Best Bars &amp; Saloons in St Petersburg, FL — Ranked

Cane & Barrel Rooftop Bar

Located atop the AC Hotel in downtown St. Petersburg, this Cuban-inspired rooftop bar pairs an extensive rum-focused cocktail list with panoramic city views.

Club 201

A Victorian Steampunk lounge in the historic Detroit Hotel building, offering craft cocktails, beers, and live music seven days a week.

Cocktail St Pete

Cocktail St Pete is a vibrant LGBTQ+ lounge and craft cocktail bar located in the heart of St. Petersburg's Grand Central District.

Copper Shaker

A premier craft cocktail bar and gastropub in downtown St. Petersburg known for award-winning Old Fashioneds and elevated small plates.

Courtside Grille

Courtside Grille is an expansive, 9,500-square-foot sports restaurant in St. Petersburg featuring over 30 high-definition TVs and a diverse menu. The kitchen serves everything from fresh sushi and specialty pizzas to classic American steaks and seafood.

Crafty Squirrel

This high-energy sports bar in downtown St. Petersburg features 16 screens and industrial garage doors that open onto Central Avenue. It is known for its artisan pizzas and unique Aussie-style teapot cocktails.

Elks Lodge Seminole 2519 Lounge

Seminole Elks Lodge #2519 features a welcoming lounge with affordable food and drinks in a social community setting. It serves as a local hub for events like bingo and live entertainment near the Gulf Coast.

Five Bucks Drinkery

Located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, this local staple is famous for its massive 32-ounce drinks and its viral Mac-n-Cheese Melt.

Fraternal Order Of The Eagles

A long-standing community lodge in St. Petersburg featuring a dedicated social room and bar. It serves as the charter home base for the Seminole Eagle Riders.

Glory Days Grill

A sports-themed American grill on 4th Street North featuring fresh-made house favorites and numerous big-screen televisions.

Golden Isles Brewing Co.

A neighborhood brewery in a former gas station offering house-brewed ales and a hidden 21+ speakeasy lounge.

Good Night John Boy

Good Night John Boy is a 1970s-themed bar and nightclub in St. Petersburg featuring a light-up tiled dance floor and retro disco hits. It offers an immersive nostalgic experience on the historic Jannus Block with signature cocktails often served in disco ball cups.

Grand Central Brewhouse

A two-story craft brewery and taproom in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District featuring a massive beer garden and European-style serving tanks.

Green Bench

Green Bench Brewing Co. is St. Petersburg's first production microbrewery, located in the heart of the Edge District. It features an expansive beer garden and a large indoor tasting room.

Hooters

A sports-themed restaurant and bar in St. Petersburg on 4th Street North, known for its original breaded chicken wings, seafood, and casual beach-like atmosphere.

If I Brewed the World

If I Brewed the World is an eclectic microbrewery in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District known for its hip-hop-inspired atmosphere and experimental small-batch beers. The taproom offers a community-focused vibe featuring arcade games, live music, and a beer garden.

Intermezzo Coffee & Cocktails

Located in St. Petersburg's Edge District, Intermezzo is a specialty coffee shop by day that transforms into a sophisticated craft cocktail bar by night.

Jimmy's Sports Bar

Jimmy's Sports Bar in St. Petersburg features 27 high-definition TVs and a full-service espresso bar. The kitchen is open daily, serving a menu of classic pub fare, burgers, and tacos.

Localz Sports Bar & Grill

Located in downtown St. Petersburg near the Pier, Localz Sports Bar & Grill offers scratch-made kitchen favorites and waterfront outdoor seating.

Lucky Star Lounge

A long-standing neighborhood gay bar in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District known for its relaxed dive-bar atmosphere and affordable drinks.

Mad Hatters Kava Bar

This St. Petersburg ethnobotanical bar offers an alcohol-free social space specializing in kava, kratom, and specialty botanical teas. It is well-known for its immersive Alice in Wonderland theme and relaxed community-oriented atmosphere.

Miller's Ale House

Casual sports restaurant and bar in North St. Petersburg known for its signature Zingers and an extensive selection of over 35 beers on tap.

Miracle at Mezzo

Miracle at Mezzo is a seasonal holiday pop-up bar in St. Petersburg that transforms Bar Mezzo into a festive, kitschy Christmas wonderland. It features over-the-top decorations and a specialized menu of themed cocktails and collectible glassware.

Mutts and Martinis

A high-energy sports bar and dog water park located in the Grand Central District featuring climate-controlled lounges and multiple off-leash play areas.

My Rich Uncle - St. Pete

A retro-inspired martini bar and lounge in downtown St. Petersburg, offering an upscale 1970s atmosphere and signature cocktails in the Waterfront Arts District.

One-Eyed Kellees

A local neighborhood dive bar in South St. Petersburg offering a laid-back atmosphere with pool, music, and daily drink specials.

Outcast Brewing Company

Outcast Brewing Company offers a versatile taproom experience in St. Petersburg with house-brewed beers, a cocktail lounge, and an expansive 1,200-square-foot outdoor pavilion. This multi-concept venue hosts live music and rotating food trucks in a spacious, pet-friendly industrial setting.

Park & Rec DTSP

Park & Rec DTSP is a lively arcade bar and social hub in downtown St. Petersburg that features classic games and an indoor-outdoor playground atmosphere.

Pelican Pub

Pelican Pub is a classic downtown St. Petersburg dive bar located directly adjacent to the entrance of the Jannus Live music venue. This local "hole in the wall" is known for its unpretentious atmosphere, late hours, and nightly entertainment.

Pinellas Ale Works

An award-winning craft brewery and dog-friendly taproom located in a former auto body shop in St. Petersburg's Grand Central District.

Pluma Lounge

Pluma Lounge is a sophisticated cocktail bar in downtown St. Petersburg specializing in Central and South American-inspired drinks and elevated bar bites.

Polonia Inc

Polonia Inc is a Polish social club and cultural center in St. Petersburg that operates as a community hub and pub. The facility serves as a gathering place for locals to enjoy traditional spirits and celebrate Polish heritage.

Slizzy McGee's

Slizzy McGee’s is a North St. Petersburg neighborhood dive bar known for its active gaming scene and extensive draft beer selection. Located in the Rutland Plaza, it offers a casual atmosphere with over 30 beers on tap and a variety of bar games.

Smugglers Tavern

Located at the southern tip of the St. Petersburg peninsula, Smugglers Tavern is a classic local dive bar and liquor store in Tierra Verde.

Sneaky D's

Sneaky D’s Saloon is a classic neighborhood dive bar in St. Petersburg, providing a laid-back environment for pool, darts, and well-priced drinks.

St. Pete Brewing Company

A craft brewery in downtown St. Petersburg featuring flagship Florida-style ales and an in-house kitchen serving elevated pub fare. It offers a relaxed taproom experience with a multi-level seating area known as The Nest.

Steve's Tavern On The Avenue

Steve's Tavern On The Avenue is a classic, no-frills dive bar in St. Petersburg's Central Avenue district. This cash-only establishment is known for its unpretentious, old-school atmosphere.

Stone Soup Cafe & Pub

Stone Soup Cafe & Pub is a longstanding St. Petersburg favorite featuring fresh, scratch-made soups and a cozy wood-paneled pub with over 100 craft beers.

Tap Room at the Hollander Hotel

Located in a historic boutique hotel, this tap room features 21 rotating craft beers and a full menu with signature items like meatloaf and grouper sandwiches.

The Ale and the Witch

A premier American craft beer tap house featuring 32 rotating taps and a large outdoor courtyard for live music.

The Bends

A classy dive bar in St. Petersburg's EDGE District known for its signature cocktails and eclectic music. This popular spot features a nautical and NYC theme.

Bar Mezzo

Bar Mezzo is a refined cocktail lounge in the EDGE District of St. Petersburg known for its sophisticated drink program and vintage atmosphere.