Chelsea Bar & Nightclub [CLOSED] (Closed Permanently) Formerly: Azalea Lounge

How about an honest review

17 reviews... now 18 for this hole in the wall. Half of them read like ads (staff posting much?) and are all posted by 'reviewers' with 1 reviews to their respective names. Right. The good: Service. Bartender (Dylan) was very friendly and poured good (strong) drinks. Music was good as well (again, bartender was playing music). In fact the bartender was about the only good thing here and the only reason I stayed for two instead of running for the door. Also, its very close to Ybor city and right off 275 - so location is great. The bad: The smell. The reviewers below were not lying - I am a smoker and this place just smells terribl. It was like walking into an ashtray. Also, the crowd left a lot to be desired. No real dance floor to speak of and lighting/DJ booth/etc that looks like it came from the 70s. Overall very dated. I wouldn't say this is the worst bar in the bay area (see Kiki), but the reviews here are highly misleading. Its definitely a 'dive' and not in a fun way like it sells itself - more of how long will this place stay open? kind of way.

Fantastic Time!!!

I find it funny that the only bad review was written by a non smoker- it is a bar and yes people still smoke in bars! I had an amazing time at the Chelsea! The bartenders are sexy, the drinks are strong, you always have people to chat with and what impressed me the most was how kind and involved the new owner is! This place is a must see and has changed for the better!!! Love the chelsea!!

Just fun!

Went there Saturday night based on these reviews and I had a great time! Yeah, it's a little 'divey', but who cares? As others said: There's no attitude here - how refreshing - just a well-mixed, friendly, upbeat crowd having a good time. Stiff drinks. no cover. cute guys. hot dancers. fun people. good drag show. friendly bartenders. - Whats not to like? I'll definitely go back.

Friendly bartender but to people still smike in bars?

Was in tampa for business and stopped by after work. Very much a dive if that is what you are looking for. But left after one drink. My clothes reeked of smoke. Horrible.

Always Good Energy!

My partner and I always have a good time here. The crowd is always made up of a decent mix of ages and personality types. But what's most important in my opinion, is that everyone is friendly from the bartenders, to the patrons, to the owners. Unless you're on a mission to be a negative person, you'll always have a good time here. The homeless people have not been hanging around and we've never felt unsafe. It's nice to be able to leave the attitude, negative energy and snottiness someplace else and just have a good time here. It's why we love Tampa.