Aja Channelside

Located in the Towers of Channelside, the twin, rounded buildings across the street from the Plaza, Aja seeks to bring the Miami ultralounge concept to downtown Tampa. The space is two floors of both indoor and outdoor elements designed by former Frank Gehry architect Kirk Blaschke. His goal was to make an open, inviting environment where people can both dance and converse easily. But it's the outside covered patio that sets Aja apart. It overlooks the downtown skyline and provides a rare ambiance, especially in the downtown Tampa club scene. It also makes the club cigar-friendly, which is often appreciated this close to Ybor City. The signature drink of Aja is the martini and they have crafted 35 different varieties of the cocktail, along with other top shelf liquors, beer, and wine.