Saint Petersburg is an artsy beach town with chill vibes that Is a great place to explore!
St Pete Tips:
Central Avenue is absolutely the place to be. This street runs from West St. Pete to the water and has about 2.5 miles of restaurants, coffee shops, bars, breweries, shopping, and more.
Hop on the trolley! There is a well-priced trolley that will take you throughout the area—whether that is up and down Central Ave or out to the beach.
Fly into PIE—St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport! This small airport is super easy to fly in/out of and is a great launching point for your adventures in Florida. Check out my thoughts on flying Allegiant Airlines here.
Be sure to head across the bridge and explore Tampa while you are in the area as well! Check out my beer and travel guide here.
Adventures & Ales Top St. Pete Recommendations:
Cycle Brewing: A top-notch brewery focused on Barrel Aged Stouts and Barleywines. Their team is super kind as well. This was the best beer I had in St. Pete and I would highly recommend checking them out.
Green Bench Brewing: A fantastic Lager-focused brewery with great beers and a killer patio space.
Webb’s City Cellar is Green Bench’s Mixed Culture, Wild, Sour, and Cider location right next door. The two locations somewhat blend together with the shared patio space, but be sure to check out both.
Green Bench and Webb’s City Cellar are both Bring Your Own Food establishments and there are a ton of places nearby you can pick up from or have delivered.
I got Mexican from right next door at Red Mesa Mercado, that was tasty but I would caution that they completely messed up my order so check it before you walk away.
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe: A beer and wine bottle shop and bar with good vibes. This is a really cool spot and they have a good selection of beers to choose from. They also have a food menu and an outdoor patio.
Grand Central Brewhouse: A European beer focused brewery that features a unique tap list. They have indoor and outdoor seating both upstairs and downstairs, and a nice railing to sit at and overlook Central Ave.
Overflow Brewing: A Sour-focused brewery with delicious beers.
Bayboro Brewing: A solid veteran-owned brewery with a great patio, happy hour specials, and a food menu as well. Their tap list includes a wide variety of beers.
Fabrica Pizza: A delicious pizza spot where you can choose from their menu options or build your own pie.
Hops 2.0: A beer bar with a solid selection to choose from. They have 28 taps and food options as well. The vibes are definitely more “normal bar” than craft beer bar, but I would visit again for their beer list.
The Brutalist/Temple of Beer: A brewery and taproom from the folks at King State and Hidden Springs in Tampa coming soon.
Webb’s City Cellar
saint petersburg Tourist Spots Actually Worth Visiting:
Canopy at The Birchwood: A rooftop bar on top of the The Birchwood Hotel with sweeping views of the bay and city. They have great specials for Happy Hour and overall great vibes.
Paradeco Coffee: An adorable coffee shop with a food menu as well. They also have a plethora of vegan and gluten free options. Located near the St. Pete Pier.
The Dalí Museum: An art museum featuring works from Salvador Dalí and a rotating special exhibit. Tickets are $29 and you should book ahead of time online for a timed entrance. The museum also has a nice garden area in the back. Overall there were some good pieces but I thought the museum was a bit small for $29.
Hit the beach! Head over to St. Pete Beach or Clearwater Beach for some time on the sand. The trolley is by far the cheapest way to get out there.
Dali Museum
Other st. pete ideas:
Arkane Aleworks: Arkane is not located in St. Pete, they are in Largo about 30 minutes away, but they are a top-notch brewery so I had to include them here.
If I Brewed The World Brewery: A small brewery with a nice back patio and average beers. Located just up the block from 3 Daughters.
St. Pete Brewing Company: An average brewery in the heart of downtown with a small patio space and pretty cool vibes.
Pinellas Ale Works: A spacious dog themed brewery with average beers and frequent food trucks.
Cage Brewing: A mediocre brewery with a large patio and somewhat trashy vibes. Located right across the street from Pinellas Ale Works.
3 Daughters Brewing: A popular brewery with mediocre beers. They have a warehouse bar, a main bar, and a full game room. They have a food menu as well and offer specials Monday-Friday.
