NewsSt. Pete RisingAugust 24, 2026Pinellas
Nico Leeper opens Apt 34 beer and wine bar in downtown St. Pete
St. Pete native Nico Leeper is opening a new beer and wine bar called Apt 34 in downtown St. Pete. The establishment is modeled after the social atmosphere of his former Manhattan apartment, which hosted various community and social events.
Read the full story at St. Pete RisingWhy It Matters
The opening adds a new hospitality venue to the downtown St. Pete business district, modeled after a specific social concept from the owner's time in New York City.
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Who's Mentioned
personEvan Vander Ploeg“Lead designer and childhood friend of Nico Leeper.”organizationApt 34“New beer and wine bar coming to downtown St. Pete.”locationSt. Pete“The city where the new business is located.”organizationTampa Bay Drinkery“Former workplace of Nico Leeper.”organizationBar Chinchilla“Current workplace of Nico Leeper.”location312 West 48th Street“The Manhattan address of the apartment that inspired the bar's concept.”organizationSt. Pete Brewing Company“Neighboring business to the new bar.”organizationTry Wine“Former workplace of Nico Leeper.”organizationStoryn Studio“St. Pete-based design firm working on the project.”personNico Leeper“Founder of Apt 34 and St. Pete native.”organizationSeedInvest“Former employer of Nico Leeper in NYC.”