Book + Bottle high-energy experience? This bustling beachfront venue combines an outdoor Tiki-inspired bar with a trendy nightclub, WAVE. SHEPHARD’S TIKI BEACH BAR & GRILL • Clearwater Beach • Looking for a WINE BARS & DISTILLERIES If you’re in the mood to slow things down, the area’s wine bars and distilleries offer a more refined pace. Expect curated pours, small-batch spirits and relaxed spaces that invite you to linger. COPA • St. Pete • This EDGE District wine and cocktail lounge strikes the perfect balance for wine and beer lovers alike, with wine-based cocktails, globally inspired small plates and an upbeat city vibe. • Dunedin • This small-batch distillery crafts spirits with precision. Try the small-batch single malt 727 Vodka in the tasting room. • St. Pete • Sip Malbec with a side of Wu-Tang at this chic gem in the Grand Central District, where curated wines meet hip-hop vibes and a lively, social crowd. • Treasure Island • Mere steps away from the sand, this casual Treasure Island favorite is ideal for unwinding at sunset with a drink in hand. Dig into conch fritters or Key lime pie, catch some live music and take a quick dip in the Gulf. SLOPPY JOE’S ON THE BEACH COTHERMAN DISTILLING CO. UNDERTOW BEACH BAR • St. Pete Beach • A quintessential local spot with a decades-long cult following, featuring a spacious rooftop deck, oversized chairs and a wide beer selection. an-style wine bar offers curated pours alongside charcuterie, cheeses, flatbreads and espresso in an intimate setting. BELLA VINO WINE & CHEESE MARKET • Belleair Bluffs • This Europe-HAWTHORNE BOTTLE SHOPPE BOOK + BOTTLE • St. Pete • Cozy up with a glass and a book at this downtown gem that combines a hip wine bar with a bookstore, inviting you to browse, sip and settle in. LOLITA’S WINE MARKET • St. Pete • A relaxed wine bar-meets-coffeehouse that encourages lingering over a glass in a comfortable, neighborhood setting. VISITSPC.COM 103
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