The 5 Best Tiki Bars in Venice, Florida

Venice’s laid-back beach lifestyle lends itself perfectly to tiki bar culture. If you’re in the mood to sip refreshing tropical drinks and groove to great tunes next to the water, then you’re in luck because the city has a number of very cool tiki bars where you can drink, dance, and dig into fresh coastal seafood. These are five of the best tiki bars in Venice and the surrounding areas where you can meet up with old and new friends over tropical drinks and live music. 

Casey Key Fish House

801 Blackburn Point Road

Osprey, FL 34229

Located on the barrier island of Casey Key in Osprey, Casey Key Fish House features a thatched-roof tiki bar sitting alongside the Intracoastal Waterway. You’ll enjoy an incredible array of boats passing by while mingling over cold beers and cocktails and live music every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. If you get hungry, head over to the dining room on the water for tropical inspired fare.

Sharky’s on the Pier

1600 Harbor Drive South

Venice, FL 34285 

Sharky’s is a beloved institution right on the Gulf of Mexico next to Venice’s Municipal pier. The bar has a tropical tiki-style vibe with colorful wooden tables, refreshing frozen drinks, and tasty tropical cuisine. Pop by in the late afternoon to listen to live music, indulge in fresh seafood, and catch an incredible sunset over the water.

Dockside Waterfront Grill

509 N Tamiami Trail

Venice, FL 34285

With wooden tables right overlooking Venice’s historic Fisherman’s Wharf Marina, the Dockside Waterfront Grill is a popular tiki-inspired spot. Try the signature Shark Lady cocktail and the restaurant will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Mote Marine Laboratory, which works to protect Florida’s coastal waters.  Dock space is available for patrons.

Pop’s Sunset Grill

112 Circuit Rd

Nokomis, FL 34275

Pop’s is another iconic Venice bar located on the Intracoastal Waterway across from Nokomis Beach. The tiki bar offers 4,000 square feet of space with individual and communal tables, fire pits, and 180-degree views of the water. They often have live music during the evenings and space for those who want to get up and dance to the beats.  Arrive by land or by water.

Nokomo’s Sunset Hut

690 S Tamiami Trail

Nokomis, FL 34275

Have a frozen cocktail or three at Nokomo’s Sunset Hut, a lively tiki bar with indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the water. You can get there by car or boat, and they even have their own dock. They also have nightly live music, so you can listen to local bands as you sip drinks and indulge in Caribbean cuisine.

At Gulf Shores Realty we live and breathe the Venice lifestyle. Our tiki bar tours are a great way to experience some of the best bars and restaurants in Venice where you can enjoy refreshing drinks, live music, fresh seafood, and incredible sunset views. 

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