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Fort Myers top 10 Nightlife

When the sun sets on the beaches of Fort Myers, Sanibel and Captiva, the moon rises to greet the evening with fun, food and dancing. You can be sure that no matter where you choose to spend the evening, you are in for a good time. 

If you are tired from the day’s activities we suggest you take a nap and stay up late to enjoy all the fun. From local, live performances to sports bars, you won’t be sorry you came out. 

The Surf Club
This neighborhood favorite is beloved by locals, both for its killer drink specials and its huge, packed-with-fresh-ingredients sandwiches. Order a round of Jager Bombs for around $6 or domestic beers for around $3. Hungry? Don't miss ...read more
Gulfshore Grill & The Cottage
Regardless of whether you want to play cornhole in the sand downstairs, or dance to the nightly live entertainment late into the night upstairs, the Cottage Bar is one of the hottest beach bars around. You'll find a plentiful bottled ...read more
City Tavern
Enjoy great Happy Hour drink specials daily until 7 p.m. at this downtown Fort Myers River District bar. Listen and dance to live music and dancing every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at City Tavern. Pool ...read more
The Beached Whale
The Beached Whale is a terrific restaurant and bar to visit on Fort Myers Beach while on vacation.  This top rated Florida beach bar and has won 36 Fort Myers "Best of the Beach" Awards including “Best Casual ...read more
Traditions on the Beach
Waterfront casual fine dining with a spectacular Gulf view. Full bar and spacious lounge area featuring live music and dancing nightly with Sanibel Island favorite Joe McCormick accompanied by vocalists Marvilla Marzan and Barbara Smith ...read more
Junkanoo on the Beach
Billed as the spot "where the party never ends," Junkanoo evokes the weeklong Bahamian festival of the same name. Don't miss Junkanoo's happy hour frozen drink special, where piña coladas, margaritas, and daiquiris can be had for ...read more
Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille
Family-friendly festivities are all about fun at Doc Ford’s. You’ll enjoy the most consistent live entertainment on the water in Fort Myers Beach, from Doc Ford’s indoor or outdoor seating, with beautiful views of the ...read more
Nervous Nellie’s / Ugly’s Upstairs Waterside Bar
Located upstairs at Nervous Nellie’s, Ugly's Upstairs Waterside Bar is a popular, lively bar that has a terrific waterfront view overlooking the Snug Harbor Marina and the Fort Myers ...read more
RC Otter’s Island Eats
This Key West-inspired locale has an expansive menu of over 100 items, so you're sure to find something to please everyone in your group. Get a taste for what RC Otter's Island Eats has to offer with daily live entertainment, outdoor ...read more
The Jac Bar
Acclaimed restaurant by day, thriving bar by night, the Jac Bar is one of the hottest nightlife spots in the area. Daily live entertainment keeps the place dancing late into the night. Wine lovers, rejoice: the Jac wine-list is ...read more

Fort Myers at Sunset 

Few places offer the incredible sunsets found in Southwest Florida. What better way to start any evening than Happy Hour at one of the many places along the waterfront? Enjoy a laid-back atmosphere, a tropical cocktail and an amazing view from a rooftop bar, patio deck or Key West-style setting of a sunset you won’t forget anytime soon. 

When you are ready to kick up your heels, you will have no problem finding something to suit your tastes. The emerging downtown scene in Fort Myers provides a variety of upscale dance clubs and bars sure to keep you moving until the wee hours. The River District comes alive with music and entertainment sure to please the entire family during its monthly first Friday ArtWalk and third Thursday MusicWalk. Sanibel & Captiva islands are among the great places to catch live entertainment ranging from contemporary music to jazz and blues. Fort Myers Beach’s combination of lounges, sports bars and restaurants make for a lively nightlife atmosphere for dancing, listening to local bands and enjoying a cocktail. 

The hardest thing about the nightlife is deciding where to go. Whether it’s Fort Myers, Sanibel or Captiva, there is so much to do and so much to see.

 

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