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Photo courtesy of GIna Birch
The Firestone
Type: Bar, Live Entertainment, Live Music, Lounge
10Best Says
The Firestone is a four-story entertainment and restaurant complex in an historic building, facing the renovated waterfront in downtown Fort Myers. The Martini Bar on the third is known to locals as... Read More
The Firestone is a four-story entertainment and restaurant complex in an historic building, facing the renovated waterfront in downtown Fort Myers. The Martini Bar on the third is known to locals as the "Brick Bar", home to live bands playing everything from blues to rock-n-roll. The bar has been renovated, and while it still has some of the old rustic feel, it is definitely more posh. On the rooftop Sky Bar, some of the area's hottest DJ's keep the party going until the wee hours of the morning. Reserve a couch and take the express elevator from the front door, right up to the roof. Check the website for an updated list of bands and expect to wait in line on a Friday or Saturday night.
Address:
2224 Bay Steet
Fort Myers, FL 33901
239-334-3473
Hours:
- Sun-Thu: 4pm-10pm
- Fri-Sat: 4pm-2am
Website:
firestoneFL.com
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Gina Birch
Fort Myers Local Expert
- Best Nightlife: "Take advantage of the free valet service in front of the building."
- Live Music: "Don't miss the rooftop Sky Bar, where DJ's spin until late at night"
- Bars: "Arrive early on the weekends to avoid a line."
- Happy Hour: "The Skybar is closed on Mondays"
- Recommended as Best Nightlife Because: The four story Firestone has something for everyone; dining, dancing, live music, DJ's and a chic rooftop bar.
- Best for Live Music Because: The Martini Bar at the Firestone, known as the Brick Bar to locals, has a long history of great live music in a vintage space.
- Best for Bars Because: One building, four floors, three bars, all with a different personality. Where the "in" crowd goes for drinks downtown.
- Best for Happy Hour Because: No where else in downtown Fort Myers can you get a cocktail for $3 while watching the sunset over the water, from a rooftop bar.
