New Tampa
New Tampa is the master-planned northeast frontier where the dating pool is heavily USF-adjacent and the housing stock looks like a render. Wesley Chapel pulls double duty as the actual nightlife, since New Tampa itself is gated communities, chain restaurants, and golf. The upside is space, newness, and a graduate-student bench that refreshes annually. The downside is that romance here often means meeting at a Cheesecake Factory parking lot before driving somewhere with a pulse. Good for daters who prize convenience and quiet streets over walkable surprise. Bring a car and lowered expectations about spontaneity.
New Tampa by the numbers
Median individual income in New Tampa is about $52.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in New Tampa pays about $1,900 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
19 spots across New Tampa
- New TampaActivity
Museum of Science & Innovation - MOSI
Science museum★ 3.9 · 5,626Wheelchair access- Find it
- 4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL 33617
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 3.9★ from 5,626 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 5 PM
- Tue10 AM to 5 PM
- Wed10 AM to 5 PM
- Thu10 AM to 5 PM
- Fri10 AM to 5 PM
- Sat10 AM to 5 PM
- Sun10 AM to 5 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
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Melt N Dip
Creperie★ 4.9 · 5,155Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 11301 N 56th St Ste 11, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 5,155 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon10 AM to 2 AM
- Tue10 AM to 2 AM
- Wed10 AM to 2 AM
- Thu10 AM to 2 AM
- Fri10 AM to 2 AM
- Sat10 AM to 2 AM
- Sun10 AM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · In-store pickup · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Contact
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- New TampaActivity
Adventures Excape Tampa - Escape Rooms
Escape room center★ 4.9 · 4,781Wheelchair access- Find it
- 2830 E Bearss Ave, Tampa, FL 33613
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 4,781 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue4 to 11:30 PM
- Wed4 to 11:30 PM
- Thu4 to 11:30 PM
- Fri4 to 11:30 PM
- Sat10 AM to 1 AM
- Sun10 AM to 8:30 PM
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly
- Contact
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- New TampaCafés
Bekdash Ice Cream & Desserts
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 3,098Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 11013 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 3,098 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 12 AM
- Tue12 AM to 10:30 PM
- Wed9 AM to 10:30 PM
- Thu11 AM to 10:30 PM
- Fri11 AM to 12 AM
- Sat11 AM to 12 AM
- Sun11 AM to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- New TampaActivity
Bowlero Tampa Bay
Bowling alley★ 4.4 · 2,647LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 13109 N 56th St, Tampa, FL 33617
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 2,647 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon3 to 11 PM
- Tue3 to 11 PM
- Wed12 to 11 PM
- Thu12 to 11 PM
- Fri11 AM to 11:59 PM
- Sat12 to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Crowd
- LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
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- New TampaDining
Oystercatchers
Restaurant★ 4.4 · 2,095Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 2900 Bayport Dr, Tampa, FL 33607
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 2,095 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Tue11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 9 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11:30 AM to 10 PM
- Sun10:30 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- New TampaActivity
PopStroke
Miniature golf course★ 4.6 · 1,952LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access- Find it
- 25297 Sierra Center Blvd, Lutz, FL 33559
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,952 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon9 AM to 11 PM
- Tue9 AM to 11 PM
- Wed9 AM to 11 PM
- Thu9 AM to 12 AM
- Fri9 AM to 12 AM
- Sat9 AM to 12 AM
- Sun9 AM to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Contact
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- New TampaCafés
Ice Screamin/Tampa
Ice cream shop★ 4.9 · 1,462LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups- Find it
- 14933 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33613
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.9★ from 1,462 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12 PM to 2 AM
- Tue12 PM to 2 AM
- Wed12 PM to 2 AM
- Thu12 PM to 1:30 AM
- Fri12 PM to 2 AM
- Sat12 PM to 2 AM
- Sun12 PM to 2 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- New TampaDrinks
The Fat Rabbit Pub
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,299Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 16029 Tampa Palms Blvd W, Tampa, FL 33647
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 1,299 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue11:30 AM to 11 PM
- Wed11:30 AM to 11 PM
- Thu11:30 AM to 11 PM
- Fri11:30 AM to 12 AM
- Sat11:30 AM to 12 AM
- Sun11:30 AM to 11 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- College students · Family-friendly · Groups
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
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- New TampaActivity
Armada Games
Board game club★ 4.7 · 618Wheelchair access- Find it
- 10910 N 56th St, Temple Terrace, FL 33617
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 618 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Armada Games.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon12 to 11 PM
- Tue12 to 11 PM
- Wed12 to 11 PM
- Thu12 to 11 PM
- Fri12 to 11 PM
- SatClosed
- SunClosed
- Dining
- In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- New TampaCafés
HELLO SWEETNESS
Dessert restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 476Wheelchair access- Find it
- 10018 Cross Creek Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 476 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon11 AM to 10 PM
- Tue11 AM to 10 PM
- Wed11 AM to 10 PM
- Thu11 AM to 10 PM
- Fri11 AM to 11 PM
- Sat11 AM to 11 PM
- Sun11 AM to 10 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- College students
- Contact
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- New TampaDrinks
Blush Wine Room
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 229Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 5863 Goldview Pkwy Unit 107, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 229 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Blush Wine Room.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon2 to 9 PM
- Tue2 to 9 PM
- Wed2 to 9 PM
- Thu2 to 9 PM
- Fri11 AM to 10 PM
- Sat11 AM to 10 PM
- Sun11 AM to 7 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
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- New TampaDrinks
Paddy Wagon Irish Pub - New Tampa
Sports bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 212Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 17506 Preserve Walk Ln, Tampa, FL 33647
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 212 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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- Hours
- Mon1 PM to 3 AM
- Tue1 PM to 3 AM
- Wed1 PM to 3 AM
- Thu1 PM to 3 AM
- Fri1 PM to 3 AM
- Sat12 PM to 3 AM
- Sun12 PM to 3 AM
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
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- New TampaDrinks
Tampa Wine Room
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 185Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 11724 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 185 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tampa Wine Room.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon4 to 9 PM
- Tue4 to 10 PM
- Wed4 to 10 PM
- Thu4 to 10 PM
- Fri4 PM to 12 AM
- Sat4 PM to 12 AM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
- Contact
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- New TampaDrinks
Blend Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 147Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 9526 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 33626
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 147 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Blend Lounge.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon3 PM to 2 AM
- Tue3 PM to 2 AM
- Wed3 PM to 2 AM
- Thu2 PM to 3 AM
- Fri3 PM to 3 AM
- Sat12 PM to 3 AM
- Sun12 PM to 3 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- Maps
- New TampaDrinks
The Sapphire Tampa
Cocktail bar★ 4.8 · 146Wheelchair access- Find it
- 4410 W Boy Scout Blvd, Tampa, FL 33607
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.8★ from 146 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- ThuClosed
- Fri6 PM to 3 AM
- Sat6 PM to 3 AM
- Sun6 PM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Usually plenty of parking
- Dining
- Curbside pickup · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Contact
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- New TampaDrinks
Chateau Cellars
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 120Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 2009 N 22nd St, Tampa, FL 33605
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 120 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Chateau Cellars.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- Tue10 AM to 6 PM
- Wed10 AM to 7 PM
- Thu10 AM to 7 PM
- Fri10 AM to 10 PM
- Sat10 AM to 10 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- New TampaDrinks
BAB's Secret Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 106Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 16540 Pointe Village Dr Suite 102, Lutz, FL 33558
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 106 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at BAB's Secret Lounge.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 PM to 12 AM
- Tue5 PM to 12 AM
- Wed5 PM to 12 AM
- Thu5 PM to 12 AM
- Fri5 PM to 2 AM
- Sat5 PM to 2 AM
- Sun5 PM to 12 AM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallMaps
- New TampaDrinks
Louie's Wine Bar
Wine bar$$$$★ 5 · 35Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 6072 Van Dyke Rd, Lutz, FL 33558
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 5★ from 35 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Louie's Wine Bar.
Your share$45Their share$45Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- WedClosed
- ThuClosed
- FriClosed
- Sat4 to 11 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps