water street tampa

A music-focused cocktail lounge. Energetic vibes and soulful hospitality, from Proper House Group.

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The bar at Alter Ego, lit by neon signage, with guests gathered around in Water Street Tampa

About

Part of Proper House Group

Alter Ego is part of Proper House Group, a Tampa-based hospitality group also behind Rooster & the Till, Ash, Gallito Taqueria, and Dang Dude.

Lounge vibes early in the night. DJs at 9pm, and the energy turns up.

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The room

Inside Alter Ego

A low-lit corner of Alter Ego with round red tables and a curved sofa beneath a glowing ceiling light, framed by draped curtains The curved bar at Alter Ego, with backlit shelves of bottles and red-lit stools in the foreground Alter Ego's lounge, with red-lit cutouts in the walls and small round tables with table lamps

Private Events

Plan an event at Alter Ego

Private happy hours, large parties, and full buyouts.

Parties of 5 or fewer can book on OpenTable (opens in a new tab). Parties of 6 or more go through our events form.

Large parties are currently booking Tuesday through Thursday and Sunday. Looking at a Friday or Saturday? Tell us about a full buyout through the events form.

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