Tampa’s Nightlife Hub
Known as Tampa’s Latin Quarter, historic Ybor City is the place to go for a lively night out during your bachelorette weekend. With its cobblestone streets lined with bars, restaurants, and jazz clubs, you and the bridesmaids will have no shortage of spots to dance, dine, and enjoy celebratory cocktails.
Some top picks for your Ybor City bachelorette bar crawl include:
Soho Saloon: With flashback décor from the roaring 20s, this speakeasy-style bar and lounge is a hip spot for craft cocktails. Sip a martini in a private VIP booth or hit the dance floor. Prana Coffee Yerba Mate Lounge: Fuel up with espresso drinks at this café before hitting the town. Prana also serves empanadas, arepas, and other Latin bites. Columbia Restaurant: No trip to Ybor City is complete without stopping at the Columbia, Florida’s oldest restaurant. Situated in an ornate, Spanish-style building, this family-owned eatery opened in 1905 and serves classic Cuban-American cuisine.
A charter bus rental drops your crew off right in the heart of Ybor’s entertainment district, so you can easily walk between hot spots like these all night long.
Columbia Restaurant
2117 E 7th Ave, Tampa, FL 33605
(813) 248-4961
Armature Works: The Ultimate Event Venue
For bachelorette parties wanting a chic venue to celebrate in style, look no further than Armature Works. This mixed-use space located in a former trolley barn features multiple event spaces to accommodate groups of all sizes.
Reserve a private lounge or the entire 10,000 square-foot Heights Public Market hall for your soiree. Armature Works offers full buy-out options with exclusive use of communal seating, dining areas, bars, and the outdoor Riverwalk terrace. Their in-house catering team can provide delicious menus from food hall restaurants like Wine Room, Trophy Fish, and Steelbach.
During your Armature Works bachelorette bash, the fun extends beyond fabulous food and drinks. The venue offers unique activities and entertainment like floral arranging classes, astrology readings, palm readings, herbology classes, and more. Or, take a break from the action and snap selfies against the industrial-chic backdrop.
A charter bus provides easy transportation for your wedding squad to this trendy Tampa hot spot.
Armature Works
1910 N Ola Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
(813) 221-8015
Clearwater Beach: Sand, Surf, and Sun
What’s a bachelorette party without some beach time? Pack up the sunscreen and flip flops for a group getaway to the sands of Clearwater Beach, just a short drive from Tampa. This barrier island beach consistently tops rankings of the country’s best beaches thanks to its soft white sands and calm Gulf waters.
Plan a full beach day with your bride crew at amenities like Beach Walk at Wyndham Grand Resort, a beach playground with volleyball, food, live music, and more. Soak up rays on lounge chairs or get out on the waves with paddleboard and kayak rentals. Fuel up with fresh seafood and cocktails at beachfront restaurants like Island Way Grill or Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar.
At night, change out of your bikinis and head to Shephard’s Tiki Bar, a lively open-air bar with live music on Clearwater Beach’s famous Pier 60. End the night with a moonlit stroll down the pier together before your charter bus shuttle returns you to your hotels.
With a charter bus rental, you have a designated driver to safely transport your crew to and from Clearwater Beach for a day of surf and sun.
Clearwater Beach
Pier 60 Park, 1 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
Tampa Riverwalk: Scenic Strolls and Selfies
Stretching along the Hillsborough River through downtown Tampa, the scenic Tampa Riverwalk is a perfect spot for bachelorette photo ops and leisurely strolls between dining and drinking spots. Have your bus driver drop the bride squad off near Curtis Hixon Park, where you can snap pics in front of the signature Tampa sign and “I Love Tampa” mural wall.
Make your way south down the Riverwalk path, passing waterfront parks and stopping to shop or eat. Hot spots like Ulele Restaurant, Waterworks Park, and Armature Works line the route. Further south, the path connects to the entertainment district in the Channelside neighborhood.
With its vibrant artworks and skyline views, the Tampa Riverwalk offers a unique outdoor backdrop for capturing bachelorette memories. And you won’t have to walk the entire 3-mile route—your charter bus can pick the group up whenever you’re ready to head to your next stop!
Curtis Hixon Park
600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Oxford Exchange: Chic Café Meets Boho Boutique
This combination coffee shop, bookstore, and upscale restaurant located in downtown Tampa is a stylish spot for bachelorette fun. Have your charter bus drop you off right at the Oxford Exchange’s iconic British hotel-inspired entrance.
Start your visit at this “coolest store in Florida” sipping rose lattes and browsing artisan goods in the on-site gift boutique. Beyond Brunch, the airy Oxford Exchange restaurant, is a hot spot for weekend eye-opening cocktails, light bites, and people watching through the cafe’s towering windows.
With its inviting lounge spaces, the Oxford is a unique locale for a bachelorette high tea, crafting session, or tarot card reader experience. Not to mention plenty of great photo backdrops!
Oxford Exchange
420 W Kennedy Blvd #150, Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 253-0222
Adventure Island: Thrills and Chills
Trade serene beaches for high-speed waterslides, wave pools, and roller coasters with a bachelorette bash at Adventure Island water park. Located beside Busch Gardens Tampa, this 30-acre water park provides tons of aquatic fun in the Florida sun.
Get your adrenaline pumping zooming down slides like Solar Vortex, battling the currents at Wahoo Run whitewater rapids, or chillin’ in a private cabana. Refuel with tropical drinks and snacks at locations like the Hang Ten Tiki Bar. With attractions for all ages and thrill levels, Adventure Island offers an action-packed alternative to lounge days at the beach.
End your adventure at the Key West-inspired Calypso Joe’s family pool, then dry off and have your charter bus shuttle you to the next fiesta destination!
Adventure Island
10001 Malcolm McKinley Dr, Tampa, FL 33612
(813) 884-4386
Bern’s Steakhouse: A Bachelorette Feast
For a celebratory send-off into married life, treat the bride-to-be to an epic meal at Bern’s Steakhouse, an acclaimed Tampa restaurant and longtime staple on lists of the nation’s top steakhouses. Open since 1956, Bern’s meticulously ages its beef in-house and is renowned for serving some of the highest quality steaks around.
Book Bern’s Harry Waugh Dessert Room for your bachelorette dinner party, an intimate space perfect for up to 14 guests. Indulge in their famous menu featuring an array of appetizers, salads, sides, and perfectly cooked cuts of USDA Prime beef. Don’t miss saving room for the legendary dessert room experience, where you’ll enjoy handmade sweets with pairing suggestions from a collection of 500,000 wines. Your party will be talking about this incredible meal for years to come!
Your charter bus driver will handle roundtrip transportation to this Tampa hot spot so the entire bachelorette squad can indulge worry-free.
Bern’s Steakhouse
1208 S Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33606
(813) 251-2421
Rock the Park Concert Series: Music Under the Stars
What could be better than enjoying live music outdoors on a balmy Tampa evening? Close out your bachelorette weekend at the Rock the Park concert series held on select nights at Curtis Hixon Park along the downtown riverfront. Rock the Park brings local and nationally touring acts to perform an eclectic lineup of music ranging from pop and rock to alternative and hip hop.
Have your entire bachelorette entourage ready to hit the dance floor and sing along to bands like American Authors, Nelly, or Mt. Joy. Before the concert, your charter bus can drop the group off near Armature Works or Ulele to grab a bite to eat nearby. Then after the show, your driver will be waiting to bring the tired but happy gang back to your hotel.
Curtis Hixon Park
600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, FL 33602
Rent a Bus for Your Tampa Bachelorette Party
Make your bachelorette party planning easy by leaving the transportation to Charter Bus Company Tampa. Our bus rentals allow your whole bridal crew to party and explore Tampa together, without splitting up for rideshares or a crowded party limo. Enjoy VIP amenities and a professional driver to take you door-to-door, so you can just focus on celebrating your bride-to-be in style.
Give us a call at (813) 280-7525 or request a free quote online anytime to get started planning bachelorette bus transportation in Tampa. We’re happy to help you customize a rental for your perfect celebration!