The exterior of "Category 36 Taphouse" features a row of wooden picnic tables arranged on a green painted patio under a covered walkway. Large storefront windows display neon beer signs, such as Blue Point and Pacifico, next to a glass door labeled with the address "7430" and the business logo. Wooden planters with greenery border the left side, while red poinsettias add festive color to the foreground.
The old Category 36 storefront. Credit: category36/Facebook

After eight years on Gulf Blvd., Category 36 Taphouse & Kitchen has a new location.

The pizza and bar food spot was closed for nine months after damage from last year’s hurricanes, per ILoveTheBurg.

Last month marked its debut at 348 Corey Ave., including its first Thanksgiving open in the new spot. Category 36 is known for its massive sausage strombolis, along with pizza and other bar fare like wings and sandwiches. It’s also open for breakfast and coffee starting at 10 a.m. on Sundays, including a breakfast Stromboli.

Its grand opening celebration is Dec. 13, from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., with live music and food specials.

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This article appears in Dec. 04 – 10, 2025.

Selene San Felice is managing editor of Creative Loafing Tampa Bay. Prior to joining CL in 2025, she started the Axios Tampa Bay newsletter and worked for her hometown paper, The Capital in Annapolis,...