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Trade Winds Lounge

4.4Google rating(1,446 reviews)
Trade Winds Lounge

Known For

Decades-deep bar charm beneath a vine-covered outdoor canopy

Trade Winds Lounge has been pouring drinks under its sprawling garden canopy since 1964, making it one of St. Augustine's most photogenic and least pretentious watering holes. Every cozy nook feels like it has a story worth asking about.

🕐Best time to visit: Late Sunday afternoon before the weekend crowd thins

124 Charlotte St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA

Our Take

Trade Winds Lounge wins on its hidden courtyard tucked behind St. George Street — a canopy of string lights over a brick patio that feels genuinely stumbled-upon rather than designed for the 'gram. It's a charming spot that rewards a slow evening, even if it doesn't quite hit the heights of a must-travel destination.

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124 Charlotte St, St. Augustine, FL 32084, USA

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