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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.

★★★★★ 4.60 rating (163 reviews)
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Live Music

Top DJs and live acts

Craft Cocktails

Premium drink menu

VIP Service

Exclusive experiences

Events

Themed nights weekly

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.

Soundside Waterfront Bar

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.

World-Class DJs
Premium Sound
Signature Cocktails
VIP Experience

What People Say

Reviews from our guests

Cali Hlavac

Cali Hlavac

11 months ago

Love 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

Rosaline S

2 months ago

I love it here. It's very chill and vibey and family friendly!

Chris C

Chris C

year ago

Trendy 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

K

month ago

Favorite 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

Derek Gross

month ago

Love 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

Andrew Iremonger

9 months ago

Hands 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

Lora Hogue

3 weeks ago

We 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

Castleberry

year ago

What 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

Darren Ice

month ago

Great 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

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.

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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

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Ready to experience the best night out? We're waiting for you.

Location

189 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach

Hours

Closed · Saturday 11 AM-12 AM
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
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