Birchwood Canopy

Great spot to enjoy a late afternoon with loved ones and friends. Came here with my wife on a summer Saturday, we arrived around 6pm to see the sunset. Unfortunately the sun sets behind the hotel building, but we enjoyed the Eastside view nonetheless. Drinks are good, beer is cold and the view is stunning -- what else could you ask for?

My boyfriend and I recently visited the Canopy for the first time and it was phenomenal! We decided to sit at the bar which was nicely shaded. The bar fans allowed the perfect amount of breeze to keep us cool, but they weren’t aggressively powerful either! Our bartender/server, Christian, was very attentive and always made sure our drinks, including my water, stayed full at all times. Huge plus!! He was very knowledgeable with menu items, too, when we had questions on what we should order. As I’m 6 months pregnant, I asked about mocktails and he provided a mocktail menu containing 4 different drinks that all sounded delicious! I went with the strawberry social which was SO refreshing! My boyfriend ordered an espresso martini which was beautifully crafted, and he said tasted perfect. As for food, we ordered the fried pickles (lightly fried, crispy, and delicious), chipotle chicken tacos (the flavor in the chicken was insanely good, and I usually don’t like spice but I couldn’t resist these), and the barbacoa wontons (my boyfriend crushed these in seconds lol they were so full and flavorful. I wish I had taken a picture of the inside). Safe to say, we will definitely be back to try more mocktails, drinks, and menu items! Hopefully Christian will be working again, too, as he really made our experience one to remember.

Makayla was amazing! She kept our drinks full and brunch was delicious. She was super attentive and so friendly. Would come back just to see her again! But also the food was fantastic!! Got the cheesecake French toast and the brisket Benny and both were fabulous!

Service was slow but not bad. The view was awesome even at night. It was pretty windy and chilly but still enjoyable for an early March evening. I would to come back when it's warmer too really enjoy this spot. They also had a live artist who was really good.

It's one of the best root top bars in downtown St. Pete. With water views of the Pier, this makes for the perfect date spot. Amazing well crafted cocktails, mimosas, and it has a very Florida vibe when it comes to a swanky outdoor bar area. The sun sets on the city side, but the crisp breeze at dusk allows for the evening to be very toleratable as well as views of the "back sunset" as the sky changes colors. If you are lucky enough to grab a table with a water view, do it. Prices are very reasonable for the area and end the night with an espresso martini. It's definitely worth it.

Graham, Mikeyyy, Frankie are the best people in the world and made our entire day! We are going to bring them Juicy Lucy’s from MN next time we are here! We can’t wait to hang again!

This is our go to spot to bring guests in town due to the view! It’s a small space so seats fill up quick, and a whole row is for VIP paid seating. Best to try and find a time to go when not busy! Service has always been great here

Great view! Good spicy marg but came in a TINY glass for $14!

1) horrible service, it took someone at least 40 minutes to clean off our table and take our drink order. We asked (3) three separate employees for assistance w/o receiving any. It wasn't until we caught a waitress walking by we asked her to help us. 2) we ordered (4) four drinks and the waitress asked for a credit card up front to place the drink order and the part that upsets me was another waitress took an odor at the table next to ours and they ordered (8) drinks and the waitress didn't ask them to pay for their drinks up front. In conclusion our table wasn't cleared off at all, it took 30+ minutes to get someone to place our drinks order and they pay before we get your order really was a slap in the place. This is the second time this has happened to us at this location. It just so happens that there is proof of racial discrimination. You can say that it was a mistake or misunderstanding but when it happens more than once it's not a mistake. Minorities are not allowed here so don't give them your hard earned money. There's plenty of places to patronize...

10/10 views and vibes. This is a must visit place for your stop in St. Pete! We loved the rooftop vibes. It was a HOT day, and the manager was super accommodating, helping our larger party open up another umbrella to catch some shade. We stopped in for drinks which were all incredible. I got the sunset spritz which was light and refreshing. Others at the table tried out beers and espresso martinis. What a wonderful place with great service and an excellent atmosphere.

We sat at the rooftop bar "Canopy" for a nice afternoon beverage with friends. The rooftop is stunning with views looking over the water. We found a table with a large umbrella that provided just enough shade for our large party. The service was prompt and polite. We ordered espresso martinis that were very tasty!!!

Came for happy hour, stayed til the sun came down! This was my first time at Birchwood Canopy, and it's safe to say I've found my absolute favorite spot to bring friends to for happy hour. Signature cocktails were $8! I got two rounds of the Pom Garden, and it was so delicious. Drinks were strong but you could hardly taste the gin. 10/10! The views were perfect, and even though it was busy we got our drinks fairly quickly. We ordered the Beef Pizzette and the Truffle Fries to snack on. Both were really yummy, but I do think our food was sitting for a bit because it was kind of cold when it got to us. Otherwise, had a really vibey experience. I'll definitely be bringing all my out of town visitors here from now on.

Our first day celebrating my birthday week in Saint Petersburg saw us stay at the Birchwood Inn, where the restaurant Birch and Vine is on the lobby floor and the Birchwood Canopy is on the rooftop (aka fifth floor). As soon as we were settled in our hotel room, we went straight up to the roof top where we engaged in a number of drinks such as the Pom Garden, the Sour Solider, and the Birchwood Old Fashioned. The view overlooking Beach Drive and Tampa Bay is quite a sight whether it is during the day or at night. At night, the skyline of St. Pete illuminates, and it's quite amazing. Just be mindful that if you go on a Friday or Saturday night, you will most likely encounter the bar in club mode where tons of people show with whatever DJ playing dance/r&b/hip hop tunes. At the Canopy you can either grab a bar stool underneath the actual canopy or sit at one of the tables by the railing of the rooftop or around the fire pit. There are also several canopy tents that you can reserve for you and your friends. At night, the tents illuminate in pink lighting. On most days, you can find them having live music performed either acoustically (usually during the daytime) or in DJ-mode at night. For my money, the Sour Solider is very tasty, made with Horse Soldier Straight Bourbon, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Fee Foam, Orange Peel shaped like a lip, and topped with a cherry. The Pom Garden also serves as a refreshing choice for the warm weather of St. Pete at all times of the year, served with Hendricks Grand Cabaret, Pomegranate Juice, Lemon Juice, Simple Syrup, Club Soda, and Lemon. The Barbacoa Wontons, while very deep fried, were very savory and filling with beef and manchego, served with a serrano ranch sauce. And if you want to be classy, the Birchwood Old Fashioned is a solid choice.

Great music and drinks... the rooftop bar has amazing views and service was really nice. They do charge a service fee for orders so tip not needed but I gave more as drinks so delicious

Good mocktails, ok service, not much space but good enough to manage. Didn't eat there so not sure what the food was like. Overpriced for the type of service you get.

We enjoyed a wonderful birthday eve dinner for my husband and took advantage of half-off bottles of wine (under $150) night. The food was delicious. I particularly enjoyed the duck prosciutto salad and meatloaf, both gluten-free. The service was excellent, and we enjoyed our evening. It was a perfect place, especially for a romantic dinner.

The Canopy is a favorite of both locals and visitors alike for its amazing views of Tampa Bay and downtown St.Pete. We stopped in for happy hour on a Tuesday at about 4:30. All the high tops along the railings (best views) were taken, but we found a spot on the couches for our party of 4. Our server quickly brought us our menus. Any glass of wine $10 or less is half off, as well as half off their signature cocktails. We ordered wine and mango margaritas. Of the appetizers we ordered, my favorite were the barbacoa wontons. They had a hot crispy outside and juicy inside. As always with the Canopy, I'll be back for the amazing views and drinks!

Did a rooftop brunch with 8 girls for a Bach party and it was incredible! Shaded with a fan and the food and drinks were amazing! Our server Jake was so attentive and took great care of us! Highly recommend!!

We stopped here for drinks! Nice views, lots of seating. Definitely a good time. Worth stopping in.

Canopy is a go-to spot for drinks every time we're in town. The location is central to lots of really great restaraunts and bars. The rooftop view is incredible and the cabanas around the perimeter are such a vibe. You can rent a cabana if you plan to go with a group. Canopy is easily accessible by elevator so you won't have to climb a bunch of stairs in heels. Most recently, we stopped by Canopy for drinks after dinner on my bachelorette party. We had a great time! I'll be back again and again.

Loved the vibes here!! Upscale rooftop bar, with casual vibes. Came on a Sunday early evening and they had a fire DJ! They also had small fire pits everywhere to stay warm. High top tables, bar seats and vip seating areas. Service isn't super fast but you can definitely hangout here for a while.

Five Star Experience. We made a pit stop cocktails and the view. 1. Great Mid Week Mingle Happy Hour. 2. Amazing Ambiance. 3. Groovy Girl DJ. 4. The View- WOW. 5. Great Service. You can reserve the Cabanas but you have to meet a drink and food minimum per hour. I will go again, and again and again.

Fun spot to hangout at night as long as it's not too crowded! Grabbed a seat at the bar and tried out the espresso martini. I thought it was a little bitter for my taste and the bartender offered to add some baileys to make it creamier, I appreciated that she wanted to make the drink better for me! Great views, nice servers.

Just cocktails with Chris & Summer. Will be back for some good food next! Music a bit too loud. Could be I am old. Hahaha

I've been to Birchwood during a bustling night of bar hopping and lazy day drinking, and both times were pretty rad experiences. The intimate patio space with rooftop views make for a desirable drinking atmosphere. During my day visit, my gluten-free PIC and I craved an appetizer to pair with our delicious cocktails. Our lovely bartender recommended the poutine and let us substitute with tots, which turned out to be amazing. I highly recommend trying it this way, maybe they'll add it to their menu. During the night visit the crowd was hot, music was loud, and there was barely any space to move yet people were dancing. The canopy seating was roped off for the fancy groups. I think a cool element to this bar is the elusive entrance from the street. There's an elevator and staircase tucked away and easy to miss at first glance.

It just doesn't get any better than enjoying dinner and drinks with a view of water and blue skies! This is a true St Pete gem experience. Everything about the experience was awesome from the food-service. Rachel V was an awesome server!! It is so nice to see someone who seems happy to be where they are and doing what they are doing. The venue is still casual, but with a bit of an elevated feel, perfect for a date night.

A great view with a HH and live music. Our server kept the drinks coming. Some drinks are half off. I enjoyed Buffalo wings.

Amazing views and great atmosphere! To get to the rooftop you walk up the ramp and follow the carpets to the elevator. If you're confused, you can always stop and ask someone. This is a good spot to bring visitors or to celebrate a special day/night. The staff is always fast and friendly. Such a fun place any night of the week and they had live music last Thursday. I even chose to valet my car last time and they were able to valid it at the restaurant downstairs!

LOVE this spot for the ambiance, view and drinks. While a little on the pricier side, it is worth it for the view alone - that, plus the breeze from the bay, makes this one of my top spots for drinks on Beach. Drinks: 5/5 they make a SOLID Old Fashioned Service: 5/5 - though, I have been here when it is packed and the bartenders do their absolute best to keep up with the demand Atmosphere: 1,000,000/5 - love the different seating options and the view :) Price: 4/5 definitely pricier, but the view is great OVERALL: 5/5

Last night, I went to the rooftop at Birchwood. I had a wonderful time as usual. Our server was exceptional, and the DJ was amazing. He hit some great tunes, and we were dancing with joy. The appetizers are delicious as always. This place never disappointed and that's why it was the best place to celebrate my birthday.

Always an excellent choice! I've come here for pop up buffet events around the area and for breakfast.

Great experience, beautiful view, great service. We went after brunch and were lucky to find a spot under a huge umbrella. It was a hot day! Initially we went to the bar for our first round but after that we had a wonderful waitress that was prompt and friendly. At one point we moved into a cabana (because it was available, it was offered to us and we had spent plenty of moola already lol) What a great experience

Food was delicious, service was great- very friendly, and the ambiance at night looking over St. Pete pier is spextacul

Great go-to place with a nice view. Tried the espresso martini for the first time, and it was amazing! They also added some cute art with chocolate sauce. Only complaint is that the drinks can be quite expensive.

arita and was super informative on where we should visit in the area since we are visiting.. she was super attentive, nice and I'm literally just blown away by the genuine service.. I eat out a lot and she is someone who seems to enjoy what she does which goes far. Thank you so much for making this experience Lovely. I Will be back with all my friends

What a great spot with an amazing view of The Vinoy and The Pier. It is roughly six stories high with access either by elevator or stairs as part of your exercise program. Bartenders are very fair. Although they are busy they HUSTLE and the amazing lady that helped us was cordial and quick. We were there during three wedding celebrations so the crowd was dressed beautiful and everyone was having a great time. Met a guy from Detroit who I talked with for an hour. Great people go here. The view is amazing (I've now said that twice, so get your butt here). When the weather is nice this is a perfect place to be. They have some sunshades when it it's hot but be prepared unless you go at night. Alcoholic drink menu is on the lighter side for a bar establishment. They do have some fun cocktails which I haven't tried because I was the designated. Their mock tails were tasty. I also had a cranberry and ginger ale, which was nicely done with portions and ice content. I've been twice. Once crowded with limited seats. Second time was later in the night and there were open tables and bar seating easily available. There are some hidden nooks so look around once you arrive.

St. Pete was bustling and the wait at real was 1.5-2 hours. The door guy at Birchwood wasn't optimistic we'd find a seat at the rooftop bar but we sat down (on a couch no less) with no wait after racing up the stairs to beat the elevator crowd. Still can't get over the fact that you can comfortably have outdoor dining in December. We thought the food would just be an afterthought but everything we ordered was better than expected. The chicken sandwich was a hit, especially the unexpected goat cheese. My fish and chips were hot with a crispy but light batter. The margarita flat bread likewise surpassed expectations. The view of the bay was perfect. Great rooftop experience.

I've always wanted to try The Birchwood and I finally tried it today. We we're exploring downtown St. Pete and wanted to stop in for a drink. The place was crazy busy, we waited at the bar to get a drink for 10 minutes. We both ordered the Cucumber on Over, but it wasn't as good as we had hoped. All we could taste was a little bit of cucumber and lemon. I didn't taste any of the vodka or basil syrup described. The presentation was also disappointing. I was expecting a cool, popular bar to have good looking drinks. After ordering our drinks the place was so crowded we couldn't find a place to sit until another couple left. We left after one drink because we were let down. The only thing this place has going for it is the rooftop view. I was really disappointed for a place I was really looking forward to try.

A great rooftop gathering place in the heart of downtown Saint Petersburg. Kind of standing room only when at its peak but a great view, good drinks, and interesting place with private cabanas.

Love bringing friends over either day time or night it's a gorgeous view and a chill time. Order drinks and appetizers and just relax and Enjoy! Excellent spot for a girls night out or mixed group. The music is sometimes too loud but that's everywhere honestly. You can reserve the canopy at cost or just show up early. Enjoy!

This place is super cute. Nice views and great drinks. Everyone was super nice and every time we go to St. Pete this is a Must go place. If you go on a busy night there is usually a wait. But it's worth waiting...

The view. Good music. Nice rooftop cabanas and decor. The drinks, wish I could say were good. Not much alcohol tonight.

Nice rooftop bar with great vibes and good atmosphere. Bartenders were helpful and quick. Unfortunately didn't get to try their food but overall a great place to visit in the St Pete area!

I was a little jarred when I arrived and it was at full capacity and no one was wearing masks. Covid hasn't gone away so it was pretty concerning. I didn't stay long for this reason The rooftop lounge had a nice view of......idk what it is but there's a view of it. There are cute cabanas that can be reserved, ample seating, multiple bar areas. The DJ played a good mix of music. The speakers are not loud and idk if that was on purpose. The drinks are pretty good. It's a sexy trendy bar. It's above a restaurant and parking is standard. It's not far from the pier.

Fun rooftop bar with a great view and great vibes. I've been here a couple of times and have been happy both times. I would go back! Xoxo, Is this thing on?

We went to enjoy the rooftop at night and some DJ'd music. Very cool atmosphere on the roof with table setup and views of the water. Bar area was set up nice as well. Good for a group if you arrive early enough to snag seating or a date night and sit at a high top and enjoy the view. Make friends as you wait for the elevator!

This was our first time at Birchwood Canopy. Unfortunately, it will also be our last time. We stopped by for a couple drinks, and to share the charcuterie board. The charcuterie was messy and pretty gross. Our meat was green, and for some reason there was bologna on the board. For the price, didn't get great quality of food at all and expected better selection. We asked for extra crackers, and were charged for it as well. The drinks were fine, they were incredibly strong and pretty hard to drink. I will say the views were incredible and our server was really sweet, but I was far from impressed.

Had a great time on my Birthday last weekend. We had a few lite bites and wine before heading out to a concert. Our Waiter, Tom, was friendly and efficient. Menu suggestions were spot on. We enjoyed our evening watching the cruise ships depart Tampa Bay. This is a beautiful venue.

Tough to beat this rooftop hangout on a Saturday night catching up with friends. It gets busy, so finding a section to lounge and order drinks/food can be a challenge. The tater tots do not disappoint (they were excellent and generous portion for sharing) as a light snack to accompany drinks.

Tom is a vibe such nice scenery and overall great service! I would recommend this place if you are trying to have a good time. Thank you to Birchwood staff!

Great food, drinks, and ambiance. Good view of the bay...fun night in downtown St. Pete's!

Just had to write and say how much of a blast I had recently at the Canopy. Our bartender Jamie made some fantastic cocktails for all of us and made my pregnant wife a delicious mocktail to make her feel special with the rest of our family that we were showing around from out of town. Always smiling and could tell she loves her craft. Watching her interact with the rest of staff and other customers was refreshing to see. We weren't able to post this right away but wanted to make sure we did!!! Cheers to the entire staff as well, they all made our day. We will be back soon for that amazing sunset again and the live entertainment!

Although this was one of my frequent downtown spots in St. Petersburg, i really only come for the the water view and fresh air. The Canopy has a great 360-view of the downtown architecture and overlooks Tampa Bay, boat marinas, and the newly-completed St. Petersburg pier. The lounge itself turns into more of a party atmosphere anytime after 7 or 8pm, it tends to get incredibly loud and the crowd can often make it not worth your time. As quaint and charming as the downtown St. Petersburg area can be, Canopy isn't always the most relaxing spot on Beach Dr. If you prefer a calmer, more romantic experience downtown, I recommend enjoying canopy during the daytime (if you can stand the heat).

A group us came during our last day for a bachelorette celebration. Our group ordered a few flatbreads which we weren't a huge fan of. They were more on the drier side. Our group however really enjoyed the buffalo wings and the truffle fries. The brussel sprouts were a little on the oily side but still flavorful nonetheless. Sunday brunch prices aren't too bad especially with the nice view of the ocean. The view was nice but they are in need of some shaded areas. They had shaded tents that you can rent out but that was about it.

Three of my friends and I came here at about seven on a Wednesday. I ordered a Mojito on with a splash of raspberry. Drinks were different tasting every time. Music was great towards the end of the night. A DJ cane out and kept it jamming according to the crowd, which was cool. The lighting was cool. It was changing according to the music. There biggest issue I had was The bathrooms were weird. They were very dark and dreary. I couldn't see what I was doing in there. Also, the bartenders were not very attentive. I was told be one that he was listening then he primarily walked away. I did not offer food so I can not speak to that. For a tourist spot, it's not terrible and it does have power decent views.

We were really excited to go here as we were on a covid-19 trip local vacation! Started off a little slow at the canopy with the service but once they figured out whose table we were sitting at everything started sailing smoothly. We started with a couple refreshments with adult nature. The frose had a freshing flavor in the hot sun. The rooftop bar is over looking St. Petersburg pier. We shared the brisket flatbread and fish tacos. Portions are generous. The food was tasty.

Tom Terrific here with another honest restaurant review. I've been wanting to try out The canopy for some time. It's located in the Birchwood on the fifth floor. Go up in the elevator. It has a square shaped bar with about 18 seats, cushioned couch seats in the middle with propane firepits and around the outside two chair tables for couples who want to enjoy the gorgeous views of downtown St. Pete and Tampa Bay. I loved it. If you have the dough and want a space all to your own there is an area to the left under cabanas that you can reserve for a fee. It's cordoned off with cushiony seating and great views. I started at the bar and found my bartender Summer to be a delightful young lady, smiling and efficient. I had a beer and not a Bud Light! It was Sam Adams Summer Ale, good and cold. I sat down on one of the cusioned couches and Mikayla came oround and took my food order of fish tacos. They came packed with plenty of beggies and fish. i also tried the truffled fries. Very good as well and a nice portion. I ordered another drink from Mikayla. As i looked around it seemed i was surrouded by well dressed couples, friends meeting after work and various other hipsters making the scene. And why not? This is a beautiful setting with wonderful ambiance with professionally trained smiling servers. Next time i'll take pictures for you. I'm definately coming back to see if it will be this good again. But for now i say go to The Canopy and see for yourself. I think you'll love it too.