NO VACANCY BY NIGHT ST. PETERSBURG Beach Drive gets plenty busy when the sun goes down. Start with some vino at Annata , home of a huge wine list and even bigger charcuterie boards. Champagne and sparkling wine fans will want to stop in at Flute and Dram , and those looking for a clubby vibe will want to check in at Tryst Gastro Lounge . Central Avenue is home to a long line of hot spots. On the 200 block you can pay homage to St. Pete’s longtime resident Mastry’s , a lived-in dive bar that’s been in business for more than 80 years. Nearby is the more upscale Mandarin Hide , a mixed-drink favorite with the dress-to-impress crowd. For another vintage cocktail option, Saigon Blonde works overtime to bring a 1960s Technicolor version of a Vietnamese nightclub to life. Up the street is Whiskey Exchange , a stock market-themed bar that boasts a long ticker-tape of its namesake liquor and other drinks. You can grab a can of PBR and play a round of pool at The Blue Goose, on the edge of the Edge District. Down the street is Enigma , a dazzling and colorful gay-friendly bar featuring drink specials served No Vacancy offers guests at its kitschy hotel-themed bar a wide range of punch bowls, cocktails and shots, plus frozen drinks for those hot days. The Grand Central District offers some unique options, too. The Saint is a new speakeasy-style cocktail bar that’s just off the main drag. Be aware that this classy joint has a dress code! Trophy Fish is another outdoor oasis that specializes in Florida MANDARIN HIDE ENIGMA Sonder Social Club is a popular spot to enjoy a creative and well-crafted cocktail among the town’s many breweries. cocktails and amazing fresh seafood. TARPON SPRINGS Wine Society is a new wine bar with a progressive wine menu and small plates in the revitalized Tarpon Springs downtown. If you’re looking for more of a neighborhood bar feel, try the Eagle’s Nest Lounge across the Anclote River from the Sponge Docks. CLEARWATER BEACH The waterfront establishments really get rockin’ when the sun goes down. Shephard’s Tiki Beach Bar and Grill is a prime party spot with bottle service and DJs, while the Sandbar at the Opal Sands Resort features tasty frozen treats of the alcoholic variety. SAFETY HARBOR Safety Harbor’s growing downtown has its own signature spot with Gigglewaters , billed as a “social club and screening room.” Sure, you can get a good brunch there, but you can also plan a dinner with craft cocktails and a meal in the 32-seat private mini-theater in the back. DUNEDIN The restored Fenway Hotel gave a nod to its history as the former home to a radio station with its HiFi Rooftop Bar , offering breezy views of St. Joseph Sound and Caladesi Island. There are several more options on Main Street, where Blur Nightclub recently opened up the front of its building to show off its expansive bar, live DJs and drag shows. Next door is Crown & Bull , with an expansive patio space and room for both dining and drinking. GULFPORT Gulfport, south of St. Pete, has a lively downtown area on Boca Ciega Bay. Try your karaoke skills at O’Maddys Bar & Grille or head next door to play games like darts and skee-ball at the open-air bar at Salty’s . VISITSTPETECLEARWATER.COM 95
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