University of South Florida
- Nightlife

Hyde Park Café

Hyde Park is an area that is popular with young people in Tampa. The Hyde Park Café is one of the most popular places in Tampa for college students and non-college students alike. DJs play jazz, funk, soul, Latino, salsa, rock, hip-hop, and paradise music Tuesday through Saturday.

Orpheum

This is a popular joint for indie music fans and local performers. The club books both national and local acts, so remember to check ahead to see who’s putting on a show.

The Castle

The Castle is popular with students who don’t exactly fit in with the rest of Tampa’s nightclub scene. On any night that the club is open, it is typical to hear music by the Clash, followed by some dance tunes from the ’80s. Cover is $2 for 21-and-up, and $3 for people 18 to 20 years old.

Full Moon Saloon

This is one of the most popular clubs for USF students. Football players, sorority girls, and hardcore partiers gather at Full Moon to take advantage of cheap drinks and loud music.

Red Zone

This live music venue has cheap beer, a good pub menu, and televisions all over the place for students who want to take the night off. When student organizations host parties at Red Zone, the bar is sure to get packed.

Peabody’s Billiards & Games

Boasting a happy hour 24/7, Peabody’s is a great place to start off and play some pool or a great place to end up, as it’s USF’s after-hours place to go.

Skipper’s Smokehouse

Skipper’s is more popular with an older crowd, but students also go there to enjoy live music. The small venue has both indoor and outdoor areas and is inviting to fans of folk music, reggae music, and world beats.

Rocky’s Sports Grill

Rocky’s is located on the USF Golf Course, making it a popular spot for USF students. Named after the school mascot, Rocky’s hosts live music, drink specials, student-run organization parties, and a karaoke night.

Bull's Club Billiards

Beer pong is huge at this bar!

Bobalouie’s Grille & Sports Garden

A sports bar for only those 21-and-up, Bobalouie’s is a great place to drink imported or domestic beers, play darts, sing karaoke, watch any of their 24 TVs or five projection screens, play pool, foosball, or pinball, or eat good bar grub.

New World Brewery

Students who are over 21 and enjoy a laid-back, relaxed atmosphere with good beer and good people will enjoy New World. With live music and a wide selection of beer to choose from, this is an ideal alternative to the loud, thumping sounds of a nightclub.

Copper Top Pub

This place has great wings!

Starbucks

This Starbucks is open pretty late!

Sacred Grounds

This coffee shop is open late at night and has tons of amenities to provide a relaxed atmosphere. Students should be aware that this is considered a gay coffee shop, but that doesn’t mean students have to be gay if they want to hang out there!