A 200-block favorite will soon move elsewhere in St. Pete, although we’re not yet sure exactly where.
Located at 249 Central Ave. around downtown St. Pete’s bustling First Block, The Oyster Bar took to social media to announce its eventual relocation.
“Thank you for an amazing near-25 years on the block. Our new Oyster Bar location is to be announced, but this DTSP space will be POPPIN’ very soon,” The Oyster Bar wrote. “Our new POP UP BAR will be taking over this residence; stay tuned for more details to come.”
The bar and restaurant's last day at its flagship location is Sunday, Aug. 20. The Oyster Bar's opening date in its new space in The 'Burg is still unknown.
The Oyster Bar is owned and operated by Crafty Hospitality Group, the same company that will host a variety of seasonal pop-up bars in its former Central Avenue space.
Designed by local creative director Frank Clemente, ILovetheBurg says that its first pop-up bar will open its doors on Friday, Sep. 1, boasting “end-of-summer” vibes. As fall comes around, the highly-themed concept will transform into a brand new pop-up bar at the beginning of each month, inspired by Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. It is unsure if this rotating pop-up concept will continue in 2024.
Crafty Hospitality Group—lead by local restaurateur Josh Cameron—also runs the downtown St. Pete hotspot Crafty Squirrel and Australian-themed brewpub Where’s Jubes.
The Oyster bar has been located at its flagship location in downtown St. Pete for almost 25 years. The bustling seafood restaurant and bar is known for its $1 oyster happy hour special, bottomless brunches, and wide variety of craft cocktails.
For the latest information on The Oyster Bar’s imminent move and the seasonal pop-up bars that will replace it, head to its Instagram at @oysterbarstpete.
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St. Pete's Oyster Bar closes flagship Central Avenue location this weekend, ahead of relocation
It will be replaced with a rotating selection of seasonal pop-up bars.
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