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Bad Monkey Ybor

nightlife★ 4.5 (1,360)$ · Inexpensive

This is a sports bar first and a shrine to service members and first responders second, and it commits hard to both — 20 TVs for every league that matters, plus décor that runs from Howitzer-shell taps to an upstairs VIP lounge dressed like an aircraft-carrier bridge. It earns its spot on 7th Ave by being unpretentious and cigar-friendly (hand-rolled ones come from Tabanero next door) with food that stays under fourteen bucks. Best suited to veterans, game-day regulars, and anyone who'd rather watch the Bucs with a cigar than fight a velvet rope down the block. If you want a dance floor or a curated cocktail, this isn't your stop.

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Best time to go

Sunday during NFL season, kickoff around 1 PM — the patio's shaded by old trees, the game's on all 20 screens, and you're in before the late-night 7th Ave bar crowd takes over.

Local tip

Head upstairs to the aircraft-carrier-bridge VIP lounge for the pool table and private couches, and grab a hand-rolled cigar from Tabanero next door to smoke on the patio.

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