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Nightlife in the Sarasota & Siesta Key Areas

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There is plenty of nighttime fun in Sarasota, Florida after the sun sets. The area’s combination of bars and restaurants present numerous options for an exciting night on the town.

Happy Hour and Live Music

Kick off the evening before dining out by enjoying a couple Happy Hour drinks and appetizer specials. After dinner, take advantage of area restaurants and bars offering nightly beer, wine, and well specials. Mix in some live music and you’ve got a recipe for fun. 

You’ll find dancing, late-night menus, and a variety of live music ranging from DJs playing a mix of today’s top hits, to island style acoustic, contemporary rock, and jazz.

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Nightlife in the Sarasota & Siesta Key Areas

Mattison's City Grille. Enjoy dining, drinks, and live entertainment at this Sarasota, Florida Main Street outdoor covered restaurant and bar. Must Do Visitor Guides | MustDo.com

Mattison's City Grille in Sarasota

Drinks, Live Music, Dancing, and Late Night Dining This downtown Sarasota open-air covered restaurant and bar is a nightlife hot spot offering an extensive wine list and a full liquor bar and live bands most nights of the week. Grab a chair at the bar or one of the patio tables. View Mattison's City Grille Events and Live Music schedule. Happy Hour drink and dining... Read More
Live music, Happy Hour, and late night dining at Captain Curt’s Sniki Tiki bar in Siesta Key, a tropical-themed bar with outdoor patio located near the beach.

Captain Curt’s Sniki Tiki Bar in Siesta Key

Enjoy live music, a cold beer or cocktail, and delicious late-night dining at Captain Curt’s Sniki Tiki in Siesta Key, a laid-back, tropical-themed bar with a spacious outdoor patio. Captain Curt’s Sniki Tiki tropical bar offers a variety of ice-cold cocktails, domestic, import, and craft beer.  Enjoy Happy Hour daily from 4 to 6 p.m. at Sniki... Read More
Dance the night away with live nightly entertainment and DJ's at The Gator Club bar downtown Sarasota, Florida. Photo by Mary Carol Fitzgerald. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

The Gator Club in Sarasota

Live Music and Dancing Downtown Sarasota Enjoy live music from the region’s best bands 5 days a week and a DJ every Friday and Saturday night at The Gator Club in Sarasota, Florida. It features Sarasota’s Happy Hour drink specials and hosts nightly events, including adult bingo and Burlesque shows. Visit their website for music and event schedules. The Gator Club features Sarasota's largest spirits... Read More
The Beach Club features, pool tables, a large dance floor and a club-like atmosphere which makes it the spot for dancing on Siesta Key, Florida. Photo by Mary Carol Fitzgerald. Must Do Visitor Guides, MustDo.com

The Beach Club in Siesta Key

Nightly Music and Dancing in Siesta Key Village Local bands and DJs present live entertainment nightly. The Beach Club features a large dance floor and a club-like atmosphere which makes it the spot for dancing on Siesta Key in Sarasota, Florida. Enjoy Happy Hour daily from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., nightly themed drink specials, special events, and popular annual bikini contest. The Beach... Read More