30 Best Bars near Port Saint John

“Local bars are the last refuge of democracy. Where else do people who are put together by the accident of geography get together and discuss what's important to their home town? The supermarket? The laundry mat? No taverns are our last best hope. This is one such place. And a good one!“

“This is my new favorite place. Absolutely love the atmosphere. The food is so good. They have a bartender that is totally eye candy and super nice which is a added bonus. ?“

“Funnest night in a long time and why you ask is because it is perfectly imperfect! Just a chill place very unassuming and then Wham - You get hit by these killer bartenders working the busy bar effortlessly, offering new beer concoctions. Samples of beer, what ever we wanted they were attentive and knowledgeable and fun! Thank you, Hannah, Austin, & Autum for the best night!!
The band Coast sons was playing. We specifically went to see this band they did not disappoint. One star off the pretzel bc it wasn’t cooked all the way through,“

“My favorite thing about the Lift Off Lounge is the atmosphere, it's calming and I don't know many places in town that feel that way. The staff are friendly, courteous and welcoming which is great being new here in town.“

“Absolutely love this place! It’s such a gem. All of the bartenders are amazing! Sean is the absolute best and Brooklyn and Marie are incredible and it’s always such a good time here!“

“First time I went there I was welcomed and treated like I was Norm at Cheers... cheap prices and great people. They have a tiki bar right out.on the lake. Amy is amazing there... always something going on to make your night fun. Darts, pool tables and dancing.“

“We truly love this bar, everyone is so welcoming and friendly. The drinks are reasonable and they host live music on many evenings. The owners are great people as well, and their commitment to the community and their customers shows.“

“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.“

“I went Saturday September 7th and let’s just say that I found my new spot. My server was very knowledgeable about hookah because I knew nothing about it and the Lemon ? Drop Martini was by far one of the best I’ve ever had. I’m a new fan❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“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.“

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

“Awesome place, has 3 bars at 1 place! inside and outside!“

“Daytime with Sammy. Won't go alone.“

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

“Thank you to G&D for setting up a great space for our family and friends to celebrate my husband's birthday. Our bartenders were awesome. We will definitely be back. Thanks Debbie for helping us set up our reservation. We had a blast“

“Wonderful service and great view. Wish they had a Sunday brunch menu for the after church locals“

“Amazing Food, Superb Service and Excellent Atmosphere! Our new go-to food stop in Cocoa!“

“Had not been in for a while (not sure why). Ordered the Greek bowl; with grilled chicken, chopped tomatoes and onions, tzatziki sauce, peta chunks, black olives, special Greek type rice and delicious hummus! The only thing better than the food was the excellent service from outstanding server Abby! Super professional and knows the menu very very well. (Yes, I tipped very well because it was well earned.) They had the semi-final NFL football game on, so was able to watch a bit of that even though it was unexpected. Blessedly Abby voluntarily moved me up closer to the TV, which was very nice of her. Food was 100% Service was 100%+ Cleanliness was 100% Prices reasonable - my meal was approximately $15 or $16, and I took half of it home! Plenty of parking! Added bonus: lots of different culture's food available on the menu! * Definitely coming back soon when treated so good.“

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

“Dined here a few times and each experience was great. Friendly staff, great food and quick service. Our kids love dining here as well. The outdoor area has a few toys to keep them busy while we wait for food. Highly recommend whether you’re dining with the family or a date night for a great vibe and yummy drinks!“

“Very friendly people and a great place to hang out and shoot with friends. I was made more than welcome and enjoyed shooting on the excellent tables particularly the great 10ft“

“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.“

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

“Rec 225- Cocoa, FL- 3.75 Stars "I lurched away from the table after a few hours feeling like Elvis in Vegas - fat, drugged, and completely out of it." ― Anthony Bourdain Getting back into the swing of things post--Covid has been great for the Big Boy and I hope for you as well. Thank you for all the comments, supportive and not so supportive. As you can see, I take each one to heart and answer straightforward. I do not cut corners in my reviews, nor do I apologize for them. Finding myself meandering up the Space Coast, I grabbed my random eatery generator and punched in my location. A few nearby eateries popped up and I found myself near the local star, Cryderman's Barbecue. Curious as to who could hang in the same neighborhood, I ventured into Rec 225. The first impression was one of spic and span clean, like your kitchen when you know guests are coming over. Grabbing a table, our waiter Jo-Jo came over to see how we were doing. It turns out that Jo-Jo is also the owner and not only cares about the customer but obviously takes pride in his business as he was welcoming, friendly, knowledgeable and just downright awesome. Honestly, I can't say enough good things about Jo-Jo. I placed an order for their eponymous sandwich, the 225, along with one Mac & Cheese grilled cheese and a side order of Bacon and Bleu fries. As for a drink, I went with the vaunted Jarritos Orange (how can you go wrong with this liquid concoction of pure delight?). Waiting eagerly for the foodstuffs to arrive I continued to glance about the place and found the interior charming. Before too long, Jo-Jo came back with my order, placed it upon my table and offering a sincere, "Enjoy your meal," Jo-Jo went off to address other patrons. Looking at the pictures you can see that everything certainly did look scrumptious! Grabbing the self-named sandwich, The Big Boy went to work. Comprised of bacon, Gouda, french fries, and tomato pesto on garlic Texas toast it was a delicious mouthful of exquisite flavor. The combination of the bacon and Gouda was enough to send one's taste buds into a dance of joy, add to that the fresh tomato pesto and the perfectly golden fries and you are entering the taste bud danger zone! Seriously, I thought mine were going to sashay right out of my mouth they were so pleased with the flavors found in this masterpiece of a sandwich. It almost felt like a crime when I set it down and turned my attention to the Mac & Cheese grilled sandwich, but a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. This was far from the simple grilled cheese we all ate as a kid. This incorporated classic mac&cheese with Gouda served on Texas toast. Grilled in butter to a perfect golden hue, it was thoroughly enjoyable on the palate. What I can say about the fries? They were cooked just right and smothered in bleu cheese and bacon. How could you go wrong? The Big Boy says, "If your not nearby, make an excuse to be nearby and grab some incredible grub!" #iamthebigboy #bigboydiningout“

“This place great .... Lots of space good sound system .... And Valerie the bar tender is absolutely th most adorable little woman I've ever seen ... And has the perfect bartender personality... I laughed the whole time I was there ,,,, thank you August“

“5 🌟 steak skewers my goodness don’t get me started on the onion rings“

“The food here is phenomenal. Very delicious and the staff was very friendly and prompt with their service. We were visiting from Maryland and were very pleased.“

“Stopped in for lunch on a Monday, decently busy. Service was prompt and greeted immediately. Ordered a Village blues burger, their take on a bacon and blue cheese. Burger was phenomenal, temp was spot-on medium. The char on the meat was superb the grill master allowed just enough of the char flame to tickle the surface and create that perfect crust but still protecting the flavor and moisture. The bacon crispy and just enough not to over power the beef. Bun fresh toasted, this burger magician is a master craftsman. LTOP as always. The gorgonzola funky and creamy just as you would expect. The sauce...the house made sauce.... lemon honey aoli, the balance the acid, the sweeteness the creamiest, pretty sure cherubs themselves spread this glorious masterpiece on the bun. Will I be back?! Does a snake piss low to the ground? Yes. This little Gastropub hits all the expectations and more. Cheers!“

“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)“

“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!“