Travel Tips

TJ Carneys Pub and Grill in Venice FL on the Island of Venice Florida

One of the main attractions in Venice is the beautiful historic buildings in downtown Venice, referred to by locals as Venice MainStreet. Many of these buildings have been around since the 1920s and now house a range of shops, galleries and restaurants. This is a great place to spend the afternoon or early evening hours strolling through downtown Venice and getting a feel for the beautifully preserved history of the area. While you are out and about, stop by T.J. Carney’s Pub and Grille for a hearty bite to eat or a cold drink to help you continue with your afternoon of shopping or strolling through downtown.

With service from 11am to 2 pm, T.J. Carney’s is sure to meet your dining needs while vacationing in Venice. Although most of the seating is inside, there are also some café style tables with umbrellas set up outside so you can continue to enjoy the refreshing view of historic downtown Venice. T.J. Carney’s offers a full range of menu options and a list of specials like limited meals for early birds from 3-5:30, a late night dinner menu, and happy hour bar specials like 25-cent wings and 25-cent shrimp and oysters. The specials don’t stop there! The restaurant also offers a happy hour buffet throughout the week and an all you can eat fish fry all evening on Wednesdays. Happy hour lasts from 11-6 pm so don’t miss out on your opportunity to catch some great food at reasonable prices.

During the afternoon this is a favorite place for business locals to stop by and grab a bite to eat during their lunch break and late in the evenings and on the weekends you are sure to find many young locals and vacationers hanging out at T.J. Carney’s. This is one of the few places in Venice that stays open until 2 am, with great local bands playing on Wednesdays and during the weekend.

T.J. Carney’s is centrally located right in the heart of downtown Venice. After you come over the Venice Ave. Bridge you will already be on Venice Ave. and heading past the Venice MainStreet shops. You will see T.J. Carney’s on the left hand side with a large green sign hanging over the awning. Stop by for good food, good drinks, or just good company! On the weekends, you can make reservations during dinner time hours at 941-480-9244.