Original Fat Cats

For those seeking a grittier alternative to the suits and heels scene on Las Olas Boulevard, Fat Cat’s is a downtown Fort Lauderdale mainstay featuring dark, Americana-littered walls, an eclectic program of local live music, and a formidable selection of cheap beer. Active types dance and sing along an inch from the stage, while the […]

Over Under

No bar in Miami embraces its home state of Florida quite like Over Under. From the neon mosquito drinking a martini to the fried alligator bites on the menu, every detail of this cool spot reminds imbibers exactly where they are. Whether it’s karaoke and fruity drinks or a beer and a shot paired with […]

Palace Bar & Restaurant

Stop by the Palace for a very South Beach experience. The gay-friendly restaurant and bar, which has been going strong for more than three decades, stages drag shows every evening and drag brunches on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Otherwise, know that the venue contains two bars: one indoors and designed for nighttime use, the […]

Panamericano Bar

Panamericano operates more like a quiet temple of mixology than the speakeasy it evokes. Located on the second floor of Mary Brickell Village, the sleek, modern space is home to cocktails that are as carefully crafted as they are imagined. The bar menu is a unique blend that focuses on the Americas – North, South, […]

Paradise Farms

In the Biblical garden of Eden, we’d imagine the menu was mostly made up of vibrant veggies, succulent fruits and probably a slice or two of snake meat. So, the thinking behind brunches and dinners at Paradise Farms is pretty fitting. These seasonal eating events are a cornucopia of fresh, healthy, garden-grown deliciousness. Brunch is […]

Parrot Lounge

The Parrot Lounge has been serving thirsty beachgoers since 1970. The bar, located just a block west of A1A on Fort Lauderdale Beach, is a mecca for bikers, tourists, and sun worshippers who come for the excellent beer selection, General Tso’s chicken wings, and the no-frills, friendly ambiance. On weekends, the party spills out into […]

Passion Nightclub

It’s hard to miss the long, vertical, purple neon sign that reads Passion along the avenue at the adult-theme park Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. Greeted by a faux red carpet, you’ll enter the multi-level nightclub that caters to a diverse clientele with a variety of music and cabaret shows. Stretched, glittery “chandeliers” dangle above […]

Patpong Road

In Miami Beach, where too many clubs for the glamor set pretentiously serve Goose and Bulls for 20 bucks a pop, finding a bar that doesn’t take itself too seriously is as relieving as snagging an ocean breeze on a muggy July afternoon. Patpong Road, brought to you by 50 Eggs, the people behind restaurants […]

Peg’s Pocket

You better be a die-hard dive bar fanatic to take a trip to Peg’s Pocket. Either that, or a pool shark. In a city that’s all about the scene – this strip mall fixture is where to go when you don’t want to be seen. Sweatpants and flip flops are perfectly acceptable attire. Drink, play […]

Peppy’s in the Gables

Don’t be misled by the vaguely Spanish name — this place is purely Italian. It also looks more like a cottage than a restaurant, which only amplifies the cozy and intimate vibe that makes this romantic little eatery an excellent date spot. While nibbling complimentary roasted-and-mashed garlic spread on crusty bread, enjoy the charms of […]