Bars, live music, cocktails and late-night places.
Know before you go
- · Bars close at 2–3am on Cape Coral Pkwy; DUI enforcement is heavy. Use Uber/Lyft both ways.
- · Downtown Fort Myers parking fills fast on weekends; use the garages.
- · Don't leave valuables visible in parked cars.
Yucatan Waterfront Tiki Bar & Grill
~15 minWaterfrontMatlachaClosest to the houseBoat-accessible
Why go · Waterfront tiki bar, swing seats at the bar, boat-accessible, dog-friendly.
Hours: Hours not verified — check before you go
Last checked Sep 26Verify before going
Nevermind Awesome Bar & The Hop
~27 minFood + DrinksCape CoralOpen now
Why go · Award-winning pressed burger; food well above bar level.
Hours: Open to 1–2am
Last checked Sep 26Verify before going
Ralph's Place
~27 minFood + DrinksCape Coral
Why go · Come-as-you-are bar, Friday fish fry, live bands.
Hours: Hours not verified — check before you go
Last checked Sep 26Verify before going
The Dek Bar
~28 minDive BarsCape Coral (SE)Closed now
Why go · The best dive in the Cape. Cheap beer, award-winning wings, live music, outdoor seating.
Hours: Opens early (7am Sat–Sun), closes 10pm–midnight
Last checked Sep 26Verify before going
The Dive
~28 minDive BarsCape Coral (SE)Open now
Why go · Cheapest drinks in town, pool tables, inside + outdoor bars.
Heads up · A reviewer reported being double-charged on a card; check your statement.
Hours: Open to 2am
Last checked Sep 26Verify before going
Back Streets Sports Bar
~28 minDive BarsCape Coral (SE)Open now
Why go · Live music every night, karaoke, pool, darts.
Hours: Open to 3am Fri–Sat
Last checked Sep 26Verify before going
FINS Seafood & Dive Bar
~30 minFood + DrinksCape Coral
Why go · Seafood, live music, dog-friendly (has a dog menu).
Heads up · Outdoor smoking can drift inside.
Hours: Hours not verified — check before you go
Last checked Sep 26Verify before going
Escondido Lounge
~38 minCocktails & RooftopsDowntown Fort MyersOpen now
Why go · Speakeasy entered through a freezer door inside a taco shop; DJ, great cocktails.
Hours: Tue–Sat evenings
Last checked Sep 26Verify before going
Hogwash
~38 minCocktails & RooftopsDowntown Fort MyersOpen now
Why go · Best craft cocktails downtown.
Hours: Wed–Sat, 7pm–2am only
Last checked Sep 26Verify before going
Beacon Social Drinkery
~38 minCocktails & RooftopsDowntown Fort Myers
Why go · Rooftop over the Caloosahatchee River; best at sunset.
Heads up · Arrive early for outdoor seats.
Hours: Hours not verified — check before you go
Last checked Sep 26Verify before going
The Firestone Skybar & Martini Bar
~38 minCocktails & RooftopsDowntown Fort Myers
Why go · Rooftop martini bar downtown.
Hours: Hours not verified — check before you go
Last checked Sep 26Verify before going
Places change — verify hours before you go. In an emergency, call 911.