41 Best Bars near Merritt Island

“We love the live music and cozy vibes“

“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.“

“it's the atmosphere and the people who make it great. because the scenery is beautiful and the food is very good. Also we have the nice bar with the best locals making the day a fun time for our staff and guests alike.“

“We ate at The Kings Duck for dinner last night (11/19/25) and had Fish and Chips and a Mushroom Cheeseburger both with fries. The fries were some of crispiest, and tastiest we have ever had! Also, the Mushroom Swiss Burger cooked medium rare was perfectly cooked, which is hard to get done correctly. The Fish was also very good!!! I would recommend The Kings Duck for really good food!“

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

“I recommend everything. The service with a smile is great also“

“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“

“Cozy and Barbie were amazing and the most friendliest and attentive bartenders I've ever had. Were visiting from Ohio and they helped us with local recommendations and treated us like family. We will come back here every time we come to Florida“

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

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

“It’s always a fun time at this place with great food and drinks and entertainment for the whole family“

“Incredible Staff & Owners.“

“Great spot on the beach, we would definitely come here again“

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

“We had a wonderful lunch there today. Love the decor!!! Delicious homemade food. Great service. We can’t wait to return for the entertainment!!! Highly recommend.“

“Best Dive Bar in town, very reasonable drink prices and service has always been attentive. A few Pool tables, Dart Boards and a very large outside area/deck...live music late at night. If you enjoy a good local dive bar this is the place to go in Cocoa Beach.“

“I took my Mama here today because I heard such great reviews from my patients about this place. it's the real deal holy field .💯💪❤️ so so so delicious.. we will definitely be back with more friends and family 💯 Colton and Tori were absolutely phenomenal gr8 service and super nice🙃🙂“

“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!!“

“Server know there Menu well and great service“

“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!“

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

“This is a bar with a fairly limited food menu, but what they offer is pretty decent. I would definitely choose this place over the tiki bar across the street. One thing that really stood out was the live music. I was surprised to find a band playing on a weeknight, and they were covering a lot of older songs. I even uploaded a short video because it added so much to the atmosphere.

I ordered the wings, and they were surprisingly large. I tried a couple of the sauces on the side, which were okay, but I actually preferred the ranch. It was still nice to mix things up and add some extra flavor. The chili lime fries were decent, but they weren't my favorite item.

There was only one bartender working, and she was very busy, so I had to wait a while for my food. That said, she was friendly and did a great job handling everything on her own.

I actually ended up here by accident because I thought I was walking into Coconuts on the Beach, which is right behind this place. In the end, it was a pleasant surprise. It looked like they had some interesting specialty drinks, although I didn't try any. The atmosphere, especially with the live music, was the highlight of my visit and my favorite part of accidentally discovering this spot.“

“Been coming here for 10 years.“

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

“Super laid back place to forget the world exists. Had NA beers available which was helpful as my husband and I don't drink anymore but still enjoy being out. The day time bartender guy was super chill and the music was good! The patio overlooking the beach was perfection to a T“

“Great place to have some fun!“

“Googled “best bars in cocoa beach” and picked Castaways based on the online pictures of the bar. (Keep walking through longboards bar to get to castaways on the beach) Completely exceeded expectations! Good food, good drinks, and an amazing view!“

“It's a great local dive bar
Some of us have been going there for 30 years.
They have the best bartenders. The infamous Terry Ryder.
And Big Mike. I miss my MJ. But the nicely crew it's cool. Especially Ms. Joanne. Stop in.
Wedsday is bucket day all day and nite.
With the best new owner.
who is making changes for the better. Come on in folks. Don't miss Sunday Shuffleboard with the 1 and only TERRY.

est new owner“

“The best neighborhood bar around.“

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

“Locals, tourists, beach lovers, and party seekers all collide here — and that’s the beauty of it. You’ll find people who came for “just one drink” and ended up closing down the joint. It’s magnetic, addictive, and absolutely the place to be seen.“

“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.“

“I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to my parents for hosting an incredible surprise 30th birthday celebration at Mavericks. It truly was the best experience! The atmosphere, drinks, and staff were all outstanding, making me feel absolutely special. Every guest echoed the same sentiment. The bartenders and crew went above and beyond, and I can't recommend this bar enough, whether you're just stopping by for a drink or planning a private event. It's undoubtedly one of the top bars in Brevard, with fantastic drinks and food to match. A huge thank you to the Mavericks team for making my birthday so unforgettable!“

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

“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 !!“

“We stopped in on our trip to Cocoa Beach and were not disappointed. Coming from Wisconsin, we’ve had tons of great beer. Dirty Oar has some of the best beers we’ve ever had! The bartender was so friendly when we stopped in. As a military/law enforcement family, we loved the atmosphere and show of support.“

“Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort is awesome. Beach was very clean. Rooms were nice size and customer service on point. The tiki bar was amazing. Drinks were a fair price as well as some small meals. Tracy was awesome. She makes you feel welcomed and definitely a people person. She made tasty drinks and treated you like a long time friend.“

“Food was excellent and staff was wonderful. If your in the area this should definitely be on your list of places to eat, you won’t be disappointed“

“Love the bartenders here on trivia night!“

“If you sit at the counter, the founder and culinary artist, Miss YanZi, along with her Szechuan sous chef will amaze you with their skillful creations. we tried most of the items on last night's tapas menu and all were mind-blowingly delicious and beautiful to see. 5 stars!“