20+ Nightlife Spots for Every Vibe in St. Petersburg

A moody bar serving up live music nightly (jazz, blues and rock), Ruby's Elixir has no cover and a unique cocktail menu (tip: order the Ruby’s Espresso Martini).

Other live music options: 

• Jannus Live (an open-air venue hosting local and national bands)
• The Floridian Social (enjoy the Gatsby vibe at this intimate 1920s venue)

In fact, you can listen to live music every day of your St. Pete getaway (and often during the day, too).
 

Check out this upscale craft cocktail bar known for its speakeasy vibe, low lighting and mixologist-crafted drinks. The Mandarin Hide is where the locals go when they want a night out that’s polished but not stuffy.

Other craft cocktail options:

• The Urban Stillhouse (try a bourbon flight or order off the extensive cocktail menu)
• Bar Mezzo (an intimate spot on bustling Central Ave.)
   

This groovy night spot explains its concept as “Studio 54 meets your grandparent’s funky 1970s basement,” and it lives up to the hype. So, dress the part and dance to disco tunes until the wee hours.

Other club options:

• Opulence (DJ playing everything from pop to hip hop and EDM
• The One Night Stand (because you know you want to ride a mechanical bull on vacation)
   

St. Pete’s most iconic gay club, Enigma delivers drag shows, DJs and a high-energy dance floor with a welcoming vibe. 

Other top LGBTQ+ options:

• The Ball (craft cocktails, tapas & pop art for ambiance)
• COCKTail (neon lights and tons of energy)

St. Pete-Clearwater is a gay-friendly community, with plenty of LGBTQ+-owned businesses, and St. Pete is the center of that warm welcome. 
 

If belting out tunes while sipping refreshing drinks and eating tasty food sounds like your kind of fun, head to LALA and rent a karaoke room.

More karaoke spots:

• CJ's Backstage (karaoke as well as live music most days)
• Good Fortune (a sleek sushi bar, karaoke spot and high-energy dance club rolled into one)

Packed with arcade games, giant lawn games, and your choice of cocktails, party pouches, draft beer or tallboys, Park & Rec is pure fun. This hot spot also hosts plenty of events.

Other entertaining options:

• Ferg’s (famous wings, 90 TVs, plus axe throwing and a virtual sports simulator)
• Right Around the Corner Arcade Bar (craft beer and retro arcade games)
   

This one-of-a-kind venue has splash zones for dogs and a shaded bar for humans. Mutts & Martinis is where happy hours meet wagging tails and water features.

More dog-friendly options:

• Dog Bar St. Pete (pups play while owners sip)
• Pinellas Ale Works (with PAW as its acronym, you can be sure this brewery is dog-friendly)
   

Disguised as a laundromat, Dirty Laundry is a secret bar that requires a password to allow you into a lively Latin-themed party lounge.

More unique nightlife spots:

Sesh (This brewery/restaurant is housed in an historic (some say haunted) building. Sip a beer, cocktail or mocktail while contemplating possible paranormal activity.)

Trolley Pub St. Pete (a BYOB pedal pub you can rent with friends or make new ones)

Low-lit and gritty in the best way, The Bends is a dive with strong drinks, local DJs and an alt crowd. Come here for throwback vibes and maybe some spontaneous dancing. Bonus: It’s open late (5 p.m. to 3 a.m.)

Other dive bar options:

• The Flamingo Sports Bar (where Jack Kerouac hung out in the late 1960s)
• Mastry’s (celebrating 90 years)

You’ll never go thirsty in St. Pete-Clearwater, with so many great bars to choose from.