Somethin' Different is located on Central Avenue and 24th St, next to the Taco Bus. This is a great club if you are looking to unwind with friends and listen to a little hip-hop or R&B music. The atmosphere is very relaxing and allows for a comfortable place to have a few drinks and dance. Somethin' Different is open 7 days a week, and stays open until 3am most evenings.
Ruby's Elixir is a "speakeasy" style bar and club located on Third Street North in St. Petersburg. Led by co-owners Greg Haddad and Allan Galeano, the club is decorated with '40s and '50s pinups and offers live music throughout the week, including jazz and blues performances. The bar has a full liquor and beer list, including classic drinks like Manhattans and Old Fashions along with newer cocktails and craft beers. The bar is fitted with granite cocktail tables and wood floors and also offers outdoor seating for customers. Check the main website for a schedule of events and performances.
The Hideaway Cafe is a music venue and studio located in St. Petersburg. The venue offers live entertainment, featuring local and national singers, songwriters and musicians. A full calendar of events is available online. The Hideaway Cafe offers patrons craft beers, wines and food items such as pizza, salads and sandwiches. For further inquiries about ticketed events or the venue's production studio, phone the Hideaway Cafe.
Dance the night away at Push Ultra Lounge, a nightclub located above the Red Mesa Cantina in downtown St. Petersburg. Open Thursday through Saturday until 3 a.m., Push Ultra Lounge has 10,000 square feet of party space, including an indoor dance floor, an outdoor patio and a rooftop deck. There's a full liquor license and a VIP area with table service for the high-rollers. There's a strict 21-and-up policy at the door, and the dress code prohibits hats, shorts, flip flops and sports jerseys.
Downtown St. Petersburg's famous outdoor concert venue was reborn in 2010, spruced up by new management and once again attracting big names. With a capacity for 2,000 fans, Jannus Live is big enough to have hosted big names like Pearl Jam, the Neville Brothers and Radiohead. Today, expect to see big-name club acts like Cake or G Love and Special Sauce, along with classic hitmakers like Robin Trower. The easiest way to get tickets is online. The venue is huge -- taking up most of a city block -- so there's plenty of room. Seating is mostly standing room, with some indoor seats. There's a full alcohol license and indoor lounge named after comedian Dan Aykroyd's signature Crystal Head vodka. Jannus Live also has St. Petersburg's only Absinthe bar.
Jannus Live continues to expand its downtown empire, so expect to see in 2011 a sushi bar opening on site, and an MTV-style broadcast that fans can see on a local cable-access station. It is not just a hip, happening place downtown but also is affordable, offering regular free concerts. The venue is available for rent for private functions.
Cafe Adagio is the ideal nightclub for music lovers in search of a place to dance, have a drink and unwind after dark. The upscale European lounge features a full bar with select beers and wines, comfortable seating throughout and a large dance floor. The sounds of the latest Euro-pop, dance, house and electronica tracks pulsate through the club ensuring the crowd is up on their feet all night. The club hosts weekly themed events including ladies' night, and offers specials on premium beers, wines and cocktails.
Here at this historic inn and spa, you can enjoy fine dining, pampering and participate in recreational activities. The Peninsula Inn & Spa also serves as host for extravagant galas and gatherings. Live entertainment is prevalent and a good time is guaranteed during any overnight stay. The Peninsula Inn & Spa has plenty in store.
The Valenty family has been in the liquor business in the St. Petersburg area since 1964. Patriarch John Valenty's favorite saying was "we're not here to make money, we're here to make friends." Sons Jim and Bob now run the bar--cool and dark, it's a peaceful escape from the busy Pasadena Avenue shopping district.
