{"id":410600,"date":"2026-09-25T19:24:14","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T19:24:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/410600\/"},"modified":"2026-09-25T19:24:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T19:24:14","slug":"green-bench-debuts-swanky-new-specialty-bar-upstairs-at-webbs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/410600\/","title":{"rendered":"Green Bench debuts swanky new specialty bar, Upstairs at Webb’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

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St. Pete\u2019s oldest brewery is only getting better with age. In conjunction with their 13th anniversary, Green Bench Brewing officially opens Upstairs at Webb\u2019s today, a new bar extending the offerings of Webb\u2019s City Cellar.<\/p>\n

Those who have fled to the AC in Webb\u2019s will barely recognize the second-floor space, which has been transformed to match the offerings behind the decidedly swanky new bar. Upstairs at Webb\u2019s (1133 Baum Ave N) promises \u201cnew explorations\u201d in their beer offerings, in addition to port and port cocktails, NA creations, wine and more. Check out our Instagram reel from the preview night here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

On the beer front, Upstairs has Webb\u2019s has introduced Japanese-style pours using a side level faucet, which creates a wholly unique beer drinking experience resulting in a thick and foamy head that locks in flavor and aroma. The new bar is also the first at Green Bench and second in St. Pete to offer English-style cask ales.<\/p>\n

Those rich and often frothy beers paired with the deep and velvety port offerings hint at the main theme at Upstairs at Webb\u2019s: texture. The entire menu is designed to showcase how different textures can change the tasting experience, with mouthfeel giving even a \u201csimple\u201d beer or wine complexity and depth.<\/p>\n

That texture is even reflected throughout the reimagined space. From furniture upholstery and curtains all the way to the actual drink menu itself, texture creates a fully tactile experience as soon as you cross the threshold of the glass-walled bar.<\/p>\n

\"BeerThe Ruby Satin, left, and the Mighty Fragile, right, a cask-conditioned ale<\/p>\n

Perhaps the best gateway to the experience is Mega Crisp, a Japanese-style rice beer created for the side-lever pour. From the side of the glass, it looks as clean and smooth as a classic lager. From above, topped with a thick, foamy head, you could be forgiven for thinking a latte or Guiness waited beneath the pillowy white top. <\/p>\n

In addition to a mix of white, ruby and tawny ports available, the mixed drinks offer an even craftier option. We tried the Ruby Satin in our early preview, a dangerously-smooth and drinkable mix of ruby port, tart cherry, dry vermouth and orange.<\/p>\n

Upstairs at Webb\u2019s is open every Thursday-Sunday from 4 pm until regular Green Bench closing hours. Like Webb\u2019s City Cellar, it is adults-only, while the beer garden and main Green Bench taproom are family-friendly.\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n