University Village · Fort Myers, FL

BACKROADS

Ice-cold drinks, live country music, and late nights done right — Fort Myers' own honky-tonk on the backroads.

The Story

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Backroads is your go-to country bar for cold drinks, live music, and late nights done right. We bring the honky-tonk to University Village — good people, good times, and no shortcuts.

Neon on the walls, a band on the stage, boots on the floor, and the coldest pours in town. Pull up a stool and stay a while.

Live country & line dancing
Nightly

Live country & line dancing

Beers, drafts & bourbons
30+

Beers, drafts & bourbons

Drinks flowing 7 days a week
Til 2AM

Drinks flowing 7 days a week

Backroads bartender pouring at the taps under neon signs

For Your Holiday Table

Holiday Catering

Smoked Low & Slow for Your Holiday Table

Smoked Meats

Holiday meats are smoked fresh and sold whole to preserve maximum flavor and juiciness.

  • Whole Smoked Brisket

    $23 / lb

    Approx. $190–220 total

    Texas-style brisket with a coarse pepper rub, smoked for up to 16 hours.

  • Whole Smoked Turkey

    $150

    Brined overnight, seasoned with fresh herbs, and slow-smoked whole.

  • Whole Pork Butt

    $85

    Succulent smoked pork shoulder, ready to pull at home.

  • Smoked Turkey Breast

    $75

    Tender, expertly sliced breast meat with rich, smoky flavor.

  • Full Rack of Ribs

    $40

    Pork loin back ribs with a sweet and savory dry rub, smoked until competition-tender.

Bread & Sides

Complete your holiday spread with house-made cornbread and Southern favorites.

  • House-Made Cornbread

    $15 / dozen

    Sweet, moist cornbread to accompany your smoked meats.

  • Brewhouse Mac & Cheese Bowl

    $25

    Serves 8–10

    Creamy five-cheese macaroni bake with a golden crust.

  • Pit-Smoked Baked Beans

    $25

    Serves 8–10

    Brown sugar, molasses, and bits of pit-smoked brisket.

  • Southern Potato Salad (No Relish)

    $25

    Serves 8–10

    Classic creamy Southern-style potato salad, made without relish.

Plan Your Pickup

Order 72 Hours AheadPre-orders must be placed at least 72 hours in advance.

Limited Smoker CapacityQuantities are limited. Call directly to lock in your order.

Hot & ReadySchedule pickup for the morning of your event, hot and ready to serve.

Call to Order(954) 397-8405
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Every Week

Weekly Specials

Cold pours, cheap rounds, and a mic with your name on it. Here's what's on every week at Backroads.

  • Mon–Fri

    Happy Hour

    $2 wells, drafts & wines 3–6PM — then $3 & $4, going up every hour

  • Tue

    Industry Night

    50% off with proof of work schedule · starts 8PM

  • Sun

    Karaoke Night

    Grab the mic & take the stage · starts 8PM

VIP Club

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Join the Crew

We're Hiring

Want to work the best honky-tonk in Fort Myers? Drop your info below and we'll be in touch. Bartenders, servers, kitchen, security & more.

Questions? Call us at (239) 260-9463

Find Us

Come Raise Hell

Where

19800 Village Center Dr, Ste 235B
Fort Myers, FL 33913
University Village

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Hours

Open Daily
12 PM – 2 AM

Bar pours till 2 AM seven days a week. Kitchen serves till 9 PM Mon/Wed/Fri and 10 PM Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun.

Reserve a Table

Big group, birthday, or game day? Give us a call and we'll set you up.

(239) 260-9463

Finding Us

From Ben Hill Griffin Pkwy, turn into University Village and take the first right. Then turn right again into the front parking lot. We're the last spot on the right, right next to the road. Free parking out front.

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