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The Block
113 Eglin Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States
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Ma
Review №1

Great place to let loose. Its hard to find a good country bar but this place is it. Nice locals willing to help you learn and great staff. Damn good bar!!

Jo
Review №2

Loved going to this place every Saturday while I was visiting for a few weeks! The concert for Easton Corbin was really nice too! Excellent staff and good dance floor. If you’re not into country music though, they have a more hip hop section or a section that’s more of a sports bar. So this place can meet your needs!

Wi
Review №3

Cool Place,,,, Awesome Service and Great Socializing.. Fun Place to be & Sports TV

St
Review №4

This is the best place to be in Fort Walton Beach. The comedy show was... spectacular. Amanda is an amazing security guard. She kept me safe on multiple occasions throughout the evening. The bartenders are great. Mark the owner is awesome. And Kevin the hip hop DJ is the best hip hop DJ in all of Fort Walton Beach. Great time!

St
Review №5

Better have money for karaoke because it aint happening without it. Put in a song at 11:00 pm never came on between 11 and 3. Terrible karaoke service. Music is unbearably loud even in the dancing portion. Would not recommend at all. Drinks overpriced, 5 for a beer and 6 for mixed drinks weaker than my grandmas coffee.

Sa
Review №6

My friends and I love to go to The Block and get all lady-nuts! This place is always so fun! And the bar staff is hilarious! Love it!

J.
Review №7

I drove by this place and ran over a racoon! Unbelievable

Sa
Review №8

I went for a few Wednesday nights to do country dancing and they play some odd music to dance to in the country side. (i.e not country music) they do have quarter beer though so 4 stars in my book lol Also it is always fun when they place actual country songs

Ph
Review №9

Im confused. A bar that has three different sections of music still cant keep a lively act. Water is only sold by the bottle for 2$ in FL, Im seriously laughing at this. Which just explains how terrible the market is for this club. If youre looking for a place to get a quick drink during happy hour Id recommend rotten apple.

z
Review №10

Great atmosphere, but could be a little less strict on their dress code.

Ju
Review №11

Came to this place on a Friday night after 9 p.m. and theres only 10 ppl in the place tops. On top of that they asked me if I wanted to open a tab but neglect to.let u know that theres a 10 buck min. I wouldnt be bothered by that if they would take the time to let me know instead of making me look for a small sign with small print telling me so. Communication works ppl.

Vi
Review №12

Very comfortable relaxing atmosphere 3 clubs into one. I really enjoyed the line dance, pool tables and drinks. Got there by 9:30pm with no cover charge to enter. Really no worries.

Jo
Review №13

Very lively on Wednesday due to 25cents beer. Rest of the week is pretty dead. However nice place to start the night.

Sa
Review №14

Overall it was ok at best. Wouldn’t recommend if you’re a black female though. Subtle racist tones, didn’t feel comfortable. But if you’re a white male, it’s a great time? Also, was told twice to watch my drinks at this establishment. Have fun!

Sh
Review №15

Would be a 4 Star, but the DJ thinks he is a Friday beer but in reality he is a white claw.

Es
Review №16

This was definitely a chill place. They had a mixture of music throughout the spaces. They had Karaoke then Countey and the Hip Hop music. We enjoyed the ambiance but since it was spring break week there were alot of young kids. Other than that it was surprisingly chill. Would definitely return again.

Ca
Review №17

The DJ on Wednesday’s hates taking requests and takes forever to play them if you ask. Not very good at picking good country music.

Pr
Review №18

A lot of these reviews are just complaining so heres and honest review. I did karaoke growing up, hip hop dancing in college, and 2 step now. The place is divided into 5 real areas: Karaoke, Country (2 Step), Rap, Pool, and Outdoor. Theres somewhere to go if you dont like the other areas. Ive always had a good time going Wednesdays, which is quarter beer night until 9. They also teach a line dance around 8 on Wednesday. The music in all the areas is generally fresh. They also host a bit of events like comedians and have had concerts from Scott Dylan and Miranda Lambert. 4 Stars would be 5 if they let you pick the girls up when you were dancing (I get it, its a liability issue), and if they restricted the smoking a little to the rap and pool areas. Ive frequented there and had to leave twice because the smoke was drying out my eyes so bad. I would definitely recommend in stopping through if youre a tourist looking for a good time!

Pa
Review №19

The karaoke there is amazing on Thurs and Sundays! I always go alone and still feel welcome. Friendly and the srinks are cheap! :)

La
Review №20

UPDATE: NEW SMOKING POLICY :)I went for one last time with co-workers who were leaving, to find that smoking was no longer allowed inside. I was so thankful to find that this awesome bar updated their policies even though the law has not!!!While I do not know if my original review was a part of the reason The Block finally changed their smoking policy, it was extremely amazing to see and meant I could stay for more than a few minutes before having to leave. After discovering that I am allergic to smoke I do hope that other places in Florida will also follow suit with The Block.ORIGINAL REVIEW:Great bar... except for the cancer! (PSA: Hazardous to persons with breathing problems!!!)This place is amazing, and such a cool idea; I love that you can hop between each club with ease for karaoke and pool/sports, to the line dancing and mechanical bull, or to the hip-hop/pop area.I just wish they would open a door or window to the outside so that all of the smoke from these smokers does not sit in the room. After an hour or so my voice would get hoarse from the smoke, more than talking in a loud bar.Just know if youre from an area where smoking inside is illegal, you probably are not going to like this place. If you have breathing troubles (asthma, COPD, allergic to smoke, etc), do NOT go to this bar!

Sp
Review №21

Bought tickets months ago as a Christmas gift, only for my family to be shut out of the concert because the tickets were in my name and I wasnt in attendance with them. And the kicker? Theyre not refundable. what a joke - 100% DISSATISFIED.

Ni
Review №22

Empty dance floors on a say night during spring break . Bar tenders are great sadly the DJ sucks and is arrogant.. if he was a quarter of what he thinks he is the dance floor would be full ...

P
Review №23

Good concept. Place was hoping when we went. Bartender was fast, drinks were reasonably priced. Id go back!

Li
Review №24

If you like country, hip hop, or karaoke youll be in the right place. They have all 3 in different rooms, all with dance floors. The country bar has a wood floor, great for two step. Theres a mechanical bull and every holiday theres an event!

Ri
Review №25

Always loved this place when it was just a country bar. Not so much now.

Vi
Review №26

*Tracy Lawrence* was to be singing...Very upset that the concert that we spent $100 to get in (4 people) and several drinks later that we left @9:30pm. Per their website the show was to start between 8:30-9:00pm. False advertising. I do understand things can delay a show but just let the paying customers know what the delay is instead of playing the radio. (We could gave went anywhere for free to listen to the radio). We drove an hour and a half to get there, arrived at 6pm, ordered drinks, stood on the dance floor until 9:20pm, got tired of waiting so we left. We walked out at 9:30pm and stiil at this point no Artist took the stage to sing. Wont be recommending this to anyone. Very disappointed and will never go here again. Should have been sold out but they let as many people in as possible. Packed like sardines.......

Al
Review №27

Bar service is horrible! I use to bartend myself and I never serve a shot of tequila without salt and lime. I had to ask twice for some. I also asked for a sprite back and got coke. I received barely a shot for the double shot I asked for... The music was ok but I would not say this place is anything to recommend. One of the worst country clubs Iv been to actually. So far nothing tops the ones from back home in Texas ..

Ch
Review №28

I was the designated driver for a couple of my friends (it was their birthday). When I closed my tab they told me that I had to spend atleast $10 to close the tab, I simply asked why, why $10 versus the normal $3-$5.. since I wasn’t planning on drinking, I didn’t want to add extra unnecessary drinks, and the manager FLIPPED out and said “you know nothing, get out of my face”.I was completey sober, no where near his face and simply just asking a question for clearification and he flipped out. He didnt have any qualities of a manager. He could have taken a moment to explain the charges ect, but instead he immediately became angry and hostile. HE WAS SO HOSTILE my husband and I questioned if he was on drugs/drunk.

Ju
Review №29

Refuses to serve water unless you pay 3 dollars for a tiny bottled waterNever coming back

Ta
Review №30

Lively place. Good dancing.

Jo
Review №31

Great place to go no matter your interest. They have hip hop, country, and karaoke, in three separate parts of the building. Bull riding, pool, several bars, line dancing. Great place!

Li
Review №32

Had a great time! my man sung to me all night. and they are some great singers there if you only knew who was singing to me. but the lady bartender. had her hand full bless her

Je
Review №33

Way over rated.Bartender are snobby and slow

Da
Review №34

The door girl needs to get a real job in law enforcement if she wants to act like she’s the law. Over priced bar filled with over righteous workers.

Ni
Review №35

No cover charge before midnight, which is great. The music was decent, and there is a pretty good selection of liquor for pretty typical prices, but it stops there. The bar is a smoking establishment, and it is absolutely disgusting as a result. It is extremely difficult to breathe comfortably inside, and I honestly cant believe that these days there are still bars that have indoor smoking. Also, there is no tap water available, even for our friend acting as a DD. They charge for all water, which I think is a little irresponsible.

Mr
Review №36

This place is pretty cool. Multiple rooms to appease different interest groups. One room hip hop and the other may be country. I had a good time trying to line dance. Epic fail lol

Tr
Review №37

Very unique place . 3 bars in one. So your gangster homie, your nerdy buddy, and your hillbilly chick can all have a great time, at one place!

An
Review №38

My husband and I love Comedy Night. We always laugh and have fun!

Sh
Review №39

Blue Oyster Cult concerned was great! Excellent staff.

TV
Review №40

Great comedy show tonight!

Su
Review №41

Stole money from me kept telling me my debit card declined and someone else had to pay for my drinks, I checked my bank account and it did come out and it’s impossible to get a hold of people to get my money back. The bartender was also insanely rude to me and my boyfriend she even swore at us and gave us attitude over something I couldn’t control

Ja
Review №42

Drinks are on point with surrounding local bars. The drink prices have never gone up in the 7 years I have been going here. Karaoke block has by far the best sound system for karaoke in surrounding counties. Owner is consistent each year with bringing in named artists for country block to perform. Hip hop latest lighting, sound and TVs for your entertainment. Each block has its own different genre of music and age ranges. Smoking is still permitted in the club which could stray some people from entering but overall a great place for locals and visitors to unwind. Hope to see you...

Jo
Review №43

Country Club is pretty nice with plenty of room to dance or drink. The hip-hop side is very lacking in space and the lights are so bright no one ever wants to dance.

Ca
Review №44

This place is a joke. Was eyewitness to some bouncer throwing out two young homosexual men this last week. Apparently the manager was too much of a coward to go talk to these two young men himself. They literally hugged a handful of times and kissed maybe twice. Give me a damn break. I saw women dropping low with no underwear on and other women were flashing their breasts all over the place and they kick out the two gentlemen who were there to have a good time without contributing to the pornography that was all over this place. No one had any issues with them and then the bouncer walks over and says I love gay people. Hell my brother is gay. My manager, however, would like for you two to leave. Are you serious? Last time I checked the Gulf Coast towns, such as Fort Walton Beach, catered to tourists of all races, gender, sexual orientation, and so on and so forth. For a dance club/bar damn near on the beach to discriminate against someone as they did the other night is down right intolerable. So much to catering to all people equally.

Ch
Review №45

If you actually know how to two step, dont go here. The bouncers will will kick you off the dance floor if you even dip your girl too low. They will not allow you to do anything above the most basic level of dancing.

Br
Review №46

Rocks sooo many people and soo much dancing I had a blast

Ma
Review №47

Great place with a great atmosphere....!! If you act a Donkey they dont put up with it very long....will ask you to leave and not make everyones night miserable because one wants to act like a fool. Felt safe and very well lite for a nightclub....will be back...!

co
Review №48

You can do a lot of different things with your night. Kareoke, dance, comedy. Find a corner and cuddle!

Cr
Review №49

A little bit of karaoke, country, and dance club all in one spot.

Al
Review №50

Cool place. Great music. Iffy crowd. Great location.

Ra
Review №51

Its like a train wreck. You dont want to see it but youre helpless to look away. Always the best stories from here.

Ka
Review №52

The place itself is nice . But the lady at the front door was super rude as soon as we walked in. I almost turned around and walked back out because I was offended. Then asked if they took debit and she was a smart ass about it and got a attitude cause I didnt know wbere the atm was.. Ive never been to the place . I work in customer service the people at the front door are the face of your store and if thats the attitude you want representing your store so be it . The bartender that served my friend was nice. But no one was dancing in the hip hop room, it was actually kinda dead for a Saturday night. Overall I was upset that I had such a bad experince I wanted to like the place but after the front desk lady and her attitude it just wasnt happening because it was unprovocted. For sure not worth the 20 dollar cover .

Ju
Review №53

Overall, this place had a good set-up with three different rooms with different options for its guests, but the crowd there was not great. I think this place drawls in a very young crowd, which seem to be looking for trouble.

Ja
Review №54

I am a black man and just got kicked out of this bar for kissing a white woman. When the bouncer came up and said I had to leave. He said his manager told him to escort me out.I asked why and he said he didnt have to explain himself to me. I was with one girl and barley moved from my seat all night. I witnessed several white couples kissing and nothing happened to them. THIS IS A RACIST AND HOMOPHOBIC BAR DO NOT GIVE THEM YOUR BUSINESS.

T
Review №55

They have a deck outside but you cant hear the music out there.... You walk in and pay then there is a karaoke room walk through it get to a country room with a big dancing floor and little places to sit keep going and there is a hip hop room the dance floor is small and in the corner... Music was outdated and wack.. Bartender didnt know how to dress a beer she instead handed me salt and lime to do it myself charging 7$ for 2 beers. Hardly anywhere to dance... It was packed more then the country and yet there was no where to dance there was 2 pool tables in there but they were more in the way this is more like 3 bars in one not clubs. Sucks but whatever not to many places to go here. I will say they didnt have cheap toilet paper lol but they could put some locks on the bathroom doors as they are just magnets holding them closed. I like going out to hear music and dancing thy need to swap the country and they hip hop rooms.

An
Review №56

I never write any reviews but I had to for this sleezy, scum bag, nasty joint. This is the worst bar/club I have ever been in. Service sucked. Servers and bartenders are rude. Management is horrible. Dont waste your time with this place.

As
Review №57

Loved the bands they get to play there..had a great time..just a great place to hang out with friends.

Na
Review №58

Great sketchy place to do sketchy things. Upside, cheap beer and watching drunks fail miserably at riding a bull.

Sh
Review №59

Had a great time!

Ja
Review №60

Great place to go have a few drinks, and meet new people.

Co
Review №61

There are many times where I wanted to leave simply because the limits of what patrons are allowed to do and not due to the lack of knowledge of the people who work there due to clouded times of hypocricy. In short, the servers are too in experienced and untrained to handle a very busy social establishement and youll find yourself threatened often to be kicked out for things that are often socially acceptable in other nightlife establishements. Busy bar but terrible staff.

Ca
Review №62

If youre not from Crestview, Pace, or Milton, and have been to nice places/clubs, then this place isnt for you. But if youre borderline retarded, have worked the same job for 17 years and only make $12/hour, live in a trailer, and love to line dance - THIS IS YOUR PLACESeriouly though, worst club Ive ever been to...

Am
Review №63

I go there every weekend ;)

He
Review №64

I had a blast!!!!!!! Im thirty years old and I felt like I was 21 again! I recommend this dance club to all ages

sl
Review №65

Three clubs in one tried the karaoke stayed for the country music!

Jo
Review №66

Dj was terrible all he did was dance rather than actually dj. Felt like he was just playing a CD wack music.

Do
Review №67

By far the best bang for the buck. In a town surrounded overpriced drinks with no entertainment value this bar really stands out. Especially since everything else has closed! Each month or two they have HUGE acts! I seen Miranda Lambert for FREE here :)Each night is a different thing like Wed 0.25 beer and free line dance lessons. Thur like $1 drinks for ladies. Fri hiphop upstairs and Saturdays they bring 2different professional comedians (Ive heard from comedy central type tour) which is AWESOME!Each room has its own theme Karaoke/sports, Country/pool tables and a dance room that will change according to the crowd. I like the upstairs which you can hear line dances, dubstep or rap depending on the audience and the DJ does live video mixing. so if your not into dancing you can watch the TVs, which we go seem to be these funny videos (MUST SEE). ohh and all the rooms are never a cover charge. Adding a 4th room which is a deck and looks promising.This bar is big on locals and military (Owner is a Marine/retired EOD instructor)... I have been a couple times have met the VideoDJ who doesnt want tips and will make your bday shoutout amazing. Couple bouncers who are chill and some kick ass bartenders.. even met the owner who was watching comedy one night.The UGLY: Fort Walton beach is kind of ratty compared to Destin up tights.. which makes the patrons seem redneck and the girls trashy/easy. This bar somehow still allows smoking??!!?? Bathrooms need cleaned more and updated and towels are out a lot.Final thoughts: This place cares about you, if you, act like a decent drinker you will make a lot of friends who work/go there really easily. Its the last place this area has besides small pubs I understand policing it. They care about their customers, safety and the community.If ya can stand smelling like smoke the next morning, waking up to a girl you thought was prettier the night before and probably seen garth brooks 10 feet away, twerked on the poles, watched comedians, sang karaoke, rode a bull and only spent 25$ and got drunk ... its your kind of place!

Ro
Review №68

Great club to party and have fun

Br
Review №69

Drinks are kind of pricy but you can have fun whatever you are into.

Cy
Review №70

ROCKIN IT OUT AT BLOCK !! Girl power!! Fight against Cancer!!

El
Review №71

There places in one. Hip Hop. County,comedy.

Ke
Review №72

Too much line dancing in the country block, maybe they should call it the line dance block

Ma
Review №73

So much fun

Kt
Review №74

Horrible service!!! Cant get a drink at the bar ended up just leaving!!! Whats the point in going out if you cant buy a drink at a bar!!!!

Ma
Review №75

Good place to dance, but very smoky.

aj
Review №76

There was a very sloppy overweight white female named AMANDA that shouldn’t be working there because my sister was trying to apologize to her for an inconvenience because her friends were going to jump her and my sister backed them down for the female worker and the female worker had threatened my sister and had the cops and bouncers push her out the front entrance because she was trying to help her not get beat up this club already has terrible reviews they should get the hint that some of these people need to be fired or just shut down because getting a club shutdown permanently is not impossible with the right people behind it so before anyone goes to this club think twice before your night gets ruined

Ti
Review №77

Chaotic when it comes to karaoke. Argumentative staff about simple mistakes. Look elsewhere for literally anything. Theyre just awful.

Ga
Review №78

It was Saturday night and the place was empty. Country room barely played country, and they were terrible, depressing songs. No one danced. I want my $20 back. NOT WORTH IT!

Tr
Review №79

Cool place.

J
Review №80

A fun place to meet n dance

Ma
Review №81

Walker Hayes with the Katì

Ch
Review №82

Not the greatest. But its free entry, and the only real club around during the winter months. Also its FWB, not much else unless you go to Destin or P-Cola. A lot of the drinks are over priced.

Co
Review №83

Karaoke!

Gl
Review №84

Chill spot no jits

Br
Review №85

It was okay.

Li
Review №86

Lots of fun

Ka
Review №87

Super cute bartender!

Ke
Review №88

Good times...

Mi
Review №89

Love the 3 bars in one

Ru
Review №90

Made me laugh

Be
Review №91

Cant beat beer for a qaurter

Jo
Review №92

Jordan the bartender Rocks!

Sh
Review №93

Had a great time.

Ja
Review №94

I dont care for the fact this place allows smoking, but a good club in general.

Ra
Review №95

Two words, quarter beers

Ke
Review №96

Lots of fun

Ma
Review №97

4 bars in one

Do
Review №98

Crowded night club

we
Review №99

Cigarette smoke BAD !!!Drinks over pricedOtherwise its a fun diverse atmosphere .Bouncers were friendly & on point .Safe place to have a good time .

jo
Review №100

Cant even give a cup of water......

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  • Address:113 Eglin Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, United States
  • Site:http://theblockclub.com/
  • Phone:+1 850-301-9393
Categories
  • Night club
  • Bar
Working hours
  • Monday:6pm–4am
  • Tuesday:6pm–4am
  • Wednesday:Closed
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:6pm–2am
  • Sunday:8pm–2am
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
Highlights
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great bar food:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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