A wonderful bar with daily specials and a fun stock exchange theme. Every few minutes you can see which types of liquor increase or decrease in price. A nice place on central to relax and get a drink that's just outside all of the hustle and noise of downtown. read more

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This place has a unique whiskey ticker that scrolls current whiskey prices based on current customer orders. I ordered the espresso martini which the decryption said was a secret recipe. It was ok, but a bit watered down. I would not recommend it. My husband's old fashioned was good. Though, sadly they ran out of the boozy cherries when we were there. read more

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Don't be fooled by the outside appearance, the space is surprisingly roomy, with a large bar and dimly lit. The cocktails have potential, they are a bit different from what's listed on the menu, but I guess that may be creative licensing , the friendly bartenders make it worth a second visit. Cheers read more

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On an otherwise seedy block, this place is a gem! Craft cocktails and friendly staff (Thanks Jules). Directly across the street is my favorite restaurant, Brick and Mortar. Pair the two in any order. A great nite out read more

Is it a dive or is it it a cocktail bar? At whiskey, it's both. This bar secretly holds some of the best bartenders on central. If they're not serving here, they're here as customers. Whiskey has every crowd imaginable. There's a ton of local usuals, 30-something's, an older crowd, students on the weekends, I've even seen police officers hang out here. Almost never dead past 8pm, and hard to find a seat on the weekends. The space it self has a divey feel to it, but with clean bathrooms and a dash of character. The liquor selection on the other hand is far from a dive bar. The bartenders here get to request liquors and ingredients so they all have their favorite cocktails to make or something they make a little bit differently. The staff are also friendly and chat with guests. One of my favorite cocktails here is a French 75 made with their empress butterfly pea flower gin, which is bright purple but after adding the lemon and champagne turns a beautiful pink color. This is a great bar for a casual end to a date, girls night, or just a local drink. Very low key but somehow known by everyone. read more

Still the BEST expresso martini in St. Pete. We love all the servers especially Ju Ju.

For 7 years I've come to this place. Had the best whiskey sours I've ever had until today! It was awful. I wanted it remade or just something else. The bartender that made my drink left the bar to go sit and have a conversation with someone else. The man who came to assist really didn't assist he left and went across the bar. He eventually tells what I can only assume was a manager that I then wanted a refund. They have a private conversation and that other man never came to greet or say anything! Just a very poor overall experience. I was told he as the first guy points to another will cancel my payment. Ultimately just leaves a nasty taste that customer service this bad still exists! I will never be a patron again. It's really unfortunate. It's Pride and I'm left feeling off to the side! Oh well! Yall need to do better! You never know who is visiting and watching. If I was a shopper Yall failed miserably! read more

Mike is the best bar tender. He makes the best old fashions in st. Pete. I recommend going on Tuesday nights for $5 smokey old fashions and discounts on charcuterie. The whiskey cheddar cheese is amazing. Strong sharp white cheddar taste with hints of whiskey. 10/10 My friend really enjoyed her expresso martini shot. read more

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Local whiskey bar. As you might expect, great selection of top end bourbon. I mean they have it all. From Buffalo Trace to Blanton's. Great prices, great bartender. And did I mention it's dog friendly? Our pup loved hanging out and playing with customers and another pup. read more

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Only paid street parking available, be prepared to circle the surrounding blocks a few times before snagging a spot even on a weeknight. Lots of bar seating and high top tables inside, there was patio seating as well with darts to play. We started off with some craft cocktails and the chef choice charcuterie board. It had plenty of fruit, meats, cheese and 2 jams to accompany with the bread. Our absolute favorite was the pulled pork belly bbq sliders. They had a pinch of spice to them and they were so tender and juicy. Sometimes pork belly can be pretty fatty but these were very meaty. The bartender made us a special cocktail Off menu complete with a fire show-that was pretty cool. We ended the night with espresso martinis and I must say it was one of the best I've ever had! read more

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We visited expecting a true whiskey lovers experience, and it could be, it really could. The service was adequate and their prices were average which is fine by me. We were looking at all the whiskey selections and there are a lot, but some bottles are hidden behind others, making it difficult to pick the rare ones out. The theme was more of a night club, which is fine, just not what we were expecting. Try it out for yourself! This is just my limited experience. read more

At across the street at Brick and Mortor (who doesn't have cocktails). Kyle there suggested Whiskey Exchange. It's what I call a tough cocktail bar. Lot of locals and very plain / minimal environment. It is a little expensive but in the area there are a couple of other bars on this street and this is the only one I would have a drink at. read more

If you are going to offer liquor lockers for patrons to rent at a premium price, you had better step it up with premium food and service. The Whiskey Exchange fails to deliver from several fronts with their terrible service and mediocre food. On the day that we visited, the place was not full. We were basically ignored until a friend of mine (who rents a liquor locker) waved over one of the five people who were staffed behind the bar. This continued throughout our stay with the staff basically ignoring everyone but each other or their phones. The drinks were meh. The food was MEDIOCRE. I ordered the beef tartare and I don't even know what was handed to me. Beef tartare is supposed to be prepared RARE which usually means the meat is RED. The dish I received was GRAY and GROSS. The Deviled Eggs were bland and flavorless. This whiskey bar on the block is unspectacular and disappointing. Stay away. read more

The Whiskey Exchange - MEDIOCRE Beef Tartare. Tartare is supposed to be rare and reddish in color. This meat is grey. DO NOT ORDER. (10.31.2020) - Bars Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

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Pretty cool bar! Stopped here as part of a bar crawl! The staff were awesome considering how busy it was! Only stayed about an hour but I would love to return! Had a decent drink selection as well as some good nibbles! I got their deviled eggs and thought they were pretty good! read more

The Whiskey Exchange - Deviled eggs - Bars Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

Came in after my ladies brunch to check out this cool new space for cocktails and there is lots to choose from. Customizable chef selection charcuterie boards 1/2 on Wednesdays and drink specials with so many selections of wines and beers to choose from there is something for everyone to pick from to compliment every taste bud. This space is dimly lit great atmosphere high back seats cozy sofa towards back and the secret door ! read more

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Rob and Bailey were the best bartenders I could've asked for. Highly recommend this establishment!

Cool vibe overall. The bartenders were knowledgeable and friendly. We were disappointed to request three different selections off the menu only to find out they weren't available. Pricing also had typos/inaccuracies. read more

Hip decor. No masks, no spacing. Freedom. Our cocktails were superb. My manhattan was mixed to perfection. We snacked on olives and hummus. All was very good. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable. Whiskey Exchange is a great place to stop for a cocktail. read more

I was very excited about trying this bar as I thought it would be the next best place to get whiskey and cocktails after room901 closed. I was so disappointed. I started my night at urban still house drinking quality whiskey when I thought this would be a natural progression. Instead I got a major migraine from the cheap quality alcohol, watered down, and overly sugary drinks. When I asked for another drink as I knew I was not going to drink the one made for me, I was met with a rude resistance by the bartender who acted facetious and told me any drink would have a sweetness to it. Paying over $15 a drink I didn't think it was that unreasonable to ask for a do-over. This is a bar better suited for undergrads who are just looking to go out and have a good time. It is not a high class whiskey bar like was advertised when it first opened. Overall WE is not a place I would go again, but I do think it has its place as long as you're not too picky about your drinks (and maybe younger than 25 with no risk of a killer hangover!) read more

I love this new spot that just opened up in downtown St. Pete. Food was all delicious. Their house old fashioned come in a smoked glass and it tastes soo good! Megan was so friendly and was very attentive to us. Such a great time. And if you love House music, they got the jams! Was dancing the whole time read more

The Whiskey Exchange - Roasted crab and feta dip and The Caprese - Bars Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

We were in town for my sister's bachelorette party. We came across The Whiskey Exchange when we went out to dinner across the street. It was so much fun! I did not catch the server's name, but she gave us a free round of shots, and the security guard did as well. The DJ was great, and the atmosphere was super fun! read more

The Whiskey Exchange - Bars Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

This place came highly recommended by a friend. Our group of four went in for cocktails, beer, and whiskey and overall it was a great experience. The server was very attentive and welcoming. The vibe in the place was nice. The one thing that made the experience a bit uncomfortable were the tall chairs at the high tables. Very small seating are and edges that kinda dig into your things and stuff. read more

Having the best time at this amazing new bar, love the vibe! Megan storm did an outstanding job bartending my friends and I. Will certainly be coming back! read more

The Whiskey Exchange - Megan made us the best old fashioned'! She's my favorite bartender here - Bars Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

We've heard a lot about this bar that it was a must visit and we had to see the "market crash" but when we were there the market never crashed, so to us it was just your average bar. read more

stupid overpricing to the tune of highway robbery and not a high end place. $29 for an old fashion? 18$ for a 1.5 ounce pour of wellers green label reserve ($35 bottle at abc) wow. criminal for those prices and must be having a going out of business sale charged me $16.50 for a half ounce of wellers. wtf????? total for one drink was 30$ read more

The Whiskey Exchange - Bars Near Me - St. Petersburg, Florida

No faces covered. Every staff member had their mask down around their chin while preparing food, drinks, and talking to each other and patrons. The food and drinks are fantastic, but I wouldn't eat somewhere the staff clearly doesn't care about you. We sat down, saw the staff, and left (have eaten there before). read more

Ok, so let me start with the drinks. They're great! The mixologists know their stuff! I didn't see what I wanted on the menu after my first cocktail (whiskey cocktail but no citrus in it) so I asked the server to tell the mixologists to surprise me - no citrus and just slightly sweet. Whatever she came back with was spot on! I also had their old fashioned and it was just as good! You can def smell the smoke in the glass and it was the perfect balance of smooth with just the slightest sweetness to it . Kudos! They have a good selection of cocktails, beer and shareable bites. I didn't try any of the food but others that did said it was good. Now where I get confused and completely thrown off is the vibe. I went on a Saturday. There was super loud dance music playing, TVs with football games showing, neon sign on the wall for the usual insta worthy shots, girls dancing in the little open area towards the back. In my opinion- it was too much. The atmosphere reads more on the classy side: from the tufted leather booth seating along the walls, to the map decor and the nice bar with leather (?) and nail head trimmed barstools. But then you have the techno/dance music blasting. And then you have a crowd dressed in sports gear cheering their teams on. You have some patrons in flip flops and shorts and then some in heels. I didn't know what was going on or what to make of it. Will I be back? Heck yes... on a weekday where I can sit at the bar and have a conversation with the bartenders without having to yell and ask them to repeat themselves 4 times. Also, only one bathroom so that was a bummer- but not something that bothered me. read more

Way, way, way overpriced for the drinks and experience. Outdoor undercover seating is very limited but nice. It's a fun concept - hundreds of whiskeys- but the menu tells you nothing about flavor profile. Just the name and the price. But don't let the prices fool you. Four of us had 7 $10 whiskey drinks and 1 beer. The tab was a whopping $138 before tip. read more

This place has a fun atmosphere and good drinks. If you like loud music and to dance the bar has a DJ around 10pm until close. I would not recommend the food or the service when ordering food. It was very hard to get waited on. We got the chef charcuterie board and the chef basically gave us all the meat and cheese he was trying to get rid of. One selection was the alligator meat which was extremely salty and tough. We also had very dry, chalk like cheese instead of any popular cheeses. read more

The menu and atmosphere are 5 star but unfortunately the unfriendly staff brings this down to 3. No one seemed interested in serving or refilling drinks unless you flagged them down (and it was not that busy either). We saw them standing around idly when we and other customers had empty drinks. When I did ask to try a wine and didn't like it, the bartender acted like I was bothering him. I asked about Malbec he said they only have one and when I asked what kind, he replied with an attitude saying "I don't know but I'm sure you can find it on the menu" The bartenders only seemed to be proactive about serving people they know and seemed more interested in each other than the guests of the bar. I would like to return here for the atmosphere but the staff really left a poor impression of this place. read more

Obnoxiously loud 90s drum & bass and no they won't lower or change the music. Read the room, it's a slow ,quiet night (less than five customers total! ) Bartender doesn't make eye contact (bald guy, long beard). Urine on the floor of the dirty bathroom. Overpriced, watered-down "craft cocktail." Waste of my money and time. read more

Great cocktails friendly staff! Not sure how the exchange works actually but it's fun anyway.

The Whiskey bars popping up downtown has added a new niche to the DTSP area. I recently visited one particular one that made for a wonderful experience . The Whiskey Exchange on Central Ave. is a play on the "Stock Exchange " with ticker tape and all. They have a wide variety of whiskey drinks to please any palate. I tried an Old Fashion where the ice is a piece of frozen watermelon sprinkled with gold for an added touch. Now I'm not a whiskey drinker but this drink may make me one. On top of that, their charcuterie boards and tapas are tasty. I particularly love a goat spread that is music to your mouth. Try it out ! It's a must when visiting DTSP. read more

What a fun staff and what a great appetizer menu. You can build your own Charcuterie board with pretty much anything you can think of to include dark chocolate shavings and honey comb. They have all the best top shelf Bourdons, whiskeys and gins. The place has a luxurious yet welcoming atmosphere, and the bartender's choice in music is always fun. Make your way there. You won't be disappointed. read more

not the ambiance you expect when you spend $17 a drink. if I'm spending high end prices , I want a high end experience . this bar has no idea what it wants to be . dive bar ? whiskey bar? the drinks were good but no customers ... in a very busy night downtown . they need to figure out who they are and who they want to attract . read more

I used to like this place even though the drinks are a little overpriced and service is not good but now I won't be back. We came in and ordered drinks. Everyone got drinks after we had to wait for a while without being greeted even though to guy was right by us. But my mom didn't get hers and he was just talking while not paying attention and making hers. Then when we were ready to close out he gave my credit card to someone else!!!! Why would you give my card to another person in my party when I'm there?!? Totally unacceptable! I didn't have my card for a few days because that person left. Then another time I was there a very drunk girl fell and hit her head! Hard! And security saw it and just let her back in when she couldn't even walk. Ans they were still serving her! They don't care at all. Don't waste your time or $$$! read more

Good place to grab a drink before dinner. Friendly staff that made good recommendations for new bourbons.

I am FLOORED by the hospitality here and the service. Sammi is AMAZING and Jack the barback is kind, efficient, and communicative. This is my first review on yelp, just sayin. I love whiskey exchange! 10/10 read more

What a fun establishment felt completely safe and tables were clean staff is so friendly and made me a special cocktail