrooms. Music adds to the entertainment of passing crowds at this spot that is a favorite late-night gathering spot for the wee-hour crowd.

To experience one of the best pints of Guinness in the city, a visit to this authentic thatched-roof establishment is a must. The pub sports all things Irish, including live folk music, excellent food and fine Irish whiskeys. Allow plenty of time: this place is popular and is usually packed. Traditional favorites such as Shepherd's Pie, Dublin Fish and Chips and authentic Irish Stew are featured on the menu. Add a pint of your favorite lager or ale and join the lively crowd at the bar or head outside to the deck where there's plenty of room to revel in.

For more than 20 years, Press Box Sports Emporium & Eatery has been cheering teams and serving sports buffs some of the coldest brews in town. Equipped with four big-screened televisions, plus several smaller sets strategically placed throughout the eatery, the restaurant is designed to guarantee you won't miss that critical sports moment. When there's a break in the televised action, visit the game room where you have a choice of darts, pool or pinball machines. The menu is diverse, offering a wide variety of fare including jumbo chicken wings, king-sized Quesadillas, Deep Fried Grouper, pizzas and specialty pastas.

Enjoy sumptuous cuisine prepared at Angelina's, a popular Italian restaurant. The menu is extensive, offering nearly 90 entrees, 20 antipasto dishes and a variety of pizzas. All entrees are meticulously prepared from scratch using the freshest and finest ingredients available. The excellent food and comfortable atmosphere is enhanced on weekend evenings when an Italian guitarist performs Old World favorites.

Ringside Café is one of the best-known spots in the state for the wail of live blues music. Popular, busy and packed with patrons, it's the place to go for a casual night of music, slow dancing and good food. A full menu offers such goodies as conch fritters, buffalo fingers and potato skins to get you started. Top it off with an icy cold brew or a mixed drink from the bar.

Football and Lee Roy Selmon were a great combination, and now his sports bar and restaurant is scoring points. In the sports bar, you can watch team action on the big screen TV. Treat yourself with excellent down-home Southern-style cooking based on family recipes and offers. Crispy deep-fried green tomatoes, oysters and steaks smothered in grilled onions and gravy are always on offer. On the lighter side, a variety of fresh salads and pizzas are also available.

Hyde Park Café located in trendy South Tampa features some of the smoothest music and hippest crowds in town. It is the perfect place to see or be seen as you dance the night away to the hottest tunes played by the coolest DJs. If you want to do your own entertaining, stop by on Wednesday night and belt out a few notes in the karaoke competition. Mingle with old and new friends alike at one of three inside bars or the candlelit courtyard. Best of all, they are served all night long.

On game day or any day, Charann's Sports Tavern is a great place to spend time with friends, food and your favorite brew. There's also plenty to do, like playing darts or pool, watching sports action on TVs, or simply borrow one of the many board games available. The menu features fried mushrooms, sandwiches, burgers and steaks with a lot of cheese and choicest of peppers to tickle your taste buds.

This top-notch venue is located on the spacious Florida State Fairgrounds. Ford Amphitheater can hold up to 19,500 fans and has state-of-the-art sound and light technology. Renowned bands and singers have hosted their concerts here, including Velvet Revolver, Dave Matthew, Travis Tritt and Neville Brothers.