Celebrating My Bachelorette Weekend in St. Pete
In the beginning of June, my bridesmaids and closest friends joined me in St. Pete for my Bachelorette Weekend! Thanks to the incredible planning skills of my Maid of Honor, this weekend had it all: great food, wonderful spa treatments, wine bars, book shopping, and more! Most of the group for the weekend were local to Tampa, but a few had to drive or fly in for the weekend. We all met up starting Friday afternoon, with the bulk of our plans made for Saturday. Here, I’m sharing the details of the Bachelorette Weekend in St. Pete, Florida, and highlighting my favorite parts of each:
My friends decorated the Airbnb before I arrived, which was so sweet! The Bachelorette Weekend gift bags (totes from Etsy here) were so fun, and full of cute-but-handy gifts, like cute hair clips, festive drink glasses, heart sunglasses, and our favorite candies!
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The Bachelorette Weekend Itinerary
We all met up at the Airbnb late-afternoon Friday. Traffic from Tampa to the downtown St. Pete area wasn’t bad and we all made good time. From there, we set up our stuff and broke out a delicious charcuterie board spread my maid of honor set up! She picked up cheeses, crackers, jams, and my favorite sweets (all things cookies n’ cream and Oreo!), which was perfect to snack on throughout the weekend.
Dinner Friday Night: Good Fortune
Good Fortune had originally been on the short list for our Saturday night dinner, but we wanted to go somewhere fancier for Saturday. However, it worked out because Good Fortune was the perfect spot for a Friday night dinner to kick off the weekend!
We had reservations for 7:15 and Ubered to the restaurant from our Airbnb. Parking is tough in this area of St. Pete, so Ubering is recommended. The restaurant itself is kind of hidden away, aside from a fun cherry blossom inspired entryway announcing its presence. Inside, the restaurant is a delightful cacophony of neon, pink, and street-style wall art. It wasn’t too busy when we got there at 7:15, but it filled up fast after that!
Being the cat lover I am, I opted for the Pretty Kitty cocktail and Hello Kitty sushi roll. I picked the Pretty Kitty 100% because of the name, and I was confused when the waitress kept my ID and returned everyone else’s. Turns out, the Pretty Kitty cocktail comes in an adorable cat mug, and you get your ID back after you give the mug back. Believe me, if there was an option to buy the mug, I would have. It was so cute! The drink was good, too, but really…the mug made it.
The Hello Kitty sushi roll featured tempura salmon, osinko, cucumber, and avocado — some of my favorites — in a pink-dyed soy paper, to highlight the Hello Kitty theme. It was topped with eel sauce, yummy sauce, and the perfect amount of sriracha. Totally delicious and a good size sushi roll!
For desserts, we split the Good Fortune Cookie and a few girls got the Ube Cake. While the sushi serving sizes certainly weren’t small, they paled in comparison to the dessert portions. Sure, the Good Fortune Cookie said it was “giant” but we underestimated just how giant it was! Similarly, the Ube Cake pieces were huge! We all got to try a bit of each, and I enjoyed them both!
Learn more about Good Fortune from their website here.
Saturday Morning Coffee from Intermezzo
With how the timing worked out, a couple of my bridesmaids drove over to Intermezzo to pick up coffee while the rest of us started getting ready for brunch on Saturday morning.
While I definitely still want to see the cafe for myself, I am so glad that this set up worked out and that we got to try Intermezzo’s renowned Honey Lavender Latte. This latte features espresso, local honey, lavender, and bee pollen, with your choice of milk. I got mine iced with oat milk and it was amazing!
Brunch Saturday Morning: Social Roost
After coffees at the Airbnb, we were off to Social Roost for a proper Saturday morning brunch. The restaurant just so happened to feature two of my wedding colors — green (my favorite color) and gold — and was an all-around fun space to hang out for the morning.
A few of us opted for mimosas and the like to start brunch off. I had a peach Bellini of sorts, with pretty flower petals decorating the top. They also served Kahwa coffee, one of my favorite local coffee roasters!
After drinks were sorted out, it took a while to narrow down what we all wanted from the brunch menu. There were a lot of great options, from traditional breakfast items like pancakes and French toast to more unusual options, like their Roost Brekkie Board and the Green Eggs and Ham sandwich. Ultimately, I opted for the Mushroom Frittata (pictured below), featuring shiitake, cremini, goat cheese, and scallion. It was delicious, and the perfect way to start the day!
We hung out here for a bit ahead of our spa appointments, and someone sent us a bottle of sparkling rosé with an actual sparkler on it! There was some confusion amongst us and the waiters as to where it came from, but we were grateful for it, however it arrived.
Learn more about Social Roost from their website here.
Spa Day: Massages at the Woodhouse Spa
After brunch, we walked over to the Woodhouse Spa, just a few blocks away. My Maid of Honor had set up our spa services ahead of time, and we all chose from their robust massage menu. I opted for the Tranquil Stone Massage, which I would happily book again in a minute!
The Woodhouse Spa was a lovely oasis, quiet, cool, and soothing after getting out of the hot St. Pete sun. We were provided lockers and fluffy robes to change into and quickly swept into our individual massage rooms. I didn’t take any photos here, but you can see a bit of what the space looks like on the St. Pete location’s Instagram here.
My 50 minute Tranquil Stone Massage was fantastic, and my skin still feels smooth and moisturized from the mix of the stone and lotion they used. This style massage is a full-body Swedish massage that incorporated heated, soothing stones to increase circulation, which promised to create deep relaxation and a renewed sense of balance. In all, I think it succeeded in its goals there! The massage was the perfect mix of relaxing and restorative, reducing the ever-present tension in my back and neck (my trouble spots) while helping me to relax all over.
Some of the other bridesmaids opted for the Body Balance Massage, a take on the classic Swedish massage, and one opted for the Deep Tissue Transformation. Everyone enjoyed their 50 minute massages!
Woodhouse Spa is a chain with a handful of locations, so even if you aren’t in the St. Pete area, definitely look them up! Learn more about the Woodhouse Spa in St. Pete from their website here.
A Stop at Book + Bottle: Part Wine Bar, Part Book Shop
Book + Bottle has been on my St. Pete to-do list basically since I moved to Tampa in 2021. So, I was thrilled when we were able to add it to my St. Pete. bachelorette weekend itinerary! We stopped in to this book-store-slash-wine-shop after our lovely massages. Being so mellow and zen after a great brunch and massage, then wandering a bookstore with a glass of crisp rose…? I mean, does it get better!?
Anyway, Book + Bottle is adorable, and they have a great range of both books and drinks to offer. If you prefer coffee and tea, they had a great menu for those options as well, and I am sure I’ll be back to sample those soon.
In all, I convinced a friend of mine to pick up my latest favorite Emily Henry book, talked to a stranger about our love of ACOTAR, and bought a whole bunch of books (as you can see here). If you’re a book lover in the area, definitely stop in to Book + Bottle!
Learn more about Book + Bottle from their website here.
P.S. if you’re looking for another great book store in the area, be sure to check out Tombolo Books! Tombolo is another great stop for book lovers, and they have a coffee shop next door.
Dinner Saturday Night: Sea Salt
As a pescatarian, I was almost overwhelmed by the menu at Sea Salt! This light and airy seafood restaurant has it all, from an oyster sommelier to the best seafood pasta dish I’ve ever had.
I opted for the Seafood Cavatelli for dinner (third image below), which featured Maine lobster, shrimp, and a tomato mascarpone sauce. It was a creamy sauce but still so light! It was absolutely delicious. A number of my friends chose the Day Boat Scallops, also a great choice. These came with truffled corn, pickled shallots, wasabi peas, and truffle sea salt. I highly recommend getting an order of the Candied Garlic Whipped Potatoes; they were a good size and had some of the most delicious garlic cloves!
Learn more about Sea Salt from their website here.
Side Note: I did not do a very good job of taking photos during my Bachelorette Weekend — we were too busy having fun! However, I did snap a picture of my outfit for dinner out Saturday night!
I was very happy with my Hill House dress and Sarah Flint wedges! Perfect for the balmy St. Pete weather.
P.S. Use my code SF-CHRISTINE-15 for 15% off Sarah Flint shoes!
After Dinner Drinks: The Saint
I’m not sure how my Maid of Honor came across this themed bar, but I am so glad she did! The Saint is a super cool little speakeasy with a themed entry process and a head-to-toes designed bar room. It’s a smaller venue, with space for around 60 patrons at a time, so be sure to make a reservation! It definitely felt like something out of Lucifer or the like, in the best way.
The Saint’s menu was so fun to peruse both before our reservation and then, again, while we were there. Full of themed drinks, snacks, and desserts, all the offerings are a play on the Seven Deadly Sins. Personally, I tried the Agony in the Garden, which was a gin martini with Aperol, cucumber, lime juice, and simple syrup. It was delicious! All of the desserts that my friends ordered were delicious, too. A winner all around!
Learn more about The Saint from their website here.
Brunch Sunday Morning: Cassis
For brunch on Sunday before we all went our separate ways, we stopped at Cassis in downtown St. Pete for a bite to eat. The restaurant was kind of busy and there were some issues in the kitchen, so I think we’ll have to give them a re-do at some point. However, I wanted to note that Cassis offers an artisan bread and pastry basket called Le Panier which is absolute something you should order with your friends at your next brunch! The basket came with an assortment of the restaurant’s best pastries, including various croissants, Danishes, and cinnamon rolls. Totally delightful!
Learn more about Cassis from their website here.
My Favorite Spots During My St. Pete Bachelorette Weekend
When picking favorites from my St. Pete Bachelorette Weekend trip, the Woodhouse Spa, Book + Bottle, and The Saint top my list as what stands out the most. These were such fun, unique experiences for the weekend, and I am so glad we got the chance to have all three in our trip!
As for food, I really loved Good Fortune — both because of the cat-themed items, but also because the food was delicious and there is so much on their menu I still want to try. Similarly, I want to go back to Sea Salt and try some more of their seafood dishes, like the Crab Crusted Grouper or Salmon Livornese.
Tips for Planning a Bachelorette Weekend in St. Pete, Florida
When planning a Bachelorette Weekend in St. Pete, Florida, consider making a list of restaurants, bars, and spots you want to visit and reverse-engineer from there.
There are lots of highly-rated Airbnbs in the area, generally for affordable prices. We stayed a little north of Lake Maggiore Park, and it was an easy 10-15 minute drive to all of our destinations during the weekend. Ubers were easy to get, as well.
For more ideas of where to stay in the area, check out my guide to where to stay in the Tampa and St. Pete areas, which highlights some of the awesome hotel options you can explore!
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