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2232 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305
954-630-3556
http://www.myspace.com/clubboom
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2232 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305
954-630-3556
http://www.myspace.com/clubboom There's always something going on at Boom, whether you're a boy on the hunt for a fellow guy or a girl who just wants to sing karaoke. Boom has two rooms featuring everything from video poker to music videos that play Cher, Lady Gaga, and all of your favorite icons. Bounce from the more subdued bar area in one room to the robust nightlife scene complete with stage in the larger second room. Bulbous white lanterns hang from the ceiling, alone with a robotic-looking metal light fixture. Come for free pool on Wednesday nights or tea dances on Sundays. More >>
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1395 Brickell Ave. Miami, FL 33131
305-503-6529
http://conradhotels.hilton.com Atrio Restaurant is a bit stuffy and serious, but that's not surprising -- it's nestled in the Conrad Miami, a hotel frequented primarily by business travelers. But situated on the 25th floor of the building, within floor-to-ceiling windows and romantic balconies, Atrio boasts a beautiful view of Brickell. The menu and culinary direction, though, have suffered from some chef-shuffling in the past few years. First it produced "Asian-Latin-influenced progressive American cuisine" under the helm of Michael Gilligan, went through a four-month period with no culinary director, and then transferred hands to Jonathan McCann, who produces mainly American comfort food with few flourishes. While hearty but small portions of Angus filet with béarnaise sauce ($36) and roasted halibut served with a polenta cake, fava beans, and radish slaw ($35) are certainly satisfying, the prices suggest more cutting-edge execution or creative ingredient pairing. Some more interesting choices include an appetizer of smoked duck carpaccio served with celery root salad and truffle vinaigrette ($15) and stuffed rabbit saddle that comprises a braised leg, zucchini ribbons, and olive jus ($28). More >>
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1 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314
954-522-8585
http://www.automatic-slims.com 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. More >>
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550 NW 29th St. Miami, FL 33127
305-576-4004
http://www.acustronic.com Awarehouse is a renovated 20,000-square-foot space located in the Wynwood Art District. It is a multi-use cultural and artistic hub. Management curates musical performances by major indie-acts, or rents out the space for corporate events. It also houses Luis Perez Galeria, which showcases paintings and other artwork; and Acustronic, a music label and production studio. More >>
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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. More >>
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929 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-532-9070
http://www.bedmiami.com This self-explanatory supper/dance club oozes silky seduction with a dreamy decor featuring king-size beds garnished with snow-white drapes. Nightly house music and hip-hop affairs attract a jet-set crowd. This is one hard place to get a seat: Beds take up waaay more room than tables. And then there's B.E.D.'s reservation system. There are exactly two seatings per night, one 8 to 8:30 p.m., the other 10:30 to 11 p.m. But once one is seated (or gets laid, whatever), then comes the surprise: a standout crabcake appetizer and terrific crayfish tapenade. Main courses include roasted rack of Australian lamb, which features a full-bodied mustard-tarragon sauce, and pan-seared Chilean sea bass sauced with a rich but light herbed vermouth cream. Desserts like the "Go Deep" cappuccino crème brûlée are more outrageous than original and the only food items that seemed to pander to B.E.D.'s gimmick aspect. More >>
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2222 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33445
561-860-4679
http://www.thebackroombluesbar.com Imagine North Dixie Highway as the Yellow Brick Road. You're Dorothy, and you're looking to get to where people lived and died by their music. Where each note bled straight from the soul. Where blues travelers still roamed (and Southern rockers still kicked ass). Well, Dorothy, I give you Oz. The Back Room Blues Bar is a little joint off the side of old Dixie - sneeze and you might miss the dookie orange foursquare. Yeah, it's that small. And that removed from practically any nightlife. This is the Back Room's identity. After several years bouncing around various locations in Delray Beach, the Back Room ended up here. Away from whiny neighbors (who can slap you with noise complaints) and close to the railroad tracks. There are no delusions of high class. No wannabe rock stars. Just plain old guitar-on-your-back, harmonica-in-your-hand, beer-in-your-gut types. And they're free to make as much noise as they please. Over the years, the noisemakers have come by many names, but few could have wailed like Molly Hatchett, Little Milton, and Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. Want to join in the ruckus? Stop by Wednesday through Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 2 a.m. But don't ask for a sex-on-the-beach - or piña coladas - you might get laughed at. Only brewskies and wine. And don't come looking for a happy hour. Or a ladies night, Dorothy. What you will find is old Western fixings and furniture (kinda creepy, actually, like sepia-toned family portraits of people you know are dead) and a patio affixed to a majestic Southern live oak. Fitting: an icon spreading its roots, refusing to move aside. More >>
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2222 W. Atlantic Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33445
561-860-4679
http://www.thebackroombluesbar.com
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213 S. Rosemary Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33401
561-339-2444
http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-backyard-bar/179280375496742?sk=info
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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. More >>
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4040 Galt Ocean Drive Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-566-7500
http://www.oceanmanor.com If fantastic Mojitos, pig roasts, and daily happy hours don't get you to Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar, maybe the pool will. Plenty of locals and tourists staying at the adjoining hotel hang out in the sun or under the tiki huts until they're just a tad too hot. That's when it's time to jump in the pool. Just be sure to swim responsibly. More >>
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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. More >>
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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. More >>
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210 E. Ocean Ave. Lantana, FL 33462
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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. More >>
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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. More >>
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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. More >>
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5970 SW 18th St. Boca Raton, FL 33433
561-447-7171
http://www.bashofboca.com This enormous venue is divided into various rooms: a relaxing hookah lounge, a lively sports bar, and a disco dance floor, just to name a few. Each room is decorated carefully to fit its theme, complete with cozy lush couches, enormous flat-screen TVs, marble-top bars, and flashing disco lights. Whether you're into ’80s pop music, watching sports, or a little bit of Latin flavor, Bash of Boca caters to all those interests and more with its colorful array of nightly events. And don't forget to try the “Splash of Bash,” a DayGlo-blue cocktail that's the venue's signature drink. More >>
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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. More >>
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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. More >>
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1 Seminole Way Hollywood, FL 33314
954-327-7671
http://www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com
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3501 Rickenbacker Causeway Key Biscayne, FL 33149
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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. More >>
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660 Linton Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33444
561-330-4693
http://www.thebeatcupcafe.com
