New Irish bar opens in downtown St. Pete
March 8, 2025 - A new Irish-themed bar, Dublin Drop, opened Wednesday in downtown St. Petersburg, 10 days before St. Patrick’s Day weekend. Michael Jennings, cofounder of the Drink St. Pete Group, which operates One Night Stand, Tequila Daisy and Whiskey Exchange, is behind Dublin Drop. His latest concept will not offer Irish food or music and occupies a 3,000-square-foot space at 129 1st Ave. N.