4 Best Bars in Fort Myers, The Lower Gulf Coast

A giant gold statue of his Zen-ness out front greets fans—a fun mix of frat boys, retirees, and young professionals—who crowd the casual, smoky bar and listen to hits from live bands and DJs. This is a local favorite.

Grab a seat outdoors or in the taproom of this award-winning local craft brewery while you listen to live music and order small bites from food trucks. It offers 25 beers on tap daily, and its crowd-pleasing offerings range from refreshing spiked seltzers to a decadent chocolate–peanut butter porter. Try a few with a flight, and take a growler of your favorite home. Both pets and kids are welcome.

For more than 20 years, this has been the place to watch top comedians perform every Friday and Saturday.

This is a low-key spot to catch a game and feast on good food; earlier in the evening it's very family-friendly. In terms of food, best bets include baby back ribs, Chicago-style pizza, and Italian beef.