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😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️😍☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️“

“copper shaker is such a great venue. their food has always been awesome through and through. however, one of the nights i showed up to there at around midnight, empty handed, wanting to get some food. there was no way of finding out when the last call for food would be since the line doesnt have anyone to answer the question nor is there an information on that on their website. i’ve tried texting and no one has replied. my only feedback to this is please provide information on that in some way, shape or form so that i can plan carefully so i dont miss out on their awesome food. thank you.“

“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!“

“Amazing vegan food and amazing owners.“

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

“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?!“

“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!“

“Only at happy hour , otherwise oysters are expensive“

“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!!“

“Very welcoming environment that feels safe! Bartenders are very knowledgeable, personable and fun! Bartenders (male and female) are very attentive, genuine and passionate. Collectively, this team is skilled and foster amazing customer service with a fun environment. Always a great experience every time I’m here!“

“Came in tonight and had sky! She was amazing!!! She did a great job, we had couple small kids with us and she handled it amazingly! We appreciate her kindness and understanding! We’ve been coming here since the place has opened and we definitely appreciated the service and the food, is always amazing!!!“

“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.“

“Top shelf tequila experience! First off, the bar staff were not only incredibly knowledgeable, but both ladies were amazing mixologists. Our cocktails were so good, and we had an amazing pour of some fantastic reposado as well. The place is so loaded with great options of tequila, but they had other cocktails as well. Their signature cocktail list was impressive. Don't miss this place.“

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

“Lovely experience will definitely go again“

“soooo good! loved looking out at the water while I ate my yummy coconut shrimp & scrumptious ceasar salad. it was so good I ordered a meal to go! joe, the bartender was very attentive & makes good drinks. if I'm in St Petersburg again, I will definitely be back!“

“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!!!“

“Atmosphere was awesome and the bartenders in the back were super cool. They told us about where the ideas for the cocktails come from. Thai tea cocktail was amazing which one of the bartenders had created the idea, and so was the Pho cocktail. They also told us how to make a drink that used to be on the menu that the other bartender made the idea for. Definitely worth stopping by this place.“

“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.“

“Great casual dinner at Paul’s Landing. We sat at the bar with no wait. The espresso martini was excellent, the bartenders were attentive, and the Landing Burger was cooked perfectly and very juicy. The sweet potato wedges were a great addition. Overall, it was a really enjoyable meal.“

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