From tucked-away lounges to hybrid bottle bars, these are the venues shaping St. Pete’s wine identity.
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What’s Coming to St. Pete’s Wine Scene in 2026
Five new wine bars and markets are preparing to open across St. Pete in 2026. Here’s what’s coming to the city’s evolving wine scene.
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Every Wine Bar in St. Petersburg, Florida
A living list of every wine bar in St. Petersburg, Florida, featuring wine-first bars and bottle shops where you can drink wine on-site.
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2025 in Review: A Defining Year for the St. Pete Wine Scene
A recap of the wine openings, reopenings, and closures that defined St. Pete’s wine scene in 2025, including new wine bars, retail shops, and returning favorites.
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Looking Back at St. Pete’s First Wine Bar: The Story of A Taste for Wine
A Taste for Wine opened in 1995 as St. Petersburg’s first true wine bar. Founders Rochelle Smith and Erin Shim share how they built a landmark space that shaped the city’s early wine culture.
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Inside Kosen’s Unfiltered Dinner Series with 00 Wines of Oregon
At Tampa’s Michelin-starred Kosen, 00 Wines of Oregon presented a five-course dinner pairing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with Chef Alex Chamberlain’s seasonal, sustainability-driven menu.
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Bin6South Reopens November 21 with a New Team, Tasting Nights, and an Elevated Dinner Experience
Bin6South reopens November 21 under new leadership—Wine Director Nanci Rosen and Executive Chef Joe Nelson—introducing tasting nights, expanded outdoor seating, and a refined dinner menu that highlights the restaurant’s signature blend of wine and creativity.
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The Book Lounge Opens in Downtown St. Pete and They’re Already Pairing Stories with Wine
The Book Lounge opens in downtown St. Pete this weekend, bringing fiction, board games, and community events to Central Avenue. The family-owned shop is already teaming up with Pour & Decor for a wine-and-book fair later this month.
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CellarMasters Closes After Five Years, Marking the End of a St. Pete Wine Era
St. Petersburg’s pioneering natural wine bar and bottle shop CellarMasters has closed after five years. Owner Ryan Rugg confirmed the closure and reflected on the bar’s influence on St. Pete’s growing natural wine scene.
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From Beach Drive to Bay Street: Ceviche’s Next Chapter in Spanish Wine and Tapas
Ceviche expands to Tampa’s International Plaza in 2026, bringing its award-winning Spanish wines, tapas, and lively Beach Drive energy across the bay.
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Inside 86 Wine Bar: Natural Wine, Vinyl Grooves, and Neighborhood Roots on MLK
A new natural wine bar on MLK North brings vinyl grooves, small plates, and neighborhood warmth to St. Pete.