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172 Giralda Ave. Coral Gables, FL. 33134 Coral Gables, FL 33134
http://www.gablesthebar.com/main.html
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1020 Ocean Drive Miami Beach, FL 33139
877-532-4006
http://www.clevelander.com The Clevelander Hotel's party lounge complements the pool, patio, stage, and rooftop areas with its plush indoor environs. High quality sound system, and a well placed state of the art DJ booth invite extended dancing sessions that may run till 5 in the morning. Ladies night is especially popular here. Between the tried and true DJ bookings, and specialty drinks, this lounge is popular amongst both tourists and locals. More >>
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1435 Brickell Ave. Miami, FL 33131
305-358-3535
http://www.fourseasons.com/miami/dining/14thirty_five/ The service is excellent at this elegant lounge/bar located in the Four Seasons lobby area, directly across from the well-known restaurant Acqua. The lounge is popular with the business crowd for lunch and after-work cocktails, but lacks intimacy. For a more relaxed setting and food, try one of the tables on the outdoor patio overlooking the pool. The menu is extensive, catering to both residents and hotel guests. It can best be described as contemporary seafood with a Mediterranean touch. Among the offerings are a few unique items such as a lobster crab salad BLT ($24), a Cubano wrap ($18), and duck taquitos with pickled jalapeños, avocado, and smoked tomato-mango jam ($21.50). Bar appetizers are calamari ($22), pan-seared lump crab cakes ($26), and lobster caesar salad ($28). You can also get a three-course "Botero" dinner - named for the artist - for $45 during the week. More >>
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1200 Anastasia Ave. Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-445-8066
http://www.biltmorehotel.com Locals in the know call this a hidden gem. Located on the Biltmore Hotel's golf course, it offers hot dogs, burgers, fries, sandwiches, salads, and beer, all with a great view. Of course, there are also plenty of TV screens to stare at. Ceiling fans keep cool air circulating, and the hotel's signature architecture is visible in columns and other details. Prices are hotel-ified, but not outlandish, and considering the location, well worth it. More >>
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13067 SW 112 St. Kendall, FL 33186
305-382-1516
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=153574868002843&ref=ts A real Irish sports tavern in Miami must have two things: corned beef and lots of love for the Miami Hurricanes. Both are in abundance here, along with plasma screens. The place is so committed to football that a Heisman trophy was brought in for an event once. Not only that, but there's cheap food and beer. And, best of all, there's an old-school Galaga arcade machine. More >>
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7100 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL 33138
305-754-9022
http://www.lecafemimo.com The latest addition to the Moonchine complex is a music-only lounge that features live acts and rotating DJs. Though adjacent to the restaurant, Room 71 operates as a separate venue -- guests must be stamped and show IDs to enter and exit, and no food is served. The decor follows Moonchine's signature funky feel with large, red lanterns hanging from the ceiling, and funky wall art spread throughout the space. The bar is made of scrap metal and tile, and the VIP seating area has a wall made of zebra-printed bar stools. The owners have managed to find unique vintage pieces around Miami and put them all into one room. Somehow, everything fits together. More >>
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14811 W. Dixie Highway North Miami Beach, FL 33160
786-222-5307
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3233 N. Ocean Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
954-565-9264
http://www.crookedhat.com The Dive Bar is the Galt Ocean Mile's quintessential locals-only spot off A1A in Fort Lauderdale. But don't let that name trick you; it's no hole in the wall. Its namesake is actually for the snorkelers and divers who have a tendency to hang out there. Filled with pool tables, an enormous bar, and a stage for live acts and karaoke nights, the Dive Bar has all the necessities for a great night out. Not only is this bar unique in décor but its crowd is an eclectic bunch who will share stories of the great sea with just about anyone who is interested. Completely laid back, the Dive Bar is an ideal watering hole to grab a drink and a bite after a long day at the beach. More >>
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407 Meridian Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-534-9005
http://www.myspace.com/abraxaslounge Great beers, great wines, great music and NO attitude!
2007 Best Of Miami Best Neighborhood Bar. More >>
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3600 SW 8th St. Miami, FL 33135
305-442-1363
http://www.achemiami.com This place specializes in puro cubanismo such as Saturday-night cabaret shows that hark back to old Havana. The shows feature comedy and choreographed dancing as part of a full night of entertainment that also includes dinner from the relatively large traditional menu. Local DJs host weeknight parties in the cavernous indoor space, which offers plenty of room for dancing. More >>
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18090 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
305-933-6956
http://www.acquamarerestaurant.com
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58000 Card Sound Road Key Largo, FL 33037
305-248-8741
http://www.alabamajacks.com Alabama Jacks sets the tone for an ideal trip to the Keys. Essentially a giant blue fishing shed surrounded by Harleys, it looks like a place that would bubble with trouble. Sounds include a scrappy classic rock/country band, the clinking of Key West Lager and Sunset Ale bottles, and the rumbling of idling boat engines. Inside, there's a sheltered wooden patio dotted with white plastic tables, Hawaiian button-downs, sunburns, bandannas, eclectics, eccentrics, and Old Florida flair. And there's good food. Try the famous conch fritters that come as an appetizer or as a meal for $8.25 (with two sides; we suggest potato salad and onion rings). They're buttery, sweet, massive, meaty, and much more magical than any others in the Magic City. Mahi-mahi is always blackened just right, and if you want fried pub grub, check out the chicken fingers, jalapeño poppers, fried clam basket (half-pound for $6.25), oyster basket ($9.50), and buffalo shrimp ($9.50). You'll want to twirl around on the dance floor, so plan on staying for at least an hour. Or two. More >>
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17315 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
786-923-9300
At this ultra trendy club, floor-to-ceiling windows afford a sweeping view of the Atlantic, and orange decor provides a warm setting for sipping cocktails and lounging with friends. Club music sometimes gives way to rock and Latin, depending on the night. The lounge stages special events, and holds semiprivate parties for birthdays and holidays. It's open 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Sunday during the summer, and nightly during the season. Be prepared to dress up. More >>
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1650 James Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-913-1000
http://www.rubellhotels.com This bar and lounge is located in the Albion Hotel on Lincoln Road, a building designed by Art Deco stalwart Igor Polevitzky. The bar specializes in South Beach-themed drinks such as mojitos and stocks a full selection of liquors. Food is limited to appetizers. The hotel is low key and doesn't cater to 24-hour revelers. As a result, the lounge attracts locals looking for a break from the fast track and gives them the chance to mingle with hotel patrons from around the world. It's only two blocks from the beach, but a state of mind away from the bright lights of Ocean Drive. More >>
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700 Front St. Key West, FL 33040
305-294-5880
http://www.alonzosoysterbar.com
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100 SW Third Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
954-449-1030
http://www.myamericasbackyard.com 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. The pool, AKA the main bar, is a tiled fortress of smiles and cocktails, the centerpiece of this open-air shindig. Wednesday is ladies' night, which means women drink free after 9 p.m. Thursday is College Night, so fill up on $1 drinks and $1 drafts all night, plus $10 unlimited beer pong. That's when alcohol mixes with dance music, rendering otherwise respectable young professionals helpless and desperate to dance on the bar. More >>
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136 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-538-2424
http://www.amnesiamiami.com Internationally renowned superstar DJ Bob Sinclar owns this mega club. The venue flaunts a huge dance floor, while other clubs on South Beach are more concerned with tables for bottle service. Amnesia has VIP seating as well, but places a stronger emphasis on the nightlife dance experience. Sinclar headlines once a month, and uses his clout to secure bookings of his rockstar DJ friends. More >>
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1100 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33132
786-369-0300
http://tempomiami.rockresorts.com/dining/amuse.asp This laid-back, urban lounge sits in a sleek, downtown hotel and residence. Located on the third floor, it offers a relaxing view of Biscayne Boulevard, the azure bay, and the American Airlines Arena. Costly fine-dining features large and small plates for those seeking culinary satisfaction. The bar offers parking and drink specials before every Heat home game. There is also live entertainment, and a daily happy hour Monday through Saturday from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. More >>
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200 E. McNab Road Pompano Beach, FL 33060
954-785-8878
Behind its blue aquarium façade, Anglesea Pub splits in half: Hang a left for the full-sized sports bar, a right to reach a pub crowded with outdoorsy types dressed in boat shorts and golf shirts. An outside deck seats the majority of drinkers and diners drawn by daily specials and a relaxed atmosphere. More >>
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9911 Northwest 80th Ave. Hialeah, FL 33016
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3809 Powerline Road Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309-5067
954-561-9134
http://www.myspace.com/area7musicandale Dark and moody, Area 7 Music and Ale is an off-the-beaten-path kind of hangout for a locals-only crowd. A platform stage surrounded by mirrors near the front door is often occupied by a local rock band trying to make a name for itself. Busty women in corsets fling around the stripper polls and dance in the cages to the alternative music blaring through the speakers. The large wooden bar in the center of the room is filled with tattooed folks sharing stories about being on the road and days gone by. The walls have all the typical bar trimmings, including neon beer signs and electronic dartboards. There are nightly specials throughout the week, including ladies' night and $20 for all you can drink for the guys. More >>
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4441 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33140
305-674-4680
http://www.arkadiamiami.com Conceived and created by eminent designer François Frossard, Arkadia at the Fontainebleau is one of Miami Beach's newest playgrounds. This indoor-outdoor lounge with 25 tables and two full-service bars can hold as many as 300 guests. The space is covered in laser-cut gold mirrors, creating the illusion of a giant jewelry box's interior. The lounge's name is inspired by the arcade that once occupied the spot in the '70s and '80s. In homage to the past, walls leading to the bathrooms feature copies of vintage magazine articles, photos, and memorabilia of the old arcade. More >>
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572 NW 23rd St. Miami, FL 33127
305-815-2981
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300 Southwest First Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
954-524-6621
http://www.artbarftlauderdale.com Bass-thumping hits erupt from the outdoor speakers, and ladies wearing
only body paint litter the corner handing out drink coupons. It's
college all over again at the Riverfront dance club Art Bar. The
marble flooring, white paint job, and draping curtains in the main
room mimic that of a South Beach club. In the back is the red room,
and from the couches to the walls and lighting, everything is
literally doused in red. In addition to the two dance rooms, the high-
energy club has a balcony VIP area for those looking to drop extra
cash and pop bottles until the sun comes up. Despite the ever-changing
Riverfront locale, Art Bar keeps it consistent with a nightly dance
party and live DJs spinning Top 40 hits and hip-hop beats. More >>
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1388 SW 8th St. Miami, FL 33135
305-857-9848
