The 86 Room

There’s no signage from the street advertising this hole-in-the-wall speakeasy-style bar tucked into a square in downtown Fort Myers. Vintage Prohibition photos decorate the interiors, and classic cocktails—many with a focus on whiskey—echo the era. Yet just because drinks harken tradition doesn’t mean The 86 Room can’t shake things up. When making a Sazerac, bartenders send the absinthe-washed glass up in flames, adding a caramelized flavor that elevates the New Orleans cocktail.