Bar Moxy
Downtown St. Petersburg · St. Petersburg · Steep Index 8.3/10
A posh, vibrant lobby bar in the Moxy hotel on Central Avenue, with friendly staff and an Albariño worth ordering, let down by a dirty glass.
The Steep Index
Atmosphere leads on a luxurious room with a sense of fun, and the Albariño was excellent. Value is the soft axis, because the glass arrived dirty, and that one lapse is the only reason this is not a Steep Pick.
- Coffee / Drink Quality: 8.5/10
- Atmosphere: 8.7/10
- Solo-Friendliness: 8.9/10
- Value: 7.5/10
- Staying Power: 8.1/10
- Overall: 8.3/10
Perfect for: slow evening
The Space
Bar Moxy is the lobby bar of the Moxy hotel on Central Avenue. The interior feels luxurious but with a sense of fun, and the room has a vibrant energy.
The Pour
I ordered a glass of Terras Gauda Albariño from Rías Baixas in Spain, and it was delicious: high in acidity, zesty, with a clearly ocean-influenced profile. The fruit aromatics were sharp without being overpowering, and there was a savory edge underneath. I stuck to wine and did not try a cocktail, and the glass it arrived in was dirty.
The wine was excellent. The glass was not clean.
The Vibe
The staff were friendly and the whole place has a lively, polished mood. The ambience was wonderful.
The Verdict
Great wine in a room with real energy, held back by a dirty glass that should never have left the bar. Fix that and this is an easy Steep Pick.
Practical information
- Address: 1234 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, United States
- Price: $
- Type: hotel bar
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