Dating cougars in Tampa is all about location. With refreshing beaches and hot women, sun and fun are never far away. From the lovely Busch Gardens to the exquisite Tampa Theatre, we have pinpointed some of the hottest cougar dens where sultry, middle-aged women are frequently seen.
Tampa cougars are a feisty bunch. When they know what they want, they’ll stop at nothing to get it. Some of them can be pretty forward, too, so that might bode well for you if you don’t know how to approach cougars.
If you’re a great piece of meat that is brave enough to take on this bold breed, make sure to visit these cougar bars in Tampa along with some other locations and let us know how it went.
The Best Places to Find Cougars in Tampa
We must say that Tampa, and Florida in general, is one big cougar magnet. The state is loaded with eye candy cougars who seem to like putting in the effort to look younger.
This can be hard to believe if you’ve never been to Florida before, especially for a small city like Tampa with less than 400k residents. But numbers never lie, and the stats say that Florida is America’s number-one state in plastic surgery (here).
So you will have fun in Tampa, that’s guaranteed.
And to help you out, faster, we made this quick list of the best places, and apps, where you can find hot Tampa cougars with minimum effort. All you have to do is just walk up to them and ask them out. It takes a little bit of confidence, but it’s worth it.
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Edge Social Drinkery offers you access to cool elegant cougars in Tampa
Located on the rooftop of the swanky Epicurean Hotel, the Edge Social Drinkery offers great views for your eyes and drinks for your palate. The drink menu features a unique selection of craft beers, liquors and boutique wines. You can also order light snacks like olives and cheese platters.
This is the perfect spot to meet a fancy, refreshing older lady thanks to its romantic ambiance which echoes that of a bewitched fortress. With plenty of comfortable places to sit and lounge, you can easily strike up a conversation with the cougars nearby.
Meeting a sexy cougar on AFF who just wants fun in bed has been pretty reliable (try it free)
When you’re out hunting for cougars, there’s a huge chance that you also want to get laid. Cougars in Tampa are a feisty bunch. Many of them don’t want a relationship. Instead, they want a hot stud who can fulfill their fantasies. That could be you.
Instead of trying out all these other sketchy sites that claim to find you a one-night-stand, try the one that we’ve tried and tested: AFF (with their great free trial). This site has a huge user base with literally everyone looking for someone to have sex with. So if you only want to meet a cougar for a night of hot and heavy fun, you’ll find her here.
In our experience, most guys are going to get their best results meeting single cougars who aren't looking for a commitment using AFF.
A huge percentage of AFF users are in the over-30 age range. That means you have great odds of hitting it off with a Tampa cougar. After all, many of them have given up on other popular sites where the 20-something singles get all the attention. We know we have.
AFF’s giant user base and age range practically guarantee that you’ll meet a hot and horny cougar. So give the site a try today!
If we want relationships, eHarmony is our favorite way to meet cougars in Tampa (try it free)
We love a good cougar bar as much as the next guy. But there are times when you just want to hang out at home while meeting hot older women. There are also a lot of Tampa cougars who just don't spend any time in bars and clubs any longer. eHarmony (which has a great trial) really helped us out.
While there may be a ton of apps out there, none of them are as good as eHarmony when it comes to helping you meet single cougars. We've spent a lot of time rating and ranking over 100 different cougar dating sites and apps and this is what we really like about it:
They just have the most Tampa cougars using it
While their 7,000,000 plus membership doesn't make it the biggest site around, in our experience they have BY FAR the most real cougars using it. We're talking about attractive, single women over 35 who are interested in dating both younger and older men.
Many women who use eHarmony are ACTUAL COUGAR. You won't find that anywhere else!
If you've tried to use more general dating sites in the past you know how hard it can be to find a real cougar. You have to sift through hundreds of profiles and MAYBE get lucky and find one.
The women are REALLY open to dating younger guys (and older guys)
A lot of women out there feel like there's a social stigma against dating younger guys. It's totally fine if a guy dates a younger woman but when a woman dates a younger guy it's different.
Because of this, a lot of women who are interested in dating younger guys don't advertise it, even on dating websites or when talking to younger guys in public.
With eHarmony, most women are interested in guys of various ages. You 100% know that every woman you message wants to meet up with guys in your age range. It makes the process so much easier and more enjoyable.
It saves a ton of time and money
Spending any amount of time in a bar is expensive and you never know if any attractive cougars will even show up. If you want to make the most of your time and money a quality dating site or app is the best way to go.
You have to change your approach to change your results!
You shouldn't completely stop going out but being able to meet women 24/7 regardless of where you are is extremely powerful!
Do yourself a favor and give eHarmony's free a shot here. It's easy to get set up and it is the best option for making a big improvement in your dating life that we've found. Try it!
Rick's on the River is where you can engage with approachable hot Tampa cougars
Rick's on the River is one of the best Tampa cougar bars that remain popular among mature women. This spot offers a vivacious view of the Hillsborough River and three full-service bars for thirsty thrill-seekers.
This bar also has cozy indoor seats and a lively outdoor patio for laid-back, friendly fun. Try some of the delicious and fresh seafood for a good meal at Rick's on the River.
Weekends are great for live music and a chance to meet single older women. They come here in droves wearing some sexy skin-baring outfits.
@813area
The Apps Dating Coaches Recommend Most To Meet Cougars
More and more older women are only using apps and sites to meet guys, especially younger guys. You need to be on at least one or two apps now if you want to get the best results you can. These are the apps that give normal guys the best success meeting cougars:
| Site | Our Experience | Our Rating | Free Trial Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Best Hookup Site Cougars  | Experience Highlights
| 9 | Try AFF For Free |
Best For Relationships  | Experience Highlights
| 9 | Try eHarmony |
2nd Best For Hookups  | Experience Highlights
| 8 | Try Passion |
Top Tampa Cougar Bars and Cougar Clubs
Dating cougars can be very intimidating to many inexperienced men. It’s very provoking because you always have this feeling that, “OMG, she’s gonna see through me the moment I open my mouth”.
And it can be true…
I remember the first time a hot cougar winked at me. I was working at an upscale restaurant in New York that was loaded with fancy cougars coming with their friends to show off and gossip about who did whom. And I remember that British lady in brown laughing out loud with her friends.
She wasn’t super stunning but definitely a couple of steps above her age, plus a nice rack, and even though I was already dating some cute girls, I couldn’t help it but blush like a teenage girl hearing “I love you” for the first time.
So, yes. It takes some practice to get better around hot cougars. It also takes the right attitude and the right understanding of where and how to meet and date them…because they’re kinda different from younger women. Not in the behavior - they all act the same way - but in their goals and response to men approaching them.
(More about this later)
Now the important thing to know is that to get better with cougars, you wanna hit places that are loaded with them so you can practice more and get faster results…That works in Tampa, New York, and every big city in America.
You wanna get the best results in the fastest time possible.
And that’s why we made you this list of the best cougar bars in Tampa which we know are loaded with lots of hot local old ladies…Check them out, and don’t forget to share your results with us.
- Skipper's Smokehouse - 910 Skipper Rd
- Bahama Breeze Island Grille - 3045 N Rocky Point Dr E
- Eyz Wide Shut - 8504 E Adamo Dr
- Ciro's - 2109 Bayshore Blvd
- The Hub Bar - 719 N Franklin St
- Gaspar's Grotto - 1805 E 7th Ave
- The Castle - 2004 N 16th St
- The Patio - 421 S MacDill Ave
- Rick's on the River - 2305 N Willow Ave
- Whiskey Joe's - 7720 W Courtney Campbell Causeway
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Meet Cougars in Tampa during the day
What’s the best time to talk to a woman/cougar?
In the morning when she’s off-guard and no one is approaching her but you.
Think about it, why compete with a hundred fishermen when you can come a few hours early and have the entire lake for you?
All you need is to say hi, strike up a conversation with her and then get her number. Women really appreciate the bravery, especially cougars who love to get a glimpse of how it felt like when they were younger and hotter.
So, without further ado, these are the best places to meet hot cougars in Tampa during the day…
- International Plaza and Bay Street - 2223 N Westshore Blvd
- Buddy Brew Coffee - 2020 W Kennedy Blvd
- Optimum Gym - 3020 W Kennedy Blvd B
- WestShore Plaza - 250 Westshore Plaza
- Starbucks - 1508 N Westshore Blvd
- Bella Prana Yoga & Meditation - 1112 W Platt St
- TaToSalsa Studio - 2901 W Busch Blvd #1024
But what if she rejects you?
Doesn’t matter. It’s still a numbers game and the more you do it, the more numbers/dates you get.
That simple.
You can never control how a woman reacts to you. She may have a husband, a bad day or a bad memory of an abusive boss who looks just like you… Not your problem.
The only thing you can control is to not care if she rejects you or not. You’re just having fun and enjoying yourself in a conversation with a hot Tampa cougar. If you approach talking to women this way, you’ll never lose no matter how many rejections you get.
@813area
The Guide to Cougar Dating in Tampa
Now that we showed you where to find them, it’s time to tell you how to date a hot Tampa cougar.
It can be kinda tricky, especially in Florida.
Why?
Because cougars are different than younger women..
She might still be that little girl she used to be, but her goals, however, have changed with age.
She’s not a sorority girl anymore…she’s not that active (and probably not that risky).
Most cougars fall into one or two categories: The fun lover and the ring seeker.
The fun lover is in it to kill boredom or blow off some steam. Maybe she wants some pleasure outside work or she just got out of a long marriage and just wants a quickie or a few. Who knows.
The ring seeker however is in it for the long term. Like a young cougar in her late 30s who’s tired of dating immature men, or a single mom who needs a kind shoulder who can also help raise the kids…
Regardless of their goals, which are totally legit, dating both types can be different, and it also depends on what you want from that thing between you.
If you just want to keep it casual take her to a lounge
If a fling is all you want from a cougar, then a restaurant date at 1:30 pm is the last thing you want to do.
The plan, however, should be to bounce her between bars and lounges and move her closer to your place so it’s easier to take her there if the chemistry between you was high and you subtly agreed that you want to share the night together.
A few of our favorite Tampa lounges right now that fit this description are:
- SpookEasy - 1919 E 7th Ave
- Copper Shaker - 1502 E 7th Ave
- Rox Rooftop Bar - 2545 N Rocky Point Dr
- EDGE - 1207 S Howard Ave
- OLIVIA - 3601 W Swann Ave
- Skyye - 4200 George J Bean Outbound Pkwy
If you're more serious about dating her try a comedy club, piano bar, or fun activity
I’m not a fan of comedy clubs and movie dates because they get the woman distracted. However, they’ll still be great if you’ve already slept with her or if she wants to take it slow and look into your mind before seeing your underpants.
A few great places to take a Tampa cougar on a date are:
- The Blue Note - 1510 N Nebraska Ave
- Improv Comedy Theater - 1600 E 8th Ave C-112
- Side Splitters - 12938 N Dale Mabry Hwy
- Tampa Museum of Art - 120 W Gasparilla Plaza
- Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park - 600 N Ashley Dr
- Ballast Point Park - 5300 Interbay Blvd
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If she's into fine dining then you can always do a dinner date (but that isn't recommended)
Dinner dates are bad for flings because, by the time they end and you’ve already built chemistry with her, it will be too early to take her home unless you’re living somewhere like London where it’s dark all the time.
However, some women, especially cougars, still love dinner dates, especially the fancy ones. So it’s fine to take her to an upscale bar assuming you want to take it slow with her and have the budget.
Some of these are a little pricey but others are pretty reasonable:
- The Capital Grille - 2223 N Westshore Blvd
- Donatello - 232 N Dale Mabry Hwy
- Cena - 1208 E Kennedy Blvd
- Rooster & the Till - 6500 N Florida Ave
- Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar - 4322 W Boy Scout Blvd
- Ocean Prime - 2205 N Westshore Blvd
A Map of All the Best Cougar Dating Spots in Tampa
Because we love you, we put all our top recommendations on just one map so you can move around Tampa and hunt for cougars with ease.
Frequently Asked Questions on Cougar Dating in Tampa
Where can I find cougars in Tampa?
The best places to find cougars in Tampa are:
- Edge Social Drinkery
- Rick's on the River
- Bahama Breeze Island Grille
- The Castle
- Copper Shaker
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