The best bars & nightlife in Sarasota County
28 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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The Fountain Kitchen & Wine Bar
NightlifeSkip the same-old slice this week and let The Fountain Kitchen & Wine Bar remind you why Sarasota loves thin, scratch-made pies and edgy…
The Fountain Kitchen & Wine Bar
NightlifeFlying Cork Wine & Beer Bar
NightlifeFlying Cork Wine & Beer Bar is a low-key neighborhood hang when you just want a well-poured glass, a cold beer, and actual conversation.…
Flying Cork Wine & Beer Bar
NightlifeLinksters Tap Room
NightlifeLinksters Tap Room is the friendly neighborhood sports bar built for actual hangouts, not hassle. Catch the big game, then settle bragging…
Linksters Tap Room
NightlifeBellaVino Wine Bar
NightlifeWhether you’re plotting a low-key weeknight or an overdue catch-up, BellaVino Wine Bar lines up a thoughtfully curated pour for every…
BellaVino Wine Bar
Nightlife3 Bridges Brewing
Nightlife3 Bridges Brewing is that rare local spot where award-winning craft beer meets groovy eats, from a legendary Bridge Burger to a 3 Pigs…
3 Bridges Brewing
NightlifeThe Break Room
NightlifeSlide into The Break Room, the local hangout for silky Diamond pool tables, darts, and a beer and wine bar that pours a mean rum punch.…
The Break Room
NightlifeThe Gator Club
NightlifeIf your idea of a good night is equal parts tunes and top-shelf exploring, The Gator Club has live music five nights a week, DJs on…
The Gator Club
NightlifeRumours Wine Bar
NightlifeNeed a nudge to upgrade your weeknight glass? Rumours Wine Bar pours 25 wines by the glass, backs it with a 300-plus bottle wall, and pairs…
Rumours Wine Bar
NightlifeVino Bistro of Sarasota
NightlifeVino Bistro of Sarasota keeps things interesting with more than 60 varieties spanning South Africa to Oregon, plus tapas, charcuterie…
Vino Bistro of Sarasota
NightlifeVenice Locale
NightlifePart sip-and-paint hangout, part artisan marketplace, Venice Locale pairs creative workshops with a cozy, ever-rotating gift shop stocked…
Venice Locale
NightlifeRed Barn Bar
NightlifeRed Barn Bar keeps it low-key and a little rowdy in the best way, with pool and darts, cold drinks, and a come-as-you-are vibe for late…
Red Barn Bar
NightlifeThe Fat Rabbit Pub
NightlifeLocally owned and proudly not a chain, The Fat Rabbit Pub brings Sarasota a throwback neighborhood vibe with TVs everywhere for the big NFL…
The Fat Rabbit Pub
NightlifeLinksters Tap Room Venice
NightlifeWhen the game matters and your living room couch just isn't bringing playoff energy, Linksters Tap Room Venice is that neighborhood spot…
Linksters Tap Room Venice
NightlifeSiesta Key Wine Bar
NightlifeNeed a midweek unwind? Siesta Key Wine Bar pours globe-trotting selections from Napa to South Africa, plus sweet Florida wines, in a cozy,…
Siesta Key Wine Bar
NightlifeMcCurdy's Comedy Theatre
NightlifeMcCurdy's Comedy Theatre is Sarasota’s homegrown laugh factory, bringing in national headliners, local favorites, and rowdy open mics in a…
McCurdy's Comedy Theatre
NightlifeCheetah Lounge
NightlifeIf you want an old-school spot that still brings the heat, Cheetah Lounge features topless dancers, two main stages, VIP rooms, and…
Cheetah Lounge
NightlifeScotty's Pub
NightlifeScotty's Pub recently renovated its vintage vibe with new pool tables, classic pub games, and a lineup of live music, karaoke, and line…
Scotty's Pub
NightlifeCalusa Brewing
NightlifeCalusa Brewing keeps things interesting with weekly taproom-only releases, an award-winning Zote hazy IPA, and bright Siesta Squeeze brewed…
Calusa Brewing
NightlifePangea Alchemy Lab
NightlifeEuro-inspired lounge polish, speakeasy vibes, and mixologists who actually care... Pangea Alchemy Lab turns premium spirits and fresh…
Pangea Alchemy Lab
NightlifeCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
NightlifeContemporary American cuisine with international flavors served alongside wines in a trendy setting.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant
NightlifeThe Hive
NightlifeThe Hive is a neighborhood wine bar built for curiosity, pouring wine tastings and craft cocktails, and hosting winemaker events, cocktail…
The Hive
NightlifeBrewster’s
NightlifeWith 20 beer taps pouring plenty of local brews plus elevated bar fare that goes beyond the usual fryer parade, Brewster’s hits that sweet…
Brewster’s
NightlifeShamrock Pub
NightlifeThis week, craving a no-fuss pint and good craic? Shamrock Pub pours creamy Guinness, crisp Irish cider, and American craft beers in a…
Shamrock Pub
NightlifePokehub Venice
NightlifeWhether you're craving a clean, quick lunch or a customizable dinner, Pokehub Venice lets you pile fresh poke, crunchy add-ins, and saucy…
Pokehub Venice
NightlifeEcstatic Dance
NightlifeWhether you want a studio session, a moonlit South Lido Beach dance, or to join online, Ecstatic Dance offers a guided, judgment-free…
Ecstatic Dance
NightlifeWally's Pour House
NightlifeOld-school, locals landmark vibes meet serious comfort food at Wally's Pour House, where homemade pierogis rotate monthly alongside potato,…
Wally's Pour House
NightlifeSun King Brewery
NightlifeSun King Brewery keeps things fun with small-batch beers that swing from crisp lagers to playful one-offs like Pickle Beer and a Pumpkin…
Sun King Brewery
NightlifeThe Old Venice Pub
NightlifeWhen you want an easy, no-fuss hang close to home, The Old Venice Pub hits the vibe. Part of a local family of pubs, it’s the kind of place…
The Old Venice Pub
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