By: Sally Baker

Fellow wine lovers in Tampa, here you will find not only great places to buy wine in Tampa, but some of the best places to drink said wine! Check out these locally owned businesses that both serve and offer great locations to enjoy wine in Tampa.

Taps Wine and Beer Restaurant – Created for the lovers of beer and wine in Tampa, Taps brings a unique way for the patron to experience rare and pricey wines by the ounce, making it a more affordable but classy wine experience. Red, Whites, Whites of Interest and Champagnes offered.

Wine Exchange – The Wine Exchange Bistro & Wine Bar brings Hyde Park one of the best places for wine in Tampa. Wine choices like the Shooting Star and Bouchaine Rockin’ H Vineyard are just a couple of the unique selections at the Wine Exchange which offer a bubbly treat or a palate glazed with bacon, blueberries and leather.

Fly Bar – One of the best places to enjoy wine in Tampa is the exposed rooftop at Fly Bar. This one-of-a-kind restaurant and bar is a Tampa favorite for their artistic atmosphere, delicious food menu and bars located both inside and on the roof top. The rooftop is the perfect place to enjoy a nice glass of wine on a sunny afternoon or cool evening.

Ceviche – For a relaxing evening with a beautifully decorated outdoor patio, head to Ceviche in SoHo. Not only do they have an incredible Spanish wine list that was carefully designed by the owners themselves, but the ambiance of the outdoor patio makes it a perfect combination to not only get amazing wine in Tampa but to enjoy it.

Columbia Restaurant – The Columbia Restaurant has held up its reputation of incredibly authentic food and wine since 1905. Their extensive wine menu hails from all over the world including Spain, Chile, France, California and other parts of the United States. The family also has their very own private label wines honoring the memories of their family members. The atmosphere of the interior would make anyone feel they were in another country, and the expertise of the staff takes special care in pairing the perfect wines with the entrees.

Other notable places for wine in Tampa include Fleming’s Wine Bar and Bern’s, with the largest wine list in the world!