THINGS TO DO BARS VisitSPC.com/Bars Whether you’re an early bird or a night owl, there are plenty of bars, canteens and lounges ready to serve you what you need. THE DOG BAR TREASURE ISLAND Treasure Island has plenty of restaurants with bars, but LGBTQ+-friendly Caddy’s Treasure Island is perhaps the most well-known of them all, with a winning combination of DJs and sunsets just feet from the shoreline. ST. PETE BEACH Among the resorts on St. Pete Beach, the Undertow Beach Bar is a distinguished beachfront tavern with plenty of deck space, while PCI Beach Bar at the edge of the pool area in the retro Postcard Inn draws people from both the street and the sand. Just next door is Jimmy B’s Beach Bar , where you can pop over and listen to live bands. Down in Pass-a-Grille, you can end your day with a bite to eat and watch the sunset from the rooftop decks at either The Hurricane or The Brass Monkey . The boutiquey Berkeley Beach Club also offers sunset views (as well as a killer brunch) at its rooftop bar featuring a collection of craft cocktails. CADDY'S TREASURE ISLAND BY DAY ST. PETERSBURG Expansive views of Tampa Bay are on tap in DTSP (local lingo for downtown St. Pete), where the city’s new pier features Pier Teaki , a rooftop bar that offers a new take on old fashioned Tiki bar classics. The owners also run The Canopy , the breathtaking lounge atop The Birchwood boutique hotel on Beach Drive. The fun continues in the Edge District. Wine bar and bottle shop Cellar Masters takes its vino seriously, if you want some true viticulture. And if there’s a game on anywhere that you want to watch, Ferg’s Sports Bar somewhere in its sprawling campus. Pro tip: Order the wings. A 1930s-era gas station has been transformed into Swingers , a brunchy patio bar. The new Grand Central Brewhouse offers beers and bites in a suds-crazy town, with a splash of wine thrown in. If Fido made the trip with you, head next door to The Dog Bar , a unique full-service bar that is also an off-the-leash dog park. CLEARWATER BEACH There’s no shortage of bars along the Gulf. But if you’re looking for a bite to eat, Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill opens right onto the beach, sharing a parking lot with Palm Pavilion , another choice spot. DUNEDIN This town is a popular destination for visitors from near and far. Among the many cozy pubs is Reboot Arcade & Bar , which offers dozens of electronic diversions, should you want to get in out of the heat. The dog-friendly dive Skip’s Bar is right on Main Street, offering you and your pooch plenty of people-watching in the heart of the action. INDIAN SHORES The Dog & Parrot is a classic pub with live music and a Ping Pong table. Also on Gulf Boulevard is Mahuffers , an institution with a million stories to tell and walls covered in dollar bills from patrons past. OZONA Adventure-seekers should try locating Molly Goodhead’s , a true locals spot in tiny Ozona. The walls are dotted with moose heads and beer signs, and several selections are stored in an ancient, REDINGTON SHORES This tiny town features The Friendly Tavern , a lived-in and lively spot to grab a beer and listen to local musical talent. MADEIRA BEACH There are plenty of places to go if you’re coming in off the sand. Bamboo Beach Bar plays its live music from its patio. Mad Pub, just a couple of doors down, specializes in craft beer. PALM HARBOR Bar Fly is a prime outdoor Florida eatery with a good bar menu, with live music on the weekends. If the sun is starting to head to the horizon, head across the street to Smugglers Island Pub to keep your ice cubes from getting too dry. 94 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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