Pour House at Grand Central, 1208 E. Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL; (813) 402-2923
The Venue: Hollowed out concrete area, detailed with modern classy lounge attire and a few bar game staples.
Hours: 4 p.m. to 12 a.m. Monday through Wednesday, 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Thursday, 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 12 a.m. Sunday
The Allure: An eclectic collection of brew from all over the world; and you can even bring in your dog.
Possible Grievances: At times it can be too quiet (aka dull). Parking can be a chore, too. And people bring in their dogs.
Last Call: Pour House isn't a nightlife hot spot but it definitely provides an ideal chill atmosphere. In other words, you won't have to scream over music in order to hear the person beside you. That said, they will run a live band outside or have a promotion every now and then that will draw a sizeable crowd.
With 40 craft beers on tap, and many more bottled up, the majority of people that drop in here are looking to indulge in the chatty environment; all while sipping on rare brews they won't typically find at most local watering-holes. While there's no hard liquor floating around, the Pour House does boast a nice collection of wines you can consume by the glass.
Nestled at the base of a massive condo complex, a good portion of the patrons descending on this joint, are the local inhabitants. Picture a blend of young and older professionals that still have a flare for a solid night of drinking. And the longer the night goes on, the scene can provide some excellent people watching. And if by some chance the roomy bar room fills up, there is outdoor patio seating.

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