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America's Backyard

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.

You may not want to return to the scene of the crime of one too many Coronas and mechanical bull rides, but if you can brave it, you'll be rewarded with a standout weekend brunch of Mexican fare that far surpasses the basic huevos rancheros.

Fritz & Franz Bierhaus

Waiters are sometimes clad in traditional garb and are eager to offer samplings of beers from four German breweries and describe some of the less common dishes.

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B.B. King's Restaurant & Blues Club
550 Rosemary Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-420-8600
http://www.bbkingclubs.com Catch live blues, rock, reggae, funk, and other acts at this CityPlace venue, where the menu is as soulful as the music. From Louisiana's gumbo ya ya, to Memphis's ribs, and Southern "chicken-fried chicken", to catfish, chili spaghetti, burgers and sandwiches, B.B. aims to please comfort food cravings. Fried pickles or sweet potato puffs with caramel dipping sauce are choices to eat while waiting - and it's possible to encounter that wait since service can be spotty. The restaurant can get loud, too with a band up close to tables in the dining area. Don't expect to bring a date and have romantic conversation during performance times. Prices are moderate, though for a few acts, there's a cover charge and limited seating, especially when B.B. and Lucille show up. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Backroom Blues Bar
2222 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33445
561-860-4679
http://www.thebackroombluesbar.com
The Backyard Bar
213 S. Rosemary Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-339-2444
Bahia Cabana Beach Resort
3001 Harbor Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
954-524-1555
http://www.bahiacabanaresort.com South of the commotion at Beach Place, Bahia Cabana is an oasis of local Fort Lauderdale culture. Tucked away between docks, the Bahia Cabana resort/hotel the bar boasts strong drinks and a ceiling littered with knickknacks, such as street signs and Florida license plates. With the beach across the street, locals and tourists alike drink and eat at the bar, in the attached restaurant area, or out on the dock overlooking yachts. For those arriving via water, dock space is free for bar and restaurant patrons. Tourists, to remember you're in the tropics, order specialty drinks like the "World's Best Frozen Pina Colada" or the "Frozen Pink Lemonade," both $7. Standard domestics cost $4.50, premiums $5. The wine list is extensive and fairly cheap, with no glasses more than $7.50. Throw one back with an order of conch fritters before you walk over for a day in the sun across A1A. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Bamboo
550 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-695-4771
http://www.bamboomiamibeach.com When you're looking for a truly VIP experience, Bamboo caters to the opulently wealthy (and those who party like it) with over 27,000-square-feet of nightlife real estate. Bottle service options include 42 tables in front of the main room's hydraulic stage, its custom-built LED riser, and the 30 foot chandelier that floats above it. This is the first American outpost for the highly successful Southeast European brand. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar & Cafe
4040 Galt Ocean Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-566-7500
http://www.oceanmanor.com
Bamboo Room
25 S. J St. Lake Worth, FL 33460
561-585-2583
http://www.bambooroomblues.com Housed in Lake Worth's historic Paradise building, the Bamboo Room is the hot spot for live music, especially the blues. Every inch of the club has a story to tell, from the antique Greyhound ticket booth to an array of records and concert posters. Photographs of musicians line the stairwell wall leading up to the main room. A vintage-guitar collection adorns the bamboo-clad walls, and various paintings and sculptures add to the museum-like décor. The enormous collection of vintage cocktail shakers compliments the extensive and creative drink menu. For those looking to enjoy the music from afar, the open-air deck will give your ears a break. Whether a blues aficionado or not, the inviting crowd, laid-back atmosphere, and musical talents put the Bamboo Room on the nightlife map. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Banana Boat Restaurant & Lounge
739 E. Ocean Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33435
561-732-9400
http://www.bananaboatboynton.com In a city of fly-by-nighters, it's refreshing to visit a place that your parents once frequented, your buddies probably drank together at, and you have returned to time and again. Though Banana Boat has been operated by the same folks since 1978, a massive renovation in 2005 freshened it up for at least another generation or two to enjoy. You'll still get the same nautical theme, just with more polish. Yeah, a competitor opened up directly across the water a while back, but that didn't stop this spot from drawing in the crowds and cranking out great items like spinach-artichoke cheese dip, crab-encrusted snapper with lemon beurre blanc, and a Key lime pie that holds its own. Sit outside with 149 others and take in those great views of the Intracoastal -- a moment that can be especially enjoyable with a mojito in hand and reggae in the background. Pull up your boat -- up to 100-footers are permitted -- and dock, but get there early on the weekends to snag some frontage.Dock your boat for the afternoon, and enjoy some drinks. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday features live music. Catamaran cruises set sail in the summertime from Banana Boat, with a live band on the boat. Tickets can be purchased or won. Theme nights include tiki torch nights with special drinks, such as the Torched Lemonade or Cherry Cola. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Bar Italia
210 E. Ocean Ave. Lantana, FL 33462
Bar Louie
1500 Gateway Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33426
561-853-0090
http://www.barlouieamerica.com Let's be clear: Bar Louie is a bar/tavern; make meal plans accordingly. Lots of deal nights are offered here, making it worth the hunt for the lively bar, tucked into the back of the Renaissance Plaza in Boynton at the corner of Congress and Gateway. Mostly youthful and sports-minded groups gather on the patio or in the dining room in good weather. Late night, a mixed crowd flows in and out, and music cranks, especially on weekends. Sliders are popular starters, and the loaded tater tots fly out of the kitchen. A number of appetizers make for sharing plates -- zucchini chips (served with a trio of sauces), calamari, chips and dip trio (salsa, guacamole, and queso), or pot stickers could satisfy several diners. Sandwiches, pizzas, entree salads, and burgers round out the main plates. But the draw is the drinks -- draft beers and cocktails flow freely here -- so if bringing kids, shoot for the quieter Sunday brunch time frame. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Bardot
3456 N. Miami Ave. Miami, FL 33127
305-576-7750
http://www.bardotmiami.com Sick of social media? Bardot has a parking-lot entrance, no sign, and a zero-photography policy. A long bar dominates one side of the single open space, while Moroccan-cool lounge furniture, a pool table, and a stage take up the other half. Topnotch local bands, musicians, and DJs play regularly, and late-night parties make this spot prime for after hours. Plus there's also a weekday happy hour. Expect a cover charge, expensive drinks, and the possibility of a South Beach-style door hassle on busy nights. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Barrett's Sly Fox
3537 Galt Ocean Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-561-8444
Nestled along Galt Ocean Drive just east of A1A, Barrett's Sly Fox isn't easy to find. But if you happen to drive by, the Irish pub is hard to miss. A large, green imposing building that stands alone, behind the strip malls on Ocean Drive, Barrett's first opened in 1970 as Danny's Sly Fox. It changed owners and then its name but continued to cater to the same locals who populate condo row on Galt Ocean Mile. Its décor offers the standard knickknacks and warm wood finish that make Ireland feel like home no matter where in the world you are. TVs continuously broadcast sports, and lots of seating is available, from the bar that runs along the back wall to all the booths inside and out. A stage takes up a small space on the left, perfect for any singer/songwriter. The only drawback: no pool table or darts. But that's the price you pay for comfortable sitting areas. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Beach Bar at Tropic Cay
529 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
954-564-5900
This open-air bar is what you'd expect from a sports bar on the beach: casual vibes and casual people watching a game barefoot while drinking a piña colada. At first, the bar looks tiny. But the indoor/outdoor space offers picnic benches, poolside seating, barstools, couches, and loads of standing space. The rustic wooden bar looks beaten by the salty air, and the rest of the bar is bare-bones beach-bar minimalism. Instead of high heels, you'll see flip-flops. Instead of three-piece suits, think bikinis. And instead of a DJ (though they have a jukebox), ask to see the bartender's iPod. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Beach Betty's
625 E. Dania Beach Blvd. Dania Beach, FL 33004
954-921-9893
Play a game of darts or shoot pool with your girls at this Dania Beach lesbian-friendly bar. Camp out next to a mural painted to look like the sun rising over the ocean, adorned with palm trees, or take your drinks outside and enjoy the real-life counterpart. Get oiled up with a little liquid courage and go front and center for Sunday-night karaoke. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Beach Club
1 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314
954-327-7671
http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com
The Beach House
3501 Rickenbacker Causeway Key Biscayne, FL 33149
The Bearded Clam
3204 E. Atlantic Blvd. Pompano Beach, FL 33062
954-781-2376
A stop for sports-loving Pompano residents, The Bearded Clam, an appropriately fishy-smelling venue, has red walls, a pool table, a giant fish tank along the front wall (with a life-sized mermaid statue laying inside), and a lobster tank by the entrance. The bar dominates the room, and the two TVs above will always feature your favorite Florida team. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
The Beat Cup Cafe
660 Linton Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33444
561-330-4693
http://www.thebeatcupcafe.com
Beef O'Brady's
8655 Stirling Road Cooper City, FL 33328
954-689-4747
http://www.beefobradys.com
Benny's Ice House
9803 S. Military Trail Boynton Beach, FL 33436
561-734-6924
http://www.myspace.com/bennysicehouserocks A favorite local bar that stays open until 5 a.m. Nothing special here, just cheap drinks and a serious bar atmosphere. Just the place to go when you need to get hammered at 3 a.m. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Benny's Ice House
9803 S. Military Trail Boynton Beach, FL 33436-3202
561-734-6924
Berries in the Grove
2884 SW 27th Ave. Coconut Grove, FL 33133
305-448-2111
http://www.berriesinthegrove.com Dining in a Miami restaurant could be compared to picking wild berries. Some are unripe, some are rotten, some prick you like thorns, and some, like blackberries, are delightfully unique but come with a few pesky seeds. The last describes Berries, a friendly spot that's morphed from a laid-back, take-out wraps and smoothies window to a hip, bustling, hippie-centric café complete with a bohemian ambiance that includes hanging lanterns and a tree planted in the center of the dining room. This place doesn't try to break new culinary ground but succeeds at placing well-prepared, generously sized, and relatively healthful dishes on the table. For starters, try the creamy hummus or crisp fried calamari; then move on to pasta, such as Berries' tasty pumpkin ravioli, or if you're feeling carnivorous, the skirt steak ($19), which comes smothered in blue cheese and is accompanied by potatoes and grilled asparagus. Only qualm: The $10 goat cheese wrap undoubtedly appealed to the taste buds but comprised mostly lettuce. Still, Berries' vibe, the massive portions, and a ladies' night where those with XX chromosomes drink free well alcohol every Thursday from 9 till close more than makes up for a that. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
The Best Cellar
2424A Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305
954-630-8020
To get to the back of the Best Cellar, pass the early-'60s photos of Paris landmarks and shelves upon shelves of wine. In the back are four dark wood tables set with wine glasses, small plates, and buckets (for the wine you don't drink). That the name of Richard Stetler's Wilton Manors wine bar/boutique wine store exclaims the venue's greatness is not surprising given the proprietor's penchant to brag. In his words, the weekly winetastings at his shop would "cost $200 anywhere else" and are "priceless." That's particularly true on Wednesday nights, when the "novice meets the sommelier." Stetler boasts about the impressive knowledge of his customer base and the prominent industry insiders he says come through the door. He also brags that his skill at shopping for wine produces lower-than-you'll-find-anywhere-else markups, showing he takes pride in all aspects of the Best Cellar. All of this self-congratulation is served up on a teaspoon of quiet charm that gives the lanky mustached Stetler a tolerable authority as he leads tastings from Wednesday through Saturday nights - starting at 8 p.m. and ending when they end. The $15 tastings, which are accompanied by bread, crackers, and buffalo mozzarella, include an average of 12 to 15 wines, but with the bonus wines that Stetler likes to pour, that number can reach well above 20. Reservations are recommended. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Biba Bar
320 Belvedere Road West Palm Beach, FL 33405
561-832-0094
http://www.hotelbiba.com The full-service bar inside this artsy hotel draws a stylish, international crowd - trust-fund kids who will one day inherit Palm Beach but find it too boring now. Wednesday is the night you want to be here. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>
Bierbrunnen Pub
427 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Amid the sightseeing, tattoo/piercing shops, clubs, and touristy bars littering A1A, one bar lies hidden from view, concealed for the rest of us homegrown Lauderdalites who want a place on the beach we can still call home; a place that doesn't look like mini-Mardi Gras hour. Don't worry; we know we have to share. And if you tourists wander in, feel free to sit. But Bierbrunnen is our space, even though it's technically German. It's got the best beer selection on the beach, from Pabst to Rogue to Oktoberfest and Holy Mackerel, and the essential ingredients for your nonfruity cocktail: Stoli, Grey Goose, the Captain. Hungry? The menu has Bratwurst dishes galore. So relax, play some pool, feel the beach breeze keep you cool in the intense Florida sun, and get your schnitzel on. Read more about this Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach bar or club >>

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