The Ale and the Witch — Restaurant in Saint Petersburg

My wife thought that she had the same cider beer that she had the week before, but it wasn’t and it was kind of watery. I told the bartender my wife was not crazy about this beer and could I get something different. She said yes but still was going to charge me for the first one. I understand that they let you try samples before you order, but based on my first beer order, which was fine, I got the impression they weren’t in the mood in dealing with samples when I was asking about the Hazy IPA’s. I have never had any bar tell me I’m still going to charge you when you don’t like a drink. So instead of enjoying our time and listening to the blue grass music and ordering another IPA, I’m writing this review while drinking some of my wife’s cider beer, which I can’t finish, because she was right, it’s nasty. I will never...

I feel like Ale and the Witch is all the good things about the St. Pete revival all in one location. Great live music, great craft beer selection, great outdoor venue, central location to good food, and great vibes all around. There’s a few ignorant apples, but the good bartenders are REALLY good—they’re constantly clearing the areas of empty glasses and trash and creating conversations if it looks like you’re staring dumbfounded at their chalkboard wall of offerings. The courtyard is the best part—typically there’s a very talented, local band playing their original music that tends to lean towards folksy or indie rock. Every seat is good. Even if you don’t drink any of the scores of Craft Beer offered, Ale also offers a few Craft Sodas AND nearby Wine Madonna allowed you to bring your wine into the...

My friends and I were 3 minutes early for the Ale and the Witch's opening on a Saturday. We were prepared to wait outside, but a nice lady opened the door so it seemed like we were being welcomed in. One of my friends made a comment about it seeming weird that it wasn't open yet, but realized it may not have come out right and clarified that it just seemed later than it was. The man inside, sitting at the bar made rude comments as we walked in like, " yeah we're busy getting ready." It all felt very unwelcoming. As my friends were tying to understand what was happening and brush it off, I decided it was best to leave as the vibe felt very hostile. I said I would rather go elsewhere and the man who appeared to be a manager or owner said bye in a sarcastic a...