The Retreat 85th anniversary

One of the oldest bars in Tampa Bay is celebrating another rotation around the sun. South Tampa’s Retreat hosts its 85th birthday party this weekend, full of pool-playing, tasty eats, DJs, festivities and of course the stiff drinks that it’s known for. Whether your go-to order is a shot and PBR or a craft cocktail made with top shelf spirits, The Retreat caters to all walks of life. “Join us today and be transported to an era filled with nostalgia, where the drinks are poured strong and camaraderie flows freely,” the bar writes on social media. The Retreat opened its doors back in 1938 and proudly boasts the title of “the oldest operating bar in Tampa,” and is still a popular spot to watch college and NFL games, enjoy a rotating schedule of food trucks, play a game of pool or just relax with your friends. The Retreat hosts a hospitality night on Monday, music bingo on Tuesdays and offers $5 shots of Rumple Minze liqueur on Wednesdays. And when it’s not celebrating its 85th birthday, this classic Tampa dive bar is open daily from 3 p.m.-3 a.m. For more information about this weekend’s birthday party, head to its Instagram @retreat1938. —Kyla Fields