Night Out At Tampa's Best Rooftop Bar Beacon

View from rooftop bar beacon in downtown Tampa

Tampa surely has grown over the last decade.

Photo Courtesy of RW

I had an amazing time at Tampa's best rooftop bar, Beacon.

We went on Friday night. It's been open for a since the first week of October, so I was excited to finally check it out. The views are amazing. It's on the 27th floor of the JW Marriot on Water Street in downtown Tampa. I'd been to the downstairs bar before after a comedy show. They make great drinks there. One, in particular, is a tequila drink with carrot juice. Sounds crazy but it was delicious.

We sat inside in a loungy-couch area. I loved the vibe and the music, but what impressed we most was the delicious food. We'll get to that in a moment, but I also must mention that Beacon is the second highest rooftop bar in the Sunshine state.

I love the choices on the menu. Charcuterie is my favorite and they have a unique wide variety of small plates to share, if you'd like. The creator of the menu is Chef Roy Bryant.

First, I tried the Pomme Pave. It's made with crispy potato with crème fraiche, chives, and shaved truffle, plus caviar. Next, I tried the sticky buns. I do believe these were my absolute favorite. They were filled with pork belly, pickled daikon & carrots, hoisin vinaigrette, and Thai chili.

I would imagine you will love the food and drinks at Beacon. You can check out some pictures of the gorgeous view and the delicious food. Another one of my favorites was the ricotta with avocado mousse.

You can find out more about Tampa's best rooftop bar, Beacon, right here.

Take in the gorgeous views of Downtown Tampa.

Photo by Roxanne WIlder

And the weather always feels particularly nice 27 stories high.

This doesn't seem like the Tampa I grew up in.

Wow! This Pomme Pave dish is a must.

Photo Courtesy of RW

Imagine crispy potato with crème fraiche, chives, and shaved truffle, plus caviar

I could've ordered ten.

This was my favorite item on the menu.

Photo Courtesy of RW

I like Steamed Buns and I cannot lie.

Filled with pork belly, pickled daikon & carrots, hoisin vinaigrette, and thai chili

Um, you had me at avocado mousse.

Photo Courtesy of RW

Picture lemon buffalo ricotta, marinated tomatoes, and avocado mousse.

Like nothing I've ever tasted.

Big city, bright lights.

Photo Courtesy of RW

Tampa surely has grown over the last decade.

And now you can see it all atop the JW Marriott.

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Roxanne WilderWriter

Roxanne is a co-host on the MJ Morning Show and host of Middays on Q105 in Tampa Bay. She also hosts segments on The Current, which features local feel-good stories and health and wellness segments, and airs on five of the six Tampa-based Beasley Media Group stations. Roxanne has conducted hundreds of interviews, from athletes to Oscar winners, including Matt Damon, Christian Bale, and Chadwick Boseman. She also specializes in media training, having worked with clients in the NFL, NBA and WWE for television, in print, and online. Roxanne is a published author and will be releasing a thriller novel in 2024. Her favorite thing in the world is being with her two daughters and husband. As a content creator for Q105, Roxanne writes about family activities in the Tampa Bay area, as well as reviews for local restaurants and travel.

Night Out At Tampa’s Best Rooftop Bar Beacon

I had an amazing time at Tampa’s best rooftop bar, Beacon. We went on Friday night. It’s been open for a since the first week of October, so I was…

Roxanne Wilder

Take in the gorgeous views of Downtown Tampa.

Wow! This Pomme Pave dish is a must.

This was my favorite item on the menu.

Um, you had me at avocado mousse.

Big city, bright lights.

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