Bad Monkey Ybor

Fantastic experience at the bad monkey Popped in today for the Patriots game, had a good chat with the owner Dave who was one of the most wonderful people I've ever met. The prices are extremely reasonable, the cigar was great (and locally made) didn't get a chance to try the food but it smells very good The staff was extremely friendly very accommodating Highly recommend if you are in the area, plenty of bars to go to but this was by far my favorite

My favorite place on 7th. Great customer service. Beverly on the weekdays is someone I always like to visit. She’s got a shining personality and will definitely be happy if you bring your pup in too! All the night staff is friendly and efficient. I have always felt safe there at night with an attentive security staff. If visiting the area, they are the perfect spot for local merch as well.

Visited on Friday night around 11:15pm. Bartender said kitchen is closed and we had only drinks. Vibrant bar but no food that too on a Friday night 😐. Draft beer is good 👍. A suggestion to the management: please do provide food, it's Friday night and not the usual boring weekdays.

Customers are so fun and the atmosphere is energetic. I did not order food, so I can't comment on that. Music is mainstream, but upbeat. Service could use some improvement. Not sure why, but the evening shift bartenders seemed to be more on the ball. Probably why they are on shift when the place is busier. Expect to give your cc to the bartender for the duration of toy want to open a tab. Personally, I chose to pay cash. Seriously, keeping credit cards / debit cards behind the bar is asinine. But if you have no problem with strangers "holding on to" your cards that's on you. Bad Monkey, think about reforming your tab policy. Good God, Europe has respected its consumer's financial integrity by using handheld wireless kiosks for the past decade, along with most Tampa establishments. Not blaming the bartenders, it's totally a management problem. Just a suggestion...If you wouldn't give your card to a stranger on the street... Why would you trust the people behind the bar? Seriously, the staff are probably honest and respectful, but why take the chance? Bathrooms have disgusting air dryers... iykyk.

Spent the afternoon walking around Ybor City and stopped in to have a beer and chat with the bartender. It was on a Monday so the place was empty but it was still a very nice experience. The bar tender was extremely nice and the beer was served ice cold. This place has a cool atmosphere and and even cooler story of hot it started. Be sure to make a stop here on your trip out here