St. Pete native debuts local neighborhood bar The Kenwood
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St. Pete is full of bars. Especially downtown, you'll find sports bars, cigar bars, karaoke bars, dog bars, axe throwing bars, 70s-themed bars, and more. The list goes on. But what if you’re just in the mood for a simple, laid-back bar with affordable drinks and consistently great service without all the bells and whistles?
For decades, smaller, simpler neighborhood bars have been scattered throughout the city, like Wilson’s Lounge, Mastry’s Bar, Emerald Bar, Flamingo Sports Bar, and Boardwalk Tavern.
Over the years, many of these neighborhood bars have shuttered or been at risk of closing due to rising costs, rent increases, and pressure from developers.
However, Ian Taylor, a lifelong St. Petersburg resident and owner of various bars in town, wants to keep the classic neighborhood bar alive.
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