BARS VisitSPC.com/Bars SIPS WINE BAR • Safety Harbor • A Main Street staple with more than 70 wines and a welcoming, no-frills atmosphere. • St. Pete • A pioneer in local craft spirits, producing award-winning vodka, rum and whiskey with a focus on Florida-sourced ingredients. LGBTQ+ FRIENDLY BARS St. Pete-Clearwater’s vibrant, inclusive nightlife scene is anchored by a welcom-ing LGBTQ+ community. From high-en-ergy dance floors to easygoing hang-outs, LGBTQ+ friendly bars are everywhere you turn. ST. PETERSBURG DISTILLERY COCKTAIL ST. PETE • St. Pete • Located in the Grand Central District’s Mari Jean Hotel, this wild local favorite is known for stiff drinks, playful vibes and poolside access to The Wet Spot, its neighboring pool bar and day club. ENIGMA • St. Pete • Pump up the volume at this EDGE District dance club featuring live DJs, drag shows and a state-of-the-art sound and lighting setup. • St. Pete • A Grand Central District favorite offering unique cocktails, drag shows, karaoke nights and an anything-but-quiet atmosphere. WINE SOCIETY • Tarpon Springs • “Sip, savor, unwind” sets the tone at this downtown Tarpon Springs hot spot. Enjoy a curated selection of wines, craft beers and shareable tapas while taking in live music and special events that keep the scene lively. THE BALL • St. Pete • This intimate lounge in the Grand Central District offers craft cocktails and shareable bites, leaning all the way into its glittery, disco-inspired vibe: Think mirror balls, a pink-lit bar and walls lined with pop culture icons. BLUR NIGHTCLUB • Dunedin • Venture north to this Dunedin club to keep the vibes soaring with DJ-driven nights, drag performances and a fully loaded bar. THE GARAGE ON CENTRAL PRO SHOP PUB • Clearwater • If you’re in the mood to calm things down a notch, head over to downtown Clearwater to hang out in one of Tampa Bay’s longest-operating gay bars. Dirty Laundry IMMERSIVE BARS Looking for something beyond the stan-dard night out? These immersive bars pair creative themes, hidden entrances and transportive atmospheres to turn a simple drink into an experience. DIRTY LAUNDRY • St. Pete • Hidden behind a laundromat façade, this speakeasy-style bar reveals a lively club scene. Just find the pay phone under the neon “Talk Dirty to Me” sign and see what happens next. DRACULA’S LEGACY • St. Pete • There’s no blood in this Gothic-themed wine bar and bistro (or is there?), but there are over 100 wines to select from as you absorb the spooky, kitschy theming dedicated to the iconic Bram Stoker character. GOOD NIGHT JOHN BOY • St. Pete • “Saturday Night Fever” meets Grandma’s basement in this full-on 1970s throwback with disco balls, neon lights and a packed dance floor that keeps the party going. LOST & FOUND • St. Pete • This retro cocktail bar channels vintage living room vibes, complete with eclectic décor and well-crafted drinks. 104 AMERICA’S FAVORITE BEACHES Lost & Found
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