25 Best Cocktail Bars in St. Petersburg

“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.“

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

“Food is great! The cauliflower and dip is fantastic! The charcuterie board comes in different sizes- we had the small for 2 people & found the items delectable. All portions are generous. The Sea Sun pinot noir a bit too sweet for my tastes, but a good deal for happy hour. The Caymus cabernet is a good alternative.Staff needs a bit of training, but I recommend Copper Shaker. We live near by and have been coming in for past several years.“

“The title of this review is the Dublin Sour. I returned to Saint Petersburg for work after moving away 6 years ago. After having a work dinner on the Pier, I recommended the group go for another drink at the Vinoy. I could not be more pleased with the service at the Veranda. I asked our bartender if he could prepare a Dublin Sour, and he delivered a delicious drink following what appeared a great deal of effort. I enjoyed the first one so much, I ordered a second. Our bartender Ryan did a great job.“

“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 .“

“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.“

“Our group of thirteen dined here today to celebrate two birthdays, seated at two tables. We spent close to $800, and I have to say — the food was exceptional and our server was outstanding. The staff provided warm and attentive service that truly stood out. Unfortunately, what should have been a joyful celebration was tainted by the behavior of the new ownership. A gentleman, who appeared to be part of the new management team (a man in his early forties), sat and later stood in different areas of the restaurant, repeatedly glancing at our group — the only African American party in the establishment — as if we were out of place. At no point did he acknowledge our tables or the two ladies whose birthdays we were celebrating. Yet, he made a point to warmly engage with non-Black patrons seated at the bar. The contrast was noticeable and deeply disappointing. In 2025, it’s disheartening that anyone still needs to be reminded that the color of money is green, and respect should not be selective. We value ourselves, our experiences, and where we choose to spend our hard-earned money. While the food was phenomenal, the lack of respect and basic acknowledgment from ownership left a lasting negative impression. We will not be returning, and I truly hope the new owner learns that real hospitality includes treating every guest with dignity and appreciation — not just those who resemble him. #Disappointed“

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

“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!!“

“Amazing vegan food and amazing owners.“

“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!“

“Lovely experience will definitely go again“

“Mr. Maurice Took very care of me and my party & actually offered everything he thought I would like and actual served me something I really enjoyed. Very impressed with how fast he served us (party of 6) and had great quality service. Thank you very much Maurice!“

“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.“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

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

“We went here for my birthday during spooky Season. The restaurant was so cute and aesthetic! This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in st pete! I am a little disappointed that they downsized their menu. They used to have the best burrito with steak (I forgot what it was called), and it was so cheesy and saucy. Now they have one burrito option with your choice of protein. It wasn't cheesy or saucy at all. There was a tiny bit of queso on top but overall it was very dry and not good. Also, i should add: I'm a vegetarian and I would order the burrito with the meat on the side and give it to someone I was with. There aren't many other vegetarian options anymore. Drink options are great! I'll definitely return but only for chips, salsa, queso, and margaritas. I won't be getting entrees there anymore.“

“Only at happy hour , otherwise oysters are expensive“

“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!“

“Thank you, Juno and the Peacock, for another wonderful evening of dining. You are among our top 5 St. Petersburg favorite restaurants. Your attention to details is apparent. We enjoyed the must have cornbread, a generous brussel sprouts starter — both were shared with leftovers to take home— and entrees of crab crusted grouper and filet with lobster tail. Everything was perfect. And a big shoutout to our server, Cece, for her excellent service. She made some good suggestions for wine and a nonalcoholic beverage choice. And her positive energy made the dinner even more enjoyable.“

“I booked Paul's landing for a Friends's birthday lunch. We sat inside with a beautiful view of the marina. Our table was ready on arrival.  she ordered oysters and a salad my friend and I had the salmon with vegetables. It was delicious. Salmon was perfectly cooked, but there was very little food. Six oysters is $24. I guess when you're eating at a restaurant in the Vinoy that is to be expected. Our server seemed very rushed, never stuck around very much till the very end. Overall, though we had a great time, I would choose somewhere else for food options, but the ambience here is beautiful and fun. I recommend maybe doing drinks and an appetizer and having a main course elsewhere. “

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