The Florida Guide

Bars & Nightlife

This area knows how to have a good time after the sun goes down. From laid-back dive bars to craft cocktail lounges and live music stages, these are the independently owned bars and nightlife spots worth finding.

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Cocoa Beach

Coconuts on the Beach

Oceanfront bar and grill at the end of Minutemen Causeway

Beachfront Full Bar Live Music
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Amelia Island

The Palace Saloon

Florida's oldest bar, pouring on Centre Street since 1903

Full Bar Historic Building Locally Owned
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Daytona and the Space Coast

Orange Social

Dine-in Live Music Locally Owned
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Daytona and the Space Coast

Fuji Yama Steak House & Sushi

Dine-in Locally Owned Takeout
North Florida

Forgotten Tonic

Full Bar Locally Owned
North Florida

Cidersmith

Locally Owned Outdoor Seating
North Florida

Sarbez! Kitchen and Bar

Full Bar Locally Owned Outdoor Seating
North Florida

Odd Birds Cocktail Lounge and Kitchen

Live Music Locally Owned Outdoor Seating
North Florida

Meehan’s Irish Pub & Seafood House

Full Bar Live Music Locally Owned
North Florida

Ice Plant

Full Bar Historic Building Locally Owned
North Florida

Mill Top Tavern

Full Bar Historic Building Live Music
North Florida

Prohibition Kitchen

Full Bar Live Music Locally Owned
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Safety Harbor

Harbor Bar

Locally Owned Pool
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Safety Harbor

The Pub at Safety Harbor

Live Music Locally Owned Pet Friendly
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Safety Harbor

Barfly Saltwater Grill

Craft Beer Locally Owned
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Safety Harbor

Gigglewaters

Live Music Locally Owned
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Safety Harbor

146 by Parts of Paris

Happy Hour Locally Owned Outdoor Seating
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Marco Island

Dolphin Tiki Bar & Grill

Happy Hour Locally Owned Waterfront
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Marco Island

The Boardroom Tavern

Live Music Locally Owned
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Marco Island

The Burrow Food & Bar

Full Bar Happy Hour Locally Owned
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Central Florida

Friendly Confines

Full Bar Locally Owned Outdoor Seating
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Central Florida

Papa Bees

Dine-in Family Owned Full Bar
Lake Butler

FullHouse Lounge and Package

Full Bar Locally Owned
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Lake Butler

Nutrition Hideaway

Family Owned Locally Owned
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Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast

Kilted Mermaid

Craft Beer Live Music Locally Owned
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Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast

Sean Ryan Pub

Full Bar Live Music Locally Owned
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Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast

Vero Wine Bar

Live Music Locally Owned
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Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast

Tuohy’s Downtown

Happy Hour Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

Standing Room Only

Dine-in Full Bar Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

Props Ale House

Craft Beer Dine-in Full Bar
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Greater Miami

Corbett’s Sports Bar & Grill

Dine-in Full Bar Happy Hour
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New Port Richey

Sip Libation Creation and Relaxation

Locally Owned
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New Port Richey

Bogey’s Pub

Full Bar Locally Owned
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New Port Richey

Bourbon On Main

Full Bar Live Music Locally Owned
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Seminole

O’Malley’s Bar & Grill

Locally Owned
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Seminole

Driftwood Kava & Coffee Roastery

Locally Owned
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Seminole

Sea Hags Bar & Grill

Locally Owned
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Central Florida

The Thirsty Dragon

Craft Beer Dine-in Live Music
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Central Florida

Wales Pointe Restaurant And Bar

Dine-in Locally Owned
Central Florida

Maggie’s Attic of Florida

Craft Beer Locally Owned
Central Florida

Dirty Richard’s Pizza Pub & Grill

Dine-in Full Bar Locally Owned
Central Florida

The Yardery

Live Music Locally Owned Outdoor Seating
Central Florida

An Tobar

Full Bar Locally Owned
Central Florida

Jazz Tastings

Locally Owned
Central Florida

Copper Rocket Pub

Live Music Locally Owned Outdoor Seating
Central Florida

Eden Bar

Locally Owned
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Palm Beaches and Treasure Coast

Passion Juice Bar

Central Florida

Danis Sports Bar

Locally Owned
Central Florida

Lollygaggers Sports Pub & Grill

Craft Beer Dine-in Locally Owned
Central Florida

Roadside Package & Lounge

Locally Owned
Central Florida

The Sunny Pint

Locally Owned
Cocoa

Vine & Root

Locally Owned
Cocoa

Village Idiot Pub

Locally Owned Pet Friendly
Cocoa

The Vintage Vault

Family Owned Locally Owned
Cocoa

Time Out Sports Bar

Locally Owned Pet Friendly
Cocoa

Ryan’s Pizza & Pub

Locally Owned Takeout
Cocoa

Pub Americana

Locally Owned Pet Friendly
Cocoa

Oyster Shooters Raw Bar & Grill

Locally Owned
Cocoa

George & Dragon English Tavern

Live Music Locally Owned
Cocoa

Blind Lion Jazz & Comedy Club

Live Music Locally Owned Private Events
Punta Gorda

Downtown Gators

Full Bar Locally Owned
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Punta Gorda

Ice House Pub

Live Music Locally Owned
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Punta Gorda

The Belgian Monk

Full Bar Locally Owned Takeout
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Punta Gorda

88 Keys

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Punta Gorda

The Celtic Ray Public House

Full Bar Live Music Locally Owned
Naples

Vine Room

Locally Owned
Naples

Bar Tulia

Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

Waves Bar & Grill

Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

Whiskeys Saloon

Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

The Liq

Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

Salty Goat Saloon

Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

Mehdi’s Sports Bar

Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

Runaway Island

Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

Pineapple Willy’s

Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

Compass Lounge

Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

Barefoot On The Beach

Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

Barefoot Hide-A-Way

Locally Owned
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Emerald Coast

Dusty’s Oyster Bar

Locally Owned
Emerald Coast

Fokker’s Sports Pub

Full Bar Locally Owned
Emerald Coast

Sax Grille

Full Bar Live Music Locally Owned
Emerald Coast

Coasters

Full Bar Locally Owned Waterfront
Emerald Coast

Papa Joe’s Hideaway

Full Bar Live Music Locally Owned
Emerald Coast

Gi Jade

Full Bar Locally Owned
Greater Miami

Vegan and Juice

Locally Owned Vegetarian Options
Central Florida

Irish Trail Farm & Pet Supply

Locally Owned
Central Florida

Tiki Bar and Grill

Locally Owned Outdoor Seating Takeout
Greater Miami

Beach Bar at Newport Pier

Locally Owned
Greater Miami

Juice & Java

Locally Owned
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Greater Miami

Porterhouse Music Bar & Restaurant

Happy Hour Live Music Locally Owned
Auburndale

Brew Hounds

Outdoor Seating Pool
Auburndale

Crave & Copper

Craft Beer Family Friendly Outdoor Seating
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Central Florida

Irene’s Restaurant & Lounge

Locally Owned
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Central Florida

Our Bar

Locally Owned
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Central Florida

The Dog House

Locally Owned
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Central Florida

Journey’s Saloon

Locally Owned
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Central Florida

Hemingway’s Wine Beer & Cigar Bar

Locally Owned