Beak's Old Florida

Editor's pick

Grand Central District : 2451 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33713

It makes sense in a way. Jamie Farquharson was ready to be out from under his plastic pirates, birdcages imprisoning fake birds and mountains of kitschy Florida memorabilia. He was ready to sell Beak's, one of the stalwart Grand Central District good-time bar/restaurants. And who bought it? Dan  …

Detour

Grand Central District : 2612 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33712

The night and day of gay bars. Detour is set up like a traditional neighborhood bar on one side: well lit, some cool music, a small stage, two pool tables, lots of seating. Expect mostly men, and some older ones at that. The other side is a leather bar that's dark and gothic even at high noon du …

Gemini Lounge

Grand Central District : 2315 Central Ave. , St. Petersburg, 33713

Gay women have their own space now in the Grand Central rainbow district. This low-key spot is a little loud because of its high ceilings and concrete floor. But with a wide selection of beer (18 at last count), live music, poetry readings, karaoke, televised sporting events, a pool table and fr …

Hideaway Cafe and Recording Studio

Grand Central District : 1756 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33712

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Mr. Sun's Lucky Star Lounge

Grand Central District : 2760 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33712

A low-key lounge with plenty of conversation and generous-as-a-rule drinks.Hours: 2 p.m.-3 a.m. daily.Read more here.

Queens Head

Editor's pick

Grand Central District : 2501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33713

The work of Darren Conner and Paul Smith, Queens Head is an adorable, cheeky and emphatically stylish addition to St. Petersburg's Grand Central district. The small bar-restaurant is a delightful addition, a British pub with a little South Beach glamor and New York club smarts (it's hard not to  …

Steel City Brewhouse

Grand Central District : 2061 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33713

Grand Central' original craft beer bar herald's a new name and makeover, with a rotating selection of 20 domestic, craft brews on tap.Read more here.

The Burg Bar & Grill

Grand Central District : 1752 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 33712

Not for the faint of heart, the Double Grilled Cheese Bacon Burger consists of a cheeseburger with bacon between two grilled cheese sandwiches. There are lighter choices like salads, and many items have a Greek influence.