Clevelander South Beach

If you want your burgers and beer served with a side of revelry, the Clevelander is your spot. We can think of no other place where you can splash in a pool, hang out with body-painted women, and watch a football game on a 20-foot LED screen (or more than 40 other monitors throughout the […]

Copper 29

This speakeasy-inspired bar in Coral Gables looks to classic New Orleans watering holes for inspiration. When you walk through the nondescript door, you’ll find a lounge area with red leather couches. The space opens to the main room, resplendent with a mahogany bar lined with leather-upholstered stools. Chandeliers and vintage lamps light the space, but […]

Corbett’s Sports Bar & Grill

This locals’ joint tucked into the corner of a Pinecrest strip mall features wooden booths, a central bar, darts, foosball, and billiards. You’ll also find standard furnishings such as multiple TV sets and a jukebox. Smoking is allowed inside the sports-heavy establishment, which boasts a varied liquor selection. Typical bar eats such as sliders and […]

The Dive Bar

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 […]

Doral Billiards & Sports Bar

This popular local hangout is great for watching a game, playing pool, and grabbing a bite. There’s free Wi-Fi, so bring your laptop and surf while you munch on coconut shrimp or mozzarella sticks. There are also sandwiches and pizza, along with desserts. The fully stocked bar serves everything from beer to tasty cocktails, and […]

Duffy’s Sports Grill

Duffy’s is a chain, but the North Miami Beach location stands alone for its uniqueness, service, and sheer square footage. The oversized bar is equipped with a TV screen over every single seat, so you can watch football while your friend can tune into badminton. If you’re on a budget, Duffy’s offers BOGO for most […]

Eddie’s Place

Now in its 41st year, Eddie’s Place was named after owner Wanda’s late husband, who co-owned the bar. A semi-modern-day Cheers whose patrons seem really attached to the place, the no-frills pub has played host over the years to four weddings and at least one funeral. “Everybody knows everybody else’s business, and what they don’t […]

Elwoods Gastro Pub

This roadside gem boasts a simple menu, casual atmosphere, and fair share of beer and wine. Family owned and operated, Elwoods has plenty of personality, delicious fish and chips ($9), and succulent burgers ($6 with fries), although $4 for an ice cream sandwich is a bit much. Less-is-more mentality is definitely at play at Elwoods, […]

Fado Irish Pub

Fado Irish Pub isn’t your typical beer joint – it’s probably one of the best-staffed bars in Miami-Dade. Everywhere you turn, there’s someone there to take your order. Located in busy Mary Brickell Village, the pub is a great place to meet for happy hour drinks or to watch a rugby game. The cavernous space […]

The Field Irish Pub & Eatery

For two decades, the Field has brought Ireland to South Florida. The bar began as a small cottage but has expanded to five dining rooms, a bar, and a big patio bar under a stately banyan tree. Here, find a fine pour of Ireland’s elixir, Guinness stout, along with Smithwick’s (pronounced “Smiddicks”) red Irish ale. […]

Fox’s Lounge

For seven decades, Fox’s Sherron Inn was Miami’s dark bar: a place to drink martinis, canoodle with a secret paramour, or forget your troubles with (or without) a buddy. Fox’s closed in July 2015, but Lost Boy & Co.’s Chris Hudnall and Randy Alonso (see also Tropezón and Brother’s Keeper) have reconstituted the joint as […]