ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The owners of The Saint have revealed what new concept will be taking the sinful speakeasy's place in downtown St. Petersburg.
The Saint will close next month and be reimagined as The Ball, "a sexy, effervescent upscale bar and lounge."
The inspiration behind the new bar is the disco ball and its significance as a symbol in LGBTQ+ nightlife, the owners said in a statement. With this in mind, the space is designed to act "as an enchanting invitation to meet others, dance freely, and be yourself."
The Ball will feature local DJs, craft cocktails, light shareable bites and a ceiling of disco balls.
Inspired by pop art, owners called the design for the new bar as "equally stunning and immersive" as The Saint.
Renderings of The Ball show bold colors, especially pink, and a giant disco ball DJ booth.
Renderings of The Ball, set to replace The Saint
While the owners are preparing to introduce the world to The Ball, they also plan to make the most of The Saint's last weeks in downtown St. Pete.
The Saint is accepting reservations up until Oct. 20, the day of its final service. However, on Tuesday, Oct. 22, there will be a "Club Saint" event to "give as many sinners as possible the chance to experience The Saint one last time."
The final event will feature music by live DJs under The Saint's signature red lights.
According to the owners, the goal is to close for just one week and reopen as The Ball on Nov. 9.
"The Saint may be gone, but the sins must continue," the company's statement said.
