After Dark
Soundside Waterfront Bar
About Soundside Waterfront Bar
Soundside Waterfront Bar is a lively waterfront destination in Fort Walton Beach, bringing together the best parts of a great night out: a relaxed atmosphere, memorable entertainment, and a setting that encourages guests to stay awhile.
Located at 189 Brooks St SE, FL 32548, this nightlife favorite has earned a strong reputation with a 4.60-star rating from 163 reviews, reflecting the consistent experience customers have come to appreciate.
Whether you are stopping in for a casual drink, meeting friends for a fun evening, or planning a celebration, the bar offers a welcoming place where good service and a vibrant social scene come together naturally.
Guests can enjoy a well-rounded experience designed for both comfort and convenience, with outdoor seating, dine-in, takeaway, and delivery options available. The venue is known for its fast service, great beer selection, excellent cocktails, and a lineup of entertainment that keeps the energy high, including karaoke, live music, live performances, quiz nights, and bar games.
With alcohol, beer, cocktails, spirits, wine, food, happy-hour drinks, dancing, and a relaxed policy that allows outside food, Soundside Waterfront Bar creates a flexible and enjoyable environment for different tastes and occasions. The casual, trendy setting makes it a strong choice for anyone looking for a fun nightlife spot with plenty of personality.
Accessibility and guest comfort are also clearly a priority, with wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and toilet facilities available, making the space easier to enjoy for more visitors. Additional conveniences such as restrooms, Wi-Fi, and free Wi-Fi add to the overall experience, while reservations are accepted for those who want to plan ahead.
Payment is simple and convenient too, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments accepted. Soundside Waterfront Bar stands out as a place where great drinks, entertainment, and thoughtful hospitality come together to create a memorable outing worth returning to again and again.
Live Music
Top DJs and live acts
Craft Cocktails
Premium drink menu
VIP Service
Exclusive experiences
Events
Themed nights weekly
The Experience
Your Night Awaits
Premium Bar
Craft cocktails, top-shelf spirits, and an extensive wine list crafted by expert mixologists.
Dance Floor
State-of-the-art sound system and lighting that transforms every night into magic.
VIP Lounge
Exclusive bottle service and private areas for those seeking a more intimate experience.
About Us
Where Nights Come Alive
Whether it's a night out with friends, a celebration, or simply letting loose, we're here to make it unforgettable.
The Vibe
See what awaits you tonight
What People Say
Reviews from our guests
Cali Hlavac
11 months agoLove this place! It’s so cool, with a huge back area on the water. Family friendly, food trucks, tiki bar and live music — a must stop place. We love how much they add to our community!
Rosaline S
2 months agoI love it here. It's very chill and vibey and family friendly!
Chris C
year agoTrendy clean bar under Brook’s Bridge. Reasonable drink prices, but really clean and wide open. A little loud when live music plays due to it not being very large, but still had a great time. They have food trucks show up and someone sells s’more’s outside. Nice place to go out and have some drinks for the evening on miracle strip.
K
month agoFavorite bar in Fort Walton Beach with the best view of them all. They usually always have something fun going on! Such as brunch, live music/dj, trivia, tini Tuesday (recommend trying the key lime martini), karaoke or themed events! Their facebook page is really good about updating and posting about what's going on every week.
Derek Gross
month agoLove the view at the Tiki Bar. Its the only bar in Fort Walton Beach that you can walk into the water. They have some great food trucks there. Pie Face on Friday and all you can eat brunch on Sunday 11-3. Love both of these. Go check it out!!
Andrew Iremonger
9 months agoHands down my favorite spot in downtown fort Walton. The staff is great, they are always doing events and gigs there with live music, foam parties, brunch etc. The atmosphere is solid, the espresso martinis are great, and the selection is good. They have a bar downstairs by the water with an entire hang out area down there, complete with a food truck. This is also where the soundside cruiser leaves out of which is also super cool. I've been on it 3 or 4 times, and the folks running the catamaran are awesome, super friendly and fun. Do not skip this spot. If you're here visiting or living full time and looking for a new spot - this is it.
Lora Hogue
3 weeks agoWe had a great time!!! They have an inside bar with air-conditioning and TVs. An outside area that had cornhole, music, and the best part a bounce house To keep the kids entertained. Then, you can walk out to the tiki bar, which has an amazing view and watch the gorgeous sunset in the boats go up and down. We also partook in trivia night, which was so much fun!!! The food trucks exceeded expectations as far as taste and quality. I would definitely recommend this place to any family, friends or tourist.
Castleberry
year agoWhat a really cool bar to just chill and relax. Plenty of areas to sit out back at picnic tables and loungers. They have corn hole and fire pits for the cool Florida nights. Currently they do not have food but they do bring food vendors in on occasion. The inside bar is a great place to hangout with friends. Full liquor bar, both inside and outside. We met the owners Ben and Amber and they were awesome hosts and made sure we were taken care of. I would highly recommend stopping by for a drink here at a cool locals spot.
Darren Ice
month agoGreat place for your large party get together. Spacious with a great tiki bar out back. Service was well paced for the size and always tried to accommodate.
Explore With Us Reviews
10 months ago🌊 Soundside Waterfront Bar – Fort Walton Beach, FL 🌴🍹 If you’re looking for laid-back Florida vibes right on the water, this spot nails it. The atmosphere is casual and welcoming, with beautiful views of the Sound that make every seat feel like the “best seat in the house.” Perfect for catching a sunset, sipping on a cold drink, or just unwinding after a long day. The bar staff is friendly and quick, the drinks come out ice-cold, and the food is fresh with portions that hit the spot. You’ll find a mix of locals and visitors, but it never feels overcrowded — just the right kind of chill energy. Definitely a hidden gem on the water where you can relax, enjoy live music (on certain nights), and soak up that classic Fort Walton Beach atmosphere.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Soundside Waterfront Bar
- Tuesday: 11 AM-10 PM
- Wednesday: 11 AM-10 PM
- Thursday: 11 AM-11 PM
- Friday: 11 AM-12 AM
- Saturday: 11 AM-12 AM
- Sunday: 11 AM-10 PM
- Monday: 11 AM-10 PM
Soundside Waterfront Bar is located at 189 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, FL 32548, United States.
You can reach Soundside Waterfront Bar by calling +1 850-822-5655.
Soundside Waterfront Bar has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 163 customer reviews.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance, Wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following from the business: Identifies as veteran-owned, Identifies as women-owned.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following service options: Outdoor seating, Takeaway, Dine-in, Delivery.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following highlights: Bar games, Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Karaoke, Live music, Live performances, Quiz night, Rooftop seating, Sport.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following offerings: Alcohol, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Food, Happy-hour drinks, Spirits, Wine.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following dining options: Outside food allowed, Seating.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following amenities: Restroom, Wi-Fi, Free Wi-Fi.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following atmosphere: Casual, Trendy.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following crowd: Groups, Tourists.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following planning: Accepts reservations.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following payments: Credit cards, Debit cards, NFC mobile payments.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following children: Good for kids.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following parking: Free parking lot, Free street parking, On-site parking, Plenty of parking.
Soundside Waterfront Bar features the following pets: Dogs allowed.
Business Features
Highlights & Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
From the business
- Identifies as veteran-owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Karaoke
- Live music
- Live performances
- Quiz night
- Rooftop seating
- Sport
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Dancing
- Food
- Happy-hour drinks
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
- Free Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- On-site parking
- Plenty of parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
Find Us
Ready to experience the best night out? We're waiting for you.
Location
189 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton BeachPhone
+1 850-822-5655Hours
Make a Reservation
VIP tables, group bookings, and private events. Get in touch.