Updated 2026/09/12
The Best Bars in St. Petersburg, United States (2026)
Compare 30 bars in St. Petersburg, United States, averaging 4.53 stars on Google Maps. The typical listing has 501 reviews, so the ratings below reflect real customer volume rather than a handful of opinions. 57% maintain a website. Most are clustered around Saint Pete Beach, South Pasadena, Tierra Verde. Rankings combine Google rating, review volume and website popularity, keep one entry per brand, and refresh automatically as our data updates.
Top picks
Right Around the Corner Arcade Bar
Cozy pub & beer garden with arcade games
The Potion Portal
The Potion Portal (formerly known as The Vortex Bar and Game Room) is the same awesome arcade bar that you've come to know and love. Same owners, same amazing staff. Nothing has changed but our sign. We're grateful to all our loyal patrons and friends and look forward to many more years of serving u
The Dog Bar
Lively, vast dog park & sports bar combo
Swigwam Beach Bar
Easygoing watering hole with pool tables
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
AWARD WINNING TAPROOM & BOTTLE SHOPPE “Best Bottle Shoppe” 2024 - Best of The Bay “Best Craft Beer Shops In America” - Wine Enthusiast Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe is a neighborhood, social establishment and market dedicated to the education and enjoyment of craft beer, wine and locally sourced deli off
Sandbar Bill's Bar and Grille
Beachfront joint for pub grub & spirits
Chris' Beachside Bar
4506 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
The Ale and the Witch
American craft beers & live music
Main Grove
Local fun and friendly craft beer bar and with over 30 taps and amazing eats. Spacious indoor and outdoor seating with plenty of tv's to enjoy a perfect day or night in St. Pete.
Pasadena Bar & Grill
Great food, cheap drinks since 1958. Grill Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-2pm Wed-Thur 7:30pm-11pm Fri-Sat 8pm-1am Sun 12pm-5pm *Dine-in only, no takeout
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Frequently asked questions
How many bars are there in St. Petersburg, United States?
We list 30 bars in St. Petersburg, United States that meet our quality bar of at least 4.0 stars and 10 Google reviews. The wider directory holds more, including newer and unrated businesses.
Which bar in St. Petersburg, United States is rated highest?
Right Around the Corner Arcade Bar currently tops our list with 4.8 stars from 690 reviews. Rankings update as new reviews and traffic data arrive.
How are the bars ranked?
Each business gets a composite score: 70% a Bayesian average of its Google rating and review count, so a 4.9-star business with hundreds of reviews outranks a 5.0 with five, and 30% estimated website traffic. Chains appear once. Nobody can pay to be listed or ranked.