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.