About us
Neptune Lounge
& Cyclery
Where Historic Charm Meets Live Music Culture in Tarpon Springs
Located in the heart of downtown Tarpon Springs and right off the scenic Pinellas Trail, The Neptune Lounge & Cyclery is more than a bar or a bike shop—it’s a legendary hub for original live music, cycling culture, and community spirit. Since its founding in 1996 by Eddie Mullally, the venue has evolved into a must-visit destination for touring bands, local musicians, and live music lovers alike.
Eddie’s vision began with a neglected 1905 building that many saw as a lost cause. With the help of close friends, he restored the space—preserving its original wood floors and beams—to create a unique dual-purpose venue combining a full-service bike shop with an intimate live music lounge. The result? A welcoming space where art, craftsmanship, and authenticity thrive.
A Little History
Odessa Tevis of the Tarpon Springs Historical Society commends the hard work to bring the building back to life. Mullally hoped his new business will succeed. ”I love the location and love the trail,” he said.
Mullally still must apply for conditional-use approval from the City Commission for his business. Hoping to serve beer and wine once he has the proper state license. Walter Fufidio, the city’s planning director, said he doesn’t expect problems getting local permission for the new business. For two years, Mullally and a crew of friends worked to renovate the building, which, when they started, was filled with debris and falling down. Mullally said he thinks the structure was built in 1905. It was a trophy shop and a bar but had been vacant for 10 years, he said. Twenty-three trash bins of junk were hauled out, and the building was stripped to its walls.But not everything in the building was lost.
The plaque was saved. So were the wooden floor and ceiling rafters, which were refinished and used to make a bar, cabinets, ledges and doors.
“That’s all original wood,” he said, showing off the handiwork.
Mullally, who lives in Ozona, said friends encouraged him to tear the building down and start over. But he would have no part of it.
“This is the best case of taking lemons and making lemonade I’ve ever seen,” he said.
Now this is the kind of idea we gladly embrace: bikes and beer. There’s no doubt that riding the Pinellas Trail in the punishing Florida sun takes a toll on both man and bike. It’s a given. That’s why when we’re pedaling around the quaint environs of Tarpon Springs and need to imbibe fluids of some sort, we stop at Neptune Lounge, conveniently located smack dab on the trail, for a little spirit-lifting. Should our tires be feeling as deflated as we are, we can take them for a little lift in the well-stocked bike shop next door. But please, don’t drink and ride.
The Best Venue for TOURING and
LOCAL Bands in Florida
Over the decades, The Neptune Lounge has hosted now-famous acts like Underoath and Before Their Eyes, long before they gained national attention. It’s a place where emerging talent is celebrated and where fans come to experience unforgettable, up-close performances.
With a commitment to originality, no cover bands or karaoke, just raw, passionate music, it’s no wonder the venue was twice named “Best of the Bay” for live music.