St Augustine
Odd Birds embodies just about everything one could want in a quirky, totally unique craft cocktail bar: innovative, imaginative, often playful drinks;…
Must-see nightlife in Florida
Key West
The oldest bar on an island of bars – 'A sunny place for shady people' being one of its mottos – this rogues’ cantina opened in the late 19th century and…
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South Beach
A mix of Latin-loving locals and visitors from far-flung corners of the globe mix things up at this famous bar on Ocean Dr. Every night feels like a…
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St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club
St Petersburg
Previously a sport reserved for retirees, shuffleboard first transitioned into an all-ages affair on these very courts, which also happen to be the world…
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South Beach
A much-loved local haunt near Collins Park, Sweet Liberty has all the right ingredients for a fun night out: friendly, easygoing bartenders who whip up…
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Florida Keys
My New Joint brings a serious dash of style to the Lower Keys. This spacious, warmly lit lounge has artfully made cocktails, excellent brews on tap …
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Miami
A single small room with a well-equipped bar produces expert cocktails, which are mostly consumed in the beautiful, softly lit garden – all of it part of…
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South Beach
Bodega looks like your average cool-kid Mexican joint – serving delicious tacos (US$3 to US$5) from a converted Airstream trailer to a party-minded crowd…
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St Petersburg
Unique brewhouse with sidewalk seating and up to 24 rotating taps of world-class beer. The Crank IPA is a great choice.
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Walt Disney World
According to, er...'old' Disney folklore, Jock (the pilot in Raiders of the Lost Ark) 'arrived here in 1938 while chasing down a mythology-based tip in…
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Orlando
More classic Orlando gimmicky fun. Step into the 22ºF (-5ºC) ice house, sit on the ice seat, admire the ice carvings and sip the icy drinks. Coat and…
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Walt Disney World
Pop in for a cucumber, passion fruit or blood-orange margarita. Can't decide? Try a flight of margaritas or shots. The menu features more than 220 types…
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Fort Lauderdale
Despite its unwieldy name, Brew is the coolest thing going in Fort Lauderdale: a kick-ass cafe located in a weird, semi-abandoned studio space filled with…
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Fort Lauderdale
A tall, sleek and sexy 1920s-themed drinking den serving crafted cocktails and rocking a crossover classic rock/funk/soul/R&B blend. At weekends there's…
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Walt Disney World
On the 2nd floor of Disney's BoardWalk Inn, this is an excellent place for a quiet drink. It's more like a sitting room: you can relax and play a board…
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Florida Keys
Locals, tourists, mad fishermen and rednecks saddle up here for endless Jägerbombs before dancing the night away to any number of consistently good live…
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Key West
Inside the Saint Hotel, this small, convivial bar deserves special mention for its outstanding Bloody Marys – among the best you'll find in this country…
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Tampa
Tampa Bay's craft-beer scene is booming, so it was only a matter of time before somebody thought to put people on a bus with the beer and drive them…
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Fort Lauderdale
After one too many cocktails you might wonder whether you're seeing things as you look through the Wreck Bar's 'portholes' to see three or four mermaids…
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Florida Keys
For drinks with a view, Kiki's is hard to beat. You can have a chat around the bar or retreat for a bit of sunset watching or stargazing from one of the…
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Fort Lauderdale
The coffee spot to come to if you're serious about your brew. The main features of this industrial space are concrete, Tolix-style designer chairs and…
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Tampa
This is Tampa's premier craft brewery, although the original owners were bought out in 2016. It has dozens of crafted brews on tap, some exclusive to the…
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Tampa
If you appreciate craft brews, roll into this converted gas station, now a low-key, hip bar in Seminole Heights. You can count on one or more local Cigar…
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St Augustine
Ethically sourced Australian-American coffeehouse serving real Aussie meat pies and the best barista coffee in the historic quarter.
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Everglades National Park
You'll find first-rate craft brews in this enormous warehouse-style tasting room. The brewers here bring more than a hint of Floridian accents in beers…
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Key West
One of the most popular megabars on Duval, Kevin’s has a pretty good entertainment formula pinned down: nightly live acts that are a cross between a folk…
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Miami
Tucked behind the Vagabond Hotel, this is a great spot to start the evening, with perfectly mixed cocktails, courtesy of pro bartenders (the kind who will…
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Orlando
In a city saturated with over-the-top theming from Beauty and the Beast to Harry Potter, it shouldn't be surprising that you can walk from 21st-century…
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Key West
Propagandists would have you believe the nearby megabar complex of Sloppy Joe’s was Hemingway’s original bar, but the physical place where the old man…
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Orlando
It's been around since the early '50s, before Orlando became Disney, and while its peeling, naked-women wallpaper could use some updating, it wouldn't be…
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South Beach
The ultrachic Rose Bar at this elegant Ian Schrager original is a watering hole for beautiful creatures (or at least those with a healthy ego). Get ready…
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South Beach
A great little nightspot in Sunset Harbour, Bay Club has an enticing low-lit vintage vibe with red banquettes, antique wallpaper, wood paneling and old…
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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…
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Miami
If you’re missing the cidade maravilhosa (aka Rio de Janeiro), come to Boteco on Friday evening to see the biggest Brazilian expat reunion in Miami…
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Miami
Drive out about halfway to the Everglades (just kidding, but only just) and you’ll find Covacha, the most hidden, most hip Latin scene in Miami. Actually,…
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Miami
The Anderson is a great neighborhood bar with a dimly lit interior sprinkled with red couches, animal-print fabrics, wild wallpaper and a glittering…
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Orlando
Housed in a historic Orlando space, with brick walls and Jefferson filament bulbs, this old-school cocktail bar serves up high-quality spirits with fresh…
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Mad Hatters Ethnobotanical Tea Bar
St Petersburg
Headed up by two of St Pete's best-known bartenders gone sober, Judah and Levi Love, this trippy tea bar now serves up exotic nonalcoholic concoctions…
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Key West
Go to the top of this building and discover Key West’s own clothing-optional drinking patio. Lest you get too excited, cameras aren’t allowed and most…
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St Petersburg
This dimly lit cocktail bar is totally hipstered out, with craft libations, retro chandeliers and a giant, fake, mounted buffalo head. The pours are heavy…
