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The Bends in St . Petersburg, Florida.
Dave Decker
The Bends in St . Petersburg, Florida.

The Bends

919 First Ave. N St. Petersburg, FL 33705

St. Pete

(727) 202-8931

[email protected]

www.facebook.com/thebendsbar

Downtown St. Pete’s legendary dive bar that holds rock shows, Unfun emo nights, and the occasional Whiskey Wednesdays. Always one of the best show experiences, this tiny performance space with a massive crystal chandelier is easily the sweatiest, and perhaps most special, small live music venue in Pinellas.

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