If you are familiar with South Tampa and Hyde Park, you know MacDinton’s. The popular Irish pub located right on South Howard Avenue is packed to the brim with patrons every weekend but no bar does a better job at combating drunk driving in Tampa as MacDinton’s, that is according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s office.
MacDinton’s was named the most responsible alcohol vendor by the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s department. The pub was presented the award Tuesday afternoon. According to TampaBay.com the sheriff’s honored the Irish pub for its efforts to reduce drunk driving by its South Tampa patrons.…
 
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