21 Best Bars near Hurlburt Field

1 KT's Kraken Tiki Bar

4.2 Good 8 Reviews

100 Corlew Road, Hurlburt Field

“Omaley and I want to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the incredible work you did on Saturday May 30th, 2025 for my husbands retirement party. Your warmth, energy, and amazing drinks brought so much joy to the evening. You made every one of our family and friends feel welcome and at home—and they haven’t stopped raving about you since! You truly brought the party to life, and we’re so grateful to have had you there. P.S. In my book, you are what keeps the outdoor rec alive and fun. With heartfelt thanks, Christy”

2 The Gulf

4.8 Superb 672 Reviews

1284 Marler Ave, Fort Walton Beach · 6.04 miles

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“The Gulf is one of my favorite places. The staff is always friendly and it’s the perfect place to grab a bite and relax with family and friends or read and study solo. Yesterday was a bit chilly so Olivia and her teammate lit the fire pit for us. We were able to eat and enjoy the views while staying warm. Thanks again Olivia and staff. 🫶🔥🔥”

3 Ivy and Ale

4.7 Superb 164 Reviews

222 Staff Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach · 5.67 miles

“We found this fabulous spot on a FB group for Fwb. We ventured out and had dinner last week - feta dip (OhMyGoodness!), hot honey flatbread, crabcake on lobster risotto, and creme brulee special. The service was spot on and the food was flat out fabulous! I took leftovers home and ate every bite - esp. the feta which surprised me as I already had a great whipped feta recipe. Nope, there's is better. Only caveat is they don't have cocktails but they have great wine options and beer/sodas. We took our dog (huge plus) and enjoyed a beautiful evening!”

4 RadBar

4.6 Superb 134 Reviews

119 Staff Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach · 5.34 miles

“I’ve been going to Radbar for 5 years. Everyone is kind, and the conversations with the girls are always fun to have! Theme and Contest nights are the most fun you can have on any weekend, and Radbar does it right! The drink selection is A+ with IPAs and Coolers for adults and sodas and waters for underage gamers. Keeping it open for everyone till 9pm gives the younger people a chance to experience old school arcades, but of course after 9, it’s a nice relaxing getaway for gamers! 10/10 will keep my business every time!”

5 Soundside Waterfront Bar

4.6 Superb 109 Reviews

189 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach · 5.69 miles

“Such a great place that me and my friends love to come to! Great spot on the water with lots of places to chill and hangout and enjoy the great atmosphere, good drinks, live music and the different food trucks they offer. Service has always been quick and friendly as well. Great spot for everyone from locals, tourists, families, couples, or just a friendly gathering. If you haven't checked them out yet I highly encourage you to go and see what a great spot this is!”

6 Docie's Dock

4.6 Superb 50 Reviews

24 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach · 5.12 miles

“Went there for the Spirit of 1989 show. It was good show in a decent venue. It was extremely hot in there and felt like the heat was blowing on me, but it was cool outside so was able to go out between bands. They had the game playing outside so I could check the score in between bands. There is some actual seats inside and outside the venue, having a bad back, I am unable to stand long periods of time. The bands were good, it was a good time. I would definitely go back for a show there again.”

7 Salty Duck

4.5 Superb 66 Reviews

209 Ferry Rd SE, Fort Walton Beach · 5.53 miles

“We visited last summer, and stumbled on it by chance. We had a great time and ended up visiting multiple times during our vacay. Before we left the bartender knew my drink order! Friday nights get busy due to the military crowd, but we were there during peak season and had the best time. Cold drinks, not over priced, and not a tourist trap. We love the duck”

8 Soi Bistro

4.7 Superb 219 Reviews

234 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach · 4.08 miles

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“We are visiting the Ft Walton beach area for the first time. Soi Bistro came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Friendly staff and an enjoyable atmosphere. Will definitely go back to try more of their offerings. A must for sure”

9 Salt Hop Brewing

4.8 Superb 21 Reviews

196 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach · 5.52 miles

“my favorite place to go! wonderful people, great atmosphere, great beer, they make you feel like family!! Salthop is the Best!!”

10 850 Craft Reserve

4.9 Superb 16 Reviews

330B Mary Esther Boulevard, Mary Esther · 2.48 miles

“Great beer eh? Come out and support a local place.”

11 Ginny's Place

4.7 Superb 20 Reviews

126 E Miracle Strip Pkwy, Mary Esther · 2.4 miles

“A pefect place to hang out and play pool, hospitality beats any other local place.”

12 The Island Resort Beach Bar

4.4 Superb 47 Reviews

1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach · 6.63 miles

“I had an amazing experience at this bar, thanks to Becca. She was incredibly attentive and made sure to carefully listen to my order, especially after I mentioned I had food allergies. I felt completely at ease knowing she took that seriously. Becca took great care of me and my friends, all while still keeping up with other customers in a very busy summer crowd. It honestly felt like I had my own personal bartender the whole time. Her professionalism, friendliness, and attention to detail made the night stand out. Highly recommend stopping by and asking for Becca!”

13 The Bevador Room

4.5 Superb 13 Reviews

214 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach · 5.56 miles

“The bartenders are awesome!”

14 Coaster's

4.2 Good 73 Reviews

214 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach · 5.56 miles

“The bartenders are awesome!”

15 Taboo Latin Club

3.8 Good 15 Reviews

200 Ferry Rd SE, Fort Walton Beach · 5.5 miles

“yes it was small but fun!”

16 Old Bay Steamer

4.4 Superb 295 Reviews

102 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach · 6 miles

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“We had the raw oysters, mussels, the house salad was so good. My father had the pineapple shrimp, my friend had the seafood medley and I had the steamed lobster tails with potatoes and asparagus. Everything was fantastic, cooked to perfection and just so yummy. The staff was super, friendly and fun! Will definitely go back!”

17 J.C. Seafood House

4.4 Superb 252 Reviews

321 Mary Esther Blvd, Mary Esther · 2.54 miles

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“Hell yeah I recommend them. I am here on business with a client and when I travel, like to sample local hole in the wall places. So I come in JCs and they serve their seafood cooked in a bag. They throw all kinda of seafood as well as corn potatoes and sausage. I had a half pound bad each of corn and sausage with egg as and rice and for those of you who know me and know I eat, this more than filled me. Be sure you come in wearing trashy clothes as they also throw various sauces in to the bag and steam and cook it. They give you a bib and wipes and you WILL need them Also, I was waited on by Jaime who gave awesome service. I hadn’t eaten at this type of restaurant before and she won’t make you feel like a goober for asking questions. Very courteous and professional. I am likely to be coming to Mary Esther each spring for several years to come. You can bet your sweet bippy I will be coming back when I do! It sounds like it’s a western panhandle chain but you would do wonders coming to DUUUVALLL!”

18 Sammy's on the Island

3.7 Good 56 Reviews

1224 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach · 6.13 miles

“I visited Sammy's in Fort Walton just last night (6-17-24) and it was a blast. This is the first time i had ever been in this type of establishment and it exceeded my expectations. The service was amazing, the drinks werent very expensive and all the ladies were great on stage. It was a little slow when we got there around 10pm but it definitely picked up soon after that. Especially when Gabby got there and got on stage, her set was amazing and she was by far my favorite. So if you are in or around the area, be sure and stop in and ask for Gabrielle, you definitely wont be disappointed.”

19 Rick's Seafood & Sports

4.3 Superb 233 Reviews

178 Eglin Pkwy NE, Fort Walton Beach · 5.06 miles

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“Consistently good service and great food. I’m a picky eater and they always always cook my food the way I like it. Prices are right on par for the area. I love this place.”

20 Fort Walton Beach Bowl

3.8 Good 85 Reviews

745 Beal Pkwy NW, Fort Walton Beach · 3.64 miles

“I just had to share our amazing experience at Fort Walton Beach Bowl! We booked the birthday package this Sunday, December 7th, for my son’s 12th birthday, and everything was absolutely wonderful. We were allowed to decorate, and even when we fell behind schedule, the staff didn’t bat an eye. They kindly waited for the birthday boy to arrive and started our lane an entire hour later than planned—no hesitation, no issues at all. We enjoyed our full two hours of bowling, lemonade, and two delicious pizza pies. Every employee we interacted with was friendly and smiling. Our group of 17 had an absolute blast from start to finish. It couldn’t have turned out any better! Thank you, Fort Walton Beach Bowl family, for making our celebration unforgettable! 🎉🖤🎳”

21 Rockin Tacos Grill & Tequila Bar

3.9 Good 508 Reviews

1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach · 6.55 miles

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“Great atmosphere, great food, great service, great view, and great margaritas! Sawyer was the best server ever! Ask for her!”