Nomi Bar, a Japanese izakaya at 777 N. Ashley Drive, Unit A, in downtown Tampa, held its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 7, after a soft opening the week before, Creative Loafing Tampa reported. It took over the former Taps Tavern space and runs as a restaurant early and a 21-and-up room late.
Nomi Bar hours and happy hour
- Sunday to Thursday: bar 4 p.m. to midnight, kitchen until 11 p.m.
- Friday and Saturday: bar 4 p.m. to 1 a.m., kitchen until midnight.
- Rare Hours: the bar's happy hour, daily from 4 to 6 p.m.
Those times come from the official site. WiLD 94.1 also mentions a late-night happy hour but gives no times for it.
The 21+ rule after 9 p.m.
The official site lists the room as 21 and up after 9 p.m. WiLD 94.1 reports that kids 12 and over can come in for dinner before then and that the space turns into a club at 9. The site says the music builds through the night but does not name DJs or a regular event schedule. The dress code is listed as "polished."
What Nomi Bar serves
An izakaya is a Japanese pub built around small plates for the table, and sushi is a big part of this menu. Creative Loafing names Ora King salmon handrolls, pork gyoza, yakitori chicken and dry-aged Wagyu sandos. Drinks run to Japanese whiskey, beer, sake and craft cocktails from a full bar. The site does not post prices.
Reservations and private events
Parties of 2 to 10 can book on OpenTable, and walk-ins are taken first come, first served. Birthdays, corporate dinners and partial or full buyouts are handled as private events. The phone number is (813) 705-7777.
Who owns Nomi Bar
Public filings name Tampa Bay restaurateur Joe Khouri as the owner, Creative Loafing reported. His company, ATZ Enterprises, also runs Tampa Pizza Company, Acropolis Greek and Taverna On the Bay in St. Pete Beach.
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Questions people ask
Where is Nomi Bar in Tampa?
At 777 N. Ashley Drive, Unit A, in downtown Tampa, in the former Taps Tavern space.
What are Nomi Bar's hours?
The bar is open 4 p.m. to midnight Sunday to Thursday and 4 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday and Saturday. The kitchen closes an hour before the bar.
Is Nomi Bar 21 and up?
After 9 p.m., yes. The official site lists 21 and up after 9 p.m.
Does Nomi Bar take reservations?
Yes, parties of 2 to 10 can book through OpenTable, and smaller parties are also welcome first come, first served.
Sources
Nomibar (official website): Nomi Bar | Modern Japanese Izakaya in Downtown Tampa
Creative Loafing Tampa: Nomi Bar debuts in downtown Tampa, Lara says goodbye and more in local food news
WiLD 94.1: Nomi Bar, a Japanese Izakaya in Downtown Tampa, Holds Grand Opening This Weekend
Photo: FL SR 60 on Ashley Drive by DanTD, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
