Stormrunners Tavern 3128 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport A new two-story waterfront bar and restaurant set sail in Gulfport last September. Stormrunners Tavern opened out of the former Caddy’s space, which abruptly closed last summer. Stormrunners features a casual bar and restaurant on the ground floor, with an open-air bar and patio called the “Crow’s Nest” occupying the second floor, which should have some pretty decent views of Boca Ciega Bay. The space also features an outdoor dog bar called Bark Gulfport, complete with a tiki-style thatched roof and a turfed area for pups to play on. Unfortunately, Stormrunners was decimated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton; owners are rebuilding though, and hope to be open soon. Photo via stormrunnerstavern/website Credit: Photo via stormrunnerstavern/website

A new concept in a familiar building is getting ready to open its doors in downtown Gulfport.

The waterfront Stormrunners Tavern, located at 3128 Beach Blvd. S, took to social media this week to announce its August 2024 debut—although there’s no specific soft opening date just yet.

While Stormrunners Tavern occupies the ground floor as a casual bar and restaurant, its second floor will be dubbed the “Crow’s Nest,” an open-air bar and patio that features prized views of Boca Ciega Bay. An outdoor dog bar called Bark Gulfport will also be located on the premises, complete with a tiki-style thatched roof and a turfed area for pups to play on.

ILovetheBurg says that this new Gulfport concept will host live music several nights a week, in addition to dishing out a food menu of “affordable and familiar favorites” alongside a variety of beer, wine and craft cocktails.

Gulfport’s Caddy’s abruptly closed last summer, alongside its St. Pete Beach location.

Stormrunners Tavern owners announced the opening of their new, two-story bar and restaurant in the fall of 2023, with a projected opening of spring 2024.

The upcoming bar and restaurant is owned and operated by a few folks with learned hospitality experience in the Tampa Bay area. Stormrunners’ ownership includes Dave Burton of Tampa’s Soho Sushi and GenX Tavern, plus Dog Bar owner Fred Metzler and Ian Taylor and Joey Frasco of downtown St. Pete’s The Galley.

Design renderings from Tampa-based architecture firm api(+) depict Stormrunners Tavern as a pirate-themed bar and restaurant with black and red accents, an open-air patio on the second floor, and lots of shaded, outdoor seating on its dog-friendly turf.

Head to @stormrunnerstavern on Facebook or Instagram for the latest news on the new bar and restaurant’s soft opening in August.

The new concept is currently hiring for all positions—folks can email jobs@stormrunnerstavern.com for more information.