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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.

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Nightlife in the Sarasota & Siesta Key Areas

O'Leary's Tiki Bar & Grill in Sarasota

Enjoy a meal, a cold beer, cocktail, or wine under an umbrella with your toes in the sand or under the open-air, waterfront Tiki Hut. This laid-back, tropical-themed, dog-friendly downtown Sarasota bar and restaurant is located in Bayfront Park and features live music daily. Plus you can arrive by car or boat! Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. O'Leary's menu features a variety of breakfast favorites, appetizers,... 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

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

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

Marina Jack Restaurant & Bar in Sarasota

This waterfront restaurant and bar offers spectacular views of Sarasota Bay. Dine indoors or al fresco and enjoy live bands to solo musicians. Marina Jack Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill Relax in the recently renovated Blue Sunshine Patio Bar & Grill and dine al fresco in a family friendly setting. Open daily at 11:15 a.m. The Patio menu features a variety of appetizers,... Read More

The Gator Club in Sarasota

Live Music and Dancing Downtown Sarasota Dance the night away with live nightly entertainment and Sarasota's best-known DJ's at The Gator Club in Sarasota, Florida. View The Gator Club's events page. Tuesday is Ladies Night featuring $3 wells and $3 domestics! Features 125 Single Malt Scotch Brands! The Gator Club's beautifully restored original brick building is located on the corner of Main... 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

Shore Restaurant in Sarasota

St. Armands Circle & Longboat Key Restaurant and Bar Enjoy signature cocktails, full bar, and well-chosen wine list at this sleek St. Armands Circle restaurant and bar featuring an open-air cocktail lounge, enclosed bar, and patio. The Longboat Key Shore restaurant is located directly on the water and features fire pits, boat dockage, and valet parking. The adjacent retail store offers resort inspired men's... 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

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

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. Their new downtown Sarasota location features comfortable cabaret-style seating with a majority of the seats less than thirty-five feet from the stage. A few of McCurdy's past performers includes Chris Rock, Larry Miller, Elayne Boosler, Soupy Sales, Larry “The Cable Guy, Tom Arnold, and Kevin Nealon. Other... 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

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

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