top beach bars & lounges in the Fort Walton beach and destin areas

Happy hours 4-7pm daily

Live music Saturdays & Sundays

 Ascend to the newly refurbished Rooftop, where you’ll be greeted by unparalleled panoramic vistas overlooking Henderson Beach State Park and breathtaking Southern sunsets.   Enjoy our diverse array of fine wines and craft beers amidst an ambiance that effortlessly blends warmth with sophistication.   

Happy Hours M-F 3-6pm

Live music Mondays 7-9pm

Grab fun + refreshing poolside drinks! The Palms Good Vibes Bar is an outdoor bar overlooking the resort's lagoon pool, lush greenery, and tropical water features. 

We serve handcrafted cocktails that'll highlight your vacation, or stay-cation, at 

Happy hour 3-5pm M-F 

Hand crafted beer flights, music and games inside and outside. Fun family enviornment and unique smoked dishes that will have you thinking about more. Come hang out with our frendly team and enjoy a cold cocktail and smoked wings!

Happy hour 3-5pm daily 

The Crab Trap, Destin offers first-come, first-served seating, so we do not accept reservations or call-ahead seating. The wait is a part of the experience! Enjoy the view with a cocktail from the beach bar or play on our beach playground! 

Happy hour 3-5pm daily

 Long lines and long wait times are not a thing here at the beach bar with plenty of space to spread out and relax Submarina is the perfect place kick off your night the right way with beautiful views and fun cocktails day and night on the water!

Happy hour 3-7pm daily

A popular locals spot known for its tiki bar live music, boat tours, slingshot rentals and good food specials. cocktail bar bars & lounges Fort Walton Beach Destin

Happy hour 3-6pm daily

 ALL YOU CAN EAT SUSHI 11:30am-3pm | $29.95*  ALL YOU CAN EAT Crab Legs
Available daily | $64.95

High class bar and drinks, music in a beautiful environment. locally owned with pride and dedication to quality fusion dishes, sushi and cocktails!

Happy Hour 2-5pm daily

The fun local spot near the walk everyone's talking about. newly opened in 2023 this lively place is a new local favorite!

Happy Hour 11am-7pm

 AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar bills themselves as ”the happiest bar on the docks” with happy hour Monday thru Friday from a 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. That includes daily drink specials and Oyster Happy Hour for raw oysters.  

Happy hour 3-6pm daily 

This is the ultimate rooftop location! only rooftop pool on the emerald coast, live Dj, music, onsite grill master to serve you while enjoying cocktails panoramic and games!

get a pass at the gate to Baytown and come see the view at Effie hotel Sandestin

Happy hour 4-6pm daily 

Winner of Best Bar and Best Happy Hour in Destin, our Beach Bar is open YEAR ROUND! Enjoy ice-cold drinks and our full menu while watching the game directly on the Beach. 

Happy hour M-Thurs 5-7pm

 When you’re hungry, thirsty, or simply bored with the same-old, we’ve got The Remedy! 

 Come one, come all,  NATIVES’ COVE is a one stop shop for food, drinks, entertainment, and water-sports directly across from Spectre Island and Pirates Cove, The last local spot to hang out and appreciate the beauty of the area. Nestled on the bay, you will love this local hangout! 

   Happy hour M-F 2-6pm 

Browse our extensive craft beer selections, both on draft and in bottles. Choose from 30 craft beers on tap, each hand selected to include some of the rarest and most sought after beers in the nation, making The Craft Bar the only place in Northwest Florida to serve many of these specialty brews.  

 Happy hour 3-6pm daily

 Marina Bar & Grill offers more than just a captivating atmosphere. It serves as the ultimate destination for unwinding with your loved ones and sharing fishing tales with friends while enjoying a refreshing, ice-cold beer long after the fishing gear has been stowed away. 

 Happy hour 4-6pm, and 11pm - close 

We are celebrated for our atmosphere boasting more than One Million signed dollar bills hanging from the ceilings and walls of the Pub. In 1996, a second location, McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin opened on beautiful Destin Harbor with the same great food and live Irish entertainment. 

Happy hour 3-6pm daily

Friday 3-5pm

Local sports bar, watch the game with open walls to the outdoor air, music and great food! dozens of cold brews on tap to enjoy a great time with friends and family today!

Happy hour 3-6pm daily  

Our full bar boasts an impressive selection of 24 rotating taps, featuring a wide range of craft beers to satisfy every palate. Great selection of wines and cocktails to pair with any of our house made dishes all within the fun and lively atmosphere here at the pallet bar and grill!

Happy hour 2-6pm daily 

Come hang with us for Lunch, Dinner or Cocktails. Enjoy live music all weekend long, with happy hour specials & a relaxed atmosphere. 

Happy hour  3-7pm daily 

We’ve opened our third location in Destin, FL “in the harbor, above the boathouse” which is a fantastic location along the Florida Gulf Coast. 

Wed-Sat food specials

 Enjoy fresh food & Drinks from our amazing kitchen staff. check out our daily specials as well as upcoming entertainment

(Located at Village of Baytowne Wharf)

Music  12:00 - 4:00 pm & 5:30 - 9:30 pm 

 Voted “The Best Place to Dance on The Emerald Coast” by Destin Magazine. With our amazing lighting and sound, you’ll see why we are the best dance destination 

Happy hour M-F 3-5pm

(Located at Village of Baytowne Wharf)

With its iconic water views, curated retail offerings, inviting woodburning fireplace, indoor/outdoor bar, and captivating live entertainment, the 5 o'Clock Somewhere 

(Located at Village of Baytowne Wharf)

Become a pirate with us and dance the night away out at Baytown Wharf park. Live music nightly and wild drinks for your liking!  Arrr me maties!

(Located at Village of Baytowne Wharf)

 With the famous New Orleans daiquiri and frozen drink bar, serves up specialties at The Village of Baytowne Wharf. Enjoy frozen concoctions like 190 Octane or the Hurricane each blended, chilled and served to cool the summer heat. 

Happy hour 4-6pm daily

(Located at Village of Baytowne Wharf)

At Hammerheads Bar & Grille in Destin, Florida, you can enjoy fried and steamed seafood, burgers, live music, and more, all in a beautiful dockside setting!

10% Bulk buy discount available

 Emerald Coast Wine Cellars offers a complimentary wine tasting seven days a week. There is a large gift shop with an assortment of gifts, gourmet foods and wine accessories. We also have available many muscadine products jellies, jams, syrup, sauces and juice. 

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