Early bird tickets sold out FAST but a limited quantity of tickets are still available for only $30!
Burg Battles has immediately become our favorite way to get a tour of all the best spots in St. Pete, and their newest competition may be the smoothest one yet. The Burg Wine Bar Battle is taking center stage this December, giving participants the chance to get a free glass of wine at some of city’s best wine bars.
And of course, the best part is having an excuse to try somewhere new (you may even find a spot you’ve never heard of), or to get back to a place you loved and have been meaning to try again. Some of our local favorites are on this list, as well as a couple we’ve never tried before. Check out the full list below, and if your business is interested in participating, reach out to Rob at burg@citybattles.com.
Current participants in the Wine Bar Battle:
- Bar Chinchilla
- Book + Bottle
- Dracula’s Legacy Wine Bar
- Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe
- The Hostess
- Exquisite Bistro
- Sauvignon Wine Locker & American Trattoria
- The Study Wine & Beer Lounge
- Vino Simpatico
- More coming soon!!
We’ve said this before, but one of the biggest issues we run into here at I Love the Burg – and we mean this very seriously – is finding the time and especially the budget to try all the great dining and drinking spots in town. From dive bars and hidden gem taquerias to glitzy new restos and hip cafes, the St. Pete area has so many places to try that our must-visit list will never be complete.
That’s what made us so excited about Burg Battles, which kicked off in October and had massive success with its first-ever battle: best St. Pete brewery (won by Pinellas Ale Works). Hundreds of people joined in and worked their way around town, trying out places that had long been on their list.
The competition-based program gives locals the opportunity to try lots of new spots in specific categories for these monthlong “Battles”, all through one website. For December’s competition, all who sign up will get a free glass of wine at each of the participating wine bars, redeemable anytime from December 1-31 simply by showing the bartender your Burg Battles web app. After each visit, you submit a private vote in the app and the bar with the most 5 star votes is crowned the champion.
You can grab a pass for the Wine Bar Battle for only $30 to participate for the entire first month. And unlike other programs, Burg Battles isn’t an automatically renewing membership. Not a big wine drinker? All good, you may want to wait for the tacos or latte battle. A few weeks prior, we’ll announce each month’s category, and anyone interested in trying, for instance, the best wings or coffee throughout the St. Pete area, can sign up.
Is your business interested in participating in a battle? Reach out to Rob at burg@citybattles.com.
Response from local wine bars has been outstanding for the newest Burg Battle, and what’s particularly nice is how wide the variety is. The downtown staples are on the list, of course, but you’ll also be able to get free glasses of vino everywhere from the beaches to hidden gems throughout St. Pete and Pinellas County. You can sign up for the Wine Bar Battle here.
Stay tuned for more wine bars being added to the list between now and the December 1 launch. In the meantime, learn more about Burg Battles online, and be on the lookout for future competitions. You can also follow Burg Battles on instagram to see the latest. Is your business interested in participating in a battle? Reach out to Rob at burg@citybattles.com. Cheers!
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