Cane & Barrel, a new Cuban-inspired rooftop bar, is coming to St. Pete in 2023

Sunset views are highly coveted throughout The Burg', and the city's newest rooftop destination is headed right to the heart of downtown St. Pete.

Cane & Barrel, a Cuban-inspired rooftop bar and cocktail lounge, is slated to open early next year.

St. Pete Rising says The Burg's newest rooftop bar will be located on the 8th floor of the 36-story hotel and apartment tower being built at 110 2nd St. N.  Ascent St. Pete—the massive $117 million dollar mixed-use building that also houses an AC Marriott hotel—is currently being constructed by the South Carolina-based Greystar Real Estate Partners.

Renderings from Ellis Adams Group, a California-based design firm, depict Cane & Barrel as a brightly-colored, high-end space with a Caribbean flare. As SPR details, its decor is inspired by The Sunshine State's flora and fauna, and will boast earthy tones alongside its vibrant patterns.

The new downtown destination will feature two separate bars—one on the inside and another on the terrace—and will be sure to offer Cuban-inspired signature cocktails that match its decor and ambiance. Rum will be star of the new rooftop bar's menu, as the name itself is a homage to the spirit's voyage from "cane" to "barrel."

There aren't any social media pages for Cane & Barrel just yet, but you can keep your eyes peeled on Ascent St. Pete's Instagram at @ascentstpete for the latest news on its signature rooftop bar. The luxury apartment building recently started leasing its various floor-plans for an early 2023 move in, and its cheapest option is a 486 square-foot studio that starts at $2,024 a month. Its larger 2 bed 2 bath apartments start at about $3,300 per month.

Ascent's luxury apartments and the adjoining AC Hotel by Marriott are also expected to open in early 2023. In total, the new high rise will offer 354 apartments and 174 hotel rooms, and offer a few other food and drink options besides its signature rooftop bar.

As soon as Cane & Barrel debuts next year, we'll certainly have to update our "20 Tampa Bay rooftop bars with incredible scenic views" slideshow.  Other popular rooftop bars in St. Pete include Birchwood Canopy, Pier Tiki,  360 Rooftop Lounge, The Landing and Red Mesa Cantina's Desanto Rooftop Bar.