11 Tampa Bay Wedding and Party Venues We Love
Ever since our own wedding in 2019, we've believed a good cup of coffee and good people belong together. Rolling our espresso cart into all kinds of celebrations around Tampa Bay has taken us to some truly special places: barns tucked under old oaks, rooftops above the river, hotels right on the bay.
If you're still looking for the right spot for your wedding, shower or birthday, here are a few favorites we think you'll love, in no particular order. Each one has its own personality, and every one of them is a happy place to gather.
The Bunny Hive Odessa
Odessa, FL · thebunnyhive.com/odessa
A bright, beautiful little social club for babies, kids and their grown-ups. For birthdays, baby showers or a girls' night out, the private studio is a sweet, cozy place to celebrate, and we love the community they've built there.
Armature Works / Rooftop 220
Tampa, FL (Tampa Heights) · armatureworks.com
A Tampa landmark on the Hillsborough River with three event spaces under one historic roof: the grand Gathering, the cozy Theatre, and Rooftop 220, with an open-air deck that looks out over the river and the downtown skyline. Rooftop 220 is perfect for a smaller wedding or a laid-back party.
The Barn at Jewel Farms
Odessa, FL · thebarnatjewelfarms.com
A family-owned barn on 19 green acres, with chandeliers, a built-in bar, a fire pit and a rocking-chair porch. It feels like the countryside but you're still close to Tampa. Rustic and elegant together, it's lovely for weddings and family celebrations alike.
The Barn at Crescent Lake
Odessa, FL · barnatcrescentlake.com
A family-owned lakefront venue on 20 private acres along Crescent Lake, just north of Tampa. Your ceremony, cocktail hour and reception can all happen in one beautiful spot, and they've been making Tampa Bay couples happy for more than a decade.
The CURRENT Hotel
Tampa, FL (Rocky Point) · The CURRENT Hotel on Marriott
An art-filled hotel right on the water at Rocky Point. Think sunset vows on a private beach, a rooftop terrace, and a ballroom with floor-to-ceiling windows over Tampa Bay. It's a relaxed, beautiful spot to celebrate, and your guests can stay right there.
Tampa River Center
Tampa, FL · Bob Buckhorn River Center on tampa.gov
Now called the Bob Buckhorn River Center, it sits on the Hillsborough River in Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park. Floor-to-ceiling windows open onto a covered terrace that looks across at downtown. With only one event booked per day, the whole place is yours.
Hilton Tampa Downtown
Tampa, FL (Downtown) · Hilton Tampa Downtown
In the heart of downtown, a few steps from the Riverwalk. Couples can say their vows on the brick Esplanade Patio, which is shaded by oaks and has a waterfall, then head inside to a big, beautiful ballroom. With hundreds of rooms upstairs, it's an easy home base for a wedding weekend.
JW Marriott Tampa Water Street
Tampa, FL (Water Street) · JW Marriott Tampa Water Street weddings
A modern, light-filled hotel in the middle of Water Street. Choose a ballroom for a big reception, the glass Sky View Lobby Bar for a smaller one, or a sixth-floor rooftop lawn for a ceremony under the open sky. When the party's done, the whole neighborhood is right outside the door.
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
Tampa, FL (Westshore) · Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay weddings
A waterfront hotel on Old Tampa Bay with its own nature preserve. Couples can marry at the gazebo or on a deck over the water, then celebrate in an elegant ballroom, whether the day is a fairy tale or kept simple and casual.
SoireEstate
Lutz, FL · soireestate.com
A hidden spot in nature just north of Tampa, with live oaks, open pasture and even a vegetable farm. An open-air pavilion and covered spaces mean you're ready for rain or shine, and it's quiet enough that the day stays all about you.
Florida Avenue Brewing Co.
Wesley Chapel, FL · floridaavebrewing.com
A destination brewery with a beer garden, a full restaurant and award-winning beers. Brewers Hall is their private event room, with its own bar, entrance and restrooms, and it's a fun, one-of-a-kind spot for a wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, shower or birthday.
Ready to plan yours?
Wherever you end up celebrating, we'd love to be there with the cart, handcrafted espresso drinks and a team that's excited to be part of your day. Tell us a little about your plans and we'll put together a quote.