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St. Petersburg Distillery has been producing locally-made spirits out of its Warehouse Arts District space for almost a decade, but its about to debut a brand new, late-night hotspot to help kick off Labor Day weekend.

“Be the first to experience St. Petersburg Distillery‘s new Spirit Garden. With almost 10 years of distilling, we want to welcome everyone to enjoy great company, great food, and of course great spirits,” the business writes on social media.

In addition to Italian eats from newly-opened, on-site restaurant Cala, and craft cocktails from the distillery, this outdoor lounge will also feature a plethora of shaded outdoor seating, interactive games, and a stage for live music.

A free RSVP is required to attend its grand opening on Saturday, Sept. 1 and can be made directly via /stpetersburgdistillery.com.

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Specializing in pizza, pasta and focaccia bread, Cala is an Italian restaurant that recently opened adjacent to the distillery. While the two businesses are separate entities, they both share the Spirit Garden courtyard. Also sharing the St. Petersburg Distillery’s massive Warehouse Arts District property is Chad Mize’s new gallery Space(stylized “SPACE”), which will also be home to Indie Flea’s upcoming market season.

St. Petersburg Distillery made its ‘Burg debut in 2014 and has built a reputation around its popular spirits like the Banyan Reserve vodka, Old St. Pete gin and Oak & Palm coconut rum.

For more information about St. Petersburg Distillery’s outdoor Spirit Garden, head to its Facebook at @StPetersburgDistillery or Instagram at @stpetedistillery.

After next weekend’s debut, St. Petersburg Distillery’s new outdoor lounge will be open from 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday, 5 p.m.-11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 5 p.m.-9 p.m. on Sundays. Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.