Life’s a Party
Raise a glass to the sunset, then get ready for rooftop bars, live music and other moonlit adventures.
On your next getaway, there’s no need to wait for nightfall to get the party started – heels or flip-flops are always welcome. With sand, sea and sunshine setting the scene, Fort Myers keeps the fun going all day and well into the evening.
Dance barefoot to live music on the beach, dress up for a night out in the historic Fort Myers River District or catch an outdoor concert under the stars. Sip a craft beer, cozy up at an intimate wine bar or paddle into the bay by moonlight.
Bayside Veterans Park, Fort Myers Beach
Beach and Tiki Bars
Whether you’re in the mood for nightlife or “daylife,” the classic Florida bar scene starts with your toes in the sand, a thatched roof overhead and something tropical in hand.
Begin at Fort Myers Beach, known for its carefree, barefoot vibe. At The Beach Bar, you’re right on the sand with a cold beer, live blues and the sound of the waves keeping time. For a change of view, head to The Whale and dance on the rooftop with Gulf breezes and island energy all around.
Sanibel Island’s resorts are some of the best spots to find a great beach bar, and Turtle’s Tiki Bar at Sundial Beach Resort & Spa is a longtime favorite. Set beneath a spacious tiki hut just steps from the water, it’s the perfect place to sip something cold and settle in for casual bites.
For more island charm, The Mucky Duck has been serving up Florida flavor on Captiva since 1976, earning its place as an island institution for serenading the sunset.
Sip at the source at Wicked Dolphin Distillery in Cape Coral, where locally crafted rum and vodka flow in the laid-back Wicked Garden. Don’t miss the free tours and tastings.
Yucatan Beach Stand Bar & Grill, Fort Myers Beach, @mariahhark
Beacon Social Drinkery, Fort Myers
Bay Street Yard, Downtown Fort Myers
Fort Myers River District
You can’t beat downtown Fort Myers for barhopping before or after the theater – or anytime you’re in the mood to mingle. Ride the elevator up to Firestone Skybar, catch sunset at Beacon Social Drinkery high above the river, or grab a drink and live music at Sidney’s, perched above the Sidney & Berne Davis Art Center’s sculpture garden.
Hogwash, one of downtown’s newer hangouts, mixes classic cocktails with inventive pours in a moody, stylish space. Night owls can keep the evening going at local speakeasies like the 86 Room, with its 1920s vibe, or Escondido Lounge, a subtle nod to Fort Myers history.
Game-time action goes big at entertainment venues such as The Lucky Screw and the outdoor Bay Street Yard.
Live Music
From riverside outdoor stages to a funky blues bar, live music shows up in some of the most delightful and unexpected places in the Fort Myers area.
Catch national acts under the stars at Caloosa Sound Amphitheater, set along the Caloosahatchee River in downtown Fort Myers.
Cruise across the water (or drive over) to Slipaway Food Truck Park & Marina in Cape Coral for live music in a laid-back, boat-friendly setting.
In Fort Myers, kick up your boots at The Ranch Concert Hall & Saloon or head to Buckingham Blues Bar, where top blues acts and devoted regulars keep the place humming.
Music lovers will also want to check out our local performing arts venues and organizations.
Tip: For an extra dose of local flavor, line up your trip with one of Fort Myers’ monthly celebrations: Art Walk (first Fridays) or Music Walk (third Fridays) nights.
Microbreweries
Start your craft beer tour at Fort Myers Brewing Company, which kicked off the local brewery scene in 2013 and today, pours award-winning favorites in a laid-back, family-friendly space. Then keep the momentum going at spots like Hopsized Brewing Company in Bonita Springs, voted "Best Small Brewery in Florida" in 2023.
Sugarshack Downtown, Bonita Springs
Unique Offerings
Ready to mix up your after-hours plans? Think outside the bar and head to spots like the lively Sugarshack in Bonita Springs, where local and national acts take the outdoor stage and keep the party lively.
See what’s on at Brightwater Lagoon in North Fort Myers, from live music to karaoke nights. Add games, movies, hot food and cold drinks, and your fun is amplified.
Looking for something completely different? Join a full moon kayak tour with Gulf Coast Kayak and trade the bar scene for moonlight on the water. The monthly paddle winds through Pine Island’s quiet backwaters just as the moon rises under a sky full of stars.
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