50 Best Cocktail Bars near Saint Petersburg

“Fun place on a Saturday afternoon. Great selection of beer and alcohol with generous pours.“

“Their brunch menu is outstanding!!! Service is outstanding!!! Atmosphere is outstanding!!! Highly recommend!“

“2 nd Stop on Pub Crawl Happy St Pates“

“I DO recommend the Casual Clam but PLEASE change the Bloody Mart mix! The 7's Bloody Mary SUCKS!“

“Fettuccine primavera had a good blend of vegetables, including squash. Sauce seemed buttery and homemade. There was a bit of spice but nothing overbearing or offensive. Bread and salad was good too. Food was still hot when delivered by Doordash on bike.“

“Lovely😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️😍☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️“

“Visited The Scott inside the entrance of The Cordova Inn before starting my day in downtown St. Pete recently and chose a latte from their menu. It was fantastic coffee with fresh ingredients. I'll be visiting again for the perfect start to the day. Nice to have a local cafe within walking distance from Williams park.“

“Simply the best! Chef Daniel has provided top notch culinary skills and Italian favorites for the Tampa area and we couldn't be happier..“

“Rick was the most amazing bartender I’ve ever had. The word “amazing” doesn’t even serve it justice. The selection of liquor here is absolutely insane. We had a Smith and Cross custom cocktail alongside a craft cocktail off their house menu and both were phenomenal. We ended our night with an ultra rare bottle of Del Maguey Pechora Mezcal and it brought a tear to my eye. We were here for one night out of the whole year and this place absolutely solidified to us that it’s the best bar in the area, with the best bartender to host the occasion. If I could give it ten stars! Phenomenal bar!“

“My husband and I have always enjoyed eating at this restaurant. We met the new owner, Angie, last week for taco Tuesday and she was so welcoming and friendly. We loved the new menu, their delicious tacos 🌮 and margaritas. It was great seeing Erick also. Our server was Brooke and she was phenomenal. If you want top notch food and service, with a great and quiet atmosphere you need to try this place!“

“From the moment I walked in Morgan was very responsive, not only welcoming but she was very specific from my drink to my refill she actually was very attentive and responsive. I have not had service like her like she was on point the entire night when you go there I fully recommend her pass that point if you don’t, you won’t appreciate the real service you could be .“

“Stopped by last night (Valentine’s day) for oysters and cocktails after having a truly terrible experience at a neighboring restaurant.When we arrived, I was absolutely starving and feeling a bit down from our dinner experience. The oysters and cocktails were perfect, and instantly lifted the mood. The Vinoy is a wonderfully romantic setting, and the bar staff was so sweet and accommodating taking a picture when I asked. Highly recommend for any date night.Just wanted to say thank you to the bar staff. Y’all are phenomenal! ❤️“

“Have been curious about this restaurant and we finally gave it a try. The food was delicious and our waiter Jamie was awesome! They now have two loyal customers!“

“The apps and entrees were really good. Dessert was not our favorite. Oil and olives in ice cream and cookies? Strawberry pepper ice cream? Not again for us. Menu changes about quarterly. Service was good.“

“Always enjoy this place when we come to Florida. The clam chowder is so good ! The crab cakes were flaky and delicious, the langostino lobster pasta dish is a must. Everything here is 5 stars but at a 2 star price! Server was also very kind“

“Exceptional small plates and atmosphere. Staff is extremely attentive and knowledgeable.“

“Great Brunch sat at bar and they are rockstars“

“Amazing vegan food and amazing owners.“

“Excellent food and service plus very affordable prices! The paella, shrimp+grits and shrimp+pasta were all delicious. However, it was the curry shrimp+rice and the ceviche that were the show stoppers. The curry sauce was absolutely incredible! And the trio of ceviche were so unique and delicious. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Wonderful service, ambiance, and AMAZING food! I righly recommend Emily's scallops most of all. Thank you to our server Kyle and to the Chef for an amazing dining experience!“

“We visited twice during our annual stay and loved it! The food was amazing and staff were very friendly. I would recommend this place off the beaten path because of the great service. We will 100% be back again and will tell our friends to make a stop. Thank you to the nicest staff for making our visit so lovely.“

“From one chef to another the culinary experience is absolutely phenomenal. The food the service everything was perfection. the decor of the hotel and the rooms are beautiful. A must stop whenever you are in town!“

“Love the vibes every time I’m at this place. The drinks are tasty, the bartenders are so friendly and knowledgeable on all the different tequilas but my favorite bartender is Cierra she makes a mean tequila cocktail but serves the BEST iced water 12/10 recommend!“

“I first came here 6 months ago, Kayla is always so helpful explaining products when I drop in. One time I was having a real rough morning, she was so patient with me & allowed me to take my time at the bar before I left. Great people & vibes!!“

“I’m a local. This is a good spot.“

“Lovely experience will definitely go again“

“We ate at the restaurant and the food was amazing and the prices are very reasonable. We will be back!!“

“Asian Fusion with a Touch of Italian Green Pagoda has a pleasant atmosphere. They could do better quality control on making sure the plates are clean. Our server was pleasant and helpful with the menu. But after he took our order we didn’t see him again until we were done and asked for the check. (Someone else delivered the food.) So, he never checked to see if our food was OK or to refill water. As for the food, it was pretty good overall. We started with very nice coconut soup (basically a Thai tom kha), if slightly too sweet. The pork dumplings were very good. The ginger chicken entrée had nice flavor, but the chicken pieces were a little tough. The server highly recommended the snapper risotto, which seemed an odd choice for an Asian restaurant. Nevertheless, the snapper was a generous piece and nicely cooked. The sauce on it was delicious. The risotto, however, was on the gummy side when it should have had a silky texture. I would go to Green Pagoda again and try the whole fish and some sushi.“

“The legendary tub photo at Mandarin Hide is a MUST! The drinks are worth it ! The crowd at this bar in st Pete is always a good time ! I recently was a photobooth operator for a private event and the hospitality of the crew was astounding! They made sure every guest drink was perfectly crafted and made sure every one’s request was accommodated! I am highly recommending this spot for all my clients private parties!“

“Ever since I first saw the Don CeSar, I knew I wanted to get married at the historic hotel for it’s grand appearance and beautiful décor. From the moment we toured the hotel to our wedding weekend, the Don CeSar was nothing short of amazing to work with for our destination wedding. Despite being closed for 6 months due to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Don CeSar General Manager, Barbara, and the Director of Events, Kasey, had open communication and made the entire wedding planning experience as seamless as possible. They were compassionate, caring, and did everything in their power to make sure the hotel and its courtyard was reopened (and in great condition!) in time for our wedding. (We were the first wedding back the weekend of hotel’s reopening.) Kasey, Barbara, the hotel staff, and the hotel banquet team (chefs, servers, and bartenders) went above and beyond to make sure our wedding day was the best day of our lives. We truly received a royal experience as the bride and groom. Additionally, the hotel and its staff made sure that our guests were properly accommodated. Every single one of our guests were impressed by the hotel staff’s amazing top tier service and had nothing but great things to say about the hotel. When it came to the actual wedding day, the banquet team provided first class service. They even accommodated unexpectedly moving our cocktail hour indoors due to rain without missing a beat. The banquet chef prepared an impressive meal to perfection for our 180 guests. One guest even made sure to comment that it was “the best filet and salad” they had ever had. The pastry chef, Amanda, also prepared a cake that was a rendition of my grandmother’s 1950's wedding cake. The spectacular appearance and taste well exceeded our expectations. The servers and bartenders were nothing short of amazing as well. There were no lines to get a drink, and each server was very attentive. My planner, florist, and rental companies had zero issues working with the venue to set up the grand ballroom. The band/violinist were able to perform without any issues. Our wedding day/weekend was truly perfect and the Don CeSar made it memorable and beyond anything I could’ve ever dreamed of. I would highly recommend this wedding venue to any newly engaged couple looking for the best beach wedding experience. There is nothing else quite like the Don CeSar.“

“This is a near-perfect rooftop location with views of the ICW and Gulf all around you. The ambience is enhanced by the magnificent views and the terrific tapas that is their typical offering. We were very pleasantly surprised by the addition of a Sunday Brunch service which was the best we have had on the Gulf Coast.“

“Beautifully amazing! The experience is a wonder so much to see. I am very blessed to have experienced it! The main attraction, though, was our server, "Megan" . Not only was she the sweetest, most attentive, and wonderful person, but she was very knowledgeable about history! Words can not describe how she should be running customer service there !! " Paris Hilton would love her and love it there." A definite must experience!! As always, tip your servers well!!“

“Great drinks, great bartenders, great music! The people vaping pot inside isn't great when you get a face full.“

“Beautiful and clean hotel, nicest staff ever! They are not just dog friendly, they are dog lovers!!!“

“Recently spent the evening of my Birthday here and what a great time it was. Staff is super friendly and on top of everything from drinks to security! Highly recommend and plan to be back in the near future.“

“Went to check out the scene and was pleasantly greeted with great music as well as phenomenal views. Food was mediocre at best but not really what I was there for. My bartender was super sweet, plus the area was luxuriously spacious. Definitely check this place out, I’ll be back!“

“We have been coming to Nueva Cantina for years and it’s always been our go-to spot. With the recent change in ownership, we’ve already noticed some changes and we have been super pleased with what they have updated! Best margaritas in town for a decent price.“

“Very nice selection of vegetarian options. My husband and my family are Hindu vegetarian. We love everything about this place“

“Always a friendly greeting, and attentive staff. Relaxed, casual atmosphere. Delicious food.“

“Me and my partner own the Royal Tot tiki bar in Charlotte. The menu is a little Gin heavy for a Tiki bar. We tasted 9 drinks from the menu but there is a wide variety. Some we liked, some weren't our jam but all of them were mixed well. Good bartenders (Cuba and another bartender that knew what she was doing), heavy pours, great DJ, great vibe, cool spot. Wish the second level was open but we came in Sunday to Monday late night. Great spot, great crowd. Will definitely come again the next time we are here. We know what goes into it. Keep up the great work!“

“Just left Grand Hacienda at Tyrone Mall in St Petersburg and was introduced to one of the best meals that is on their special menu introduced today. It is the birria ramen!! absolutely delicious. The flavor is amazing and it has pieces of tender birria beef found in their special tacos. It’s being prepared for a short period of time. Go try it…..you will love it!!“

“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)!!“

“I have to admit I was optimistic about this business starting up in this particular spot.it use to be a checkers and when it closed the building went to hell! However, the owners had patience and the willingnrss to open a business that would succeed! I was also concerned the business would fail do to the fact there are other businesses located immediately surrounding this one. There prices were a little high, and honestly the restaurant is an open outdoors restaurant and my thought was who in their right mind would want to drink hot coffee in Florida's heat. I was wrong the business is strong and growing. Great Job and welcome to the area! What a refreshing change!“

“After hearing of their recent opening, I took my husband here for his birthday celebration. The restaurant did not disappoint, in fact it was incredible. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with professional and attentive staff who were aware of his birthday. We were seated immediately in the bar area which was vibrant and bustling. Our server was extremely professional and knowledgeable about the entire menu. The wine list is expansive. We enjoyed the tuna tarter and crab cake appetizer ( both were amazing). We ordered the dry aged ribeye for our entree which was prepared to perfection. We were extremely satisfied with our experience and look forward to dining there again soon. A definite must!“

“They have the nicest staff, and the food is never bad… ever… Lindsey who was our waitress for three different days, recognized us and took absolutely great care of us!!!! I hope she is here next year when we return! It is reasonably priced and in my opinion they have the absolute best raw oysters on this island! We have been coming here for the past two years and will remain faithful customers for the foreseeable future!!!! I am so glad we found this place when we were searching for local places to eat!!!! 💕Much love!!!“

“Very helpful staff! Will be back for sure!“

“Best veggie burger in town!! So juicy and tender. Everything is great from the brioche bun, to the toppings and the sauces. When I am craving a "real" veggie burger, this is the place I go. Such a good treat!!

Vegetarian options: Beyond burger - veggie burgerSoft pretzelsFried picklesHouse salad“

“I had the absolute pleasure of being helped by Lara today and I can confidently say she is the perfect reason to keep coming back. She’s honest, personable, and goes above and beyond to make sure you’re taken care of. When I asked about the menu, she didn’t just give a generic answer she gave me real, helpful insight with a friendly sense of humor that made the experience feel personal. Lara was upfront about the options. She made me feel welcomed, valued, and like I was chatting with a good friend rather than just a staff member.
If every company had someone like Lara being kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely caring customer service everywhere would be 5 stars. She’s a true asset and the gold standard for hospitality.“

“I was there for my birthday and I had a great time the ambiance was great and our waitress was so pleasant her name is Jeanae. I enjoyed talking to her.“

“All around great time, great food, great drinks and amazing service. Can’t wait to go back again!“