15 Best Dive Bars near Saint Pete Beach

“It's an amazing place where the locals and vacationers interact in such a friendly way! Great drinks, great conversation and welcoming atmosphere.“

“the whole atmosphere is amazing!!!!!!And bar tender was on point as well...will become a regular here and highly recommend friends as well“

“This is a great beach bar. the inside is much larger than you'd suspect and is mostly all bar seating. They have a solid pool table, foosball, and slots. All of their bartenders are friendly, pour great drinks, and prices can not be bested. it is a local crowd and most know each other by name. The inside is kept clean, the hours are amazing, and if issues do arise the staff handles things swiftly. We highly recommend it :)“

“Dive bar at its best. So much to look at. Fun atmosphere.“

“I was camping in Saarsota and when the hurricane blew thru I woke up face down in the street outside the Paradise Pub. I crawled in just in time for Karaoke and was able to croon "Wild Night" & won bus ticket home.Liked it so much I'll go there again , and I don't even drink !!!!!“

“Stopped in for a drink while on vacation. The drinks were great! The bartender was very friendly and attentive. Would definitely go back!“

“I've been going to Steve's occasionally for years, but since they went mom smoking the first of this year, I've been going more regularly. Love the vibe, love the tribe! Every bartender is attentive, efficient, and always friendly. **CASH ONLY, but they do have an ATM in house! Show them some love ❤️“

“Great bartenders!!!!!!!!!“

“The entire staff was very friendly and everyone was super nice Hats off to the owner ! Great food , great drinks, very attentive bartenders, and yes an Awesome show by Mike Tramp from White Lion!“

“Breakfast was awesome. We had a pretty waitress named Anastasia. Wonderful gal. Well pleased with the service and the food was good too. ?“

“I recently visited J Wags off Fourth Street in St. Petersburg, Florida, to catch a Sunday night football game, and I was really impressed by the vibe. The atmosphere is laid-back yet lively, making it a great spot for a casual night out with friends. The bar has plenty to offer, including pool tables, darts, and multiple TVs, so it’s perfect for watching games or just hanging out.

There's a small outdoor seating area, which is great if you want to enjoy the fresh air while still being close to the action inside. The lighting is also really cool, giving the place a fun and inviting feel. It’s on the smaller side, but that only adds to its charm—it's cozy but never feels cramped.

One of the highlights for me was the selection of tunes from their iTunes playlist, which kept the energy up without being too overwhelming. Overall, J Wags is a solid spot for a laid-back night of drinks, games, and good company. If you're in the area, I definitely recommend checking it out!“

“The patrons are pretty cool and the bartender very welcoming. It’s a neighborhood staple with lots of character.“

“Big shout out and thank you to the patron and the bar staff who kept my lost wallet safe this weekend! I owe someone drink(ssss)!!“

“Emo nights on thursdays are everything!!!“

“My wife and I have been here before the new owner for years, and now the place has a new owner and has a new employees, Alyssa and Joey are freaking awesome let me tell you the place has improved 100/%, I am impressed with theservice they provide to the customers. My wife and I will definitely be back.“