The best bars & nightlife in St. Petersburg
44 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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BigCee Exotic Bar luxe
NightlifeBigCee Exotic BarLuxe is a licensed luxury mobile bartending service that rolls up across Tampa Bay with the full setup, premium mixers,…
BigCee Exotic Bar luxe
NightlifeGaspar's Liquor Shoppe
NightlifeGaspar's Liquor Shoppe is that rare combo of deep selection and zero guesswork, with a Tasting Bar so you can try before you take home.…
Gaspar's Liquor Shoppe
NightlifeNorth 30th Sports Pub & Grille USF
NightlifeWith 40+ big screens, cold beer, and all the bar-and-grill standbys, North 30th Sports Pub & Grille USF brings the watch-party energy to…
North 30th Sports Pub & Grille USF
NightlifeBabylon Hookah Lounge
NightlifePatrons smoke flavored tobacco & sip coffee & other nonalcoholic drinks in this moodily lit lounge.
Babylon Hookah Lounge
NightlifeWorld of Beer
NightlifeHangout featuring 500+ global beers, lots of craft drafts & tavern food in pub digs with TVs.
World of Beer
NightlifeRude Bwoy Spirits, LLC
NightlifeRude Bwoy Spirits, LLC bottles the soul of Jamaica with ultra-premium rums (coconut, white, gold) and a 6x distilled sugar cane vodka from…
Rude Bwoy Spirits, LLC
NightlifeRapp Brewing Company
NightlifeRapp Brewing Company keeps the lineup fresh, with a laid-back tasting room perfect for catching up and talking beer. Build a flight of four…
Rapp Brewing Company
NightlifeWelton Brewing Co And Oyster Bar
NightlifeFor a legit taste of the Northeast right here in Pinellas Park, Welton Brewing Co And Oyster Bar pairs award-winning craft beer with fresh…
Welton Brewing Co And Oyster Bar
NightlifeBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
NightlifeFamily-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
NightlifeMandarin Heights
NightlifeMandarin Heights treats cocktails like a craft and a little bit of theatre, mixing timeless classics with inventive sips in a mid-century…
Mandarin Heights
NightlifeBad Monkey
NightlifeBad Monkey is the military-tinged sports bar locals claim as home base, with 20 TVs blasting every matchup, a laid-back patio, and a menu…
Bad Monkey
NightlifeExquisite Bistro
NightlifeFrench-owned and right in Downtown St. Pete, Exquisite Bistro pours a handpicked lineup of 75+ bottles from around the world alongside…
Exquisite Bistro
NightlifeThe Wine Vault
NightlifeThe Wine Vault is a family-owned neighborhood spot pouring curated flights, premium bottles, and craft beers alongside artisanal bites.…
The Wine Vault
NightlifeThe Burg Bar & Grill
NightlifeWhen you want a no-nonsense classic done right, The Burg Bar & Grill brings a cozy, Cheers-like vibe, juicy burgers, and cold draft beers…
The Burg Bar & Grill
NightlifeEqual parts wine bar and American trattoria, Sauvignon Wine Locker & American Trattoria channels its grape-inspired name into fine-dining…
Cepas Wine & Tapas Bar
NightlifeCarrollwood folks, Cepas Wine & Tapas Bar nails Spanish-inspired tapas, paellas, and gambas alongside a curated wine list and a full liquor…
Cepas Wine & Tapas Bar
NightlifeThe Wheelhouse
NightlifeThink burgers that hit the spot, tacos with personality, and a wide beer lineup you can actually explore while a stack of board games…
The Wheelhouse
NightlifeDracula's Legacy Wine Bar & Bistro
NightlifeBetween gothic-chic decor, Romanian lore, and an impressively deep wine list, Dracula's Legacy Wine Bar & Bistro nails cozy with a twist.…
Dracula's Legacy Wine Bar & Bistro
NightlifeGasparilla Distillery & Cocktail Bar
NightlifeSet sail without leaving town at Gasparilla Distillery & Cocktail Bar, a relaxed rum bar where the spirits are made in-house and the…
Gasparilla Distillery & Cocktail Bar
NightlifeFeeling like nerding out on indie bottles or just finding a crushable pour? Delicious: An Interactive Taste Experience in the Warehouse…
Savoir On Central
NightlifePart wine bar, part classroom, Savoir On Central pours thoughtful glasses, light bites, and sommelier-led classes open to everyone. Want…
Savoir On Central
NightlifeMacDinton's Irish Pub
NightlifeMacDinton's Irish Pub blends old-school hospitality with pub grub done right, from Shepherd's Pie to Sausage Rolls and Bangers & Mash.…
MacDinton's Irish Pub
NightlifeGood Night John Boy
NightlifeTrendy bar with disco balls and a dance floor, specializing in 1970s-1980s hits.
Good Night John Boy
NightlifeMorgan’s Cove
NightlifeSkip waiting for January to feel the Gasparilla spirit and slip into Morgan’s Cove, a swashbuckler’s den with an expansive cocktail list…
Morgan’s Cove
NightlifeWine on Water - Bar & Shop
NightlifeWine on Water - Bar & Shop is a modern neighborhood spot with over 150 selections, a rotating by-the-glass list, and a soft spot for…
Wine on Water - Bar & Shop
NightlifeVelvet Coupe Wine Lounge
NightlifeIf your week needs a little elegance without the fuss, Velvet Coupe Wine Lounge is pouring sustainable, organic wines, plus beer and…
Velvet Coupe Wine Lounge
NightlifeYbor City Society Wine Bar
NightlifeWines, craft beers, small plates & desserts are served at this classy spot with outdoor tables.
Ybor City Society Wine Bar
NightlifeLa Vid Wine Bar
NightlifeLa Vid Wine Bar is all about Spanish and Portuguese bottles you can pop open on-site or take home, paired with charcuterie that actually…
La Vid Wine Bar
NightlifeHotel Bar
NightlifeWatering hole with an old-school, cosmopolitan feel offering craft cocktails & artful bar bites.
Hotel Bar
NightlifeTrendy venue with cozy atmosphere featuring self-serve wine taps and charcuterie boards.
St. Pete Comedy Club
NightlifeStand-up venue featuring local comics and guest appearances.
St. Pete Comedy Club
NightlifeThe Soho Backyard
NightlifeFlashy eatery & bar offering tapas, flatbreads & elaborate burgers amid mood lighting & TV screens.
The Soho Backyard
NightlifeWine bar with charcuterie, flatbread, and other snacks, plus cocktails.
Engine No. 9
NightlifeChill American haunt featuring creative burgers, hot dogs & lots of craft beer, plus sports on TV.
Engine No. 9
NightlifeThe Hub Bar
NightlifeLaid-back 1940s-vintage bar attracts a diverse clientele with strong drinks & an acclaimed jukebox.
The Hub Bar
NightlifeEDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge
NightlifeEdge Rooftop Cocktail Lounge shakes up crafted cocktails with the freshest fruits, herbs and spices, plus a concise wine list and beers…
EDGE Rooftop Cocktail Lounge
NightlifeTampa Wine Room
NightlifeIf your week needs an easy upgrade, Tampa Wine Room nails that laid back meets polished vibe with wines by the glass or bottle, plus…
Tampa Wine Room
Nightlifepour decision
NightlifePour Decision pairs legit craft cocktails with mixology classes that actually teach you something, so your at-home creations stop tasting…
pour decision
NightlifeCru Cellars - Wine Bar
NightlifeCru Cellars is Tampa’s go-to for small‑production bottles with real-deal food to match. Slide in for a glass or snag a new favorite from…
Cru Cellars - Wine Bar
NightlifeMaggiano's Little Italy
NightlifeSemi-upscale chain for classic Italian fare served family-style in a relaxed, polished space.
Maggiano's Little Italy
NightlifeJekyll
NightlifeJekyll turns mixology into molecular, table-side theater, brewing and smoking drinks like the Lost in Translation while nostalgic hip hop…
Jekyll
NightlifeHattricks
NightlifeDowntown Tampa’s Hattricks blends hockey-obsessed sports bar energy with Irish pub vibes, delivering big-screen action, cold drafts, and…
Hattricks
NightlifeL.F.G. Wine Bar
NightlifeL.F.G. Wine Bar is your South Tampa go-to when you want a serious selection without the snobbery, with 2,500+ bottles to explore, 120+…
L.F.G. Wine Bar
NightlifeChristiane's
NightlifeChristiane's is a relaxed neighborhood wine bar where you can explore global varietals via self‑serve tasting machines, then settle into a…
Christiane's
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