A new neighborhood bar, The Green Room, is located next to Tchotchke in south St. Pete | st. pete rising

A new neighborhood bar has quietly opened in south St. Pete.

Located at 3920 6th Street South, The Green Room is a new bar from Matthew Firosz, owner of the adjacent diner Tchotchke. The diner opened last year in the former Munch’s space, which had operated for 70 years before closing.

The Green Room takes over a former Phillips Air Conditioning & Heating office, now reimagined as a laid-back, no frills hangout.

Inside, the space feels comfortable and worn in, with classic wooden wainscoting below deep green walls that are collaged with framed artwork and random knick knacks from Firosz’s personal collection.

The Green Room’s 14-seat L-shaped bar, topped with thousands of pennies and stocked with over 50 varieties of bourbon | St Pete Rising

A trio of dartboards are located in the back by the bathrooms.

At the heart of the space is a 14-seat L-shaped bar, topped with thousands of pennies and stocked with over 50 varieties of bourbon.

Eight rotating taps pour a range of craft beers, from local and regional breweries like 81 Bay Brewing Co. in Tampa to out-of-state selections like Maine Beer Company and Cincinnati’s Urban Artifact.

Wine is also available by the glass, along with a variety of classic cocktails.

White cheddar jalapeño Hush Puppies with chipotle tomato jam | The Green Room

While there’s an emphasis on drinks at The Green Room, the food is far from an afterthought.

The bar’s kitchen, separate from Tchotchke’s daytime menu, serves a variety of bar snacks and shareable plates.

Starters include hush puppies made with white cheddar and jalapeños, served with chipotle tomato jam, and Maryland-style crab cakes paired with remoulade and a small salad.

A unique twist on fried green tomatoes is served with Cilbir, a traditional Turkish dish of poached eggs topped with harissa yogurt and chili butter.

The Green Room’s Reuben sandwich with 16-hour house-smoked Pastrami, sauerkraut, chipotle Russian dressing, and Swiss cheese | The Green Room

Large plates include house-smoked wings which are marinated for 24 hours and tossed in a signature sauce, and sandwiches like the Reuben, made with 16-hour smoked pastrami, and a sweet, tropical twist on the Cuban.

The kitchen, which shares space with Tchotchke, is open until 11:30 p.m. daily, while the bar stays open until midnight. A happy hour runs every day from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. with both food and drink specials.

Be sure to follow The Green Room on Instagram to stay up to date on the latest offerings.