Over a dozen craft breweries have opened in the last few years.  Public art murals have sprouted all through downtown spreading. 

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Decorated with most things you find in a garage like diecast cars and license plates, it’s where you can go to shoot pool, throw darts, watch a game, or just hang out with your friends. The Garage On Central is a staple for a laid-back gay bar night, plus karaoke and a strong patio scene.  Downtown’s public parks host more than 200 events annually including Main Sail Arts Festival, 4th of July, RibFest, Caribbean Festival, Music Festivals, many concerts and more special events.

Visit The Back Door, a small shop in the rear of the property. St Petersburg is comprised of a range of diverse and inclusive neighbourhoods, and whilst there is no specific gay district, travelers will find an assortment of gay focused venues throughout the city.

For venues, start with Enigma for drag, DJs, themed nights, and sidewalk seating.

 The Grand Central District is an urban village in the heart of St. Petersburg and home to many LGBT businesses and the annual St. Pete Pride Celebration in June and Come OUT St Pete in October. With its selection of more than 250 different shots, this downtown bar combines the art of mixology with the fun of a night out. Then LuvHer Lounge also hosts LuvHer Sober events for an alcohol-free social setting.

Enigma

1110 Central Avenue, St.

Petersburg

Located in St. Pete’s EDGE District, Enigma is a hot spot for St. Pete’s gay community. With year-round sun and a slow pace of life, St Petersburg is the perfect destination to relax and recharge.                                 Beginning  in 2014 and every year since, St Petersburg has scored a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipality Equality Index  (MEI). The Municipal Equality Index examines the laws, policies, and services of municipalities and rates them on the basis of their inclusivity of LGBTQ+  people who live and work there.

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Petersburg’s expanding culture, including nine world-class museums, performing arts venues, unique galleries and stores. Complete with pool tables, a dart board, and an outdoor seating for smokers, check out Enigma next time you’re in the area.

The Garage On Central

2729 Central Avenue, St.

Petersburg

The Garage on Central, right in the heart of the Grand Central District, is where you want to stop for a cold one or two. The city scores a perfect 100 score on the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipality Equality Index, which rates a locations equality, protections and quality of life for its LGBT+ individuals.

St Petersburg is affectionately known as Gay St Petes, and the city is increasingly becoming a gay capital of Florida.

Stretching along Central Avenue between 16th and 31st streets, is the Grand Central District, a.k.a. The Dog Bar is where pet lovers can enjoy a drink while their furry friends play. You find a mixed crowd of gay men and lesbians all with a single thought in mind – to have a good time. Lucky Star Lounge is your low-key dive stop.

It’s low-key, low-lit, and laid back, with a garage-like atmosphere. The park area is fully equipped with misting fans, ice pools, and heaters to keep the pups comfortable no matter what the weather.

Gay Bars Near St. Petersburg

Alphabet Soup

2321 49th Street S, Gulfport

Alphabet Soup is a BYOB lesbian-owned and operated members-only club for the LGBTQ+ community in Gulfport.