Bridge Tender Inn

Bridge Tender Inn Bradenton Beach's most-loved sports bar and grille—and proud Packer bar! There is live music 7 nights a week and many flat screens to enjoy various venues.
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Come by car, boat, flip flops, or bike and enjoy great food, cold drinks, live music, and island vibes at Bridge Tender Inn. Our Story

The Bridge Tender Inn and Dockside Bar has been ‘Voted #1 Bar & Grill 4 Years in a Row’! Established in 1989, our restaurant is a favorite among locals and visitors from all over the world. The Bridge Tender Inn offers 3 service bars including our relaxing Dockside Bar on Sarasota Bay. Our Old -Style Florida restaurant serves fresh seafood, great appetizers and some of the best entrees, munchies and sandwiches on Bradenton Beach! Docks are available, so come by sea (Mile Marker 49), by land, by foot or bike to enjoy the ambiance of this true hidden treasure.

09/29/2026

🌴☀️ This is the life at Bridge Tender Inn! 🌊🍹

Sunshine, waterfront views, cold drinks, good food, and even better company. Come join us waterside for some fun — there’s no better place to spend the day! 😎

☀️ The weather is PERFECT at Bridge Tender Inn! 🌴Warm sunshine, low humidity, a nice breeze, and these gorgeous waterfro...
09/28/2026

☀️ The weather is PERFECT at Bridge Tender Inn! 🌴

Warm sunshine, low humidity, a nice breeze, and these gorgeous waterfront views… this is why we love Florida days like this! 🌊☀️

Come grab a cold drink, enjoy some great food, and soak up the views with us waterside at the Tiki Bar!

♠️ Bar Poker at 4PM! ♦️

📍 Bridge Tender Inn | Bridge Street, Bradenton Beach

09/26/2026

Two years ago, Hurricane Helene changed so much in the blink of an eye. 🌊💔

What a difference a couple of years can make here at Bridge Tender Inn. Looking back at these photos is such a reminder of how far we’ve come, how much has been rebuilt, and just how resilient our little island community truly is.

We’re incredibly grateful to still be here, serving our locals and visitors and doing what we love. ❤️

Today, we’re feeling especially thankful for a quiet hurricane season so far. 🙏🏼 Here’s hoping it stays that way! 🤞🏼☀️🌴

🌴🍹 THIS WEEK at Bridge Tender Inn!September 26 – October 3Another week of good food, cold drinks, waterside views and FU...
09/26/2026

🌴🍹 THIS WEEK at Bridge Tender Inn!
September 26 – October 3

Another week of good food, cold drinks, waterside views and FUN on Bridge Street! ☀️🌊

♠️ Bar Poker — Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 4 PM
🎶 Live Music most days!
🍔 Open DAILY at 11:30 AM
🍹 Cold drinks at the Tiki Bar
🌴 Waterside dining & beautiful bay views

Whether you’re stopping in for lunch, hanging out for happy hour vibes, catching some live music or staying for the evening — there’s always something happening at Bridge Tender Inn!

Come see us this week! 😎🍻

🎉🌴 FRIDAY at Bridge Tender Inn — let’s get this weekend started! 🍹🎶🍔 Lunch starts at 11:30 AM🎶 Brian Westerman of Westbo...
09/25/2026

🎉🌴 FRIDAY at Bridge Tender Inn — let’s get this weekend started! 🍹🎶

🍔 Lunch starts at 11:30 AM
🎶 Brian Westerman of Westbound and Down Band at 2:30 PM
♠️ Bar Poker at 4 PM
🎸 Dylan Barr Music at 6:30 PM

Good tunes. 🎶 Good vibes. 😎 Good people. ❤️ And of course, cold drinks with a waterside view! 🌊🍹

Grab your crew, pull up a seat at the Tiki Bar and spend your Friday with us — THIS is how we do Fridays at Bridge Tender Inn! 🙌🌴

🍝🏈 THURSDAY at Bridge Tender Inn — Spaghetti + PACKERS FOOTBALL! 💚💛🍝 Spaghetti Special ALL DAY!🍴 Lunch starts at 11:30 A...
09/24/2026

🍝🏈 THURSDAY at Bridge Tender Inn — Spaghetti + PACKERS FOOTBALL! 💚💛

🍝 Spaghetti Special ALL DAY!
🍴 Lunch starts at 11:30 AM
🏈 PACKERS vs. FALCONS at 8:15 PM!

Cheeseheads, it’s GAME DAY! 🧀 Come get settled in at the Packer Bar and cheer on Green Bay with us!

Join us for lunch. Join us for dinner. Join us for the game. JUST GET HERE! 😂🍻🏈

Cold drinks, spaghetti and Packers football — Thursday is looking pretty darn good at Bridge Tender Inn!

🌴 Wednesday at Bridge Tender Inn! 🍹♠️Lunch starts at 11:30 AM and Bar Poker kicks off at 4 PM!🍹 Cold drinks🍔 Good food😎 ...
09/23/2026

🌴 Wednesday at Bridge Tender Inn! 🍹♠️

Lunch starts at 11:30 AM and Bar Poker kicks off at 4 PM!

🍹 Cold drinks
🍔 Good food
😎 Fun people
🌊 Beautiful waterside views

Sounds like a pretty good way to spend your Wednesday! Come grab a seat, stay awhile, and join the fun at Bridge Tender Inn!

☀️🌴 Tuesday at Bridge Tender Inn!Lunch starts at 11:30 AM — come hungry, grab a cold drink at the Tiki Bar, and settle i...
09/22/2026

☀️🌴 Tuesday at Bridge Tender Inn!

Lunch starts at 11:30 AM — come hungry, grab a cold drink at the Tiki Bar, and settle in for some waterside dining! 🍔🍹

Fresh air, beautiful bay views, cold drinks and good food… sounds like a pretty great Tuesday to us! 🌊😎

Come spend it waterside at Bridge Tender Inn!

🌴 Happy Monday from Bridge Tender Inn! 🍹☀️Lunch starts at 11:30 AM, so come hungry and stay for the fun!♠️ Bar Poker at ...
09/21/2026

🌴 Happy Monday from Bridge Tender Inn! 🍹☀️

Lunch starts at 11:30 AM, so come hungry and stay for the fun!

♠️ Bar Poker at 4 PM
🍹 Cold drinks
🌊 Waterside views
😎 Good times all around!

Pull up a seat at the Tiki Bar and spend your Monday with us waterside! 🌴

Address

135 Bridge Street
Bradenton Beach, FL
34217

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 11pm
Saturday 11:30am - 11pm
Sunday 11:30am - 10pm

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