Hot Dogs for Autism! | City Tavern
Hot Dogs For Autism! July 4th 2025
6th Annual Chili Dog Eating Contest
Benefiting a great local organization – Family Initiative
This Independence Day, City Tavern in the heart of the Downtown Fort Myers River District is proud to host our 6th Annual July 4th Block Party & Chili Dog Eating Competition — a fun-filled celebration for a great cause!
Event proceeds will benefit Family Initiative, a local nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth with autism and their families. Their mission is to build inclusive, community-focused programs that empower children through social skills groups, clinical services, and family-centered activities. Family Initiative is committed to fostering meaningful relationships, promoting emotional well-being, and helping families navigate the unique challenges of autism.
Pledge now to support our local autism community and who you think will win this fun-packed competition!
Fun for the whole family
- Block Party Event 4pm-10pm
- Music by DJ Juan Gomez & DJ Mickey McFly
- FREE Admission
- Chili Dog Eating Contest 6pm
- Fireworks 9pm
WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO:
SPECIALS | City Tavern
Daily Specials
Daily Specials
*Specials subject to change
*Specials not included during holidays and/or special events
Happy Hour
Monday - Friday 4pm-7pm:
- $6 NUTRL Seltzers
- $7 Surfsides
- $5 Well Drinks
- $8 House Wines
- $9 Prosecco Splits
- $5 Injector Shots
- $5 Fireball Shots
- $5 Domestic Bottles
All Day, Everyday
- $7 Deep Eddy Vodka – Orange, Lemon, Sweet Tea, Ruby Red (Grapefruit)
- $7 Three Olives Vodka – Vanilla, Blueberry, Raspberry, Cherry
- $9 1800 Blanco
- $12 Crown Royal
CONTACT | City Tavern
Contact us
Contact us
Address:
City Tavern
2206 Bay Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Give us a call
239.226.1133
Send us an email:
ABOUT | City Tavern
About City
About City
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED!
A BIT ABOUT US:
City Tavern is a locally owned happy hour & nightlife hot spot that is sure to please! With a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere, friendliest staff, and daily specials, there is something for everyone at City Tavern. City Tavern has received awards for “Friendliest Staff”, “Best Happy Hour” and “Best Girls Night Out.”
A BRIEF HISTORY:
We are in the heart of the Downtown Fort Myers River District, adjacent to the Luminary Hotel & Co. at the corner of Bay & Dean Streets. City Tavern is in The Dean Building, which has roots dated back to 1914 when John Morgan Dean built the structure around two existing 19th-century homes. The original hotel that Dean built was called The Morgan Hotel.
City Tavern has been in business since 1998 and has been under the same local ownership since 2008. While working closely with the River District Alliance, neighboring businesses, and the City of Ft. Myers, City Tavern is one of many downtown destination spots in the Fort Myers River District. We welcome everyone to come enjoy a little piece of Lee County history, that is, Downtown Fort Myers! Cheers!
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED!
A BIT ABOUT US:
City Tavern is a locally owned happy hour and night life hot spot that is sure to please! With a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere, friendly staff members, and daily specials, there is something for everyone at City Tavern. City Tavern has received awards for, “Friendliest Staff”, “Best Happy Hour” and “Best Girls Night Out.”
Our completely renovated kitchen now offers a fresh new food menu daily, 11AM-10PM! City Tavern teamed up with celebrity Chef Brian Duffy to bring some of the newest, freshest ideas in gastropub fare to hit Southwest Florida.
A BRIEF HISTORY:
We are located in the heart of the Downtown Fort Myers River District, adjacent to the Harborside Convention Center on the Caloosahatchee River. Situated in The Dean Building, City Tavern rests on the corner of Bay & Dean Streets. The Dean Building’s roots go back to 1914 when John Morgan Dean built the structure around two existing homes built in the 1800’s.
Downtown Ft. Myers has seen many changes over the years, to say the least. Downtown underwent extreme changes including a totally new streetscape, which was completed in 2009. The latest River District changes include a brand new riverfront basin located directly in front of City Tavern, which was completed in late 2012. The construction of The Luminary Hotel began in 2018 and is scheduled to be completed in the Fall of 2020
City Tavern has been under the same local ownership since August, 2008. While working closely with the River District Alliance, neighboring businesses, and City of Ft. Myers officials, City Tavern is one of many Downtown destination spots in the Fort Myers River District. We welcome everyone to come enjoy a little piece of Lee County history that is, Downtown Ft. Myers!
DRINK MENU | City Tavern
Drink Menu
Drink Menu
COCKTAILS
COLD BREW MARTINI
Titos Handmade Vodka, Licor 43, Cold Brew, Cream, Coffee Bean
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
Blue Chair Bay Pineapple Rum Cream, Malibu Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps, OJ & Pineapple
ORANGE CREAMSICLE
Deep Eddy Orange Vodka, Half & Half, OJ, Whipped Cream
MOSCOW MULE
Deep Eddy Vodka (2oz), Ginger Beer, Lime Juice
STRAWBERRY MARGARITA
1800 Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, Agave Nectar, Strawberry, Fresh Lime Juice
FILTHY OLD FASHIONED
Bulleit Bourbon (2oz), Filthy Black Cherry, Angostura Bitters, Orange Twist
TAVERN POLOMA
1800 Blanco Tequila (2oz), Grapefruit Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Soda
ISLAND GIRL
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, Banana Liqueur, Strawberry, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Sprite
RANCH WATER
Don Julio Blanco, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime Juice, Soda Water
CRAFT BEER
Blue Moon Belgian White
Cigar City Jai Alai IPA 12oz can
Kona Big Wave Golden Ale 16oz can
IMPORT BEER
Corona Extra
Corona Light
Modelo Especial
Stella Artois
Stella Liberte NA
Heineken
Guinness
DOMESTIC BEER
Budwiser
Bud Light
Mich Ultra
Busch Light
Miller Light
Coors Light
Yuengling
CIDERS SELTZERS & TEA
Strongbow Gold Apple Cider
NUTRL Vodka Seltzer – Assorted Flavors
Surfside – Assorted Flavors
WINE
Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio
Oyster Bay Chardonnay
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir
Martini & Rossi Prosecco Split
COLD BREW MARTINI
Titos Handmade Vodka, Licor 43, Cold Brew, Cream, Coffee Bean
PINEAPPLE EXPRESS
Blue Chair Bay Pineapple Rum Cream, Malibu Coconut Rum, Peach Schnapps, OJ & Pineapple
ORANGE CREAMSICLE
Deep Eddy Orange Vodka, Half & Half, OJ, Whipped Cream
MOSCOW MULE
Deep Eddy Vodka (2oz), Ginger Beer, Lime Juice
STRAWBERRY MARGARITA
1800 Blanco Tequila, Grand Marnier, Agave Nectar, Strawberry, Fresh Lime Juice
FILTHY OLD FASHIONED
Bulleit Bourbon (2oz), Filthy Black Cherry, Angostura Bitters, Orange Twist
TAVERN POLOMA
1800 Blanco Tequila (2oz), Grapefruit Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Soda
ISLAND GIRL
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, Malibu Coconut Rum, Banana Liqueur, Strawberry, Pineapple Juice, Orange Juice, Sprite
RANCH WATER
Don Julio Blanco, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lime Juice, Soda Water
CRAFT BEER
Blue Moon Belgian White
Cigar City Jai Alai IPA 12oz can
Kona Big Wave Golden Ale 16oz can
CIDERS, SELTZERS & TEA
Strongbow Gold Apple Cider
NUTRL Vodka Seltzer - Assorted Flavors
Surfside - Assorted Flavors
WINE
Oyster Bay Pinot Grigio
Oyster Bay Chardonnay
Oyster Bay Pinot Noir
Martini & Rossi Prosecco Split
IMPORTS
Corona Extra
Corona Light
Modelo Especial
Stella Artois
Stella Liberte NA
Heineken
Guinness
DOMESTICS
Budwiser
Bud Light
Mich Ultra
Busch Light
Miller Light
Coors Light
Yuengling
MENU | City Tavern
Pub Fare Menu
Pub Fare Menu
BLACK & BLUE STEAK TIPS
Blackened tenderloin steak tips, topped with blue cheese & green onion, served on garlic toast
QUESADILLAS
piced chicken or pork carnitas, pepper jack, cheddar, roasted red peppers, cilantro & green onion, served with sour cream & pico de gallo
TAVERN PRETZELS
Three Bavarian pretzel sticks served with beer cheese & honey mustard
CITY BREAD
Cuban bread, topped and baked with provolone, blue cheese, diced tomato, and Italian spices
DRUNKEN NACHOS
Tortilla chips topped with spiced chicken or pork carnitas, pepper jack, Modelo beer cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, pico de gallo, green onion, & spicy ranch drizzle
ADULT NUGGETS
Ten pieces (Buffalo, BBQ, Nashville hot, honey sriracha or plain) served with ranch, blue cheese, or honey mustard
MOZZARELLA STICKS
Five breaded mozzarella sticks, side of marinara *kick it up a notch by rolling your mozz sticks in Buffalo sauce, served with celery & a side of blue cheese dressing
Served with potato chips
FRENCH DIP
Shaved roast beef, melted provolone, shaved parmesan on a lightly toasted hoagie roll, au jus
CUBANO
Slow cooked pulled pork, black forest ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, pickles, pressed on Cuban bread
HOT ITALIAN
Genoa salami, spicy capicola, black forest ham, provolone, shredded lettuce, shaved red onion, diced tomato, vinaigrette, on a lightly toasted hoagie roll
BAY STREET BBQ
Spiced chicken or pulled pork, BBQ sauce, cheddar, mozzarella, shaved red onion, Nashville Hot sauce drizzle, green onion
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Pizza sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, Italian spices
SPICY MEXICAN
Spiced chicken or pork carnitas, Modelo beer cheese, pepper jack, cheddar, roasted red peppers, jalapeños, cilantro, & hot sauce drizzle
All served on 10" Cauliflower crust
BUILD YOUR OWN
“ the basics” included
THE BASICS
Sweet relish, diced red onion, pickled jalapenos, diced tomato
THE EXTRAS
Beer cheese, pulled pork, cole slaw, cheddar, pepper-jack
SIDES
KETTLE CHIPS, COLE SLAW, POTATO SALAD
All natural all beef franks!
SHAREABLES
BLACK & BLUE STEAK TIPS
Blackened tenderloin steak tips, topped with blue cheese & green onion, served on garlic toast
QUESADILLA
Spiced chicken or pork carnitas, pepper jack, cheddar, roasted red peppers, cilantro & green onion, served with sour cream & pico de gallo
TAVERN PRETZELS
Three Bavarian pretzel sticks served with beer cheese & honey mustard
CITY BREAD
Cuban bread, topped and baked with provolone, blue cheese, diced tomato, and Italian spices
DRUNKEN NACHOS
Tortilla chips topped with spiced chicken or pork carnitas, pepper jack, Modelo beer cheese, cheddar, jalapeños, pico de gallo, green onion, & spicy ranch drizzle
ADULT NUGGETS
Ten pieces (Buffalo, BBQ, Nashville hot, honey sriracha or plain) served with ranch, blue cheese, or honey mustard
MOZZARELLA STICKS
Five breaded mozzarella sticks, side of marinara *kick it up a notch by rolling your mozz sticks in Buffalo sauce, served with celery & a side of blue cheese dressing
FLATBREADS
All served on 10" Cauliflower crust
BAY STREET BBQ
Spiced chicken or pulled pork, BBQ sauce, cheddar, mozzarella, shaved red onion, Nashville Hot sauce drizzle, green onion
PEPPERONI PIZZA
Pizza sauce, pepperoni, mozzarella, Italian spices
SPICY MEXICAN
Spiced chicken or pork carnitas, Modelo beer cheese, pepper jack, cheddar, roasted red peppers, jalapeños, cilantro, & hot sauce drizzle
HANDHELDS
All served with potato chips
FRENCH DIP
Shaved roast beef, melted provolone, shaved parmesan on a lightly toasted hoagie roll, au jus
CUBANO
Slow cooked pulled pork, black forest ham, Swiss cheese, mustard, pickles, pressed on Cuban bread
HOT ITALIAN
Genoa salami, spicy capicola, black forest ham, provolone, shredded lettuce, shaved red onion, diced tomato, vinaigrette, on a lightly toasted hoagie roll
HOT DOGS
All natural all beef franks!
BUILD YOUR OWN
“ the basics” included
THE BASICS
Sweet relish, diced red onion, pickled jalapenos, diced tomato
THE EXTRAS
Beer cheese, pulled pork, cole slaw, cheddar, pepper-jack
SIDES
KETTLE CHIPS
COLE SLAW
POTATO SALAD
City Tavern
Welcome to City Tavern!
Located in the beautiful Downtown Ft. Myers River District, City Tavern has been a local happy hour and nightlife hot spot for over 25 years! City Tavern is your friendly neighborhood bar where locals and tourists alike gather for drinks, food, music, and great times! Friday and Saturday nights come alive with standing-room only, high-energy vibes! Come join the party!
Enjoy daily drink specials, creative cocktails, ice-cold beer, a bite to eat from our Chef Brian Duffy inspired food menu, dancing, darts, and socializing with great friends. The friendliest staff at the best bar in town will make you feel welcome every time!
Downtown Ft. Myers offers many great attractions for your River District experience. We welcome everyone to come down and see how Downtown Ft. Myers has reshaped and revitalized our community. Stop by City Tavern while you’re here and see why everyone is saying, “See ya at City!”
Friends
City Tavern is your friendly neighborhood bar where everybody knows your name. The friendliest staff in town will make you feel welcome any night. If you’re new in town, come to City and between the staff and regulars, you’ll have friends before you pay your tab!
Food & Drink
City Tavern teamed up with celebrity Chef Brian Duffy, to bring some of the newest, freshest ideas in gastropub fare to hit Southwest Florida… The City has daily specials that are updated regularly. For something extra our awesome bartenders can get creative with something cold and refreshing that will have you coming back for more. We have a rotation of daily specials which you will love.
The friendliest bar in Fort Myers
Since 1998
Hours:
11AM - 2AM Everyday
21 and over after 9pm
Address:
2206 Bay Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Call / Email:
239.226.1133
info@mycitytavern.com
