{"id":145273,"date":"2026-02-05T22:07:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-05T22:07:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/145273\/"},"modified":"2026-02-05T22:07:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T22:07:07","slug":"bar-chinchilla-is-downtown-st-petes-intoxicating-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/145273\/","title":{"rendered":"Bar Chinchilla is downtown St. Pete’s intoxicating star"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Bar Chinchilla has long been an I Love the Burg favorite, a cozy and intimate space tucked into 439 1st Ave N. It\u2019s the kind of bar you can count on for a great pour, because they have a carefully curated selection of craft beer and good wine.<\/p>\n

It touts itself as \u201cthe smallest bar in St. Pete<\/a>,\u201d but this tiny bar is proving that limited square footage doesn\u2019t mean limited ambition. This season, Bar Chinchilla is rolling out some fantastic new events and offerings. They include a packed calendar of curated wine tastings, a growing bottle shop, and a brand-new concierge wine buying service designed to make fine wine more accessible.<\/p>\n

Wine tastings and new pop-up experiences<\/p>\n

Bar Chinchilla will continue to host monthly ticketed wine tastings. Each tasting will either go with the theme or region of the month, or a fun miscellaneous theme of the bar\u2019s choosing.\u00a0<\/p>\n

February is Pinot Month, and here\u2019s the upcoming lineup:<\/p>\n

February 12: A Valentine\u2019s Day themed Italian wine tasting<\/p>\n

February 19: An all Pinot tasting in celebration of Pinot Month<\/p>\n

But new to the calendar are pop-up wine tastings. These are casual, no-reservation-needed events. For $20, guests can savor guided pours of featured wines. The guides are often the distributors or winemakers themselves.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Each pop-up includes a tasting pour of every wine featured, plus a full pour of your favorite from the samples. These pop-ups offer a rare chance to chat directly with industry experts while discovering new bottles in a more relaxed, conversational setting. Be sure you\u2019re following Bar Chinchilla on Instagram<\/a> to catch the next one. <\/p>\n

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Bottle Shop: try it, love it, take it home<\/p>\n

One thing many guests don\u2019t realize? Most of the wine at Bar Chinchilla is available for retail purchase.<\/p>\n

The bar\u2019s expanding Bottle Shop allows customers to taste wines by the glass and then grab a bottle they adore to go. It\u2019s perfect for those in the neighborhood or on their way to a backyard party, or for those times you want something better than a last-minute liquor store Hail Mary pick. You can stop by, chat with Bar Chinchilla\u2019s team, and find your perfect bottle.<\/p>\n

To keep things fresh, Bar Chinchilla also features a rotating selection of discounted bottles, offering special pricing on limited-quantity wines they\u2019re ready to move through. It\u2019s a great way to score something unique and high-quality while making room for new discoveries behind the bar.<\/p>\n

Concierge wine buying<\/p>\n

Taking things a step further, Bar Chinchilla has now launched a concierge wine-buying service. This is perfect for customers to use for their private parties, stock their wine fridges, or grow their private wine collection at a reduced cost. Through one-on-one consultations, guests can work directly with the Bar Chinchilla team to curate a wine selection tailored to their tastes, budget, and occasion.<\/p>\n

The service helps you find the perfect wine for your specific requests, while helping you discover more unique and hard-to-find bottles. Bar goers or newcomers alike can contact Bar Chinchilla via info@barchinchilla.com for all their wine-buying needs.<\/p>\n

Small bar, big hospitality\u00a0<\/p>\n

Bar Chinchilla may be St. Pete\u2019s smallest bar, but its approach to wine is anything but limited. Limited seating just means closer conversations, better pours, and a more personal wine experience. It\u2019s redefining how St. Pete experiences wine, one glass at a time. Stop by to receive some personalized wine guidance, join an upcoming tasting, or just to browse bottles and try a new pour.<\/p>\n

And don\u2019t skip their can\u2019t-miss happy hour! Every day from 4-7 pm, you can enjoy discounts on selected wines (offerings rotate daily) as well as $1 of their excellent selection of craft beers on draft and in cans.\n<\/p>\n

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