31 Best Bars near Merritt Island

“Great place for a beer, calm atmosphere is a nice escape from the fast pace of life on the space coast. I was excited to get a pumpkin head beer at a reasonable price. The bartender was from Maine which was a pleasantly surprise. We felt very welcome and played several games or pool.“

“Just a all-around great place. The staff is amazing.“

“Bri is a great bartender . She really takes care of her customers .“

“We had the pleasure of being served by Brian Burger at The Island, and we just wanted to say how much we enjoyed meeting him! He was not only attentive but also entertaining and funny ! It’s rare to encounter a server with such personality , we thought his boss should know what a gem they have on their team! :0)“

“Amazing! Awesome! The atmosphere and food is delicious. The burger was so big and juicy, fries crispy great and the calzone stuffed fill, so much cheese. we saw some pizzas and they were absolutely amazing. can't wait to try those!. Just come and get it. you won't be disappointed.“

“Just had one of the best date nights out in a long time! Emily was our server and she was wonderful. Every staff member was nice and cheerful and the food was amazing! way to go Merritt island chili's!“

“We just went for the first time and will definitely be back. The food was superb, the staff outstanding and we met Shawn one of the owners and he is great. We will be telling all our friends and look forward to future visits!!! Thanks for a great dinner. Rick and Rae“

“I don't recommend it. The preacher burger was served to me with sand in it. Ridiculous, I won't be back.“

“Stephenie and Mary were amazing! We had the best time at Salty Sisters tonight. As always, the food was fantastic, and the vibe was so fun! Can’t wait to see you again!“

“This little tiny tavern looks so much fun. My friend Tiffany runs the place and she looks like she's doing an excellent job with all the fun little activities.
Tiffany is such a little sweetie Super friendly kind-hearted ❤️“

“Incredible Staff & Owners.“

“Family enjoyed a delicious meal on our way to cocoa village. Great service and even better food. The poke nachos are delicious!“

“Stopped in from our cruise stop and had an amazing experience at this bar. They allowed our husbands to smoke their cigars in their outside area. They also had a great band! Tiffany was the best bartender, remembered us and our order each visit, was friendly and funny! Can’t wait to return! Thank you for making our trip enjoyable!“

“Fantastic two nights in a row. I love this bar!“

“Found this hidden gem of a place. Absolutely incredible food and wonderful service !!“

“Best hang out spot in Rockledge! This has easily become me and my boyfriend Dennis favorite kava bar in Rockledge! I give the staff so much credit for being so kind, accepting, funny, caring, sweet, and so attentive! I love all the different events that they have during the week! Everyone who comes into this establishment is great and kind! It’s always an awesome experience going to imperial! The drinks are really awesome and I love how they have Kratom and their premium Kratom! I enjoy how they have a lot of different flavored syrups for customers to try out! Thank you Imperial for being a great place with such a great vibe!!“

“Dark and cold. Like a cave. The way a dive bar should be. Way more locals than tourists, which is almost always a good thing. Full bar, TVs (mostly tuned to Fox News), and plenty of bar games (darts, billards, etc). Awesome back porch and awesomer backyard, complete with an outdoor stage for live music.“

“I love dive bars, so if you do, then you must check this one out. It is beer and cash only. Bartender and Patrons were so friendly and welcoming. There are arcade games and pool tables. Touch tunes avail to play your favorite hits. I will definitely stop in another day.“

“awesome venue, great people and a sweet jam night!“

“Great place. Live music. Affordable drinks. Cool staff. You’ll like it.“

“A hometown establishment that is friendly, fun, and welcoming! Great staff!!!“

“Been coming here for 10 years.“

“Aqua Lounge is hands down one of the best hookah spots I’ve been to in Cocoa. From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed by the beautiful décor ,classy, modern, and perfect for a chill night out or celebrating with friends. The vibe is on point with mood lighting and plush seating that makes you want to stay all night.

The entertainment is what really sets this place apart. Whether it’s live DJs, themed nights, or special events, there’s always something going on to keep the energy flowing. The music selection is always fire, a great mix that keeps the crowd moving but still lets you relax and vibe with your hookah.

Speaking of hookah, the flavors are top-tier, smooth, and always fresh. The staff is super friendly and attentive, making sure your coals stay hot and your experience is 10/10.

If you’re in the Cocoa area and looking for a lounge with great atmosphere, music, and service, Aqua Lounge is the spot. Highly recommend ✨“

“Awesome experience with Trent who was involved in every aspect of the build !!! Excellent workmanship and quality and completed in a very timely matter !! 5/5 !!“

“Great location on the beach. We had a drink while waiting for our table at Coconuts on the Beach right next door.“

“Great place to have some fun!“

“Went here as a quick option after a long flight and getting to our hotel early. We didn't want to Uber to another restaurant. Happily satisfied with the service and food. We had trie meat pizza, burger and chicken bacon wrap. They had a special for $25, app/entree/dessert. The key lime pie is so good!
Server was kind and food came quick.
Restaurant has televisions all around the bar, booth and table seating.
Great for a quick bite.“

“Great dive bar. Decent prices. Live entertainment. Multiple pool tables. Perfect local watering hole!“

“The best neighborhood bar around.“

“Nice addition to the beach complex where Minuteman Causeway meets the beach! Nice selection of beer, on tap and bottled/canned, seltzers, and, of course, tiki-inspired cocktails + a nice Hawaiian(ish) tapas menu. Great place for pau hana in DT Cocoa Beach!“

“Tommy and Kristy or Chrissy took us. Went with a couple of my friends for my birthday dinner and drinks. Ordered the brisket cheese stake pizza it was delicious, while ordering it Tommy recommended adding pepperoni. I’ll take recommendations from him when I go back. They made it super friendly and inviting.“