Green Bench Brewing Opened Upstairs at Webb's
The new St. Petersburg bar offers specialized pouring methods and traditional cask-conditioned beers.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Beer
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Green Bench Brewing has launched its newest venue, Upstairs at Webb's, in downtown St. Petersburg. The opening coincides with the brewery's 13th anniversary celebration.
Why it matters
The bar menu emphasizes the manipulation of beer texture through specialized pouring techniques and traditional service methods to enhance the overall customer experience.
Located at 1133 Baum Ave. N., the bar is open from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursdays and until 12 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. It features side-lever faucets for Japanese-inspired pours alongside traditional hand-pulled cask engines.
The players
Green Bench Brewing
This brewery is a St. Petersburg business that operates multiple hospitality venues and serves as the parent company for the new bar.
Webb's City Cellar
This establishment is a related site in the local brewery network that earned recognition as a 2024 James Beard Award semifinalist for Outstanding Bar.
The details
The new bar focuses on sensory experience by using Japanese-inspired pouring methods, such as the Matsuo-style pour, to create dense foam and accentuate carbonation. In addition to these techniques, the establishment serves cask-conditioned English beers pulled from the cellar and a variety of wines and ciders.
Timeline
Webb's City Cellar was named a James Beard Award semifinalist in 2024.
Upstairs at Webb's officially started service on September 25, 2026.
Culture Shift
The expansion reflects a growing trend in the craft beer industry where breweries are shifting focus toward nuanced, high-touch service environments. By mirroring the prestige of the 2024 James Beard Award recognition, the brand positions itself against elevated dining competitors.
Residents and visitors to downtown St. Petersburg can now access the new bar on Baum Ave. N. during its late-night weekend hours. Customers should expect a menu focused on specific pouring techniques that alter the mouthfeel and carbonation of the served beverages.
The takeaway
The addition of Upstairs at Webb's highlights how specialized service techniques like cask pulling and Japanese-style pouring are becoming key differentiators in the craft beverage market. Patrons looking for a unique tasting experience should note that the bar's specific menu design is intentional to maximize texture and carbonation.
Further reading
For more on the local craft scene, visit Beer.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 995qyk.
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