The Bends

📍 Gay bars in St. Petersburg

7.4

Discover a haven of exceptional service and friendly bartenders in this downtown St. Petersburg gem. Known for its unique crowd and creative drink menu, this bar offers an unforgettable experience. The atmosphere is lively, with great live music and a welcoming vibe. Whether you're a regular or a first-time visitor, the staff ensures you feel right at home.

With a range of drink options and a pet-friendly policy, this bar is a favorite among locals. The attentive service and delightful cocktails make it a must-visit spot. Despite a few minor hiccups, the overall experience is consistently positive, making it a go-to destination for a fun night out.

Features and services of The Bends

Service options

  • Outdoor seating

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live music
  • Live performances

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Dancing
  • Happy-hour drinks
  • Spirits
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Outside food allowed
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Toilet

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cosy
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Parking

  • Free of charge street parking
  • Free parking lot

The Bends is in position 6 out of 17 in gay bars in St. Petersburg

Customer Reviews

★★★★★
★★★★★

The Bends has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 538 reviews on Google

Becca Jennings

My kind of bar vibe! So happy to have found this bar. Jose' (sp? Sorry!) Was a delight. Big fan. Happy to be here. Best dive, great music, much love from Savannah!!

Becca Jennings ☆ 5/5
Mark Niehaus

First time at The Bends, and Gordie absolutely made the experience unforgettable. His incredible personality lights up the entire bar, and you can tell he loves what he does. The energy he brings is unmatched, and he makes every customer feel like they belong. I truly believe the bartender makes the bar, and Gordie is the man. Best Friday night out ever! I’ll 100% be coming back.

Mark Niehaus ☆ 5/5
C Solar

My favorite bar in downtown St. Petersburg. Unbeatable prices, creative drink menu, ultra-friendly bartenders and a unique crowd. We got our typical drinks, but tried an "unusual" offer, a Caprese Salad Martini. Surprisingly refreshing. Come here for great live music too!

C Solar ☆ 5/5
Nikki Miller

Favorite bar in town! Great vibes and Hangs

Nikki Miller ☆ 5/5
Brendan Courtney

I ordered an old-fashioned and the bartender was adding water to it. I have no clue why you would add water to an old-fashioned. Based on that alone first time last time. It wasn’t the simple syrup lol

Brendan Courtney ☆ 2/5
Samantha Horridge

Love the bartenders, drink variety, atmosphere and location. Favorite gem of st.pete for sure! Plus they allow dogs 🙂

Samantha Horridge ☆ 5/5
Jinny Gunn

Love, love, 💕💕💕💕! Came for the first time in a packed house concert night and still treated like a queen w prompt & friendly Service...drinks are so delicious and great price ....had an event that resulted in a thing, owner quick to respond and amazing 😍😍😍😍

Jinny Gunn ☆ 5/5
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Information about The Bends

Address

The Bends is located at 919 1st Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, United States

Phone

The phone number of The Bends is +1 727-202-8931

Website

The website of The Bends is: facebook.com/thebendsbar

Business Hours

Monday: 17:00–03:00
Tuesday: 17:00–03:00
Wednesday: 17:00–03:00
Thursday: 17:00–03:00
Friday: 17:00–03:00
Saturday: 15:00–03:00
Sunday: 15:00–03:00

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