After dark · St. Petersburg, United States
15 Best Bars & Nightlife Spots in St. Petersburg
Where St. Petersburg actually drinks: rooftops, cellars and corner counters, ranked by the people who closed them out.
Ranked by traveler review volume across the bars and nightlife spots we track in St. Petersburg. Updated monthly.
Ferg's Sports Bar & Grill
BarFree entryFerg's Sports Bar & Grill is a staple of the St. Petersburg social scene, located on Central Avenue in the heart of the city.
Read our full guide →The Toasted Monkey
BarThe Toasted Monkey is a quintessential beach bar located on St. Pete Beach, just steps from the Gulf of Mexico.
Read our full guide →Jimmy B's Beach Bar
BarFree entryJimmy B's Beach Bar is a popular open-air watering hole located directly on the sand at St.
Read our full guide →LALA St. Pete
BarFree entryLALA St. Pete is a stylish cocktail bar located on Central Avenue in the heart of St.
Read our full guide →Pier Teaki
BarFree entryPier Teaki is a vibrant rooftop bar located on the 5th floor of the St. Petersburg Pier, offering panoramic views of Tampa Bay, the city skyline, and stunning sunsets.
Read our full guide →Good Night John Boy
BarGood Night John Boy is a hidden gem in St. Petersburg, Florida, offering a speakeasy experience that transports you to a bygone era.
Read our full guide →Welcome To The Farm
BarWelcome To The Farm is a beloved bar located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
Read our full guide →The Ale and the Witch
BarFree entryThe Ale and the Witch is a beloved craft beer bar located in the bustling Edge District of St.
Read our full guide →Mandarin Hide
BarMandarin Hide is a hidden gem in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
Read our full guide →Copper Shaker
BarCopper Shaker is a stylish bar located at 169 1st Ave N in the heart of St.
Read our full guide →The Bends
BarFree entryThe Bends is a hidden gem on First Avenue North in downtown St. Petersburg, named after the decompression sickness that divers fear.
Read our full guide →Trailer Daddy
BarTrailer Daddy is a unique bar located at 217 Central Ave in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
Read our full guide →Ruby's Elixir
BarRuby's Elixir is a standout cocktail bar located on 3rd Street North in the heart of St.
Read our full guide →My Rich Uncle
BarMy Rich Uncle is a standout cocktail bar located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Florida.
Read our full guide →Lost & Found
BarLost & Found is a hidden gem in the heart of St. Petersburg, offering a warm, dimly lit atmosphere that feels like stepping into a friend's eclectic living room.
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How we pick these
Bars, pubs and nightlife in St. Petersburg ranked by how highly people rate them, drawn from the 187 places we track. Updated monthly.
Good to know
Most bars in St. Petersburg fill up later in the evening rather than right after work.
A few rooftop and cocktail spots have a smart-casual door policy.
Check the last metro or line up a ride before a late night out.
Common questions
Where is the nightlife in St. Petersburg?+
This list ranks the best-rated bars and nightlife spots in St. Petersburg so you can find the right area for the night you want.
What time do bars close in St. Petersburg?+
Closing times vary by venue and neighborhood; late-night spots are noted where we have hours.
Is St. Petersburg good for a night out?+
Yes — from relaxed pubs to late bars, the highest-rated options are all here.
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