Culture Room

It’s hot, loud, and way too crowded. But would you expect anything less from a rock club? The Culture Room books an eclectic mix of bands. On any given week they might have David Allan Coe, the Misfits, Johnny Winter, a local group of hardcore rockers, and northern Europe’s meanest-sounding death metal makers. What sets […]

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 […]

Elbo Room

Not many bars can boast the style heft of the Elbo Room, which has been slinging drinks since 1938. The dual-level bar blessed with direct views of Fort Lauderdale Beach became the ultimate spring-break destination for your grandparents when a little film called Where the Boys Are was released in 1961. And, although it looks […]

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. […]