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(813) 254-1500
1908 W Kennedy Blvd
(Fremont & Mellville)
Tampa,
FL
33606
27.9446
-82.48
Neighborhoods: North Hyde Park, Northwest
Hours:
11am-3am 7 Days A Week.
Last updated 5.09.11
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What People Are Saying About Kikiki III Lounge
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American for Beer – KiKi's must be given credit for being a real bar. They don't serve any liquor (due, according to the bartender, to some interesting occurrences which will not be detailed), only beer. – – Old-School Charm – When you walk in, the wood-paneled walls and juke box give any gay man the sensation that he just may not be gay at all. That is, until you hear what's coming out of the juke box--usually a medley of any top "diva" tracks. The security monitor at the center of the bar allows for easy viewing of your car in the parking lot. –…
Editor's Tips
- Taj Mahal It Ain't:
- Fine particle board wood paneling and dim lighting make this place a must for barflies of any sort. The drinks are cheap, and so are the come-ons.
- Lookin' for a date?:
- While the idea of picking people up in a bar is as old as the invention of the wheel, this place serves it up in large, easy-to-swallow bites. While this may seem appalling to most, in this place it's almost charming.
08/26/11
from a customer not the management
by Edgar34 at Citysearch
Roaches everywhere. On your glass. Don't use the toilet. What kind of self loathing person would enjoy this dump? The only other people there when I was were a couple of old drunken bums choking on cigarettes. I have not seen any of the "college guys" written about in another review and I think most people who have walked in to this filthy horrible dive would laugh at that. Unless it was a college course given in prison. The sickly looking "trade" types want your money here and I have not seen anything I would want to pay or even go with for free. The conversation consisted of jails, drugs, etc. in the most low down way of speaking anyone could imagine.
The plain TRUTH is that when you are here, you have hit rock bottom...you can go no lower. Now I wouldn't mind going so low with someone hot in my arms but LETS FACE IT, it isn't happening in this roach infested hell hole.
03/30/11
Had a Ball !!!!
by newhopepa2002 at Citysearch
Read the online reviews and didn't expect much when I visited the 1st time. However I was pleasantly surprised when I arrived. The bartender Steve was very friendly and a great conversationalist. Also left me surf awhile on his laptop. Faron, the manager (?) was equally friendly and made me feel very welcome. He also pointed out some hot spots I should see in Tampa, which I actually left and checked out. I returned later in the afternoon and met a few of the customers. There was some nice eye candy that didn't come onto you unless they were invited., I did strike up a conversation with one of the cutest (shirt off) who was very bright and a great conversationalist., I'm a snow bird so I'll be heading north very soon. But.....be certain that when I return to Tampa I'll be back again. Thank you for being so friendly and helpful. Mike from King's Point.
02/17/11
nice people
by SammsMan at Citysearch
I agree. the staff here are extremely nice. and the young boyz are fun to watch playing pool. i don't go here to find a young guy to take home but i will admit i've bought the occasionel one a beer! i just go here to hang out and talk to people arounbd the bar, it is a fun place...not new and shiny but fun just the same....
02/15/11
Fun, Friendly Hole in the Wall
by WhoShotJR at Citysearch
THREE UPDATES! #1 - KiKiKi now offers a full service liquor bar again and often has a two-for-one drink special until 8 p.m.! #2 - They now accept credit and debit cards, plus there is an ATM on site. #3 - They have a sexy go go boy on Saturday nights and are actively looking for more dancers to work on both Friday and Saturday night!
Okay, this is not a posh night club with outrageous drink prices and bartenders who play tricks with the drink prices like a gay bar I won't name in Ybor city. This is a small, older, neighborhood kind of bar where you are going to want to be friendly to the people around you if you really expect to have the best time. 99% of the patrons are regulars, and almost all are just as friendly as can be. Don't be afriad to join in a conversation or strike one up! The bartenders are extremely friendly and welcoming, especially Franklin and Anthony, and Mickey is really nice, too!
Every time I go to this bar I have a great time. You just need to lighten up and go with the flow at a place like this! Yes, that cute young guy is probably in the bar looking for an opportunity, so if that is what you came for, buy him a drink and at the very least, you'll make a new friend. But lots of people just come here to see a familiar friendly face and have a few laughs passing the time with good conversation. All are welcome here, and I have even seen straight couples fit in very nicely.
To the guy who said there are police raids here, maybe that was true years ago, but I have been there enough times over a long enough period of time to say that this simply isn't true at all, if it ever was.
If you are a young guy or a USF/HCC/UT student, don't be afraid to check the place out - nobody there is an axe murderer and you will feel comfortable if you just relax. If you want to leave with a new friend, you can, if you want to just relax and drink and have a good time with your pants on, you can do that, too. Lots of great pool matches go down on the pool table and they have an amazing juke box. If you're cute, and someone sends you a drink, accept it and say thanks. It doesn't mean you have to leave with him! But it is a nice ice-breaker. True, many of the regulars here are looking to make a friend and maybe go have some fun, but nothing is written in stone!
I love this friendly, fun little dive bar.
06/18/10
Hot guys, great times
by TampaParadise at Citysearch
I've been going here on and off for quite a few years. Yes, it is a bit of a dive, but come on, some of the best bars are! Lately, it seems like this is the more and more the place where the younger guys like to hang out, play pool, and socialize with older admirers. Just be nice, be yourself, and be friendly, and you'll fit in just fine here. Cheap beer and hot shirtless college guys playing pool and accepting drinks from gents! What more could you ask for????
- Pros: Hot friendly young guys
- Cons: Can't think of any!
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