To compliment the wine, Hardesty offers a rotating selection of crudos, fresh salads, and Mediterranean-style small plates like cheese and charcuterie boards, olives, and freshly baked bread. <\/p>\n
\u201cWe want to collaborate with local businesses as much as we can,\u201d said Schuch, who previously worked as an event coordinator at Golden Isles Brewing Co.<\/p>\n
The bar features three beer taps, and the duo hopes to partner with Golden Isles and other breweries in St. Pete to offer local brews. <\/p>\n
They\u2019re also stocking a small selection of locally printed merchandise including tote bags, shirts, and hats made by St. Pete-based Sick Dope Fresh Print Co.<\/p>\n
The bar\u2019s soft-opening weekend kicks off tonight, Friday, October 10th, with a special event featuring Florida-based Nada Wine. <\/p>\n
\u201cOur dear friends Nada Wine and the 86 team have curated a fantastic natural wine menu, along with delicious bites, to offer you a first look of our newly soft-open space,\u201d the owners shared on Instagram. <\/p>\n
Weekend hours will vary as they fine-tune operations, with plans to eventually open seven days a week.<\/p>\n
\u201cMondays may be slow, but we want our neighbors and friends to have a place to go after work,\u201d Schuch said. \u201cWe\u2019ll even offer a discount for hospitality workers.\u201d<\/p>\n
The couple plans to host more tastings and private events as the bar grows. <\/p>\n
As for the name, \u201c86\u201d nods to classic restaurant slang, meaning to cancel or remove an item from the menu. <\/p>\n
\u201cTo us, it means the day is done,\u201d Schuch said. \u201cSo come have a drink, hang out with your friends, and listen to some music.\u201d<\/p>\n
Follow 86 Wine Bar on Instagram<\/a> for updates, events, and future hours.<\/p>\n