It's been voted best dive bar for a reason. Go in sober, leave with a solid buzz smelling like an ashtray. Been going here for 28 years, won't stop coming. If you don't live here, maybe don't come here. Us locals need a place to avoid the tourists and snowbirds.
Rebecca Ryan
Old dude who works on Mondays is so inappropriate. Glasses, Hawaiian button up. Unwelcoming to locals and I will NEVER bring anyone here again. Especially when this creep is working. Offered things not on the menu and I was very
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Kelli Mundy
Old school bar that doesn’t break your wallet & still allows smoking. Lives up to its name - a gem of a bar. Even bigger of a gem in their bartender Jenn. Thanks so much for the good times - don’t ever change.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Stephen
St pete landmark. Best of the dive
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Genivieve Maria S.
I've been coming to the emerald for as long as I've been 21 which isn't really that long LOL but it's just such a cool local spot it's a little smoky inside but I think that just adds to the atmosphere I guess I love coming here and seeing Monique she's such a funny lady with the greatest style ever! She also pours a mean shot I highly recommend the emerald bar if you just want a good old hometown locals only dive bar with lots of artists and beautiful people.
Abby Lewis
Bart is amazing thank you for the experience :)
william bossom
Great diver bar. Weird wall art.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Frank Recalde
Aces!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Paxton Vinal
One of the last remaining dives in St Pete if not THE last remaining dive. It is homey and the bartender was very welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Larry C.
This place is awesome. Kurt Cobain worked there when I was there. Interesting but one hell of a time. Beers are like 1$ cheapest around lol
This has to be St Pete's oldest dive. Definitely has history for me!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amanda Wiggy
Went here for an art show/book launch. Got pretty tipsy on 2 tequila sunrises, so they do not skimp on the liquor.It is a smoking bar, so if tobacco smoke bothers you I wouldn't suggest it.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Ron Steele
If you like Smokey dive bars with horrible restrooms this place is for you.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
Dieter Unrath
$2 busch draft and smoking allowed. You can fill in the blanks.
Joe M.
The Emerald is one of downtown St. Pete's remaining local handout. If you're expecting the bartenders to jump up and down with excitement when you come in than this place isn't for you. If on the other hand you want a unique, casual experience with cheap drinks that allows smoking than you found your new spot. All the best to the staff.
It's been voted best dive bar for a reason. Go in sober, leave with a solid buzz smelling like an ashtray. Been going here for 28 years, won't stop coming. If you don't live here, maybe don't come here. Us locals need a place to avoid the tourists and snowbirds.
Old dude who works on Mondays is so inappropriate. Glasses, Hawaiian button up. Unwelcoming to locals and I will NEVER bring anyone here again. Especially when this creep is working. Offered things not on the menu and I was very
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Old school bar that doesn’t break your wallet & still allows smoking. Lives up to its name - a gem of a bar. Even bigger of a gem in their bartender Jenn. Thanks so much for the good times - don’t ever change.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
St pete landmark. Best of the dive
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I've been coming to the emerald for as long as I've been 21 which isn't really that long LOL but it's just such a cool local spot it's a little smoky inside but I think that just adds to the atmosphere I guess I love coming here and seeing Monique she's such a funny lady with the greatest style ever! She also pours a mean shot I highly recommend the emerald bar if you just want a good old hometown locals only dive bar with lots of artists and beautiful people.
Bart is amazing thank you for the experience :)
Great diver bar. Weird wall art.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aces!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
One of the last remaining dives in St Pete if not THE last remaining dive. It is homey and the bartender was very welcoming.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This place is awesome. Kurt Cobain worked there when I was there. Interesting but one hell of a time. Beers are like 1$ cheapest around lol
Restaurantji Recommends
This has to be St Pete's oldest dive. Definitely has history for me!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Went here for an art show/book launch. Got pretty tipsy on 2 tequila sunrises, so they do not skimp on the liquor.It is a smoking bar, so if tobacco smoke bothers you I wouldn't suggest it.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
If you like Smokey dive bars with horrible restrooms this place is for you.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 4
$2 busch draft and smoking allowed. You can fill in the blanks.
The Emerald is one of downtown St. Pete's remaining local handout. If you're expecting the bartenders to jump up and down with excitement when you come in than this place isn't for you. If on the other hand you want a unique, casual experience with cheap drinks that allows smoking than you found your new spot. All the best to the staff.