At the Friendly Tavern, there are no strangers … just friends you haven’t met yet.
The longtime watering hole reopened in December after months of repairs and renovations. Tall windows near the ceiling let in natural light, while the wraparound bar and a second seating area overlook Gulf Boulevard and offer views of beach sunsets from the shaded front deck.
Saltwater Hippie owner Kenny Davis purchased the bar to preserve one of the county’s oldest drinking establishments, which dates to 1947 and hosts one of Florida’s longest-running karaoke nights…