New Years Eve 2008

Hello!

Some friends and I are going to be in Tampa for New Years Eve and we had some questions...

1st - Are there places in Tampa that offer packages for NYE with open bars? Where could we find a list if there are some? When should we start looking?

2nd - Where should we stay?...We do not not care about quality, we just need a cheap place to sleep.

3rd - Any recommendations for where to go?

Thanks for any help!

John

New Years Eve 2008

There are places that offer packages for NYE with open bars. There are also spots that have a cover charge and then have a cash bar. I would probably check www.tbo.com maybe in November? I%26#39;m not sure when places will start advertising.

Where to stay depends on where you end up going for NYE. I will say that cabs are hard to come by on NYE. Last year we waited almost an hour for a cab going out and ended up sharing a cab on the way home because we couldn%26#39;t get one! That being said, I would stay very close to wherever you end up going out. I would probably suggest downtown area, as it%26#39;s close to most nightlife. Options include Embassy Suites Convention Center, Marriott Waterside, Westin Harbour Island, and less pricey options Residence Inn and Courtyard Marriott both downtown.

Recommendations - I don%26#39;t know yet what is being offered, but it might help to know your ages - are you a bunch of singles or couples - and what type of place you are wanting to go. I think that in the past Mangrove%26#39;s on Howard has had a package with open bar up until a certain time (until midnight?). Jackson%26#39;s on Harbour Island has had a package in the past as well I think.

Good luck!

New Years Eve 2008

HEy!!

We are kinda in the same position. My friend and I are 26 and are going to be in Tampa NYE from Long Island, NY. We are not sure what to do..a lot of the bar/clubs are not 21 and over. We are kinda stuck. We are looking for a fun bar, to chill, hangout, dress up and dance with out the lil ones or our grandparents. Can anyone help????

and when I say lil ones I mean 18 - 21...LOL Looking for a nice 24-35 crowd!!

Maybe Mangrove%26#39;s or Jackson%26#39;s or Hyde Park Cafe? I guess I have the same answer as last year...check out www.tbo.com for updates on places. Most bars are not under 21, so I%26#39;m not sure why you think that? Maybe a few in Ybor City area are? Ybor City has TONS of bars to choose from, though, I%26#39;m sure you could find one that you liked :)