Happy Hour in Sarasota
By Carson B. · Updated November 6, 2026
Downtown, look to Lefty's, Fat Rabbit Pub, and Bevardi's Salute. For a water view, Evie's on the Bay or Rufa. On Siesta Key, Cafe Gabbiano and Jpan. In Venice, San Marco has a daily happy hour.
Downtown
Lefty's does oysters and cocktails, Fat Rabbit Pub is the second-floor spot on Main, Bevardi's Salute has a garden terrace on Lemon, and 99 Bottles pours rotating craft taps. Arts & Central and Mimi list one too.
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On the water
Evie's on the Bay has three floors over Little Sarasota Bay, Rufa looks out over Sarasota Bay, and Fins at Sharky's sits above the Venice Pier.
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Around town
Cafe Gabbiano on Siesta Key, Jpan Sushi on the South Trail, Andrea's on Siesta Drive, Post Kitchen & Bar near UTC, Delany's in Lakewood Ranch, and San Marco in Venice all list one.
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Questions
Where's a good happy hour in downtown Sarasota?
Lefty's, Fat Rabbit Pub, and Bevardi's Salute are good starting points. Call first, since times and deals change.