Central Avenue in downtown St. Pete has a nice, compact collection of restaurants, bars, and clubs that would make many cities envious. The anchor tenant in this area is Jannus Live (formerly Jannus Landing), the large and popular concert venue. On the same side of the same block as Jannus Live area about 10 bars including Pelican Pub, The Garden, Central Avenue Oyster Bar, Dinner's Pizza, The Lucky Dill Deli, Centro Cigars, and more.
We had dinner one night, just down the street at India Grill, then wandered down to the Five Buck Bar for drinks. It turns out this is actually three for four bars sharing one space; the bar called Green features a huge variety of bottled beers, Five Buck Bar is a dive, upstairs is a nice wine bar, and also in the space is another bar with a good draft beer selection. Within a few blocks are a few other popular places like World of Beer and the Independent.
Lots of options here for just about anyone, plenty of parking options and very walkable.
Written Feb 5, 2012
Outdoor deck on the beach that serves over 40 types of daiquiris -is known for their grouper sandwiches
Open 11 AM to Midnight and has full menu during this time
Happy hour is Monday to Friday 4 PM to 7 PM
Dress Code: Casual its a beach bar
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Phone: 941-349-8697
Anyone who says anything disrespectful about Jimmy B's is freakin CRAZY!
We just came back from a three day getaway from St. Petes and we practically Lived at Jimmy B's.
Darlene and Billy (bartenders) were awesome people, the drinks were stern, the music was trippin and my girlfriend had the hottest body in the place(so sayeth the locals).
Saw Shake play on Wed night. WHAT A FANTASTIC, VERSATILE BAND!!!!. They had the place jumping.
Want to say a special Hi to Jimmy Sr, Jimmy jr., and Betty. They were in Jimmy B's and we lost track of them as the days turned to blur.
Updated Apr 4, 2011
Address: Right behind the Beachcomber resort
Blue Shark. All shows ages 21 and up. 1620 E Seventh Ave.
Cafe Creole. Wayne Pearson and the Bourbon Street Jazz Band (sax, clarinet, upright bass, guitar, occasonal vocalist), 8-11:30p.m. Fri.-Sat. 1330 E Ninth Ave.
Club Hedo. Acousticats (live acoustic guitar duo), 8-10p.m. Fri. Ages 18 and up. 1510 E Seventh Ave.
Fun. This upscale club starts a charity event series throughout the holiday season starting with A Jazz Jam with local jazz bands, 7:30-10:30p.m. Complimentary buffet and door prizes provided by Baccus, Hops and dish. Benefits the American Diabetes Association. 1507 E Seventh Ave.
Green Iguana. Recently expanded to accommodate the teeming masses of college kids and Tampa schmoozers. Major live music hub. 1708 E Seventh Ave.
King Corona. Full service all around. Puff a stogie, sip a cocktail, groove to the jazz bands and watch the free show stroll by on Seventh every night. Ages 21 and up. 1523 E Seventh Ave.
Masquerade. The Old Ritz theater is now home to whatever is freaky. Cold, Nonpoint, Darwin's Waiting Room, Dope, Reveille, Lifer, Swithched, 10p.m. Sat. 1503 E Seventh Ave.
Amphitheater. Major live music hub. 1609 E Seventh Ave (813)248-2331
Updated Apr 4, 2011
If you are looking to get your drink on or just want to dance and people watch, just about every hotel lining the beach on St. Pete Beach has live music or at least a DJ, and most of these bars are located right off the beach. Many of these places have live music both day and night. Of course, expect many Jimmy Buffet and Bob Marley songs.
Dress Code: flip flops, shorts, and aloha shirts. Women, the less the better:)
Written Nov 18, 2009
the venue is a new hot spot in the saint petersburg area. the venue has two fine restaurants and several theme bars. at the venue is club V, ultra lounge, the martini bar, the champagne lounge, and the cabana deck. the place in st. pete to see and be seen.
Dress Code: business casual.
Updated Mar 12, 2009
Address: 2675 ulmerton road
Phone: 727-571-2222
Website: http://www.thevenueclub.com/
ferg's sports bar ia a fun casual bar near the st. pete dome in downtown saint petersburg. a great place to watch sports on their numerous t.v's and drink beer. located a block north of tropicana field ferg's is a great place to visit before and after a tampa bay rays baseball game.
Dress Code: casual.
Updated Mar 9, 2009
Address: 1320 central ave.
Phone: 727-822-4562
sculley's deck is located at sculley's restaurant in the johns pass shopping and entertainment area. this very touristy bar has a long deck with a great view of johns pass. a great place to have a drink and watch the sunset at johns pass.
Dress Code: casual.
Written Mar 8, 2009
Address: 190 johns pass boardwalk
Phone: 727-399-9559
Website: http://www.sculleysrestaurant.com/
mahuffer's a.k.a sloppy johns is a very unique beach bar in indian shores. the interior and exterior of the bar is decorated with assorted painted junk. a typical beach bar that gets a mixture of tourists and locals. mahuffer's is very much like le tub in hollywood florida. a fun place to grab a beer or two in indian shores.
Dress Code: casual.
Written Mar 8, 2009
Address: 19201 gulf blvd
Phone: 727-596-0226
This is probably the best place to see live music in the Tampa bay area. Situated in the downtown St. Pete area it draws the likes of all kinds of people from punk rockers to burnt out hippies, it has it all. It is situated in between the Detroit Condo's so if your lucky enough to know somebody that lives there you can get a free show, but if not you can't you can always here from the local bars around the downtown area. This is an outdoor venue which just adds to the show because who doesn't want to see a great band outside in the amazing Florida weather.
The last band I just saw was the Flaming Lips and they were amazing. The music is very diverse here from jam Bands to hip hop. The sound system is good and the drinks are fairly cheap depending on where you see shows. There is a great atmosphere inside and outside the show as there are street performers all around and lots of local vendors selling all kinds of various things.
Dress Code: Whatever you want to where and the more outragious you dress the better you will fit the enviornment.
Written Apr 15, 2007
Address: 16 2nd st. N. St. Petersburg, FL 33706
Phone: 727-893-3045
Website: http://www.jannuslandingconcerts.com/
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