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NewsSt. Pete RisingSeptember 3, 2026Pinellas

Mary Margaret’s Olde Irish Tavern expands into neighboring pizzeria space in downtown St. Pete

Mary Margaret’s Olde Irish Tavern is expanding into the adjacent Top Slice Pizzeria location this winter to increase seating and facility capacity. The project will add 1,400 square feet to the existing 1,600-square-foot pub, effectively doubling its size.

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Why It Matters

The expansion will increase the capacity of a downtown St. Petersburg business by adding approximately 50 seats, a new bar, and additional restrooms to accommodate growing customer demand.

Key Facts

  • Mary Margaret’s Olde Irish Tavern is expanding into the neighboring Top Slice Pizzeria space.
  • The expansion is scheduled to take place this winter.
  • The pub will add 1,400 square feet to its current 1,600-square-foot footprint.
  • The project will add approximately 50 new seats to the establishment.
  • A new 12-seat bar will be constructed as part of the expansion.
  • The project includes the addition of more patio tables and additional restrooms.
  • Owner Pete Boland also operates The Galley and The Ship’s Hold in the area.
  • The expansion site was previously used by the owner's grandmother as a salon in the 1970s.

Who's Mentioned

personShan Bakrac“Operator of Top Slice Pizzeria.”location29 3rd Street North“The address of the pub.”locationSt. Petersburg“The city where the expansion is occurring.”organizationTop Slice Pizzeria“The business vacating the space for the expansion.”organizationFraze Design Inc.“Firm designing the expansion.”organizationSilverwood Designs“Firm handling millwork for the expansion.”organizationMary Margaret’s Olde Irish Tavern“The Irish pub undergoing expansion.”personPete Boland“Publican and co-owner of Mary Margaret’s.”