The 86 Room ⭐ 4.3 (582)

If you’re into bars that feel like stepping into a time machine, preferably one where the music is jazz, the lighting is mood, and the drinks are unapologetically classic — The 86 Room in Downtown Fort Myers is your kind of spot. I ordered an Old Fashioned, because why mess with perfection? It arrived with the kind of care you sometimes only read about: balanced bourbon, a whisper of bitters, probably some carefully muddled sugar, and an orange peel that smelled like someone lovingly squeezed it moments before. Not flashy, just right. The ambiance matches the drink. The bar leans heavily into the speakeasy / Prohibition-era aesthetic: antique glassware, exposed brick walls, Charlie Chaplin flickering in the background. It has a kind of rustic elegance. Old wood, dim light, comfy corners.  A few caveats, just so you know: it can get busy (especially on weekend nights), and sometimes waiting for drinks stretches a bit longer than you’d hope. But honestly, I didn’t mind — the vibe gives you time to soak it all in.  All told: The 86 Room is the kind of place where time slows, the drink warms your hand, and you leave wishing your next Old Fashioned was being poured already. Highly recommend.

Truly amazing. We ordered 4 different drinks and all were delectable. The atmosphere with the music and the details to decor added so much depth to this spot. Must come in if you’re in town!

Was just downtown for the music walk. We needed a place to sit & found an empty table. A lady comes out & rudely states that we can’t sit there since we didn’t buy our drinks from them. Ok, I get that, but there was a better way of going about it. Not just, “Hey, get off our property, we don’t want you here” attitude. All she had to do is ask us if we wanted drinks…guess what, we would’ve gotten a round to make sure we could’ve kept the table. Due to this, I won’t ever step a foot in this place. Never been, now never will be.

Ordered a smoked old fashion it was the worst drink I have ever had. I politely told the bartender who made it I did not like it and he got rude and indignant told me to leave get out your not welcome here. (Mind you I already paid and left a tip because im not an jerk) I just looked at him like he was crazy and he kept going with it I was there with three lady's who were still finishing their drinks again he kept giving me the tough guy stare and kept going with it I just said I will when I'm ready. He leaves a few minutes later he returns with security and Im told to leave which I just laughed turned to said bartender told him sorry to burst your ego and that you can't take some honest feed back and few other choice words and left. The bartender in the photo is the guy. I would not recommend this place at all. Thought my experience was isolated but after reading several reviews clearly they still have a bartender issue even though the fired one a while back.

My favorite bar downtown by far, best staff and best drinks. Its hard to find a good craft cocktail in this town and the 86 room is fantastic. But somethings could be upgraded a foot rest, purse hooks and more comfortable barstools and additional seating. Bathroom could use some help too its clean but could use a make over. Its also pretty loud even a couple notches down would help with being able to have conversations with your friends or other customers