Located at Jannus Landing in what was the vintage 1920 St. Charles Hotel, you will enjoy not only a wide variety of New World fine wines and vintage Old World selections but also an assorted selection of imported beers and microbrews. Adding to the ambiance and homey atmosphere of the bar, a relaxing bar is provided along with comfortable sofa chairs. Peruse the artwork then step out onto the balcony overlooking the downtown area. Choose from a menu of tasty appetizers, which include favorites such as pizza, bacon wrapped scallops or an assorted cheese platter. Enjoy happy hour on Fridays from 5:30p until 8:30p during the second through the fourth weeks of the month and live music on the weekends. -Vickie Ferguson

Enjoy the cozy and casual European atmosphere and traditional Mediterranean cuisine at Café Alma in downtown St. Petersburg, serving delicious menu selections including seafood, steak and pasta dishes. Every day at Café Alma patrons can take advantage of a different daily special that includes prix fixe specials on Thursday, nickel drafts on Wednesday and Sunday brunch with a build your own Bloody Mary cocktail bar. Café Alma has a full bar with select wines, cocktails and specialty martinis. Enjoy happy hour every day with drink specials and an interesting selection of eclectic tunes spun by the resident DJ. Dinner is served in the bar until 1am. -Vickie Ferguson

Located in historic downtown St. Petersburg, this chic yet cozy cigar and taproom provides an ideal setting for those who enjoy a superior cigar. Hand-rolled on the premises, Central Cigar has assorted cigars available including Reserve and Grand Reserve Panatella, Toro, Torpedo and Robusto. Enjoy a rich smoke and glass of wine at the outside seating or savor a cool mug of beer or a shot of smooth bourbon with your favorite cigar. Along with excellent smokes and drinks, the taproom is filled with televisions set on the latest sporting events. Smoking is allowed indoors. Humidors available for rent. -Vickie Ferguson

Located in an old renovated farmhouse, Three Bird Tavern provides food, drink and live music. There are two patios where you can enjoy a drink in the shade on a sunny Florida day. There is a wide variety of cafe dishes, including sandwiches, such as the Chicken Bacon Ranch Wrap. There are also billiards, HD Tvs and games.

Kahwa Café is the perfect spot for those who are out-and-about early in the morning, as well as for a late afternoon pick-me-up. Whether you are a jogger, sightseer or on your way to work, Kahwa's fresh brewed java along with French pastries and organic muffins and cookies starts the day off just right. Enjoy outside seating for those taking their canine pets for a stroll and free WiFi to catch up on the news. For lunch, the café serves assorted crisp salads and fresh sandwiches. Be sure to stop by Kahwa's Espresso Bar at 475 2nd Street North less than one away. - Vickie Ferguson

A much-loved restaurant and nightspot, Red Mesa Cantina is synonymous to Mexico for the locals. Serving a range of Tex-Mex, Mexican and Latin delicacies, it can be held responsible for popularizing Mexican traditional food in the area. Choose from the many varieties of tacos, quesadillas, ceviches and burritos and sit back to relax with a glass of Margarita. The outdoor dining area has a fountain and is beautiful especially on well lit evenings. Great for dining with large groups, live music and sports in the bar make for some memorable moments while cheering for your favorite team or just whiling away the time. The decor also has a Mexican touch to it with ancient statues. Do keep some place at the end of the meal for Churros- a Mexican specialty dessert.

Known for the eclectic mix of its daily events, Fubar is one bar that you should not miss out on while in St. Petersburg. This vibrant hangout's music scene is riveting with DJ and live performances of hip hop, dub step, alternative rock and various genres of music held throughout the week. You can either dance to the thumping tune churned out by the DJ/ bands or indulge in a glass of beer from the list with more than 150 varieties in it. Open on all days till 3a, Fubar is a perfect place for a serious beer drinking session or a late night party with friends. Call ahead to know more.

The Ale & The Witch is an ideal place to hang-out with your friends and enjoy some cool beer. As far as the drink menu is concerned, patrons can choose from the variety of brews on offer, while food offered is regular pub grub. It also hosts concerts featuring local artists and bands almost every night sans any cover charges. You can sit inside and enjoy the lively atmosphere or simply relax by the patio and indulge in people-watching. All in all, The Ale & The Witch is perfect for a post-movie drink or pre-dinner toasts. For more details, call ahead.

The Palladium Theater at St. Petersburg College is a community theater set up to promote local talent and serve the people of the Tampa Bay area. The theater has experimental and creative plays produced by locals writers and directors. It also acts as a venue for rehearsals of the theater department of the college. Call for details on shows and tickets.

The Bishop Tavern is an exciting place to party no matter what day of the week it is. This nightclub has theme nights on weekdays and live music on weekends. Sundays have Reggae nights while on Thursday nights ladies drink for free! The weekend has the best DJs and bands playing live dance and hip hop music. The happy hours are a good deal.