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Empouria
(Now Closed)Bar and Wine Bar$$$$
University Park - South Downtown, Saint Petersburg
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Don't let the prices fool you. You get a lot more alcohol in these beers (up to 15% sometimes) and a lot more of it for the price. The bartenders here are friendly and knowledgeable. Ask them!
Renaissance HotelsMay 31, 2012Find cult European brews like Saison Dupont and Rochefort 8 on tap at this cavernous beer halls. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out
Every beer here is imported. It's a little on the pricey side if you just want to get drunk, but for those wanting to try some really good brews, definitely give it a try. I suggest the Hobgoblin :)
Matt RodriguezMay 4, 2013Jerry is the dopest. He's there on Tuesdays and Fridays. And I heard an amazing DJ will be spinning there soon...
Tiffany CartierMarch 22, 2012Paterlieven is so tasty! Even comes in the big bottles. Neal is the real deal. Love this place on a mellow week night.
Kimba P.August 28, 2010Bet your friends they can't identify the flag (the middle of three) on the wall left of the door. A yellow circle with black above and red below. It's the flag of aboriginal Australia.
Rhonada HoeppnerMarch 2, 2013Friday Night Lights......the old Independent......downtown St. Petersburg..........Beware of the ides of March
If you're new to the fancy beer scene just ask the bartenders, they all are amazingly knowledgeable and friendly.
Always take your beer with you to the bathroom on Friday and Saturday.
Candace SimsSeptember 2, 2012As long as your gay your ok. Being rude to straight customers does not make you better!
The bathrooms are unisex. Don't even think of cutting the line.
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Empouria
29 3rd St N (btwn 1st Ave N & Central Ave)
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
United States
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
United States
Formerly the Independent
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 5:00 PM–3:00 AM
(727) 820-9514
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Drinks
Beer, Wine
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"One of my favorite places to kick back and enjoy a drink. Beautiful view and very reasonable drink prices."
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"Daily specials are AMAZING!!!"
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"Even though it is a smoking bar its well ventilated, non smoker saying this. Great hole in wall bar johnny and Amy are the best. Ask about the pickled eggs!"
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- 7.3
"All drinks $5 or less (incl. top shelf liquors). Hence the name. Nice place. Good selection on drafts, cans & bottles."
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- 8.9
"Always great beers, and always rotating. Come often to try new flavors of mans finest brew fresh from the cauldron!"
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