Top 10 Best Bars in Treasure Island, Florida For Every Traveler (2023)

Are you looking for the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida?

Well…twinkle twinkle, little star, let us point you to the nearest bar. As the saying goes it’s 5 o’clock somewhere!

From day drinking to cooling off with a cold one to dinner and drinks, it’s always beach bar season in Treasure Island! 

So, if you are looking for some pitcher-perfect beers, cocktail therapy, or happy hour vibes we are popping off the top 10 best bars in Treasure Island, Florida.  

Sunset in Treasure Island, Florida

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1. Sloppy Joe’s         

Dreaming of cocktails at the water? Then Sloppy Joe’s is calling your name!

This beach bar is located literally on the beach, at the Bilmar Beach Resort. 

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida. Sloppy Joe's Margarita in the Florida sun

Why We Love This Place as One of the Best Bars in Treasure Island, Florida

Locals always know best and this is one of the local favorite hot spots for watching the perfect sunset with its waterfront views of the Gulf of Mexico. 

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida. Sloppy Joe's Instagram Page
Sloppy Joe’s Instagram Page

Full of fun beach games, live entertainment, and best of all free valet parking. Yes, I did say free!

It’s an ultimate must when searching out things to do in Treasure Island, Florida. 

Top Menu Picks:

  • Treasure Island Sunset Signature Cocktail 
  • Frozen Blueberry Pina Colada
  • Jalapeno Bacon Mac & Cheese

Address: 10650 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706

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2. Captain Bill’s Oyster Bar

Right in the heart of this beach town is where you will find one of the tastiest Treasure Island bars, Captain Bill’s Oyster Bar. 

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida Captain Bill's Oyster Bar with oysters on the left and an old fashion cocktail on the right

With fresh seafood right from the boat, an impressive raw bar serving $2 oysters all day long, and awesome live entertainment you’re left with a shell of a good time. 

Why We Love This Place as One of the Best Bars in Treasure Island, Florida

Happy Hour runs Thursday – Monday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. since they are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. 

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida. Captain Bill's Oyster Bar with NikkyJ on the left after leaving and tropical fruity drink on the right
Relaxing on the beach after a nice lunch at Captain Bill’s Oyster Bar.

Plus, there’s $1 off all draft beer and wine and $6 select cocktails, making it the best time to drink happy thoughts. 

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Captain Bill’s Oyster Bar Instagram Page

Dive into their $6 ceviche and it’s the happiest of all hours.

Top Menu Picks:

  • Banana Bread Old Fashioned
  • Cucumber Jalapeno Margarita
  • Ahi Tuna Voodoo Chips

Address: 145 107th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706

3. Sea Dog Brewing Co.

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this menu is ginormous. Even the pickiest of eaters won’t be drinking on an empty stomach.  

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida Sea Dog Brewing Co. with Waffles covered with blackberries and strawberries next to Maine lobster roll

Why We Love This Place as One of the Best Bars in Treasure Island, Florida

Sea Dog Brewing Co. wins me over as one of my furry favorite Treasure Island bars with its dog-friendly vibes. 

$3 off their selected starters, $2 off signature cocktails, wines & bubbles, and $1 off all drafts.

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida Sea Dog Brewing Co. Beer Flight

Sippin’ and chillin’ at Sea Dog Dog Brewing Co is one of the best things to do in Treasure Island with these happy hour deals. 

Top Menu Picks:

  • Signature Ice Pik Vodka Lemonade
  • Sea Dog Apricot Brew
  • The Drunken Burger

Address:  9610 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706

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4. The VIP Mexican American Cuisine

Cool down from the beach and taco walk on the wild side over at The VIP Mexican American Cuisine.

It’s good vibes at the bar inside and outside with high energy and loads of fun. 

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida VIP Mexican Cuisine Birria Tacos with beef red onions and cilantro

Why We Love This Place as One of the Best Bars in Treasure Island, Florida

Happy hour may be Monday to Friday serving up deals from 3 to 7 but I love it any time of the day.

With cheap eats and strong drinks, you can live every day like it’s taco Tuesday. 

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida VIP Mexican American Cuisine Steak and Shrimp fajita with peppers and onions next to margarita

Top Menu Picks:

  • House Margarita
  • Famous Wet Burrito
  • Fried Ice Cream

Address:  10625 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706

5. Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar

The Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar is a casual and cool, with a no-shoes, no-shirt open patio policy, it’s just right for chilling and catching a fabulous Florida sunset.  

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida Sunset Cafe and Beach Bar Tropical Drink next to lounge chairs

Why We Love This Place as One of the Best Bars in Treasure Island, Florida

Sun, sand, and a pineapple drink in hand, it’s a little piece of paradise. Tucked away just off the boardwalk, you can unwind until the wee hours of 1 a.m. 

Sunset in Florida

Top Menu Picks:

  • Bloody Mary
  • Mimosa
  • Taco Salad

Address:  12000 Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706

6. Island Girl Tiki Bar

Shh… This is one of the local’s little secrets in Treasure Island. 

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida Island Girl Tiki Bar at Island Inn Beach Resort

Tucked away behind the Island Inn Beach Resort, you will find the colorful Island Girl Tiki Bar and its tropical beach vibes.

Why We Love This Place as One of the Best Bars in Treasure Island, Florida

This hidden gem is the go-to place for the best-frozen cocktails in town. Super friendly, easy-going, and some of the best vibes on the island!

Don’t forget to spin the shot wheel!

Top Menu Picks:

  • Mermaid Water
  • Shark Bite
  • Bahama Mama

Address:  9980 Gulf Blvd #11, Treasure Island, FL 33706

7. Caddy’s Treasure Island

It’s good times and cocktail limes morning and night at Caddy’s.

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Caddy’s Waterfront Dining Instagram Page

Their bottomless mimosas every day from 8 a.m. until 11 a.m. and a happy hour from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. has us singing sip sip hooray! 

Please note that these times can change at any moment.

Why We Love This Place as One of the Best Bars in Treasure Island, Florida

We love the idea of slurp’n up a Summertime Smash or frozen slushy margarita in a big ol’ Caddy’s cup or souvenir bucket! Take your pick! 

But we need to warn you, the drink menu here is just as huge as the drinks!

Top Menu Picks:

  • Frose
  • Watermelon Wave
  • Crab Cake BLT

Address:  9000 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island, FL 33706

8. CJ’s on the Island

With live bands, karaoke, a large game room and pool tables, DJs, and club night, this beach bar tops the chart for things to do in Treasure Island, Florida.

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida CJ's on the Island Bar

CJ’s on the Island has earned the nickname of the island’s hot spot!

And for those that want to belt out a few tunes, well it was voted Tampa Bay’s Best Karaoke. It’s 6 nights of karaoke and non-stop entertainment. 

Why We Love This Place as One of the Best Bars in Treasure Island, Florida

Leave your blues at the door and head in for happy hour…or a few hours for that matter since it runs from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m.  

Top Menu Picks:

  • $3 White Claws/High Noon on Mondays
  • $2 Wells/Domestics/Fireball on Mondays
  • $3 Tito’s Vodka/ Altos Tequila on Mondays

Address:  115 107th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706 (please note that this location will close on April 30, 2023 and will open in its new St. Pete location of 5631-5651 Park Street N. St. Petersburg, FL in May of 2023)

9. Mad Beach Craft Brewing

No need to hum and hah over which drink to try! This award-winning brewery has paired up the perfect drink to go alongside each menu item.  

Mad Beach Craft Brewing Co. with beer next to loaded tater tots.
Photo Courtesy of Mad Beach Craft Brewing

Why We Love This Place as One of the Best Bars in Treasure Island, Florida

Vino Florida Wines made right below in their winery, frozen daiquiris with sangria, wines, or cider for a refreshing wine freeze, and the list goes on and on…

Mad Beach Craft Brewing Co. with fruity cocktail drink next to chicken on top of lettuce with bacon and blue cheese.
Photo Courtesy of Mad Beach Craft Brewing

Top Menu Picks:

  • You’re Not a Jerk Chicken Dinner paired with a Kalypso Key Lime Cider
  • The Jelly Donut Burger paired with I Yam What I Yam
  • Jalapeno & Bacon Mac N Cheese paired with #Amber ALE

Address:  12945 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, FL 33708

10. R Bar

Word on the beach is that they have the biggest and best crab legs!

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida R Bar with red sangria

With awesome prices and double-down specials starting at 4 every day, some may say this is the island’s hidden treasure.  

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida The R Bar with colorful cocktail drinks in Florida sun

Why We Love This Place as One of the Best Bars in Treasure Island, Florida

R Bar is where you want to hang out to refuel your belly with some of the best fried foods, seafood, and yummy eats. 

Keep reading to learn about the best bars in Treasure Island, Florida R Bar with buffalo chicken wings next to onion rings

The small town, good feels and family-friendly, it just leaves you feeling happy.

Top Menu Picks:

  • Seasonal Tap Menu
  • R Bar’s Own Craft beer
  • All You Can Eat Snow Crab

Address:  245 108th Ave, Treasure Island, FL 33706

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My Final Thoughts on the Best Bars in Treasure Island, Florida

These are just a few of the best bars in Treasure Island.

Nightlife in Florida with NikkyJ on the beach.

It was definitely a lot of fun “researching” this guide for you. I took one for the team trying as many bars in this Florida beach town as I could.

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I hope you have a fun vacation and remember to drink responsibly.

Until next time, Happy Florida Travels!

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