Siesta Key, is just a few miles away from Sarasota and is a barrier island that is eight miles long. Many consider it to be ‘paradise’, with its abundance of beautiful beaches, tropical birds, and year-round sunshine. The warm waters from the Gulf of Mexico ensure that this little island stays warmer than inland Sarasota. But what does Siesta Key have to offer when the sun goes down?

Most of the action going on after dark on Siesta Key will be found in Siesta Village, where there is a handful of bars and pubs, all in keeping with the island’s tropical flavour. One of the most popular venues of Siesta Key seems to be the Daiquiri Deck, which is in ‘The Village’, as it’s locally known! Daiquiri Deck is popular to any age group, from retirees to those on a student break, and families alike. As the name suggests, the venue is home to many Daiquiri recipes, just to keep up with the tropical paradise theme. “The Deck” is open long hours, providing a place to have lunch or dinner. It hosts a variety of entertainment, especially during Spring Break, when volleyball tournaments, bikini contests and parties will be found on the beach, and spilling into the Village.

Another in ‘The Village’ of Siesta Key is The Beach Club, which is a trendy bar offering a fun retreat. Live bands are often featured, as well as cocktails and outdoor seating that keep locals and tourists coming back night after night. The bar also has many televisions to keep sports fans up-to-date on the latest scores! It is a popular spot for dancing the night away, to a wide array of different music styles.

The entirety of Siesta Key – especially in Siesta Village – has an ‘old world’ tropical beach hideaway to it, making it the ultimate in seaside holiday destinations. All of the restaurants, bars and pubs are decorated in a traditional beach hut style, some with thatched roofs and outdoor seating underneath a gazebo.

One of the most popular events to take place on Siesta Key is the Siesta Key Drum Circle. This is a tradition that happens every Sunday night. It brings together people from all walks of life – die-hard hippies, stock market businessmen and soccer moms all join together to lay down funky music with maraca, bongos and other types of percussion instruments. BYOD – Bring Your Own Drum!

Siesta Key tends to offer a quieter and more relaxed night out, so those requiring a little more liveliness and variety to their evenings would benefit from taking the short trip over into Sarasota. Sarasota offers a more city-based night out, with an abundance of night clubs, bars and social hot spots. It is very easy to reach over the Siesta or Stickney Point bridge, and is about a fifteen to twenty minute journey. It’s ideal if you are in need of a ‘bigger’ night out, although most find that Siesta Key has a perfect nightlife spot just for them. The selection of bars and restaurants offer lots of entertainment, and do their best to make your nights in Siesta Key just as perfect as the island.

8-Ball Lounge 3527 Webber St. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 922-8314
Bad Art Bar 1550 4th St. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 955-6118
Bahi Hut Lounge 4675 N Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 355-5141
Beer & Wine Garden 8201 S Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 923-5294
Bennigan's 1277 S Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 953-9742
Cafe Gardens & Daiquiri Deck 5250 Ocean Blvd. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 349-8697
Cedars 2385 12th St. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 953-5531
Cha Cha Coconuts Tropical Bar 417 St Armands Cir. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 388-3300
Cheetah Lounge 3939 N Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 351-0469
Cherry Hill Pub 2639 Mall Dr. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 925-7198
Corner Cafe 4974 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 378-3974
Corner Pockett 4015 N Lockwood Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 351-1360
Cracker Jack 4116 Bee Ridge Rd. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 377-0666

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Enter Section 3655 Webber St # B. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 921-5722
Full Moon Beer Pub 2831 N Tamiami Trl. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 351-2773
Gator Club 1490 Main St. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 366-5969
Gilligan's Island Bar and Grill 5253 Ocean Blvd. Siesta Key, FL.	(941) 346-1161
Hide A Way Bar 5771 Beneva Rd. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 925-7383
In Extremis 204 Sarasota Quay. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 954-2008
Johnny's 7560 15th St E. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 355-5783
Key Hole Lounge 5253 Ocean Blvd. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 346-8122
Mc Curdy's Comedy Club Po Box 22016. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 925-3869
Office Bar 3877 Clark Rd. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 922-9710
Paddy Wagon 6586 Gateway Ave. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 925-2344
Red's Place 2119 Siesta Dr. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 364-8653

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Ricky J's 1330 27th St. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 953-5945
Rusty Rudder Tavern & Grill 5445 N Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 351-7896
Scalawags 1112 Whitfield Ave. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 756-7397
Score Board Lounge 323 S Washington Blvd. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 364-9335
Shamrock Pub 2257 Ringling Blvd. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 952-1730
Will's Honkytonk 5748 Swift Rd. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 923-7392
Wooly Bully 3355 17th St. Sarasota, FL.	(941) 955-2859

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