These picks come directly from our Naples city guide — updated regularly with local intelligence on the best spots, when to go, and what locals actually order.
Top Picks
The Bay House
Perched right on the Cocohatchee River, the bar area draws a loyal local crowd for happy hour with jaw-dropping water views. Watch dolphins and manatees glide by while sipping a well-made Old Fashioned.
Burn by Rocky Patel
A sleek cigar lounge and cocktail bar on Fifth Avenue with serious craft cocktails and a late-night energy that Naples desperately needed. Even non-smokers love the upscale lounge atmosphere and inventive drink menu.
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Riptide Brewing Company
Naples' scrappy craft brewery where the taproom feels like a friend's garage party. Their rotating IPAs are solid, and the food truck situation out front keeps improving.
Explore this spot →7th Avenue Social
This industrial-chic gastropub in the Design District is where younger Naples locals actually hang out. Great craft beer selection, creative cocktails, and a laid-back vibe that's a welcome break from stuffy Fifth Avenue.
Paddy Murphy's Irish Pub
The closest thing Naples has to a neighborhood dive — friendly bartenders, live music on weekends, and a crowd that mixes year-round locals with seasonal regulars. It's where you end up after everywhere else closes.
The Pub Naples
A casual British-style pub with a massive beer list and surprisingly good food in the Mercato shopping area. Trivia nights pack the place, and the outdoor patio is always buzzing.
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Bar Tulia
Farm-to-table cocktails and a see-and-be-seen crowd at this polished Third Street spot from celebrated chef Vincenzo Betulia. The craft cocktails are meticulously built and the small-plate snack menu is one of the best in town.
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Pelican Larry's
A true locals' sports bar with multiple locations, cold beer, and wings that hold their own against anywhere in Florida. This is where off-duty restaurant workers come to unwind.
Explore this spot →Naples Beach Brewery
A no-frills microbrewery in an industrial park where the focus is entirely on quality beer and good conversation. Bring your own food, grab a flight, and chat with the brewers — it doesn't get more local than this.
The Sunset Beach Bar & Grill at Naples Beach Hotel
Even after the hotel's renovation, this beachfront bar remains the quintessential Naples sunset drink spot. Toes-in-the-sand cocktails with a Gulf view — it's a cliché because it's perfect.