Bars and Clubs in South Florida

This lively neighborhood restaurant and nightclub has whimsical decor, sidewalk seats, live entertainment & a full bar. Enjoy seafood specialties and grilled sandwiches for lunch or dinner.

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Gramps

176 NW 24th St., Miami Central Dade

786-752-6693

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In addition to the air conditioning, cold beer and cocktails as their entrance advertises, Wynwood's Gramps is home to lots more. Like rock acts on the regular, DJs spinning vinyl and plenty of dance space. Plus occasional gator shows. And lots of dark nooks and crannies for whatever else you might want to get into. Frankly, we don't know how Wynwood ever survived without this kindly old gentleman.

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Kaos Ultra Lounge

2724 E. Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale

954-975-8000

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Kaos Ultra Lounge has the look of a South Beach club and the drink specials of a Fort Lauderdale Beach dive, all strangely located in a quiet plaza off of Commercial Boulevard. This modestly sized, chromed-out “lounge” in Fort Lauderdale features a curving, neon-back-lit bar, glass-tiled DJ booth, plenty of high-top table seating, and crystal orbs of pulsating purple light that glow over an intimate dance floor. Despite its off-the-beaten track location, puzzling name, and somewhat misguided identity as a lounge, this new bar draws an impressive and eclectic crowd on weekends, due in part to its three-for-one domestic draft beer special and an ever-changing lineup of music.

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Murphy's Law Irish Pub

1 Seminole Way, Fort Lauderdale Davie/West Hollywood

954-791-4782

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New York Comedy Club

8221 Glades Rd. Boca Raton

561-470-6887

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NYY Steak

5550 NW 40th St. Coconut Creek

954-935-6699

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Rock Bar

219 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale

954-728-9804

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Fort Lauderdale Beach's newly renovated Rock Bar looks like how it sounds -- cheesy, lowbrow, and fun. An edgy red and black motif is complemented by record-sleeve-lined walls, bathtub-sized margarita glasses, and the biggest disco ball you'll probably ever see in your life. Ample indoor/outdoor seating; lots of cheap, beachy drink specials; and uncomfortably loud electronic (curiously, not rock) music streaming over the sidewalk make this an ideal location for a 20-something crowd, especially during spring-break season. And even though the oceanfront views are great, what rock-inspired lounge would be complete without a dark and seedy backdoor-accessible counterpart? Inside and behind Rock Bar is Exit 66, an enormous, Americana-themed dance room, complete with its own separate tiki bar and swimming pool out back. The possibilities for debauchery are virtually endless.

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Sangrias

229 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale

954-728-9804

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Shots Miami

311 NW 23rd St., Miami Central Dade

305-571-0438

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If the name of this place doesn't start you singing "SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS SHOTS EVERYBODY," we can't even handle you right now. LMFAO would be so disappointed. Shots Miami is Wynwood's own interactive shot bar, meaning, everyone pretty much makes an ass of themselves in order to score some booze. But hell, alcohol's all about acting stupid anyway. Expect to sing, don absurd props and otherwise engage in ridiculous antics. But it's so worth it for their tasty assortment of boozy delights.

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101 Ocean

101 Commercial Blvd. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

954-776-8101

Seafood, American, Bar Food, Bars and Clubs, Recommended, Best Of, Menu

Accept this comfortable beachside joint for what it's meant to be: a bar-food-serving, sports-channel-showing, '80s-greatest-hits-playing kind of place. Serving sliders, pizza, fish 'n' chips, paninis, peel 'n' eat shrimp 50 yards from the water.

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12 O'Clock High Lounge

327 Johnson St. Hollywood

954-921-9728

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The accouterments at the 12 O'Clock High Lounge are just as laid-back as the drunkards inside. There's a pool table for the sharks, a tiny stage in back housing local acts, and a cash-only policy. With its location off the Hollywood Broadwalk, it's no surprise the crowd is made up mostly of locals and randoms stumbling in off the sand. The tipsy patrons sit along the long wooden bar telling stories and cheersing one another for no reason other than just being drunk. The bartender has a heavy pour, and if you stick around, a free shot might come your way. The no-nonsense 12 O'Clock High Lounge may not be a destination point, but it sure is "just one more drink before we go" kind of place.

13 Even

2037 Wilton Dr. Wilton Manors

954-565-8550

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13|Even, owned by the same couple that runs landmark lesbian bar New Moon just up Wilton Drive, is more a place to meet friends for drinks and fun than it is a dinner destination. If you get hungry, there is an array of globally inspired, fair-priced small plates such as a bruschetta, three-cheese-stuffed portabella mushrooms and an amped-up macaroni and cheese. Really, though, you come for the more than two dozen craft beers from local and national brewers and for the extensive wine list. On weekends, prepare to wade through two or three rows of people to get to the weathered wood bar, but don't worry. While you wait, you can scope out the cool chairs made of recycled palettes, the black-and-white photos shot by owner Carol Moran, and the foot-tall Elvis figurine striking a pose near some suds.

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215 Speakeasy

215 Clematis St. West Palm Beach

561-921-7848

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27 Bar & Lounge

835 NE Third Ave. Fort Lauderdale

954-257-0026

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5 O'Clock Charlies

425 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale

954-533-4480

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Full Restaurant and Bar Ocean View Sidewalk Seating Live Music Darts Billiard table Games always on TV Cool Atmosphere On Site Parking Lot Free WiFi

88's Dueling Pianos

1 Seminole Way Plantation

954-584-8819

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With its slew of nightlife venues, the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood is the equivalent of a Disney World for adults, and 88's Dueling Pianos is its Space Mountain. It's here that pianos literally engage in duels several nights a week. The line-up also includes an '80s night, a karaoke night, and a rock and roll show. So you won't miss it, a giant mural of piano keys is painted on the wall.

All Stars Sports Bar and Grill

2201 W. Sample Rd. Coconut Creek

954-968-7777

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Hidden off Sample Road, Allstars Sports Bar is the type of place that only the locals know about. A long bar surrounded by tables and chairs fills up the front area of the smoky bar. With TVs in every booth, sports fans can watch the game, no matter what. The more-than-casual Pompano drinking destination has a sizable crowd of regulars, generally ranging from early 20s to mid-30s. There are late-night specials throughout the week, including free alcohol for "dancers," ladies' night, and on Wednesdays, Marioke with DJ Mario is not to be skipped. Open until 4 a.m. every night of the week, it's the bar everyone visits to grab that one last drink before heading home.

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Alligator Alley Native Florida Tap Room

830 E. Oakland Park Blvd. Oakland Park

954-226-2371

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Ambry Restaurant

3016 E. Commercial Blvd. Fort Lauderdale

954-771-7342

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Despite its diminutive appearance, the Ambry has a maze of tables and booths and a healthy-sized bar from which to consume the thickest, frothiest brews in town. Beer steins adorn shelves, shadow boxes contain trinkets, and numerous woodwind instruments dangle from the ceiling. The crowded bar boasts a row of topped-off steins, and soccer team flags and fake flowers decorate the little alcohol-vending alcove. Dark and packed with more tchotchkes than your grandma's apartment, the Ambry looks every bit of its 30 year pedigree. From the outside, it looks like a medieval castle with German and American flags on the ramparts. Inside, the dark, winding corridors reveal private rooms anchored by warm hearths. Up front is a bar that's covered with so much German soccer memorabilia you'd half expect to find World Cup hero Bastian Schweinsteiger chilling there with a pint of Tucher Hefeweizen in hand. Instead you'll find plenty of regulars hoisting decorative steins, eating ruby-hued prime rib specials, and noshing on supple, house-made sausages with rustic mustard sauce. A great place to drink, and good for a bite, too.

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American Rock Bar & Grill

1600 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Deerfield Beach

954-428-4539

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Posters of Jim Morrison and Jimi Hendrix make the large space feel like a low-lit, local cousin of Planet Hollywood. Graffiti lines the wall on the way to the bathroom, and rock n' roll dishes comprise the food menu - order Nirvana, get nachos; Motley Crue, get meatloaf. The crowd doesn't resemble the leather-clad, tattooed, or bandana-ed set you'd find at your friendly neighborhood roughneck spot, and this isn't the place to find genuine rock n' roll action. But none of that matters since American Rock Bar boasts some of the best drink specials the area has to offer: three-for-one on everything from 4 to 8 p.m., everyday.

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American Social Bar

721 E. Las Olas Blvd. Fort Lauderdale

954-764-7005

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American Social (or AmSo, as it’s been affectionately nicknamed) is a trendy lunch spot for the working crowd by day, and at night, this craft-beer-centric spot transforms into a bustling bar.

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America's Backyard

100 SW Third Ave. Fort Lauderdale

954-449-1025

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Downtown Fort Lauderdale’s America's Backyard, it turns out, is nothing short of a huge pool party where the pool is swimming with bartenders and the deep end overflows with sparkling alcohol. The pool, AKA the main bar, is a tiled fortress of smiles and cocktails, the centerpiece of this open-air shindig. Thursday is Game Night where you get to test your wits during trivia hour from 9 to 10 p.m., and get competitive with beer pong, battle shots, bartender twister, corn hole, hot tamale, and other interactive bar games. Friday is Kiss Country Ladies Night featuring live music and DJs, where ladies drink free from 8 p.m. to midnight. But no matter what night you head out to ABY, you'll surely be in for one hell of a ride.

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The Oar House

200 E. McNab Rd. Pompano Beach

954-545-0700

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The Oar House looks like a funky little fishing shack and boasts a relaxed vibe to match. This relic of Pompanoâ??s Old Florida past serves up steaks, seafood, and the kinds of dishes one would expect to see in a waterfront spot of this nature. The outdoor covered deck, and a few picnic tables near the canal, are where the action (and the occasional breeze) is at. Check out the regular specials and events such as karaoke, happy hour, in-the-biz deals, and live music.

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Apothecary 330

330 Himmarshee St. Fort Lauderdale

954-616-8028

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Fort Lauderdale’s first low-key, upscale secret cocktail bar, Apothecary 330, creates variations of classic craft cocktails such as Old Fashion, Sazerac, NY Sour and Vieux Carre made by expert Bar Chefs. Opening at 5 p.m. daily, this private bar has exclusive access from PizzaCraft and features a beverage program consisting of local craft beers, more than 300 types of whiskey as well as an absinthe drip and an extensive wine list with wines by the glass from boutique vineyards from around the country. There are more than 20 craft beers on tap from local and boutique breweries. Apothecary has an antique look and feel featuring vintage-style lounge furniture, sofas and dimmed lighting, welcoming a crowd of sophisticated clientele. Semi-formal dress code is enforced. The intimate space is available to rent for private functions and events.

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Aqua Dayclub

999 E. Camino Real Boca Raton

561-777-3675

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Arabica Cafe Hookah Lounge

9054 W. State Rd. 84 Davie/West Hollywood

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Archies West

6303 W. Commercial Blvd. Lauderhill

954-721-0020

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Although affiliated with the small, beachy Archie's on Commercial Boulevard and A1A, the two bars couldn't be more different. Where the east bar takes pleasure in a cozy dive atmosphere amid neighborhood tattoo shops and dry cleaners, Archie's West takes advantage of a large space that locations out west commonly boast. A darts player's paradise, Archie's West doesn't have windows. Instead, there are rows of old-school dartboards. A large island bar is docked in the first room, serving the typical selection of drafts and liquor (fun fact: Archie's serves Seven Tiki Spiced Rum). The second room is even roomier, with three walls of dartboards and a pool table in the middle. Archie's shirt says it all: "Get to the point."

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Area 7 Music and Ale

3809 Powerline Rd. Oakland Park

954-561-9134

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Dark and moody, Area 7 Music and Ale is an off-the-beaten-path kind of hangout for a locals-only crowd. A platform stage surrounded by mirrors near the front door is often occupied by a local rock band trying to make a name for itself. Busty women in corsets fling around the stripper polls and dance in the cages to the alternative music blaring through the speakers. The large wooden bar in the center of the room is filled with tattooed folks sharing stories about being on the road and days gone by. The walls have all the typical bar trimmings, including neon beer signs and electronic dartboards. There are nightly specials throughout the week, including ladies' night and $20 for all you can drink for the guys.

Aruba Beach Cafe

1 E. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale Beaches

954-776-0001

Bar Food, Seafood, Caribbean, American, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues, Best Of

As far as bars go, Aruba Beach Cafe is quintessential South Florida livin'. It hasn't really changed much since it opened in 1983. Both tourists and locals frequent this classically Floridian (read: pastel-colored), upbeat eatery located on the water next to the Commercial Boulevard Pier. In addition to a menu of delectable seafood entrees, two bars offer fruity cocktails, serious cocktails, and the company of locals and tourists. The menu includes seafood favorites like conch fritters, a fresh mahi-mahi sandwich, and the blackened seafood trio, plus turf specialties like the Aruba burger and the goat cheese salad. Watching the beach through the vast ceiling-to-floor windows may be the main draw, but people also love the laid-back atmosphere. Flip-flop your way in to hear live music any day of the week. Steel drums provide island versions of your Top 40 favorites. The hardest choice you'll have to make will be between indoor seating with a view or outdoor seating overlooking the beach. After all, Aruba's sandy spot next door to Commercial Boulevard fishing pier makes it the bona fide beach spot in a village of beach spots.

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Automatic Slim's

1 Seminole Way Davie/West Hollywood

954-522-8585

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At the Seminole Hard Rock outpost of this raucous party establishment it's likely a beautiful vixen in a miniskirt will pour liquor down your throat from an upside down bottle as soon as you walk in the door. The plush environs are well appointed with luxury accoutrements in sound and seating. Live cover bands and DJs of popular music perform Tuesdays through Saturdays, and the bar opens at 5p.m. happy hour and closes at 4.am. breakfast. The popular industry night ensures that many Hard Rock employees come here to party after they got off work.

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