This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website.

Nightlife in the Sarasota & Siesta Key Areas

Sarasota • Siesta Key • Longboat Key • Lido Key • Venice

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.

Once you’ve re-charged your batteries from the days activities, head out for some fun after dark.

Check out the DEALS tab in the top MENU for great coupon savings on area Bars and Restaurants!

See more things to do in Sarasota, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key and Venice Florida.

Nightlife in the Sarasota & Siesta Key Areas

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

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

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

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

Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar in Sarasota

More Than One Dozen Frozen Daiquiri Choices Visit the Daiquiri Deck Raw Bar in Siesta Key Village, south Siesta Key, on St. Armands Circle, or in Downtown Venice and cool off with a frozen daiquiri, enjoy delicious fresh oysters and shooters, or dig in at the Deck with classic American fare. Enjoy Live Music Each Weekend and Happy Hour Daily From 3 to 7... Read More

Siesta Key Oyster Bar

Full Bar, Great Tropical Drinks, 20 Beers on Tap, and Live Music Nightly! “SKOB” is a great place to enjoy a cold beer or cocktail, grab a bite to eat and listen to great live music in a Key West style setting right in the heart of Siesta Key Village. Lots of yummy SKOBetizers (appetizers) and late night bar bits are available. Siesta Key Oyster Bar... Read More

Shore Restaurant in Sarasota

Longboat Key Restaurant and Bar Enjoy signature cocktails, a full bar, and a well-chosen wine list at this sleek Longboat Key restaurant and bar featuring an open-air cocktail lounge, enclosed bar, and patio. Shore is located directly on the water and features fire pits, boat dockage, and valet parking. The adjacent retail store offers resort-inspired clothing for men and women and home décor items. Happy... Read More

Sharky's on the Pier in Venice

Venice Beachfront Restaurant and Tiki Bar Sharky's on the Pier is a popular beachfront bar and restaurant spot located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Venice, Florida. Enjoy an ice cold beer, cocktail, or meal in the indoor dining room, on the covered and enclosed patio, the large wraparound deck with shaded or sunny tables, or the tropical tiki bar which is... Read More

McCurdy's Comedy Theatre in Sarasota

Hilarious Stand-Up Comedy Shows Year-Round McCurdy's Comedy Theatre has been bringing comedy to the Sarasota area since 1988. Its downtown Sarasota location features comfortable cabaret-style seating, with most of the seats less than thirty-five feet from the stage. A few of McCurdy's past performers include Chris Rock, Larry Miller, Elayne Boosler, Andrew Dice Clay, Josh Blue, Soupy Sales, Larry “The Cable Guy, Tom Arnold,... Read More

The Point Restaurant and Tiki Bar

The Point waterfront restaurant and bar in Osprey is just minutes from Venice and Siesta Key, Florida making it a great spot to enjoy drinks with friends while watching the sunset over Little Sarasota Bay. The Point Drink Specials and Entertainment Happy Hour features half-price Well liquors, draft beer, and wine by the... Read More

Captain Curt's Backroom Saloon in Siesta Key

South Siesta Key Bar Features Nightly Entertainment Dozens of TVs offer an opportunity to watch your favorite sporting events. BINGO on Sundays (with prizes all night long!) and a Beatles tribute band every Monday night make Captain Curt’s Backroom Saloon a great way to experience Sarasota nightlife. Captain Curt's Outdoor Tiki Bar Relax with an ice cold beer or cocktail at Sniki Tiki tropical bar.... Read More

Must Do Experiences

Beaches

Attractions

Activities

Family Fun

Tours

Golf

Day Trips

Dining

Nightlife

Shopping