King Street runs east-west through the heart of St. Augustine's historic district, connecting the bayfront at Avenida Menendez to US-1 on the western edge of downtown. It is one of the city's primary commercial streets and the road that leads directly to the Bridge of Lions and Anastasia Island. Flagler College, the Cathedral Basilica, and the Plaza de la Constitución all sit along or just off King Street, making it one of the most historically significant blocks in the oldest city in America. The street takes its name from the British period of Florida's history, when St. Augustine was under English control from 1763 to 1783. Like many of the downtown streets that carry royal and British names - Charlotte, Treasury, Artillery - King Street reflects the brief but architecturally significant British occupation that reshaped much of the city's street grid. The western portion of King Street, particularly the stretch between Cordova Street and US-1, has developed into one of St. Augustine's most vibrant dining and nightlife corridors. The area around West King Street hosts an eclectic mix of craft breweries, cocktail bars, live music venues, and independent restaurants that attract both locals and visitors looking for something beyond the tourist-oriented St. George Street scene. West King Street Wednesdays bring additional events and programming to the area on the third Wednesday of each month. St. Augustine Distillery anchors the West King Street corridor, occupying the