The best bars & nightlife in Fort Walton Beach

4 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Laid-back sports bar specializing in spicy wings & other pub bites, with pool tables & happy hours.

104 Perry Ave SE

Laid-back sports bar specializing in spicy wings & other pub bites, with pool tables & happy hours.

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Salty Duck

Nightlife

Snug sports bar boasting an extensive selection of craft beers plus games & TVs in modest surrounds.

209 Ferry Rd SE

Snug sports bar boasting an extensive selection of craft beers plus games & TVs in modest surrounds.

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The Gulf

Nightlife

Stylish bayside hangout for seafood & cocktails featuring multiple indoor & outdoor areas.

1284 Marler Ave

Stylish bayside hangout for seafood & cocktails featuring multiple indoor & outdoor areas.

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When dinner indecision hits, Thai Ladda Noodle Bar in Fort Walton Beach has you covered with legit Thai favorites, Japanese grill bites,…

326 Eglin Pkwy NE

When dinner indecision hits, Thai Ladda Noodle Bar in Fort Walton Beach has you covered with legit Thai favorites, Japanese grill bites, and comforting pho. Think Pad Thai, Massaman Curry, Tom Khaa, and Thai Boat Noodles, with vegetarian options that don’t feel like a compromise.

From the Navarre newsletter, August 29, 2026

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