English in South Florida

5501 NE Second Ave., Miami Central Dade

305-757-1807

American, Bar Food, English, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues, Best Of, Menu, Slideshow

Miami is sorely lacking in decent rock clubs, so Churchill's is home to many a scruffy punker who is too real for South Beach. A pair of pool tables, a large room for bands, and a sizable outdoor patio help house the mainland rock faithful.

64 articles

The Field Irish Pub & Eatery

3281 Griffin Rd., Dania Beach Fort Lauderdale

954-964-5979

Irish, Bar Food, Burgers, English, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Menu

Walk into this authentic Irish Pub and you will be instantly transported to a small farmtown in the countryside without leaving the confines of Dania Beach. Not only can you get a proper Guinness, Smithwicks, Harp or Strongbow on tap, you can add a nip of whiskey, and an order of blood pudding. The heavy wood tables at the Field are the perfect place to slam them when you're done. The bar top is as Irish a smiling lass in Carlingford, and the seats are just as comfortable. Nautical adornments, weathered art, vintage books, and an ancient looking fireplace fill out the space.

11 articles

The Frog and Toad

5782 Powerline Rd., Oakland Park Fort Lauderdale

954-491-3697

English, Bars and Clubs, Best Of, Menu

A terrific representative of the cherished British pub, this cheerfully decorated, low-ceilinged tavern looks like a hobbit hole. But the feed is more for giants than little people -- outstanding mussels in curry sauce, fish and chips that ooze fresh appeal, and meaty bangers and mash simultaneously fill the Anglophile and native Brit. Entertainment by way of weekly trivia contests, board games, wide-screen TV soccer matches, and just darned good people-watching add to the pub's flair. As does the multitude of frog figurines and kitschy collectibles, many donated by Frog fans, that provide the gist of the décor.

3 articles

John Martin's Irish Pub

253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables South Dade

305-445-3777

English, Irish, Bars and Clubs, Recommended

Who said Irish food was all stew? This authentic Irish emporium boasts a charming pub and an elegant dining room serving the best poached salmon and hollandaise in the area, sirloin steak with a whiskey sauce, lovely homemade ptés, soups, and desserts. (Try the Bailey's ice cream!). The space features a long, flag-adorned and fully stocked bar, as well as regular seating. Live bands play on weekends, happy hours are packed, and sporting events are shown at all hours. Those looking for a more private experience can request the back "nook," a small room with its own television and separate seating. Take a look around the place and catch glimpses of Irish icons, vintage beer bottles, and maybe even a leprechaun or two.

King's Head Pub and Restaurant

2692 N. University Dr., 13 Plantation

954-572-5933

Bar Food, English, Bars and Clubs, Recommended, Best Of, Menu, Readers' Choice

The Kingshead British Pub Sunrise is a small but cozy Tudor-style pub and restaurant with a friendly British and American staff. Offering more than 50 beers, ales, ciders, and stouts, the pub is a favorite for craft beer drinkers. The menu is composed of hearty classics such as authentic English pot pies and handmade Black Angus burgers (Royale with cheese). British favorites include beer-battered cod and hand-cut chips, Scotch eggs, cottage pie, and several other hard-to-find dishes. Many specialty items are imported from across the pond: Walkers English Crisps, Brandston pickles, and Heinz Baked Beans. The pub features live music Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday and an open-mic night on Tuesday.

8 articles

The King's Head Pub

500 E. Dania Beach Blvd., Dania Beach Hollywood

954-922-5722

English, Bar Food, Bars and Clubs, Music Venues, Best Of, Menu

From the outside, the place looked like a little bed-and-breakfast that belongs in New Hampshire. From the inside, the place looks like somebody stuck a dining hall from the English countryside onto an Old World pub. The walls are covered in knick-knacks from the Old Country, including photos of old trucks and half-century-old alcohol labels. There's so much attention to detail that while eating, Henry VIII and his wives watch over you. The food's topnotch and served until 11 p.m. The beer flows from the taps as fast as you can drink it until 2 a.m. on the weekends.

1 article

Maguire's Hill 16

535 N. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale

954-764-4453

Irish, English, Bar Food, Bars and Clubs, Menu

Although other Irish bars may stay slightly truer to the Irish Pub image -- Waxy O'Connor's and the Field spring immediately to mind -- Maguires, which is owned by an Irish family, still retains a huge helping of mementos and scenery from the Auld Sod. With numerous "Best Of" awards under its belt, this cozy, downtown Fort Lauderdale neighborhood Irish bar is truly a place for all occasions, be it a raucous Saint Patrick's Day party, an afterwork drinking session, or dinner with the fam. Traditional fare like bangers 'n' mash and lamb stew mingles with sandwiches, salads, and some very large burgers. Drinks are poured strong by a staff that knows just how you like 'em, and a two-for-one happy hour includes free bites of food.

18 articles

Ye Olde Falcon Pub

2867 S. University Dr., Davie Fort Lauderdale

954-424-0300

English, Bar Food, Seafood, Bars and Clubs, Best Of

Sometimes, British-themed pubs exist primarily for drinking and listening to live music, not so much for the dining experience. Olde Falcon isn't one of those, even though their 50-odd strong draft beer list is the main draw. On one hand, the Falcon Pub is stereotypical: dark-wood-paneled interior, sports on the TVs. The music is cranked up loud, and the clientele are usually young folks watching a game and knocking back some good brew. But the kitchen is way above average, with a smattering of American favorites (pot roast, etc.) nestled between the standard bangers and mash and shepherd's pie. On your first visit, make sure to get the fish and chips - it's a standout. Some of the items you have to know about and ask for (like duck tenders with delicious orange sauce). Hit those puppies with a pint of Dead Guy Ale or Fuller's ESB (or a peach lambic if you're feeling extra-fruity) and feed your epicurean frenzy.

4 articles

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