A rockin’ new addition to the beaches has officially arrived: The Hippie Shack is now open at 9555 Blind Pass Road in St. Pete Beach, the former location of Sea Hags. The shack is a new restaurant and bar that’s bringing old school vibes to St. Pete Beach, and staving off luxury development in the process.

Promising to be “an eatin’, drinkin’ and dancin’ kind of joint,” The Hippie Shack is a throwback hangout with a full restaurant, craft cocktails, and a heavy serving of ‘60s and ‘70s tunes. There will be regular live music and dancing at the waterfront watering hole, along with views of the sunset over the marina.

The seafood-heavy menu is fitting for the location on the water, showcasing fried baskets alongside options such as fresh Gulf grouper, Atlantic salmon, and a variety of pastas. The menu also features a wide variety of appetizers (from candied bacon to a Frosted Flakes-battered grilled cheese), burgers, salads, tacos, sandwiches and pizzas, including a creative Reuben pizza.

In addition to the full bar of cocktails, beer and wine, The Hippie Shack also has a sizable mocktails menu, all named after musicians who have gone sober. From the Strangehold Mule and the Rocketman Punch, to aptly-named No More Tears (Or Hangovers), it’s clear the bar team put a lot of thought into the mocktail program.

The cocktail list includes throwback-themed options like Hippie Juice, the Woodstock Revival, Bong Water, and a perfectly beachy Tie Dye Special – dark rum, pineapple juice, mango puree, grenadine, and blue curacao. They also serve a mix of local craft beer and domestic staples, on tap and in bottles.

Those who have been following St. Pete Beach real estate know the property home to Sea Hags and the marina was sold to developers a couple years ago. There were originally plans for a luxury boat house development, but the property has since been bought from the developer, ensuring the property will remain somewhat as-is, of course with the addition of The Hippie Shack.

More from The Hippie Shack: “Our team has been working hard to create a one-of-a-kind food & drink menu, both with some local favorites AND new items you won’t find anywhere on our beaches. Our great live entertainment will transport you back to the grooviest era and will be sure to keep you dancing the night away… long after enjoying some of the area’s best sunsets!”

The Hippie Shack is open from 11 am – 11 pm daily, and until 2 am on Friday and Saturday. The new spot also has a Hank’s Bark Box where guests can donate dog and cat food. Follow the restaurant on Facebook for more.

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