The Floridian Social

"Live music, cabaret & cocktails draw the crowds at this glam late-night bar that features VIP areas."

The Floridian Social is a private events venue and band/entertainment destination in downtown St. Petersburg, FL, housed in a restored 1924 Art Deco landmark originally built as the Alexander National Bank. The venue offers over 9,000 square feet of flexible space, in-house entertainment and lighting production, a built-in photo booth, and a digital marquee, with an on-site events coordinator named Rene handling weddings and private events. Tracing its origins to 1924 as the Alexander National Bank, the building later operated as the State Theatre before being re-envisioned in 2020 as a private events venue, with the space meticulously restored by architect Jack Bodziak. Located at 687 Central Avenue in St. Petersburg, FL, with a central location described as ideal for out-of-town guests and minutes from the beach. Couples highlight the striking Art Deco interior, the entertainment and lighting production that turns receptions into full shows, and the attentiveness of events coordinator Rene, though some note that communication around parking, production details, and vendor logistics could be more proactive.