Hotel Flor in Downtown Tampa is thrilled to partner with Creative Loafing Tampa Bay and announce their status as the venue for the highly anticipated return of the beloved tequila celebration Margarita Wars, reimagined as the Tequila & Tiki Takedown. Taking place on Friday, March 27th, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this one-of-a-kind evening invites guests to sip, savor, and cast their votes at one of Tampa Bay’s most spirited events of the year.
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Historic Hotel Flor to Host Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's Tequila & Tiki Takedown
An Evening of Unlimited Tequila, Craft Tiki Cocktails, Live Music, Passed Hors D’oeuvres, and Tipsy Judging Comes to Downtown Tampa Friday, March 27th
TAMPA, Fla. (March 23rd, 2026) – Hotel Flor in Downtown Tampa is thrilled to partner with CreativeLoafing Tampa Bay and announce their status as the venue for the highly anticipated return of the beloved tequila celebration Margarita Wars, reimagined as the Tequila & Tiki Takedown. Taking place on Friday, March 27th, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this one-of-a-kind evening invites guests to sip, savor, and cast their votes at one of Tampa Bay’s most spirited events of the year.
Tequila & Tiki Takedown brings together more than 20 of Tampa Bay's finest mixologists under one roof for an immersive evening of craft tequila and tiki cocktails. Guests will sample unlimited tequila and an extraordinary array of creative concoctions to play an active role as tipsy judges helping crown Tampa Bay’s Ultimate Tequila Cocktail. The competition is fierce, the pours are generous, and the stakes are delicious.
The evening extends well beyond the glass. Guests can expect live entertainment, Mexican-inspired hors d'oeuvres, and a spirited lineup of surprises throughout the night, all set against the vibrant backdrop of Hotel Flor's Downtown Tampa space. This is a fiesta designed to be savored from the first sip to the final vote.
Guests who purchase two tickets will receive a complimentary designated driver ticket for a friend, because every great fiesta deserves a responsible ride home.
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay and Hotel Flor are proud to announce that a portion of proceeds from the Tequila & Tiki Takedown will benefit Current Initiatives of Tampa Bay, supporting meaningful work in the local community.
Tickets available on Tampa Bay Event Tickets and EventBrite. For more information, visit the Tequila & Tiki Takedown webpage.
Event Details
Date: Friday, March 27, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Hotel Flor — Downtown Tampa, 905 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602
Tickets: Available on Tampa Bay Event Tickets and Eventbrite. Buy two, get one designated driver ticket free.
Beneficiary: Current Initiatives of Tampa Bay
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