10 Best Things to Do After Dinner in Fort Walton Beach

Goofy Golf is a historic, family-friendly miniature golf course that is the oldest surviving Goofy Golf brand of putt-putt golf. Built in 1958 by Jimmy Hayes, it still boasts its iconic 23-foot-tall dinosaur, Hammy, who collapsed in 2003 but has since been restored to his full glory.

For over 60 years, this family-friendly entertainment venue located city centre has attracted visitors from all over the nation with its quirky collection of space aliens and dinosaurs combined with a selection of challenging holes over 2 different courses.

Papa Joe's Hideaway is the place to go to kick back with a brew, some good bar food, billiards, friends, and fun after dinner in Fort Walton Beach. This laid-back sports bar is about 10 minutes north of the Gulf. It offers pool tables, a jukebox, pub bites including their speciality spicy hot wings, and all the late-night fun you can handle.

If you're still hungry after dinner, you can munch on everything from chicken tenders to garlic cheese curds, egg rolls, jalapeno poppers, and loaded fries. It's also a good takeaway option if you're heading back to your hotel or beach house.

The Block is a nightclub just a few minutes north of the Gulf that offers a little bit of everything, from sports bar TVs to live entertainment and old-fashioned honky-tonk surroundings. It may be the place to go if you're not sure what you want to do after dinner in Fort Walton Beach because of the diversity of entertainment.

This nightclub offers multiple rooms with different attractions. In one room there's a laid-back bar. In another, the best local and national country music acts perform live. In yet another, you can sing karaoke or watch TV. You can also hit the dance floor or even try your hand (and balance) at riding a classic, old-school mechanical bull.

The Salty Duck is a sports bar and brasserie with an extensive offering of craft brews from some of the best breweries as well as big-screen TVs and video games. It's a laid-back environment just a few minutes' walk from the shore with plenty of options to keep you coming back, whether it's to spend hours playing the classic arcade games or just kick back to watch your favourite sports teams.

If you're looking for a great selection of craft brews that isn't overshadowed by house offerings, the Salty Duck is a solid choice for your after-dinner activities in Fort Walton Beach.

Fort Walton Beach Bowl is a few minutes north of city centre and offers 24 lanes of open bowling nightly as well as other entertainment options. The snack bar serves up typical fare of pizza and burgers if you're still hungry for a late-night bite.

On weekends, karaoke offerings liven up the place and let you try your hand at singing your favourite hits on the lanes. You can kick back with friends, hit the billiards room to shoot some pool, or try to score that perfect 300 over 10 frames.

The Bevador Room bar is a solid option for enjoying an after-dinner craft cocktail or craft brew. It's a relatively new addition to the Fort Walton Beach area that's located right in the heart of city centre.

The lounge offers an outstanding drink experience, from crafted artisanal cocktails to microbrewed local craft beer and fine spirits from vodka to whisky and more. Their claim to fame is that they use only fresh ingredients and top-shelf liquor while employing a personal approach to getting to know their customers.

The Green Door Music Hall showcases the best in local, regional, and new music acts from a wide range of genres. Whether you're a fan of country western, hip-hop, rock, metal, or any other kind of music, you may well find a concert here to suit your tastes.

It's right next to the waterfront Landing Park and focuses on the best up-and-coming local bands. Its doors are open to young musicians to hone their craft in front of a crowd for the first time. Head here to support the local Fort Walton Beach music scene and catch the next star.

Starcade Billiards is a city centre pool hall that serves just beer and wine, as compared to bars that focus on drinks but might have a pool table or two. You can set up at any of the many open tables in the hall, grab a cue or bring your own, and shoot to your heart's content.

If you need some help or tips, the staff is approachable, and there's a community of friendly regulars who are always willing to give some advice. Starcade Billiards hosts regular tournaments as well. It's also very much a locals' place that's not often frequented by other travellers.