Retro Florida motel-themed bar No Vacancy closes after six years in the EDGE District
/No vacancy was located at 937 Central Avenue in the heart of the EdGE District in downtown St. pete | No Vacancy
After more than six years serving up tropical drinks and Florida-themed fare, No Vacancy has permanently closed in downtown St. Pete.
The Old Florida motel-inspired bar and restaurant at 937 Central Avenue announced its closure in a heartfelt social media post, marking the end of an era for one of the EDGE District’s most recognizable hangouts.
“After 6.5 unforgettable years, our everyday vacay comes to an end,” wrote owner Stephen Schrutt. “From the bottom of our hearts, Thank You, St. Pete! You stayed with us through it all. From the challenges of Covid, and the growth of our city. Thank you for being part of it, none of this was possible without our flock.”
No Vacancy opened in January 2019 in the former home of Kings Street Food Counter, another concept from Schrutt’s Hunger + Thirst Restaurant Group.
No Vacancy’s 1,400-square-foot outdoor patio | no vacancy
The 2,600-square-foot space channeled vintage Florida charm, with a retro-inspired dining room, an indoor bar, and an outdoor shipping container bar slinging tiki cocktails, craft beer, and bar bites on a turf-covered patio dotted with pink umbrellas and lawn chairs.
The concept quickly became a favorite for both locals and tourists, offering a laid-back “everyday vacation” vibe in the heart of the EDGE District. It shared a block on Central Avenue with neighbors like Bavaro’s Pizza, Plant Love Ice Cream, and Grassroots Kava House.
No Vacancy’s closure comes just months after Schrutt shuttered another long-running venture, The Avenue, which operated for 13 years at 330 1st Avenue South. That space will soon be home to Riveters, a Rosie the Riveter-themed restaurant and bar with an existing location in Tampa.
Schrutt, a veteran of the St. Pete hospitality scene, continues to operate several other venues in the city, including Park & Rec, Lost & Found, Good Fortune, Concrete Jungle, and Dirty Laundry.
NO VACANCY channeled vintage Florida charm, with a retro-inspired dining room | no vacancy
