The Living Room Lounge

Fort Lauderdale


W Fort Lauderdale, the city's poshest digs, is proud of its 'living room' lounge that had a recent makeover. Created to be accessible and casual, it has the air of a relaxed and spacious bar, rather than a nightclub. You can sit at sofas or bar stools and the ambience is a cut above the rest in terms of style and clientele.

Patrons who aren't looking at their cell phones over a classic cocktail are ogling the crowd (and pretending they're not).


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