Veteran’s Day is coming up, and here are some places around Tampa Bay hosting specials for vets and active military. You can make it a night out; take some friends (or a special someone if you want to make it a date night) to go hatchet-throwing or play some shuffleboard, then take ‘em to dinner and even stop by Smokey Bones for dessert.
Whatever floats your boat, here are the options. Load up your schedule and cash in on all of the establishments wanting to say “thank you for your service” with free bites and activities. Be sure to check valid dates, some are only applicable for Monday, November 11 and others are running all damn weekend.
Joella’s Hot Chicken: Two jumbo tenders, a dippin’ sauce and a drink for veterans that visit the Largo or Seminole locations that flash their ID or proof of service on Veteran’s Day. Available at all Tampa Bay locations. joellas.com
Metro Diners: Those in South Tampa or St. Pete can get half-off your tab with a valid military ID on Veteran’s Day. Available at all Tampa Bay locations. metrodiner.com
4 Rivers Smokehouse: Get yourself a free sandwich (no side or drink though, you didn’t sacrifice enough) with a valid ID at one of the two 4 Rivers locations in Tampa. Available at all Tampa Bay locations. 4rsmokehouse.com
Shuffle Tampa: This one’s active all weekend; from November 8-11 veterans can play some shuffleboard for free. 2612 N Tampa St, Tampa. shuffletampa.com
Smokey Bones: Get your choice of a free dessert on Veteran’s Day at Smokey Bones, as veterans can satisfy their sweet tooth with a valid ID. Choices include Hot Bag O’Donuts, chocolate cake, mixed berry cheesecake or a Belgian waffle sundae. Available at all Tampa Bay locations. smokeybones.com
Sonny’s BBQ: Sonny is sayin’ “Thank you for your service” by serving up a free pulled or sliced pork sandwich, fries and a drink to veterans with a valid ID on Veteran’s Day. Available at all Tampa Bay locations. sonnysbbq.com
Stumpy’s Hatchet House: If you feel like channeling your inner Viking, head to Stumpy’s anytime from November 9-11 for some free rounds of hatchet throwing. Beware, you gotta be 21 to sling around some axes. 13353 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa. stumpyshh.com
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