a "Funky Urban"

General Store

ABOUT THE STORE

A FUNKY URBAN GENERAL STORE

The Merchant–Purveyor of Local Goods–is nestled in the eclectic Central Arts District in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. We fuse the modernity of a well-lived urban lifestyle with the charm and nostalgia of an old fashioned general store. Our ever-changing assortment of gifts and wares promotes the creative community of artists, craftsmen, and makers in St. Pete.

CORPORATE GIFTING

At The Merchant, we believe in supporting local and that includes your business! We want to give corporations the opportunity to get their brand recognized by their target audiences. We customize your corporate gifts to help you spread your message in the most giving way.

FOOD TOURS

Soon, The Merchant will offer tours of downtown St. Pete. Choose from our illustrious private tours to our group celebrations, we will have an option to suit your preference. We plan to launch our food tours program in 2020. Stay tuned!

GALLERY

Upcoming Events

Mother's Day Afternoon Tea
Sun, May 09
The Crislip Cafe at The Merchant
May 09, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM EDT
The Crislip Cafe at The Merchant, 645 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Treat mom to a traditional Afternoon (low) British tea at The Crislip Cafe.
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Wine, Chocolate, and Charcuterie Pairing - Local flavors!
Thu, Jul 18
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods
Jul 18, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods, 633 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Join us for a culinary adventure using local flavors. Our chocolatier, Maggie Prittie, will be on-site to take us on an educational & culinary journey using locally made food products. There will be five courses of wines, chocolates, and charcuterie.
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Craft Beer, Chocolate, & Cheese - YES PLEASE!
Sun, Jun 30
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods
Jun 30, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods, 633 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Join us for five courses of local craft beer, cheese, and local chocolate lovingly paired to delight your tastebuds!
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Love Branch Art Class
Sun, Jun 23
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods
Jun 23, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods, 633 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Make your own unique love branch - a cross between a dreamcatcher and prayer flags.
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Wine, Chocolate, and Charcuterie Pairing - Local flavors!
Thu, Jun 20
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods
Jun 20, 2019, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods, 633 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Join us for a culinary adventure using local flavors. Spoil mom or treat yourself! Our chocolatier, Maggie Prittie, will be on-site to take us on an educational & culinary journey using locally made food products. There will be five courses of wines, chocolates, and charcuterie.
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Afternoon Tea
Sun, Jun 02
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods
Jun 02, 2019, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods, 633 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Gather your friends for a traditional afternoon (low) British tea at The Merchant.
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Craft Beer, Chocolate, & Cheese - YES PLEASE!
Sun, May 26
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods
May 26, 2019, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods, 633 Central Ave, St Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Join us for five courses of local craft beer, cheese, and local chocolate lovingly paired to delight your tastebuds!
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Wine, Chocolate, and Charcuterie Pairing - Local flavors!
Thu, May 16
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods
May 16, 2019, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The Merchant - Purveyor of Local Goods, 633 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, USA
Join us for a culinary adventure using local flavors. Spoil mom or treat yourself! Our chocolatier, Maggie Prittie, will be on-site to take us on an educational & culinary journey using locally made food products. There will be five courses of wines, chocolates, and charcuterie.
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