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About The Brass Mug

The Brass Mug, Tampa Bay’s go-to destination for live music, sits at 1450 Skipper Rd in North Tampa. Since relocating in 2002, this 700-person venue has earned a reputation as a reliable, no-frills spot where you can catch touring acts and local bands in a raw, intimate setting. The space emphasizes general admission standing with some events offering limited seating, and show age rules vary. Whether you’re a die-hard concertgoer or a casual night-out seeker, we’ve got you covered with practical details to secure your seats and plan your visit.

Accessibility and getting around The Brass Mug is straightforward. On-site parking is available in the strip-mall lot, with main lot access sometimes requiring early arrival. Overflow or street parking may be used per event guidance. For convenient travel, Hillsborough Area Transit serves the area on Skipper Rd, and Moovit lists bus line 42 stopping nearby. If you’re traveling from USF or North Tampa, you’ll find several nearby hotels ready for your stay, including La Quinta Inn & Suites USF North, Embassy Suites Tampa USF North, and Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF North Busch Gardens. We’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to help you book with confidence. When planning, verify age requirements for the specific show (commonly 21+ with some 18+ events) and review the seating chart for each date, since some performances may have limited seating. If you’re looking to make the most of your night, consider nearby dining options and transit-friendly routes to make your trip seamless.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Current address: 1450 Skipper Rd, Tampa, FL 33613.
  • Capacity: about 700 people.
  • Venue type: music venue / dive bar described as Tampa Bay’s 'Music Core'.
  • Seating chart: mainly general admission standing; some events may have limited seating; age rules vary by show (commonly 21+, some 18+ shows).
  • Parking: on-site parking in the strip-mall lot; arrive early for the main lot; overflow/street parking may be used per event guidance.
  • Transit: served by Hillsborough Area Transit (bus) near Skipper Rd; Moovit shows bus line 42 stopping nearby.
  • Nearby hotels (USF/North Tampa area): La Quinta Inn & Suites USF North (3701 E Fowler Ave, 33612); Embassy Suites Tampa USF North (3705 Spectrum Blvd, 33612); Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa USF North Busch Gardens (2807 E Busch Blvd, 33612).
  • Notable events hosted: Genitorturers w/Rorschach Test (Apr 2025); Widespread touring acts and local bands; venue hosts multiple events monthly.
  • Renamed/demolished status: no demolition or renaming; current venue has been at Skipper Rd since relocation in 2002 (originated near Fletcher Ave).