About Ferg's Sports Bar and Grill

Founded in 1992, World Famous Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill is the official sports bar of the Tampa Bay Ray’s baseball team.

Mark Ferguson determined that one day his concept of a sports bar in what was run down area known then as the “Gas Plant District” in downtown would work.  Mark Ferguson, a headstrong, yet savvy entrepreneur, began to sponsor local softball, flag football and basketball leagues. Soon thereafter, Tropicana Field became the host of the Tampa Bay Lightning and the Tampa Bay Storm. His vision was taking light!

This opportunity was the first ray of hope toward accomplishing what he had originally set out to do. Hockey and Arena Football provided Mark Ferguson with the capital and exposure to take his dream one step further- expansion. His dream came full circle with the announcement that Major League Baseball had awarded St. Petersburg with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays now named the Tampa Bay Rays.

Any ordinary individual could have come up with an idea of having a sports bar located next to a professional sports facility, but one man’s belief in the popular slogan, “If you build it they will come,” made Ferg’s. Through many trials and tribulations, now world famous, Ferg’s Sports Bar and Grill has not only become downtown’s best sports bar but it is a city institution. Visitors come from far and wide to catch a little of the Ferg’s experience.

The buildings themselves are a testament to Ferg’s investment in his community. The wood flooring was acquired from many of the areas old gymnasium floors, the walls are lined with hardwood from the old “All Children’s Hospital.” In fact almost all of Ferg’s is constructed from the area’s recycled materials. Mark says Ferg’s is a green building and he is right… Encompassing almost two city blocks, there is truly something for everyone at Ferg’s… 70+ TV’s, Awesome Menu, Craft Beers, Signature Burgers and Wings, Indoor and Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Friendly Staff and easy access to the “Trop” through the tunnel under 1st Avenue South directly to the stadium.  Come experience Ferg’s today… you will have a great time.