One of the benefits of being on vacation is that you can hit the hay whenever you want. Going to bed and getting up early is great when you have a full day of outdoor adventure planned, but don’t forget to indulge in a fun night out or two, with a luxurious sleep-in the next morning. (May we suggest several great locals-approved breakfast and brunch spots to start your day right?)
For some night owl fun, check out these friendly musical spots open late:
Dean’s South of the Border
Dean's offers live music 7 days a week, a convivial atmosphere, and a tasty menu featuring Tex Mex and American classics. Sit outside to enjoy the tunes and soak up the vibes. The dance floor is always full of people dancing the night away! Open until midnight Monday through Thursday, and till 1 am on Friday and Saturday.
Leroy's Southern Kitchen and Bar
Leroy’s menu is full of new American comfort food with a deft Southern flair, and they pride themselves on their hospitality. It’s a downtown Punta Gorda hotspot into the wee hours. With live music almost daily and a 1 am close time on Saturday nights, you know where to go when you’re in a party mood.
The End Zone Sports Grille
The End Zone in Englewood offers daily dine-in specials and a wide variety of tasty bar bites and entrees and a relaxed sports bar vibe. This friendly neighborhood spot features live music almost every evening. Friday and Saturdays they’re open until 2 am, so there’s plenty of time to relax and enjoy the food, music, and camaraderie.
TT's Tiki Bar
TT's, on the waters of the Peace River between the two bridges in Punta Gorda, is a destination for locals and visitors alike. With a fun menu including lots of frozen drinks, sand to sink your toes into while you enjoy perfect sunset views, and great live music and dancing, it's the perfect spot to unwined, eat, and wind back up for dancing until midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
Twisted Fork
Alongside their tasty and varied "twisted" menu, there's almost always live music at the 24,000 square-foot covered patio—known as Bert's Back Porch—at the Twisted Fork in Port Charlotte. A large portion of the space is wide open for dancing, and the lineup is a mix of popular local bands and traveling tribute groups, with lots of classic rock and country on offer. They're open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
The Celtic Ray Public House
Nothing brings people together like toe-tapping music and wonderful food and drink, and the Celtic Ray in Punta Gorda provides that and more. Their expansive outdoor beer garden is the perfect spot to catch some tunes and toast your fellow revelers with a pint (or two). Live entertainment almost every night, pub trivia and weekly curry specials make it as authentic as you can get! Open until 1 am, seven days a week, with the kitchen open until midnight for those late-night hankerings.
All-Star Sports Grill
The All-Star in Port Charlotte is a popular local hangout with a welcoming atmosphere and a deep menu. They offer live music Tuesday through Sunday, and they’re open until 2 am on Friday and Saturday nights, so you don’t have to cut your night out short.
Lock 'N Key and SandBar Tiki & Grille
Although both of these Englewood hotspots are open until "only" 11 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, we recommend both Lock 'N Key and SandBar Tiki & Grille for the food, the tunes, the drinks, the vibes, and the sea breezes, as they're both right across the street from Englewood Beach.
Gatorz Bar & Grill
Gatoz in Port Charlotte is another laid-back local hangout with locally-famous French fries, lots of food specials, tasty drinks, and periodic live music. The outdoor patio is always a fun time, and they're open until 1 am every night.
Have fun out there!
