26 Best Cocktail Bars in St. Petersburg

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

“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😍😍😍😍😍😍😍❤️😍☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️☮️“

“Fantastic experience! Thanks to everyone who greeted warmly as we arrived. Maya took amazing care of us for drinks and dinner. She helped us decide between cocktails, she kept everything flowing, and she made sure we had a great time.

The food and drinks were top notch. Each cocktail was expertly blended and balanced. We’ll definitely be back.“

“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!“

“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 .“

“This is hands down my new favorite bar in st pete! Can’t believe I haven’t been here. The bartenders were so welcoming and knowledgeable not to mention fun to watch. If you’re looking for a fantastic martini or even better a fancy smoked old fashioned! Ask for amara or Ben! Not to mention the music was on point.“

“Only at happy hour , otherwise oysters are expensive“

“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?!“

“Amazing vegan food and amazing owners.“

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

“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!!“

“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.“

“This place is one of the best place I have been, great people, great drinks and very reasonable price. We were there on a Tuesday for karaoke and the KG and staff were so friendly! NICE place! I HIGHLY recommend it🥰🙌“

“Love this place!! Atmosphere is comfortable at casual with a twist of chic. Make sure you order their espresso martini.!!“

“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!!!“

“I was introduced to this place on a Saturday night out with the girls & we had such a great time. The DJ who is there every Saturday absolutely made the night! The energy & vibe he produces is what made it unforgettable & is the only night I now choose to come. Ive been back a few other times on other nights and its just not the same. If you are looking for a great spot for a night out, I would highly recommend coming!“

“Great food and amazing service by Jacob today. We had street tacos — birria, carnitas, and chicken — along with drinks and chips and queso today. Everything arrived so quickly and fresh we immediately decided this was our new spot. Especially the birria had us both saying “wow!” after the first bite.

Thanks again, friends! We will be back!“

“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!“