The Ale and The Witch
Beer Garden and Arts and Entertainment$$$$
North Downtown, Saint Petersburg
"Live music every night, always awesome beer selection"(6 Tips)
"Great chilled downtown vibe with great selection of craft beers."(11 Tips)
"The Ale and The Witch has the best live music around."(10 Tips)
"Great selection of beer on tap"(5 Tips)
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Fantastic, always changing beer selection, and live music make this one of my favorite places. The staff is really great too.Upvote4Downvote
Best USA craft beer all USA only.No imports. Partial to Hefes, ales, pale ales, IPAs & wheats but not in that Order. also now the Witches BBQ den for BBQ! Running for Brews is here every Monday night.Upvote3Downvote
Where the locals go to relax, enjoy great live music, and a ton of craft beer on tap. Dog friendly. Wine bar next door for non beer drinkers.Upvote3Downvote
The beer selection is stupendous & always rotating. The bar staff are all awesome and super-helpful. One of my favorite places in downtown St. Pete.UpvoteDownvote
They consistently rotate their taps. What you see when you walk in may not be there when you leave so if something looks interesting or popular that night jump on it quickly! Great atmo & staff!Upvote2Downvote
Always a pleasure. Great beer and even better bartenders. The courtyard is the best for live music and locals. This is the best place to hang in the Burg.Upvote3Downvote
Hotel IndigoAugust 13, 2013Enjoy a rotating lineup of craft brews like Cigar City Hotter than Helles and Lost Coast Tangerine Wheat, and live music from local blues, bluegrass, rock and folk bands.Upvote3Downvote- Rapid RacewayMay 4, 2015The Ale and The Witch has the best live music around. They have great Root Beer and a Huge beer list; letting you sample before!UpvoteDownvote
Visit St. Pete / ClearwaterJune 25, 2013“A fine beer may be judged with only one sip, but it’s better to be thoroughly sure.” – Find this witch proverb and snap a photo with it using #WhereSummerRocks when you check in.UpvoteDownvote
Angelina SmithDecember 12, 2012The best beer place in town! Let's hang out in the courtyard while tasting the best sushi at Rollbotto and finishing up with a glass of wine at wine Madonna!Upvote1Downvote
Dave GAugust 12, 2014Great selection of beer and a fun place to hang! The bartenders do a good job of keeping up while slammed.UpvoteDownvote
All American brews some of which you cannot get anywhere else in the 'Burg. Great to grab a pizza at BellaBrava and sit in the courtyard.Upvote6Downvote
kylie beaudreauNovember 24, 2013Inconsiderate guests who are letting their dogs run around and bark like crazy. Great beer, irritating atmosphere.UpvoteDownvote
Karla BordonaroOctober 5, 2013Red bearded bartender is a complete ass! If you don't like your job find another one ass wipe!!! You work in a very populated touristy area. All he did was run the patrons away!!UpvoteDownvote
Brad SchultzApril 9, 2013Yow. The Bruery Sour In The Rye requires intestinal fortitude. Vinegar overtones with a slight dill finish. This is not a beer - this is a challenge.UpvoteDownvote- Live music every night, always awesome beer selectionUpvoteDownvote
Best Beer tenders in town. Best craft beers awesome selection.UpvoteDownvote- Rick N.November 11, 2011Great chilled downtown vibe with great selection of craft beers. Best Taphouse around! Very cool people!UpvoteDownvote
Eva 🐾 BanovaFebruary 23, 2016Cool place. So many choices! It can be overwhelming. Love all the signs postedUpvoteDownvote
Always great beers, and always rotating. Come often to try new flavors of mans finest brew fresh from the cauldron!Upvote1Downvote
Lettuce Eat Healthy is here in the evenings during the weekend. Grab a hotdog or Philly cheesesteak!
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ZackJanuary 24, 2013No liquor here, but the Mexican restaurant next door - El Metate - will give you plastic glasses of whiskey to take to the patio.UpvoteDownvote
Grant GipsonFebruary 8, 2014Nice atmosphere, good beer, but don't go in looking for fish 'n chips.Upvote1Downvote- Get the flight! It's a great way to sample the great beers that are on rotation!Upvote8Downvote
Seven Times SevenDecember 23, 2011Make sure to try the recommended BEER special of the month! FANTASTIC!UpvoteDownvote
Great beers, knowledgeable staff, great placeUpvoteDownvote
Too many choices, in beer Heaven. Try it all.UpvoteDownvote
32 all american craft beers on tap, constantly rotating the taps!! yummy!UpvoteDownvote
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Closed until 3:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 3:00 PM–Midnight
(727) 821-2533
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Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
Yes
Music
Live Music, Jukebox
Parking
Street, Public Lot, Private Lot
Restroom
Yes
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Happy Hour
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"Really enjoyed the music and the whole vibe of the place. It's not too crowded unlike nearby places and there's lots of open spaces inside."
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