25 Best Bars in Saint Petersburg

“This was a genuinely great experience. It feels cozy and welcoming and local. The service is excellent, the food is excellent, people are friendly, nice section for darts. It feels like a real pub. It may be 100 degrees outside but I swear you feel like you are going to finish your pint and walk out into a rainy winter night in a village somewhere in the UK. It’s just so cozy and inviting.
St. Pete needed this place.“

“Grace was an amazing bartender! Very fast to take our orders and make our drinks.“

“A great spot for a well prepared cocktail and the chance to sip on some allocated whiskey that changes regularly. The store is well stocked with many favorites and store picks. Stop in, have a bourbon or rye drink and grab a bottle for home. Great folk and a great place.“

“We love Pepe’s Cantina! All theee of us had Chicken Enchiladas with poblano sauce. House margs are on happy hour at lunch! Bartender/Mgr was so friendly! Chips and salsa were delivered as soon as we sat down…Will definitely return!“

“Perfect spot. Music, Art and Spirits.“

“Tampa Bay Drinkery is bigger on the inside. It’s bigger on the inside, much much bigger and much much nicer. Super cozy seating, great prices, and an impressively strong classic cocktail menu — Aviation, Bee’s Knees, Vesper Martini, Sidecar, Harvey Wallbanger, Tom Collins, and more. Multiple bathrooms too, and they’re spacious and clean. Really great spot.“

“Best cheeseburger on planet earth!! 🌎 🍔“

“My business partner and I enjoy the awesome bartender's named Chaise and Liz!!! They make our day whenever there working! Go, Hammock!“

“Rocko loves his friends at the dog bar best place to enjoy our pup!“

“2 nd Stop on Pub Crawl Happy St Pates“

“Beautiful waterfront space right next to Patrona and Getaway. Do not miss out on getting the coconut cream cake. Had espresso martini, old fashion, Paloma and all were great. Our waitress was amazing. Definitely check them out for a fun night out!“

“Outstanding place - came in with a large group from NYC and had the most amazing time - great drinks awesome food - folks that work there really get it. Thanks for having us“

“It's my favorite local bar. It's been family owned for 90+ years, and the staff is awesome. Tanya is my favorite. She knows me and what I want, as soon as I walk in. Great simple atmosphere.“

“Friendly folks. Great pool players“

“The original location for the Oyster Bar has been transformed into a sophisticated cocktail and lounge bar with St Petersburg BEST HAPPY HOUR if you enjoy quality call liquors. Great selection of Bourbon & Whiskey and fun Shots & Shooters.“

“Amazing!! Best Mexican food around and loved the casita bowls!“

“Stopped for drinks at the outdoor bar and was greeted by Stephen with excellent cocktails, magic tricks, and excellent conversation. He was hands down the best bartender we experienced in St Pete. A couple of locals to chat with was cool as well. Neat place. Clean bathrooms.“

“People here are always friendly and welcoming. Great kratom and espresso drinks, great prices as well. Love the atmosphere“

“Have loved this place for years….great reasonably priced food, quick friendly service and a great atmosphere! Go at least once a month.“

“I discovered this place by picking up uber passengers & decided to try it out. I’ve always loved a local neighborhood gem “Cheers” type bar. In the past month & a half I think I’ve visited 5 different times and I’ve enjoyed each & every time. I was warmly welcomed by Barb. She’s an excellent bartender and very great with people. I could tell she had skills right away! I also really love Morgan.. all the girls there are nice but I particularly go for Barb & Morgan. They’re the best! They remember my drink order, my name & always make you feel welcome. The music is also awesome.. a great mix of variety. I’ve definitely added this to one of my local faves! Cheers! 🥂“

“Amazing service and excellent food! Steph was an absolute pleasure to be served by!“

“Great pre or post game meal destination“

“This place was great. Unique atmosphere. Mostly bar/tavern style. Patio seating, more seating inside then you'd think. Food was great, service was Southern friendly. Kind of like you walked into your best friend's family's place feel.“

“If you haven’t been to Sneaky’s yet, you’re seriously missing out on one of the hidden gems of the bar scene. I stopped in and it turned into one of those nights where everything just clicked. The atmosphere was laid-back but full of good vibes, the drinks were strong (and priced just right), and the bartenders were absolute rockstars—friendly, quick, and genuinely fun to talk to.

Pool was free tonight (yes, free!) and the tables were in great shape. Between shooting some darts and running the pool table with friends, the night couldn’t have been better. Even though it wasn’t packed wall-to-wall, that just made it feel like our own private hangout. Honestly, it was perfect—like the best kept secret in town where you can chill, laugh, and actually enjoy yourself without the chaos.

This is the kind of place that feels like home the minute you walk in, with bartenders that treat you like family and an atmosphere that makes you forget about everything else. Sneaky’s isn’t just a bar—it’s the bar.

Do yourself a favor: grab some friends, stop by, and experience it. You’ll leave wondering why you ever went anywhere else.“

“I’m giving five stars across the board I’ve done dine in and take away both services have been amazing. And food yes! That’s why I’ve been back so many times. I done door dash last night and despite everything being amazing quality my order was wrong I can’t knock the restaurant or door dash for it because I didn’t get it myself. Everything was still amazing despite it being a cheese only pizza and no sauce for the wings. Lesson learned get your own food and check before leaving.“