Rooftop Bars in St. Petersburg (2025)

Beach Drive’s signature rooftop atop the independent Birchwood pairs cabanas and fire pits with bay views. Named Best Rooftop Bar 2024 by Creative Loafing Tampa Bay and often spotlighted by local editors, it’s a quintessential St. Pete sunset stop.

A modern tiki perch atop the St. Pete Pier with panoramic water-and-downtown views. Frequently recommended by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and listed on the Pier’s official dining guide, it’s locally tied to the team behind The Birchwood.

An eight‑floor terrace and lounge channeling Havana nights, with a deep rum list and Cuban‑inspired bites. Covered by St. Pete Rising and I Love the Burg, it’s a golden‑hour favorite and hosts a spirited boozy brunch on weekends.

Opened December 2024 atop Moxy on Central, the EDGE District’s first rooftop blends Asian‑inspired plates with skyline views and late‑night DJs. Previewed by WFLA and Tampa Bay Business & Wealth; check hours as it currently operates Thursday–Saturday.

An elevated open‑air balcony bar above Jannus Live with DJs, downtown views, and after‑show buzz. The venue’s official site lists current hours and weekly lineups; it’s a local favorite for late‑night people‑watching in the heart of DTSP.

A refined Pass‑a‑Grille lounge from the team behind Tampa’s Mise en Place, celebrated by local editors for sunset views over both the Gulf and Boca Ciega Bay. Low‑key, service‑driven, and very local in spirit.

Reopened in January 2025 after a $7.5M renovation, this rooftop now anchors Hotel Zamora’s refreshed scene with sweeping Gulf and bay vistas. Confirmed by Visit Florida Media and the hotel’s updates; expect coastal cocktails and first‑come seating.

An old‑Florida, family‑run landmark in Pass‑a‑Grille with a twin rooftop bar famed for technicolor sunsets. Endorsed by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater and singled out by Axios among Tampa Bay rooftops, it’s pure beach‑town tradition.