American Social @ Tampa Official Florida Panthers bar
Official Florida Panthers watch bar, listed in the team's own directory.
Listed on the official "Cats on Tap - Official Bars" venue map for the Florida Panthers. source
NHL · Tampa, United States
Where to Watch NHL Hockey in Tampa
Last updated August 20, 2026
Hockey is a bar sport: one screen, one crowd, and a season long enough that the regulars know each other. These 17 venues in Tampa carry a real signal that they show the games.
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St. Louis Blues
Cool Vibes Pub & Grub Official St. Louis Blues bar
Official St. Louis Blues watch bar, listed in the team's own directory.
Official St. Louis Blues bar network location: Cool Vibes Pub & Grub Inc, 5488 58th St N, Kenneth City, FL 33709. source
Tampa Bay Lightning
Armature Works Official Tampa Bay Lightning bar
Designated official Lightning playoff watch party site
Playoff game 3 official watch party: Lightning Watch Party puck drop at 7p @armatureworks_tampa. source
Shows NHL week in, week out
Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill Shows NHL frequently
Shows the NHL regularly in local coverage
Petersburg, come on in to Ferg's Sports Bar and Grill. Sit down, order some grub, fetch a drink and settle in to watch a Buccaneers football game, a Lightning hockey match, a Rays baseball game or any game you like. source
Abe's Place Tap & Grill Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey regularly in local coverage
It is always good advice to eat where the locals eat, and the locals are flocking to Abeβs Place. With award winning wings and 44 beers on tap, it's a perfect spot to watch a hockey game. source
Yeoman's Topgolf Swing Suite Shows NHL frequently
Shows the NHL regularly per its own website
Burgers, Brews & Big Wins: Catch the NHL Playoffs at Yeomanβs! If youβre a Tampa Bay Lightning fan looking for the ultimate spot to catch playoff hockey, Yeomanβs Topgolf Swing Suite is your go-to destination. source
Press Box @ Tampa Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey regularly per its own posts
π GAME DAY, TAMPA! β‘οΈ Join us for a Heads & Tails Game Day Pop Up during the home game vs. the Mammoth. π Wings. π Fries. πΊ Cold beers. π Big screens + hockey energy. ποΈ Shop NHL Stadium Series merchandise while you... source
Surfside Taphouse Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey regularly per its own posts
Catch all the Stanley Cup Finals action at Surfside Taphouse! π» π₯ πππππππβπ ππππΎππΌπ: BOGO Wings on orders of 10, 20, or 30 wings! πΈ ππππ πππππΎ: Jeff Gurney takes the stage at 8PM! Whether youβre cheering for every... source
πβΎπ π§π’π‘ππππ§ = π£πππ¬π’ππ π π’ππ πβΎπ We are the Home of Sports! Catch all the MLB, NBA & NHL Playoff action here with ice-cold drinks, great food, and the best game-day atmosphere on the beach. Donβt miss a minute of the... source
DISTRICT TAVERN Shows NHL frequently
Tavern running dedicated Lightning watch parties with coverage from puck drop
All or Nothing!! @Districttavern Let's go Tampa Bay Lightning ... Watch party 6:00pm today. COVERAGE STARTS AT 7:30PM... source
Guilty Sea Sports Bar And Pub Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey including Montreal Canadiens per its own posts
π¨ TRIVIA UPDATE THIS WEEK!π¨ Due to the Tampa Bay Lightning game this Wednesday (4/29), trivia at Guilty Sea Sports Pub will be cancelled this week. Weβre so sorry for the inconvenience, but weβll be back and ready to... source
β‘οΈπ¨ ITβS GAME DAY π¨ β‘οΈ Join us tonight at Guilty Sea Sports Pub for Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs! ππ₯ Watch the Tampa Bay Lightning take on the Montreal Canadiens at 7PM! Letβs pack the house, turn the sound ALL... source
Willy's Bloomingdale Pizza Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey regularly per Google reviews
A quaint pizza/Italian joint in Brandon. There were six or so big screen TV's showing various sporting events (NHL & NBA playoffs), ESPN Sports Center, etc. The menu wasn't overdone, and the waitress didn't hesitate... (Google review)
Irish 31 @ Westchase Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey including Tampa Bay Lightning per its own posts
β‘οΈπ PLAYOFF SCHEDULING UPDATESπβ¨οΈ Our Tampa Bay Lightning are back in the playoffs and weβve got every game LIVE on our wall-to-wall TVs with sound up π , which means a few schedule swaps along the way. Please see... source
1983 Restaurant, Bar & Arcade Shows NHL frequently
Shows NHL hockey including Tampa Bay Lightning per its own posts
Playoff hockey is here and weβre turning up the volume all weekend β‘οΈ Catch every Tampa Bay Lightning game at 1983 Sports Bar with sound on, energy high, and deals you donβt want to miss: π₯ 10 for $10 wings πΊ $5 draft... source
Top Shelf Sports Lounge Shows NHL frequently
Downtown Tampa sports lounge voted best sports bar in Tampa
Top Shelf Sports Lounge is an upscale sports bar and restaurant in Downtown Tampa and Wesley Chapel, Florida. Voted best sports bar and best wings in Tampa. source
Top Shelf Sports Lounge is the best place to watch Tampa Bay Lightning games! source
Venues that hosted NHL screenings
Sparkman Wharf Hosted NHL screenings
Waterfront district hosting scheduled Lightning watch parties
Lightning Watch Party. Friday, July 31 @ 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. ... Cheer on the Bolts as they face off against the Anaheim Ducks. source
Hogans Hangout Hosted NHL screenings
Promoted a NHL hockey screening per its own posts
π GAME 3 IS ON TONIGHT! π Catch all the Stanley Cup Finals action at Hoganβs Hangout! π₯ TONIGHTβS SPECIAL π₯ $3 Fireball & Fireball Apple Shots πΈ Live Music with Neil Dennis starts at 8PM Donβt miss a minute of the... source
Southern Lights Brewing Company Hosted NHL screenings
Promoted a Tampa Bay Lightning screening per its own posts
THUNDEROUS SUNDAYβ‘οΈ Can the Tampa Bay Lightning sneak in another win!? Find out Tonight (Sunday, May 3rd), as weβll be airing Game 7 of the NHL Playoffs at 6pm on the Taproom TVs! If youβre looking for exceptional... source
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch NHL hockey in Tampa?
- 17 venues in Tampa have a real, checkable signal that they show the NHL: the venue's own post or website, a club or fan-group listing, or local coverage. Every listing on this page links back to that source.
- What is the best hockey bar in Tampa?
- The sections on this page split them by what the evidence says: 3 are fan bars or game-day home for a specific team, which is where the crowd and the sound will be; 11 show the NHL week in, week out; 3 hosted a one-off screening we could verify.
- When are the next NHL games?
- Next up: 2026 Tim Hortons NHL Heritage Classic: Montreal Canadiens at Winnipeg Jets on Sun 25 Oct 2026 (time to be confirmed); NHL Global Series Finland: Seattle Kraken vs Carolina Hurricanes (Game 1) on Thu 12 Nov 2026 (time to be confirmed); NHL Global Series Finland: Carolina Hurricanes vs Seattle Kraken (Game 2) on Sat 14 Nov 2026 (time to be confirmed). Puck drop is an evening slot across North America and the small hours in Europe, so the venues that matter are the ones that stay open for the third period.
- How is this NHL list for Tampa put together?
- It is built from public evidence only: a venue's own posts and website, club and fan-group listings, and local press. We keep hospitality venues only, drop anything we cannot source, and refresh the Tampa list as new evidence appears.