DIRTY LAUNDRY TARPON SPRINGS DISTILLERY flatbreads and other light bites. BOOK + BOTTLE • St. Pete • Is it a wine bar with books or a bookstore with wine? (Spoiler: it’s both.) This hip spot is a must-visit in downtown St. Pete. CELLARMASTERS • St. Pete • If you’re in the mood for some premier fine, natural wines, hang out in this low-key wine bar and retail store in the city’s Edge District. COTHERMAN DISTILLING CO. • Dunedin • Try the small-batch single malt 727 Vodka in the tasting room at this popular distillery where spirits are crafted and distilled with patience and precision. linger? Lolita’s blends a wine bar and coffeehouse to create a laid-back vibe that keeps locals coming back. up the old pay phone underneath — enjoy what happens next. SIPS WINE BAR • Safety Harbor • Explore over 70 wines in a relaxed, no-fuss setting at this charming spot on Main Street. ST. PETERSBURG DISTILLERY • St. Pete • In the mood for some award-winning, high-quality spirits? They’re on the menu here. A pioneer of the craft spirits industry, the distillery focuses on supporting local agriculture and using locally sourced ingredients in their offerings. Their Old Florida-inspired bottles and labels are a nice bonus. TARPON SPRINGS DISTILLERY • Tarpon Springs • Discover the art of crafting ultra-small batch artisanal spirits at this distillery housed in a beautifully renovated historic sponge warehouse. Take a complimentary tour and sample from a surprisingly broad selection of whiskey, moonshine, gin, rum, Aquavit, Claresso and ouzo. DRACULA’S LEGACY • St. Pete • If you’re in the mood for some spooky kitsch, this cozy wine bar and bistro delivers the goods with its theming focused on everyone’s favorite Count. Though free of blood (as far as we know), there are plenty of other red liquids to drink: Over 100 wines await your discovery here. GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY • St. Pete • Part Studio 54 and part funky basement, the 1970s are front and center at this themed-to-the-nines, party-heavy bar. Go full “Disco Inferno” on the lit-up dance floor, complete with mirror balls, neon lights and the largest Farrah Fawcett poster you’ve ever seen. HAWTHORNE BOTTLE SHOPPE • St. Pete • Want to sip pinot noir with a side of Biggie Smalls? Nod your head while enjoying a glass at this chic gem in the Grand Central District. LOST & FOUND • St. Pete • Keep the ‘70s vibes rolling at this retro cocktail bar that has a bit of your grandmother’s living room going on theme-wise. Vintage furniture, decor and signage set the mood; the drinks do the rest. KOZUBA & SONS DISTILLERY • St. Pete • Originally founded in Poland 20 years ago, this family-operated distillery specializes in handmade small-batch whiskeys, bourbons, vodkas and more. Want a closer look? You can call ahead to schedule a 30-minute tour. LOLITA’S WINE MARKET • St. Pete • Prefer to IMM�RSIV� BARS DIRTY LAUNDRY • St. Pete • Don’t let the facade fool you: This ordinary laundromat obscures a lively bar and club hidden within, speakeasy-style. Look for the neon “Talk Dirty to Me” sign and pick WELCOME TO THE FARM • St. Pete • The atmosphere is electric at this live music country bar co-owned by country music artist Chase Rice. Its a unique blend of sports bar, night club and barbecue restaurant. VISITSPC .COM 103
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