You know what they say…..Its five o’clock somewhere! Nowhere is that more true than when you are visiting beautiful Anna Maria Island. We put together a list of some of the islands best happy hours to help stretch those vacation dollars.
1 Island Time Bar & Grill: Island Time Bar & Grill is located at the beginning of Bridge Street and right across the street from the beach. The location is picture perfect, not a bad seat in the house! Happy hour is Monday thru Saturday from 11:30am – 5:00pm with $2.50 drafts, $2.50 domestics, $6 signature drinks and $5 frozen drinks. Call Island Time Bar & Grill for more details (941) 782-1122. For more information visit their page.
2 Island Gourmet Grill: Island Gourmet Grill’s motto is “Why limit happy to an Hour? Monday through Saturday from 11:30-6:00. Happy hour specials include $5 cocktails, $5 wines by the glass and $2.50 domestic beers. Island Gourmet Grill can be reached at (941)778-0333. For more information visit their page.
3 Hurricane Hanks: Hurricane Hanks offers great food, great atmosphere and some of the best prices in town! Happy hour is Monday through Saturday from 2:00 to 5:00, with well drinks and domestic beers only $2.25! They also have glass wine for $3.50 and $5 bar bites. Call Hurricane Hanks for more information at (941)778-5788. For more information visit their page.
4 The Waterfront Restaurant: The Waterfront Restaurant is located on the northern end of Anna Maria Island offering spectacular views of Tampa Bay. Their happy hour is everyday from 4:30pm – 6:30pm with wine and beer specials (excellent craft beer selection). For more details contact The Waterfront Restaurant at (941)778-1515. For more information visit their page
5 Beachhouse: This one is my favorite!!! The Beachhouse is located right on the beach with incredible views! Monday thru Friday from 2pm until 4pm at the bar you can enjoy reduced priced appetizers and HALF OFF ANY DRINK! Go for happy hour….stay for the sunset! For more information call The Beach House at (941)779-2222. For more information visit their page.
6 Gulf Drive Cafe: Visiting Gulf Drive Cafe is like walking onto a scene from a movie. On the beach, Tiki hut, live music, toes in the sand, and your dog is welcome too! Happy hour varies but its a must see for guests of the Island. Contact Gulf Drive Cafe now for more details (941)778-1919. For more information visit their page.
7 Bridgetender Inn: The Bridgetender Inn is a dockside bar located at the end of historic Bridge Street. Great for boaters! Happy hour is Monday through Friday and offers $.50 off beers, well drinks and house wine everyday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm unless there is entertainment. For more information call The Bridgetender Inn at (941) 778-4849. For more information visit their page.
8 Slims Place: You are in paradise but sometimes you still need that football fix. No better place on the island than Slims Place, home of the “No Shower Happy Hour”. Monday through Friday 3:00 to 5:00 with great specials like a $4 dollar Electric Lemonade and a $6 Cheese Steak and many more. For more information call Slims Place at (941) 567-4056. For more information visit their page.
9 The Doctor’s Office: Tucked away in an old timey doctors office carefully refurbished you will find The Doctors Office. At the time of this blog we are unsure of any traditional happy hour specials. We give The Doctors Office an honorable mention though because one drink alone will make you pretty happy, heck, even the menu will make you laugh. Call The Doctor’s Office for more details at (941)213-9926. For more information visit their page.
10 Dcoy Ducks: Dcoy Ducks (or better known by the locals as The Duck) is a favorite spot for the locals of the island. Friday and Saturday nights from 6pm to 9pm you can enjoy 2 for 1 drinks then the band starts at 10pm. One of the few places on the island that is open till 2am on the weekend. Call Dcoy Ducks for more details at (941)778-5888. For more information visit their page.
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Meet Larry Chatt. Larry is the Broker/Owner of Island Real Estate – and has owned Anna Maria Island investment property while residing in New England, Ohio, Colorado, Iowa and across Europe. He and his family have been on the island for decades and Larry has served his community in various roles with the Anna Maria Island Chamber of Commerce
