The dance floor has a sign on it that states«Dance At Your Own Risk» and there recently was a painting on the wall of the«F-Bomb». Chrissy makes the best My Little Pony shots. Last week I walked in and some woman I never met in my life screamed«Oh My God, where have you been?!» and walked over and gave me a huge hug and then serenaded me all night singing Sinatra. Dogs(the kind with tails) are welcome here also. This place is sheer Perfection. I hope it never changes.
Christina C.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Tampa, FL
Dark, dirty, but $ 2 wells makes this place a keeper in my books. This is the type of bar you go to with people you want to hang out with. You might meet some interesting people, but probably not interesting people in their 20s or 30s you want to date. Almost no daylight comes in, so you can pass time really quickly without realizing it. There is a great happy hour with $ 2 wells, so grab your good friends and go start the night with some cheap drinks.
John C.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Saint Petersburg, FL
The place is very smoky. They do have a good selection of alcohol. Bartenders were regular. I didn’t stay long
Beau L.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 St Petersburg, FL
This is my favorite bar. It has the mixture of 50’s honky-tonk and new world vibes all together under one roof. The mixture of people is about as eclectic as the bar itself. Great Art, great bartenders, great events and live music. S. Beach has Club Deuce… we have The Emerald.
Justin R.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 American Canyon, CA
I had a great time here. Hung out at the bar and thought the bartenders were pretty good as they helped me get a bit sloshed. Also found my new go-to drink, the Emerald Cocktail. It was a sight to behold, and one of the most delicious drinks I have ever encountered.
Desiree D.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Edgewater, NJ
Love, Love, love and love. I felt like i was at a punk rock-irish pub. Yeah i said it, its cheap and has that regular irish pub feel. But the people there are laid back and cool. The music is amazing, i felt like i was listening to my ipod(which is some great music right there), 90’s rock blasting through those speakers. Oh and like i said, prices are cheap! Its hidden so make sure not to walk past it!
Greta H.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Louisville, KY
Cheap drinks. They vary in strength, so it’s hit or miss. There’s often a cover. But with no band? Why not just cut the door girl and let everyone in – they’d probably make more money this way. Regardless, the emerald is a shithole dive bar staple that I’ve been going to for years and where I will usually wind up. Think Paddy’s Pub, or Moes. But actually popular. It’s terrible. I highly recommend it.
Danny K.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Los Angeles, CA
It was January 2012, and I had broke up with an ex girlfriend. My friend came into town, and said«The Emerald looks cool». We walked in there, and our lives were forever changed. Had I of never went in there, i’d of never met so many of the awesome people I met while I lived in Saint Pete. You’ll meet some interesting characters and locals, definitely see some weird stuff, and one of the bartenders(Which are all AWESOME, by the way), will serve you up some great affordable drinks! This is by far the #1 dive bar in the country, and my favorite in Saint Pete. It’ll always be my home bar, wherever life takes me!!!
Anna M.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Tampa, FL
Great dive bar on Central we had a quick adult beverage at prior to seeing Donavon Frankenreiter at the State Theater. Be prepared to smell like smoke when you leave, though. Staff and the regulars are very friendly here. They also welcome our four legged friends too! I love this place because it reminds me of my favorite dive bar in Tampa, the Tiny Tap.
Jessica S.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 St Petersburg, FL
I can’t ever breathe in here. If you’re a smoker this is a great dive bar for you. The bartenders are fantastic.
Vain E.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 Pompano Beach, FL
Walking in you immediately love what they’ve done with the place — NOTHING. This is a 1st class dive bar from the golden era. Reward yourself and come here. They have Busch on tap.
John L.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 St. Petersburg, FL
Complete and total dive bar but like I’ve said before, that’s what I love! Very large bar area with tables around as well. People watching was, of course, magnificent. They also had Touchtunes, which is always a plus in my book. It’s definitely a bar to go to when you’re already drunk or the other bars have closed. The only thing i didn’t like was the smoke. Next time I’m bringing a gas mask cause it was brutal, and this is coming from a smoker. But overall, it’s a very fun place.
Phil D.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Largo, Tampa Bay, FL
Monique is the hottest greatest bartender ever. She’s worth the ticket. Go drink here
Bethany M.
Évaluation du lieu : 2 Smyrna, GA
SO smoky! Iccckk! Every time I have been to the Emerald, I have been dragged through the door. It’s a typical smoky dive bar that usually charges a cover. My last experience at the Emerald was losing my friends in the smoky haze and watching the grumpy girl covering the door call the cops on the Sake Bomb patrons next door for standing out front with their drinks. Lame. Smokey bars are lame grumpy, bouncer chicks are lame and charging a cover is super lame. In my opinion, Emerald Bar needs to get with the times. I know a lot of people like the Emerald, but it’s not for me.
Larissa S.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 Chicago, IL
Definitely a dive bar. It will make you feel OK about drinking in the day time until you go back inside(no windows). You can smoke inside. I had no idea they served food… and I honestly I wouldn’t touch it with a 9 foot pole. If you are hungry stick to the pre-packaged food behind the bar. Drinks are cheap. Patrons, slightly scary. Lets just say Doc Martins are a trend, black eyeliner worn generously. You will also find your common north Central hipsters with their PBRs and shots of whiskey. Stop by. Its a good place to grab a drink or two, but not to pull an all nighter.
Ali C.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 St Petersburg, FL
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!
Kiddeft k.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 Chicago, IL
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.
Angela O.
Évaluation du lieu : 5 St Petersburg, FL
Love it
Matt S.
Évaluation du lieu : 3 St. Augustine, FL
Emerald is a great dive bar located near downtown St. Pete. I was brought here while staying with some friends who know the area, and they know their bars. This is a great place to start your night, with awesome happy hour specials– including $ 2 wells. We pulled a couple tables together, talked, enjoyed our drinks, had a great time, and it didn’t break the bank. There’s a lot of seats at the bar itself, plus a lot of tables spread out, and you can almost always find a place to sit. There’s a lot of local artwork hanging on the walls, which you can purchase if you like, as well as a jukebox with a great sound system, some dart boards, and maybe a pool table(I had a few of the $ 2 wells, and my memory is a bit fuzzy). Either way, enjoyed the few times I stopped in here to hang out. Great bartenders, great folks, a real friendly atmosphere, this is a great dive bar!
Myrrh R.
Évaluation du lieu : 4 St Petersburg, FL
If you want to breathe filtered air while wearing an Afflicted t-shirt, sipping a $ 9 bottle of beer brewed by thrice-recycled solar power, and take home spray-tanned Pilates puppets, go somewhere else. If your OCD flares up when the people next to you smell nothing like Calvin Klein’s Pretension, you will not be happy here. If you can handle the fact that reality is sometimes dingy, sketchy, mismatched, wobbly, or stained, quit whining and fork over the $ 2 cover. You might find out that it’s a liberating blast to tie one on in St. Pete’s answer to the big city dives(REAL dives, not the seedy-SEEMING fake-outs that your teenage sister can’t wait to go to) with an unpredictable cast of characters who, as improbable as it may seem, really don’t care what you think!