Jwags is exactly what a great neighborhood bar should be unpretentious, fun, and always a good…read moretime. The vibe is casual, the drinks are solid, and best of all? Free billiards. You don't see that often anymore, and it makes Jwags an easy go-to when you just want to relax, shoot some pool, and hang out without the downtown scene hassle. The crowd is friendly, the staff is welcoming, and there's no pressure to be anything but yourself here. Whether you're starting your night or winding it down, Jwags delivers every time. A true local gem.

First time visiting JWags and had a great experience! Spent…read moresome time there enjoying a few drinks with a friend and loved the open front -- it felt like sitting outside enjoying our beautiful Florida weather on the afternoon of April 3, 2026. The atmosphere was laid-back with good music playing at the perfect volume so you can actually relax and have a conversation. The bartender (I didn't catch her name) was sweet, engaging, and made some really refreshing mimosas. Definitely a welcoming vibe. I'll be back again and will absolutely bring my out-of-town guests next time!

1 STAR What kind of…read moresports bar advertises that they're open until 2:00 AM on a FRIDAY NIGHT and then decides they're apparently closed at 1:08 AM? I literally showed up because MY PEOPLE WERE ALREADY INSIDE. No last call. No posted notice saying they stop letting people in early. No explanation that the doors close at a different time. Just "we're closed." Then change your damn hours. Don't advertise 2 AM if 2 AM really means "whenever the staff feels like calling it a night." People make plans around the hours YOU advertise. I drove over here expecting to meet my people, have some drinks, spend some money, and enjoy the rest of the night--not stand outside wondering how a bar manages to close while the people I came to meet are still inside. I'm not mad that a business has rules. I'm mad that apparently customers are supposed to magically KNOW rules that aren't posted anywhere. If the cutoff is 1 AM, SAY 1 AM. If last call is early, POST IT. If you're open until 2 AM, then act like you're open until 2 AM. Absolutely garbage way to run a Friday night. First and probably last time I'll waste my time coming here.

Great place . Good pool tables. Manager and staff are friendly and have good vibes. Good is good…read moreand the locals are also friendly.

It's a really cool space - a five star dive bar as advertised. Beer and wine only though. Friendly…read morebartenders (Natalee) and patrons. Cool food specials daily.

Cool Dive off the beaten path…read more Cute little bar south of downtown St Pete. Good tunes playing on the juke box and the shots are a flowing. They gave some drink deals and an addictive quarters gambling machine. We met some nice people very friendly. If we were local, we'd probably frequent this place often. The only issue is the parking, there are like 5 spots in the lot and nowhere to park on the street. Thanks

The Flamingo is a must-see for any Jack Kerouac fan, as this is the last place to see Jack alive…read more(unless you want to count the hospital, where he died). Yes, believe it or not, the iconic Beat generation poet spent his remaining years living in St. Petersburg, Florida (of all places), with his mother and third wife. He loved the anonymity that the city afforded him, The Flamingo was his frequent hangout dive bar, and the night prior to his death, October 20, 1969, was no exception. After a few hours of being home, he complained of stomach pains, vomited blood, and was taken to the hospital, where he underwent surgery and died at 5:15 the following morning, October 21, age 47; cirrhosis of the liver from lifelong drinking did him in. The Flamingo is where he had his last drink. The bar essentially remains the same as it was when he spent his time here. It is a known pilgrimage site for fans of "On the Road", and the bar has decided to pay tribute to him by having his picture on their window, a Jack Kerouac special drink in his honor, and a lovely, colorful mural on the wall that Jack himself would have been proud of. I heard that there are also photos of him inside the bar. The Flamingo is Vietnam-Veteran owned. The owner had the privilege of meeting Jack in the flesh, and it is said that Jack enjoyed hearing about his time in Vietnam, and that he was a pretty good pool player. On occasion, The Flamingo will hold musical performances, and poetry readings in his honor. I thought I read somewhere that they use the money for the Friends of Kerouac nonprofit. I did not have the honor of stepping foot inside the brightly-painted sports bar, as it was early morning, and closed at that time. Even if I had stuck around until opening time, there is something about drinking in the morning/day time that just does not sit right with me, so I didn't have the privilege of trying the Jack Kerouac special. If I do find myself in St. Pete one night, I'd like to check out the bar, maybe catch a jazz or blues act, and give the Kerouac special a try, in honor of this special gentleman. It'd be interesting to see what types of diverse crowds this bar attracts as well!

It doesn't get any more dive bar than this...the patrons are all locals who look like they have…read morebeen coming here since they turned 21. Staff and patrons are all very nice to the non-regulars though. It is important to know that smoking is allowed here...so keep that in mind before you decide to come here wearing something nice (and you'd be way over-dressed here anyways) or if you freshly washed your hair or if you need to not smell like smoke on your next stop of the day/night. Drinks are really cheap!

If you know, you know. The Pittsburgh Mix is my favorite dive bar in all of St. Pete: no frills, no…read morefluff, cold drinks, and that perfect mix of gritty charm and authenticity that's hard to find these days. Drinks are extremely cheap, but the only downfall is that smoking is allowed inside, so you'll have to take a shower and wash your clothes after visiting if you are not a smoker. Keep that in mind -- you'll want to END your night here, not start it! lol

Nice casual bar with very good prices! The three of us had Bloody Mary's to start and they were…read morevery good! We had a beer or two after and said goodbye to Dawn, the Owner/bartender.

Come to St Pete Beach every year, but first time going to Riptides. We went out later in the night…read morea couple times, so we didn't eat, but it has a cool atmosphere, friendly staff and welcoming locals. Overall a super fun vibe with good music and fair prices. We will definitely return next time!

Great Bar Open front to get sun and the air…read more If you are visiting Treasure Island or St Pete Beach, RipTides is a place to stop! With Savanna as your bartender, this place is a great destination for locals and snow birds alike. A great atmosphere with great drink prices! Hey, how can you go wrong with $3 Crown Royal every day! Nice atmosphere, drink deals, nice locals, and people like to drink shots. Great spot to watch a game on the weekends. Really enjoyed the Rip. Thanks

Lana's Place is the perfect little dive bar. It is everything you could want. Good service, cheap…read morestiff drinks, and walking distance to the beach. I will definitely be coming back. This is truly a locals spot. If you like a real dive bar vibe with locals only and dad rock on the jukebox, this is the place.

I love Lana's. When it's hot outside and really humid, you can walk into a dark cool bar with extra…read morecheap drinks and very friendly people.

Service... If I put money in there jukebox, and they put the volume on 2 I don't get to hear my…read moremusic and I've wasted my money. It's a nice place but I guess it's made for billiards mainly not so much attending to the bar people.

Dive bar lovers, this is your bar!!! Such a fun and welcoming crowd here. I had a great time…read morestopping by today on my way home from the beach. Mardi is the greatest bartender and will take excellent care of you! Great music, plenty of TVs and everything is super clean. It's located in a strip mall so there is plenty of parking out front. The prices are great! Some things to know before you go: - It's beer & wine only - but they make really good wine-based cocktails that will make you question if there's liquor in there - No craft beer - They don't serve food, but if you stop by on the right day there may be free food! Also, plenty of food places in the same plaza you could bring - In true dive fashion, smoking is allowed inside - It's cash only!!! They have an ATM in case you forget I think if Squeaky's had a bar food menu and a liquor license, there would not be enough seats to support the crowds! Head on down to check it out and make some friends.