This 1924 Spanish Mission-style boutique hotel on historic Beach Drive offers an elevated dining experience at Birch & Vine restaurant plus stunning Tampa Bay views from the rooftop Canopy bar. Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places, The Birchwood combines old-world charm with modern Gulf Coast cuisine in the heart of downtown St. Pete's vibrant arts district. Listed in the National Registry of Historic Places
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The Birchwood
Historic waterfront elegance meets modern Gulf dining
St. Petersburg, FL
$$$Gulf CoastCP
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📖 The Story
Owner Chuck Prather chose The Birchwood name to honor his father, who once developed a neighborhood in Hillsborough County by the same name. Originally constructed in 1924 as the Lantern Lane Apartments, it was the only apartments along Beach Drive facing Tampa Bay waters.
