Naples After Dark: Local Nightlife & Entertainment

Florida's Paradise Coast After Dark: Local Nightlife & Entertainment

You might know Florida’s Paradise Coast for its golf courses, white-sand beaches, and resort experiences. However, once the sun sets, there’s a lot to be said for the region’s nightlife scene. In Naples, areas like Mercato, 5th Avenue South, and Third Street South are home to cocktail lounges, live music venues, and late-night restaurants. And over on Marco Island, beach bars and waterfront hangouts make the perfect places to enjoy drinks and local bands well into the evening. If you’re planning a night out on the town, you won’t want to miss these spots.

NAPLES NIGHTLIFE

BAR TULIA

Founded by Vincenzo Betulia in 2014, Bar Tulia’s original location is next to its namesake restaurant: Osteria Tulia. Thanks to its popularity, it has now expanded to a second location in Mercato. Expect a mix of seasonal, Italian-inspired dishes, craft cocktails made with house-infused spirits and fresh ingredients, and a bar program that blends Old World technique with modern creativity.

THE VINE ROOM

Tucked behind a vine-covered entrance on 5th Avenue South, the Vine Room is an upscale cocktail lounge offering fine wines, inventive drinks, and shareable small plates. It’s an ideal spot for after-dinner cocktails or a stylish night out in downtown Naples. Seating is limited, and reservations can be booked up to 14 days in advance.

LIMÓN ROOFTOP BAR

Located on the rooftop of the AC Hotel Naples 5th Avenue, Limón features indoor and outdoor seating accompanied by views of Naples Bay. Choose from Mediterranean small plates, fresh seafood, and over a dozen signature cocktails, like the Millionaire Margarita or Banana Daiquiri. Limón is open until 10 p.m., Sunday through Thursday, and until 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Sundays also feature 2-for-1 cocktails at the bar all day.

SEVENTH SOUTH

With an ever-changing menu featuring fresh, local and artisan suppliers, Seventh South puts a focus on offering food and drinks. Here, the comfortable ambience is accentuated by eclectic décor, live music, and a loyal clientele. It’s also one of the only late-night spots in the city of Naples open until 1 a.m. (on Tuesday through Saturday). And if you’re hungry, the kitchen here stays open until midnight, serving up calamari, oysters, ribs, burgers, and hot lobster rolls.

THE LONDON CLUB

If you’re looking for a refined night out in Naples, The London Club is hard to beat. Tucked inside the Bellasera Hotel, this reservation-only venue pairs the full Claw Bar menu—think seafood towers, lobster tails, and filet mignon—with complimentary live jazz. Open only Friday and Saturday nights with limited seating, advance reservations are strongly recommended.

REBECCA’S WINE BAR & RESTAURANT

Rebecca’s is located in Naples’ Bayshore Arts District, directly across from Celebration Park. The restaurant is home to Three60 Wine, offering a wide selection of international wines available by the glass or for purchase. Pop in for a late-night wine tasting or purchase tickets ahead of time to attend one of their popular evening soirées, curated by Executive Chef Darren Veilleux.

NORTH NAPLES NIGHTLIFE

BURN BY ROCKY PATEL

Rocky Patel is internationally known in the cigar-making world, and he happens to live in Naples. His very first signature cigar and fine spirits lounge is right here as well: Burn by Rocky Patel at Mercato. It’s a sanctuary for those who enjoy fine cigars and premium spirits, including top DJs and musicians.

BLUE MARTINI

Naples' Blue Martini has bars both inside and out that fill up nearly every night. You’ll find themed nights every day of the week, featuring happy hour from 4–8 p.m., live music, and rotating drink specials, such as $3 drafts, Casamigos deals, and 50% off for service industry professionals. Try one of their specialty martinis, like the Blue Martini (of course), before hitting the dance floor.

CAVO LOUNGE

Cavo is an upscale gastrolounge located in Mercato, open daily from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.. The menu leans Mediterranean, with plenty of shareable dishes and signature drinks. Stop by for happy hour from 4–7 p.m., then stay as the lights go down and the energy picks up—especially Thursday through Saturday when the dance floor stays busy past midnight.

MARCO ISLAND NIGHTLIFE

LITTLE BAR RESTAURANT

A longtime favorite in the fishing village of Goodland, Little Bar Restaurant offers one of the most authentic nighttime experiences in the area. Open seasonally from October through June, the bar features live music nearly every night and stays open until at least midnight. Local acts, seafood platters, and a come-as-you-are crowd make it a true Southwest Florida institution. Little Bar closes for the summer (until October) after the annual Spammy Jammy party in late June. 

CJ’S ON THE BAY

Known as Marco Island’s “Best Kept Secret,” CJ’s on the Bay exudes laid-back island style at both the full-size outdoor gazebo bar and inside the full-service restaurant, each of which overlooks the waterfront. Accessible by land and boat, CJ’s is open until 10 p.m. every day. For music lovers, live entertainment is a constant here, along with gorgeous sunsets, great signature drinks, and an assortment of mouthwatering entrees, including fresh, local stone crab.

PARADISE DOESN’T SLEEP AT SUNSET

Late nights take many forms on Florida’s Paradise Coast. A jazz set with dinner at The London Club. A rooftop cocktail and skyline view at Limón. A DJ set at Cavo or a glass of wine at Rebecca’s. For a nightlife scene that surprises at every turn, ONLY Paradise will do.