Here’s where to find the best hidden wine bars St. Pete has to offer.
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Book + Bottle
📍 17 6th St N, St Petersburg FL, 33701
Happy Hour
Tues–Fri, 4–6pm ($1 off wines by the glass)
Hours
Tues: 12–9pm (new!)
Wed–Sat: 10am–9pm
Sun: 12–7pm
Closed Mondays
💻 Wi-Fi
🔌 Outlets Scattered
TL;DR: A natural wine bar and indie bookshop where certified pros pour thoughtful, global picks—perfect for curious sippers who like their glass with a side of literature.
Vibe
Bookish and intimate with a natural wine lean—ideal for solo visits or low-key get-togethers. It shifts from bright and airy by day to cozy and quiet by night, with cushioned outdoor seating if you want to bring your pet.
Extras
~150 bottles from 12+ countries, a rotating “Somm Select” chalkboard pick, and a curated by-the-glass list (most under $15). Espresso bar, light snacks, and shelves filled with books that favor diverse voices.
💡 Tip: Skip the grocery store aisle and grab a bottle here that’ll actually start a conversation.
Visit their website for events.
Bar Chinchilla
📍 439 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg FL, 33701
Happy Hour
Tues-Sun, 4–7pm
25% off select glasses, $1 off drafts, and $7 house red and white
Bar Hours
Tues–Thurs: 4–10pm
Fri–Sat: 4–11pm(ish)
Sun: 2–8pm
Closed Mondays
💻 Wi-Fi
🔌 Several Outlets
🐕 Dogs Allowed
TL;DR: A micro-sized bar with a mighty bottle list, Bar Chinchilla pours 50+ bottles by the glass—many offbeat, global, and hard to find.
Vibe
St. Pete’s smallest bar packs charm into a compact space—casual, softly lit, and ideal for solo sipping or date-night drop-ins. Indoor and sidewalk seating make it feel tucked away, even downtown.
Extras
50+ wines by the glass, with styles ranging from Italian classics to lesser-known bottles from Slovenia and Morocco. Beer drinkers will find a bold, Belgian-leaning list.
💡 Tip: Ask about the off-menu picks—or let the team surprise you.
Visit their website for events.
Bacchus Wine Bistro
📍 124 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg FL, 33701
Happy Hour
Daily, 3–6pm — $4.50 bites, $6.50 chef’s charcuterie, and rotating $4.50 wine/beer pours.
Hours
Fri–Sat: 11am–11pm
Sun–Thurs: 11am–10pm
💻 Wi-Fi
🔌 Outlets Limited
TL;DR: A refined French bistro with a deep, Old World–leaning wine list and a menu built for pairing—ideal for long lunches, date nights, or an elevated happy hour downtown.
Vibe
Rustic French bistro energy tucked just off Beach Drive—dim, elegant, and lined with bottles. High-top seating only, both indoors and out, with a spacious patio for people-watching.
Extras
Nearly 100 bottles with a French core—Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône—plus Italian and California standouts. ~30 by-the-glass options ($10–$20), and a bottle wall worth browsing. Light bites, cheese, dessert, and espresso round things out.
💡 Tip: During happy hour, $20 gets you two glasses and a charcuterie board—rare for downtown.
Visit their website for events.
CellarMasters Wine Bar and Bottle Shop
📍 1005 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Happy Hour
N/A
Hours
Mon: 12pm–9pm (Bar opens at 4pm)
Tue–Thu: 12pm–9pm
Fri–Sat: 12pm–11pm
Sun: 12pm–7pm
🔌 Outlets Available
🐕 Dogs Allowed
TL;DR: A punky natural wine bar with zero pretense, hundreds of small-producer bottles, and just enough chaos to keep things interesting.
Vibe
Part bottle shop, part clubhouse, and all-in on natural wine—dim, irreverent, and packed with personality. Expect couches, chalkboards, and a soundtrack leaning hip-hop and R&B.
Extras
~240 natural, organic, and biodynamic wines. No printed glass list, just ask what’s open. Everything’s available retail; corkage runs $10–$15. Bring your own food or catch pop-up bites out front.
💡 Tip: Don’t come looking for buttery Chardonnay or big-brand reds—this is where natural wine gets wild. The staff knows their stuff and isn’t afraid to take you off-script.
See their Instagram for events.
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
📍 2927 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33713
Happy Hour
Mon–Fri, 2–6pm (10–15% off for members, free to join)
Hours
Mon–Thurs: 12–9pm
Fri–Sat: 12–10pm
Sun: 12–9pm
💻 Wi-Fi
🔌 Outlets Scattered
🐕 Dogs Allowed
TL;DR: A relaxed beer-and-wine shop with loungey energy, family vibes, and a global shelf you can drink from for just five bucks more.
Vibe
A cozy Central Ave hangout with wine, craft beer, and casual charm. By day: laptops and locals. By night: friends under bistro lights, the occasional live set, and wood-fired pizza from the onsite pizza truck on weekends.
Extras
~75 global wines and 100+ beers; all bottles can be opened on-site ($5 corkage). Flights available ($25). Sandwiches and snacks served daily; Cipolla Rossa pizza Thurs–Sun.
💡 Tip: Sample a few pours before you commit—staff are happy to help you land on the right glass.
Visit their website for events.
Curious for more? We’ll be revisiting each of these spots in upcoming posts—talking to owners, tasting through flights, and going deeper into the bottle.