Best St. Petersburg / Clearwater, FL Nightlife

  • Park & Rec
  • The One Night Stand
  • Che
  • Ringside Cafe
  • MacDinton's Irish Pub
  • The Mandarin Hide
  • Flûte & Dram
  • Ruby's Elixir
  • The Canopy
  • Copper Shaker
  • Park & Rec

    Park & Rec

    This self-styled "adult playground" offers an array of snacks, pizzas, wings, salads and "hand-helds" topped off, of course by frosty drinks, draft beers...

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  • The One Night Stand

    The One Night Stand

    Touted as "the only country bar" in downtown St Petersburg, One Night Stand is indeed a novelty, as is their motto: "The best one-night stand you'll ever...

    Photo courtesy of One Night Stand
  • Che

    Che

    Tucked beneath the popular Ceviche Tapas Bar & Restaurant in downtown St Petersburg and opened in 2016, Che is a popular addition to the city's "hot"...

    Photo courtesy of Che
  • Ringside Cafe

    Ringside Cafe

    Drawing its name from its former status as an amateur boxing center in downtown St. Petersburg, Ringside Café is tucked into a historic 1912 building, once...

    Photo courtesy of Ringside Cafe
  • MacDinton's Irish Pub

    MacDinton's Irish Pub

    Three Irishmen got together and a nighttime sensation was born! You don't have to be Irish to go to MacDinton's Pub, but it doesn't matter as you will...

    Photo courtesy of MacDinton's
  • The Mandarin Hide

    The Mandarin Hide

    With a motto like, "Pouring our spirits to raise yours," there can be no doubt that this speakeasy-style lounge aims to please, boasting an impressive...

    Photo courtesy of The Mandarin Hide
  • Flûte & Dram

    Flûte & Dram

    From newbies to experts, fans of champagne and caviar are sure to love this upscale bar, which opened in April 2018. Touted as St Petersburg's first...

    Photo courtesy of Flute & Dram
  • Ruby's Elixir

    Ruby's Elixir

    What started as "Central Cigars," in the late 1990s (where patrons could enjoy cigars from the area's large selection) and later, "The Havana Room," has...

    Photo courtesy of Ruby's Elixir
  • The Canopy

    The Canopy

    Perched atop the boutique 1924 Spanish mission-style Birchwood Hotel in downtown St. Petersburg, the roof-top Canopy offers high top tables or living room...

    Photo courtesy of The Canopy
  • Copper Shaker

    Copper Shaker

    Opened in 2017, this trendy cocktail lounge shakes up handmade contemporary, as well as traditional craft cocktails in an atmosphere whose décor includes...

    Photo courtesy of Copper Shaker
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About St. Petersburg / Clearwater, FL Nightlife

Once known as a sleepy little burg for retirees, the St Petersburg/Clearwater area has morphed into a surprisingly “hip” region with a vibrant nightlife with something for all ages. It’s no longer a place to go just for the soft beaches and beautiful sunsets.

No matter what you’re in the mood for you’ll probably find it with choices ranging from hole-in-the-way beach bars to sophisticated, swanky bars and clubs and romantic bistros. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, you’ll have a lot to explore. After all, that’s part of the fun!

 If you’re ready for a night out, you’ll find plenty of options in this area with choices ranging from laid-back beach bars, sophisticated restaurants, roof-top bistros and high-energy clubs.

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