Lobby Bar

217 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33701

(727) 896-3800

http://www.thegardenbistro.com

Categories: Bar, Restaurant

Cuisine: Bistro, Mediterranean

Features: Jazz/Blues, Live music, Martini

Cost range: 10.01-20.0

Payment options: Credit cards accepted

Alcohol: Full bar

More in this neighborhood: Downtown St. Petersburg

This unpretentious bar adjoining the Garden Restaurant is classic St. Pete — no need for a sports theme, blaring jukebox or gimmicky shot specials here. If you're a whiskey drinker, get an Old Fashioned: they do it right here. If you'd rather take the lighter route, there's a homemade, cherry-infused vodka that goes very well with club soda. Stop by on weekends to catch some live jazz in the courtyard.