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😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️😍☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️“

“Exceptional service cocktails and food. I have been here multiple times and each time the bartenders go above and beyond. Great cocktails always a smile and they remember my name. What a 5 star cocktails and restaurant bar should be.
Bartenders Lala and Natalie are incredible! Mia is fairly new but will fit right on with the top notch service!
Thanks again for always delivering A 1 top notch service!!“

“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 .“

“Located conveniently between two Sunrunner stops, this is a great place for food and cocktails!“

“The best bread pudding I have ever had in my life!! And the mac n cheese, yes please 🤤 The main courses were fantastic too and the artwork had good vibes. Did I mention the bread pudding?!“

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

“Amazing vegan food and amazing owners.“

“Tonight was my first visit to Allelo on Beach Drive in St. Pete. We didn’t have a reservation but were lucky to get seats at the bar around 7 p.m. They mentioned they were fully booked, though we did notice a few tables open both when we arrived and when we left. Still, we ended up having a great time at the bar! The female bartender was pretty friendly and attentive, and the bar back (a male) was busy helping with table and silverware setup ~ both were good. We ordered the Baby Gem Salad, Mussels in a delicious tomato sauce, and the Cocktail Shrimp, which were all fantastic. The cocktails were unique and interestingly crafted. The espresso martini had an interesting twist ~ a subtle touch of amaro that gave it depth. The lemon drop martini was made with their house lemonade, which gave it a refreshing and slightly unexpected flavor. My friend ordered the Aperol Spritz and really enjoyed it too. It was a bit loud inside, so next time I’ll definitely ask to sit outside, especially in this beautiful weather. The restaurant has a charming patio right on Beach Drive, a cozy bar area, and another smaller dining room to the right as you walk in. The space is beautifully decorated, with a hand-painted mural of birds by a local artist. They even provided a list so guests can learn about each bird featured on the wall ~ a thoughtful touch! I’m surprised it took me this long to visit, especially since I consider myself quite the foodie. Allelo has been open for 5 years, and after tonight, I can definitely say I’ll be back soon!“

“ALWAYS A JOY! KAYLA goes above and beyond in service compassion. If you want a Great atmosphere and the bathrooms are surgical clean.!So if you're looking for a great vibe. Looking for good friends or people that treat you like family not a number. No games or childish clicks like many places. Just WOW. The whole crew and owner are TOP TIER!!“

“Lovely experience will definitely go again“

“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.“

“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!“

“Had the best time at this cute little bar In downtown Saint Pete called tequila daisy. The atmosphere was fun & it’s a great place to meet up with friends. our Bartender Luke made us the best hibiscus Paloma. you definitely wanna stop by if you were in the area.“

“Only at happy hour , otherwise oysters are expensive“

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

“Wow, what a wonderful experience! Went on a Saturday night and even though it was packed, the service we received was stellar. We were seated in the outside patio where there was a private party of about 30 people and even though the staff was busy with that party, they still managed to pay attention to our small party of 3. Our server was very attentive and got our drinks quickly. The specialty drinks were so good! The Cupid's Margherita and the Cupid's Mocktail highly recommend. As for the food, the Sweet Corn Esquites was fresh and delicious. We opted for a Taco Tour and we're not disappointed! The tacos al pastor were amazing as well as the taco beria...try them, you will not be disappointed....and we'll, the atmosphere was great, the decorations added to the ambiance. Overall an wonderful experience. Can't wait to see what they come up with for St. Patrick's Day.“

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

“My favorite bar in St Pete. Everything is perfect- the vibe, the bartenders, the beautiful and creative drinks, the house music, and lots of great places to sit. Unless it’s super late night on Friday or Saturday, you can easily hear each other talking. It’s the best atmosphere to come and vibe together. I absolutely love that they offer hemp cocktails and THC seltzers. Such a fun option when you don’t feel like drinking alcohol.“

“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 had a really fantastic brunch. Everything about this restaurant is elevated. Fantastic service, very special presentation of excellent food, beautiful inside and out. Highly recommend. I found the prices very reasonable.“

“We had a great experience at Paul’s Landing. The water views were beautiful. The lobster roll and Tampa Bay biscuits were amazing, and the drinks were just as good. Our server, Stephen, was attentive and helpful, offered great recommendations, and checked on us frequently throughout the meal.“

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