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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
St Petersburg
Unique brewhouse with sidewalk seating and up to 24 rotating taps of world-class beer. The Crank IPA is a great choice.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
St Augustine
Ethically sourced Australian-American coffeehouse serving real Aussie meat pies and the best barista coffee in the historic quarter.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
