For our family and friends from out of town, we want you to enjoy the city as locals. Here are some of our favorite spots to eat, drink, and explore.
Bride’s Favorites
Where to eat:
Oxford Exchange
An all day breakfast/brunch restaurant with an attached bookstore, coffee shop, and gift shop.
Oxford Exchange Menu
BarTaco
A casual indoor/outdoor dining experience with upscale street food and cocktails located in Hyde Park.
BarTaco Menu
Boulon Brassiere
An upscale restaurant with modern french cuisine and an emphasis on seafood. One of the best burgers in Tampa and a great place to grab coffee and a pastry in the morning! This also the location of the Friday night welcome party and located right across the street from The Edition!
Boulon Brasserie Menu
Willa’s
An all day eatery, with an attached coffee shop (Willa’s Provisions) with grab and go items.
Willa’s Menu
What to do:
Hyde Park Village
Explore one of Tampa’s historic districts! Full of shops, restaurants, and activities including cooking classes at Sur la Table or pottery painting at Color Me Mine!
hydeparkvillage.com
Tampa River Cruise
There are multiple different companies that offer river cruises on the Hillsborough river. Checkout Yacht Starship for a less formal experience or Craft Tampa for sit down dining experience.
Tampa Streetcar
The tampa trolley connects downtown, the channel district and historic ybor city. Checkout https://www.tecolinestreetcar.org/home.html#cs4 for more information and a map of all trolley stops!
Groom’s Favorites
Where to eat:
Columbia Restaurant
Located in Ybor City, one of Tampa’s most historic neighborhoods, is Florida’s oldest restaurant with a vibrant Spanish/Cuban cuisine.
Columbia Menu
The Pearl
Casual restaurant and tavern for seafood, cocktails and oysters, with many dishes featuring Southern influences.
The Pearl Menu
Small Giant
Friendly neighborhood bar with elevated comfort food and Columbus style pizza, located in the Channel District.
Small Giant Menu
Hattricks
Lively sports bar that is considered the “official” pre and post game celebration spot for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Hattricks Menu
Late Start
Downtown Tampa brewery known for its coffee, food, and beer. Serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
latestartbrewing.com
What to do:
Tampa Riverwalk
A 2.6 mile pedestrian trail connecting downtown Tampa’s top cultural, dining, and park destinations along the Hillsborough River. Open 24/7 and free to access, it features highlights like Armature Works, Curtis Hixon Park, Tampa Museum of Art, and Sparkman Wharf.
Sparkman’s Wharf
Modern waterfront area featuring hip restaurants and shops, a beer garden, and street-food stands.
Sparkman’s Wharf
Curtis Hixon Park
An 8 acre public park along the Hillsborough river.
Tampa History Center
Located a short walk from the venue, you can see Florida history dating back 12,000 years.
Tampa Aquarium
Also located near the venue, and is consistently ranked among the nations best aquariums.