Emerald Bar

Classic dive bar, reminds me of the taverns in PA and NJ that have been around for fah eveh.  Simple bar with long bar with stools and some tables.  Smokey!!  if you don't like smoke skip it.  They have "snacks" behind the bar such as bagged chips, pickles in a jar and beef sticks.

I am giving it 4 stars because it is what is and does not try to be anything else.

I went with a group on a Friday night and they had a live band. Some nights have a cover.

Enjoy!

Emerald is a fantastic dive bar with a long history. It's the neighborhood St. Pete bar and all demographics venture into this place.

Jesus, I have so many memories of this bar when I lived in St. Pete. I've lived all over the US and let me say this on record, Crissy and Mo are the best bartenders I've ever encountered anywhere!

I've gotten drunk here. I've seen bands here. I've snuck in to avoid cover charges. I've sat alone at the bar and wallowed in my sorrows. This place will always hold a dear place in my heart.