ST. PETERSBURG, FL – St. Petersburg Distillery, a Florida-based pioneer in the craft spirits industry, is announcing the grand opening of its highly anticipated spirit garden on Friday, Sept. 1. The distillery is located at 800 31st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33712 and was founded in 2014.

“The opening of the spirit garden is a significant milestone and a look into the future of St. Petersburg Distillery.”

Matt Risley, Director of Brands and Marketing

The creative new outdoor space will deliver a unique experience combining the distillery’s premium handcrafted spirits and Italian cuisine.

Featuring live music and giveaways, the Sept. 1 grand opening will take place from 6-10 p.m. “The opening of the spirit garden is a significant milestone and a look into the future of St. Petersburg Distillery,” said Matt Risley, the distillery’s Director of Brands and Marketing.

“The new spirit garden is not just about serving great cocktails; it’s about bringing people together in a space where great food and drinks are shared and lasting memories are made.”

Visitors to the spirit garden can expect to enjoy signature cocktails made with the distillery’s award-winning spirits, including their line of Old St. Pete Premium Spirits, Banyan Reserve Vodka, Oak and Palm Coconut Rum and Tipplers Orange Liqueur, while enjoying the outdoor garden atmosphere.

Located at the entrance of the tasting room, the garden area will feature covered outdoor seating, music, cornhole and other games.

Restaurant partner Cala Italian Kitchen will add traditional Italian cuisine to the garden experience, serving up a variety of dishes including a mouth-watering selection of fresh focaccia breads, pizzas and pastas.

“We’re committed to pushing the boundaries of the distilling process, and to exploring new ventures like the spirit garden to foster innovation and community,” added Risley.

Regular operating hours for the spirit garden will be Tuesday through Thursday from 5 to 10 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 to 11 p.m., and Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information about the spirit garden and the grand opening celebration, visit StPetersburgDistillery.com.

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