Emerald Bar
550 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL, 33701
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Address :
550 Central Ave
St. Petersburg, FL, 33701 - Phone (727) 898-6054
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Opening Hours
- Mon :12:00 pm - 3:00pm
- Mon : 12:00 pm - 3:00pm
Specialities
- Accepts Credit Cards : No
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Ambience : Divey
Noise Level : Very Loud
Music : Juke Box
Good For Dancing : Yes
Alcohol : Full Bar
Happy Hour : Yes
Best Nights : Thu, Fri, Sat
Coat Check : No
Smoking : Yes
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
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Anna M.
Great dive bar on Central we had a quick adult beverage at prior to seeing Donavon Frankenreiter at the State Theater. Be prepared to smell like smoke when you leave, though. Staff and the regulars are very friendly here. They also welcome our four legged friends too!! I love this place because it reminds me of my favorite dive bar in Tampa, the Tiny Tap.
(4)Beau L.
This is my favorite bar. It has the mixture of 50's honky-tonk and new world vibes all together under one roof. The mixture of people is about as eclectic as the bar itself. Great Art, great bartenders, great events and live music. S. Beach has Club Deuce...we have The Emerald.
(5)Desiree D.
Love, Love, love and love. I felt like i was at a punk rock-irish pub. Yeah i said it, its cheap and has that regular irish pub feel. But the people there are laid back and cool. The music is amazing, i felt like i was listening to my ipod (which is some great music right there), 90's rock blasting through those speakers. Oh and like i said, prices are cheap! Its hidden so make sure not to walk past it!
(5)Danny K.
It was January 2012, and I had broke up with an ex girlfriend. My friend came into town, and said "The Emerald looks cool". We walked in there, and our lives were forever changed. Had I of never went in there, i'd of never met so many of the awesome people I met while I lived in Saint Pete. You'll meet some interesting characters and locals, definitely see some weird stuff, and one of the bartenders (Which are all AWESOME, by the way), will serve you up some great affordable drinks! This is by far the #1 dive bar in the country, and my favorite in Saint Pete. It'll always be my home bar, wherever life takes me!!!!
(5)John L.
Complete and total dive bar but like I've said before, that's what I love! Very large bar area with tables around as well. People watching was, of course, magnificent. They also had Touchtunes, which is always a plus in my book. It's definitely a bar to go to when you're already drunk or the other bars have closed. The only thing i didn't like was the smoke. Next time I'm bringing a gas mask cause it was brutal, and this is coming from a smoker. But overall, it's a very fun place.
(4)Justin R.
I had a great time here. Hung out at the bar and thought the bartenders were pretty good as they helped me get a bit sloshed. Also found my new go-to drink, the Emerald Cocktail. It was a sight to behold, and one of the most delicious drinks I have ever encountered.
(5)Jessica S.
I can't ever breathe in here. If you're a smoker this is a great dive bar for you. The bartenders are fantastic.
(2)Bethany M.
SO smoky! Iccckk! Every time I have been to the Emerald, I have been dragged through the door. It's a typical smoky dive bar that usually charges a cover. My last experience at the Emerald was losing my friends in the smoky haze and watching the grumpy girl covering the door call the cops on the Sake Bomb patrons next door for standing out front with their drinks. Lame. Smokey bars are lame grumpy, bouncer chicks are lame and charging a cover is super lame. In my opinion, Emerald Bar needs to get with the times. I know a lot of people like the Emerald, but it's not for me.
(2)Ali C.
Classic dive bar, reminds me of the taverns in PA and NJ that have been around for fah eveh. Simple bar with long bar with stools and some tables. Smokey!! if you don't like smoke skip it. They have "snacks" behind the bar such as bagged chips, pickles in a jar and beef sticks. I am giving it 4 stars because it is what is and does not try to be anything else. I went with a group on a Friday night and they had a live band. Some nights have a cover. Enjoy!
(4)Vain E.
Walking in you immediately love what they've done with the place - NOTHING. This is a 1st class dive bar from the golden era. Reward yourself and come here. They have Busch on tap.
(4)Larissa S.
Definitely a dive bar. It will make you feel OK about drinking in the day time until you go back inside (no windows). You can smoke inside. I had no idea they served food...and I honestly I wouldn't touch it with a 9 foot pole. If you are hungry stick to the pre-packaged food behind the bar. Drinks are cheap. Patrons, slightly scary. Lets just say Doc Martins are a trend, black eyeliner worn generously. You will also find your common north Central hipsters with their PBRs and shots of whiskey. Stop by. Its a good place to grab a drink or two,but not to pull an all nighter.
(3)Matt S.
Emerald is a great dive bar located near downtown St. Pete. I was brought here while staying with some friends who know the area, and they know their bars. This is a great place to start your night, with awesome happy hour specials- including $2 wells. We pulled a couple tables together, talked, enjoyed our drinks, had a great time, and it didn't break the bank. There's a lot of seats at the bar itself, plus a lot of tables spread out, and you can almost always find a place to sit. There's a lot of local artwork hanging on the walls, which you can purchase if you like, as well as a jukebox with a great sound system, some dart boards, and maybe a pool table (I had a few of the $2 wells, and my memory is a bit fuzzy). Either way, enjoyed the few times I stopped in here to hang out. Great bartenders, great folks, a real friendly atmosphere, this is a great dive bar!
(3)Phil D.
Monique is the hottest greatest bartender ever. She's worth the ticket. Go drink here
(5)kiddeft k.
Jesus, I have so many memories of this bar when I lived in St. Pete. I've lived all over the US and let me say this on record, Crissy and Mo are the best bartenders I've ever encountered anywhere! I've gotten drunk here. I've seen bands here. I've snuck in to avoid cover charges. I've sat alone at the bar and wallowed in my sorrows. This place will always hold a dear place in my heart.
(5)Angela O.
Love it
(5)Virginia G.
It's a dump. Smokey, attracts filthy 20 somethings who haven't bathed in ages, the ugliest bartender in town and it's a rundown hole in the wall. If that excites you go here, for me, if my "friend" ever suggests it again I'll kill her!
(1)Charles C.
slammin & fun dive bar! great music on Thursdays where the dj plays only records from the past! Simple bar where the drinks & goodtimes talking are the focus, not some huge tv screen playing sports games. Back to basic bar for the people that want to get away from the mainstream pubs/corporate sports bars.
(5)Mike M.
I loved the design of the bar. And I find their Bar rules are quite funny. Prices are reasonable and the staff gave me a very friendly impression and most important they were very helpful. They are must to meet people. Although the crowd are mostly too young for me but anytime I am in the area I go there for a drink and have a nice conversation with one of the staff.
(5)S R.
Started going here before I could drink legally, and was served by owner's mom. Back then, there were no punk shows, local art, or young folk in here- and it opened at 8:00am on weekdays! Fast-forward to now and the clientele has changed a bit, but I'm glad to see it is still thriving at the same location with the same décor that's been there since the mid 70s. To enjoy the night, you must commit yourself to copious amounts of hard liquor and cigarettes. They also sell booze to go. Some might gripe about paying a cover charge at a dive bar, but that exists only on nights when they have bands/DJs. And if you want the REAL dive bar experience you should be going to The Flamingo on a Tuesday mid-afternoon.
(4)Gene X.
OK wait a sec, as far as I know, dive bars don't have $5 covers so I am gonna have to deduct for that. Let's get the categorization right kids...
(1)Rebecca N.
Drinks are poured strong at the Emerald. Awesome djs spin here weekly like Mega. Ladies night is the best on Wed for cheaper then normal drinks. Every guy dresses like their dad did in the 70s and the ladies wear tight jeans, scarves and headbands. The bathroom was clean. Srsly the cheapest drinks in St Pete other then a redneck dive bar!
(4)Istanbul N.
Seriously, if you don't know about the Emerald you've either A) just hopped off a boat from Nunavut, or B) say your bedside prayers at 8PM promptly every night. The place is a local institution, and if you have any social life whatsoever in St. Pete you have, or will experience this dive at some point. As others have astutely pointed out, yes this is a dive bar. It's been that way for decades, and it's never going to change into a "classy" place for dbags with excessive tans and popped up polos. What it lacks in pretentiousness, it more than makes up for in character. I remember my first trip there fondly, back in the early 90s. It looked like it was straight out of Archie Bunker's place or Barfly. We were the youngest lushes there by 40 years... had a great time with the guys who would start yammering about back when nickels had pictures of bumblebees on them, and everyone wore onions on their belt, which was the style at the time, you see... The clientele has changed since then. There is a heavy dose of tattooed hipsterdom there now, though not exclusively by any means. The circa 1975 wood panelling is still tacked in, but more importantly the place has never lost its slightly disturbing crazy. If you're a noob there, I recommend a weeknight jaunt to get a feel for the place. Weekends can get very crowded, very smoky if you're thinskinned, and they charge a $2-$5 cover for a live band or a DJ. Honestly I've seen some great shows there, and it's never been annoying background noise in any case. If the thought of paying a $3 cover for people actually playing music seriously bothers you, may I humbly suggest finding a more fulfilling career than working at Walmart. If you find your tender sensibilities offended by the Emerald, please drop the ego, throw back some cheap High Life tallboys served by your friendly bartenders, get gloriously inebriated and let the good times roll. It's one of the best places in town to strike up interesting conversations with strangers and make new friends... if you're in the right frame of mind.
(5)Myrrh R.
If you want to breathe filtered air while wearing an Afflicted t-shirt, sipping a $9 bottle of beer brewed by thrice-recycled solar power, and take home spray-tanned Pilates puppets, go somewhere else. If your OCD flares up when the people next to you smell nothing like Calvin Klein's Pretension, you will not be happy here. If you can handle the fact that reality is sometimes dingy, sketchy, mismatched, wobbly, or stained, quit whining and fork over the $2 cover. You might find out that it's a liberating blast to tie one on in St. Pete's answer to the big city dives (REAL dives, not the seedy-SEEMING fake-outs that your teenage sister can't wait to go to) with an unpredictable cast of characters who, as improbable as it may seem, really don't care what you think!
(4)Jim B.
Gosh I like the Emerald, but the failure of the place to have an A/C system that blows the cigarette smoke out of the joint makes it impossible for me to be in there for very long. When the place is empty-ish, and I can breathe, its great! Decor: Vintage, with a perfect patina of dive. Staff: Awesome. Music: Awesome. If they could only fix the air problem I'd be a regular... until that day, I'll sadly be next door at Sake Bomb or down at the Local 662.
(2)Dave T.
Hop in and then hop out at the "veeeerry" end of your night. Nice little piece of Pittsburgh, Chicago, ...etc in St Pete. Pauly from Rocky would hang out here. I'd sit next to him. "YO! Pauly!!!" Dafe
(5)Ryan Z.
Emerald is a fantastic dive bar with a long history. It's the neighborhood St. Pete bar and all demographics venture into this place.
(4)John C.
The place is very smoky. They do have a good selection of alcohol. Bartenders were regular. I didn't stay long
(3)Lisa C.
The Emerald is exactly what it is supposed to be... a dirty dirty local rock bar. Hipsters, Punk, Scenesters, Rockabilly and more. If you are looking for exemplary bar service, this place isn't for you. It is non pretentious in a very pretentious sort of way. Old Skool scene, typically great music, strong drinks and a bartender who will serve you with a cig' hanging out of their mouth. It isn't a a fancy place.. if you are seeking that, go somewhere else. If you want punk rock, then come here and have fun or don't.
(4)Jeff O.
I mean, shoot man... why not, you know? The Emerald is a gem! This place isn't a typical Florida bar if you ask me. It has the look and feel of a neighborhood dive bar you'd find in Pittsburgh or Chicago. Smoky, cheap wood-paneled walls, worn linoleum floor, old school furniture, dusty old beer paraphernalia, old-fashioned jukebox and an analog cash register with real scrolling numbers! The clientele is a mix dominated by the street punk/rocker or barfly in the making. Come as you are, not as you were or will be. 4 stars for relentlessness.
(4)Shane M.
It's a smoky dive bar. It's full of 20-somethings that are "alternative". I have no idea how they think they are entitled to charge a cover. The entertainment has never been worth a cover.
(2)Christopher H.
A dirty dive!
(3)Michael R.
With wood paneling like some 70's porno and cheap drinks, it is hard to go wrong. I've been to a few one off parties here and it's always been a ton of fun even if it does it hot as balls when the place gets packed!
(4)Shelley H.
I'm all for a dive bar but this place takes it to another level. The walls are old wood panel, the whole place smells disgusting, the drinks are tiny...I don't feel any need to ever go there again.
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