Since its inception, The Wayward Goose (48 Dr. M.L.K. Jr. Street North) has earned its place as one of downtown St. Pete’s most beloved bars. “The Goose” regularly adorns its walls with curated exhibitions that champion St. Pete’s burgeoning arts scene. As one of the last pool halls in the city, the bar resonates with the thunk of quarters being dropped into tables and the cathartic thud of pool balls scattering across the felt.
Sadly, after 10 years of service, The Wayward Goose announced that its lease will not be renewed. The news came as a shock, sending waves of reposts across social media. The owner’s post states, “We want to thank all of our locals and regulars who love the bar and have reached out concerning our closure. The bar was thriving, the art shows continued to support the community and the current team is the best mix we’ve had since we started, and we’ve had some good ones.”
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The Wayward Goose will close this April
In a message to its faithful patrons, the owner contrasted the current developments at the premises, remarking, “This city was a different place when we began. It’s lost a bit of its soul…”
Despite the lease not being renewed, The Wayward Goose intends to close out with a bang, not a whimper. Management declares, “We’re going to run it and get weird until the 20th of April or so. Come on out, have some drinks, play some games, tip your bartenders, and send The (Wayward Blue) Goose off with some love.”
Check out the life and impact of The Wayward Goose on Instagram.
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