Must-see nightlife in Florida

  • Titanic Brewing Company

    Miami

    By day Titanic is an all-American-type brewpub, but at night it turns into a popular University of Miami watering hole. Titanic's signature brews are…

  • Seven Seas

    Miami

    Seven Seas is a genuine Miami neighborhood dive, decorated on the inside like a nautical theme park and filled with University of Miami students, Cuban…

  • Ice Plant

    St Augustine

    The hottest spot in St. Augustine – with nary a Spanish colonial morsel in sight – flaunts exposed concrete, raw brickwork and soaring windows surrounding…

  • Brass Monkey

    Florida Keys

    When Colonel Kurtz whispered, ‘The horror, the horror,’ in Apocalypse Now he was probably thinking about the night he got trashed in this scuzziest of…

  • Canopy

    St Petersburg

    The 5th-floor rooftop bar of the Birchwood Inn is currently the hottest ticket in town for late-night drinking thanks to its sexy ambience and panoramic…

  • Liv

    Miami

    The top nightspot in Miami Beach for the glitterati is an 18,000-sq-ft hall of decadence lavishly set inside the Fontainebleau Hotel (a celebrity magnet…

  • Island Fish Company

    Florida Keys

    The Island has a friendly staff pouring strong cocktails on a sea-breeze-kissed tiki island overlooking Florida Bay. Chat with your friendly bartender –…

  • Angry Chair Brewing

    Tampa

    A bunch of dudes trying to escape 'the monotony, the rat race and the white-collar world' got together and made some beer that thankfully wound up less…

  • The Bar

    Miami

    All in a name, right? Probably the best watering hole in the Gables, The Bar is just what the title says (which is unusual in this neighborhood of…

  • Ramrod

    Fort Lauderdale

    A leather/bear/cowboy club with plenty to experience (both on the dancefloor and at the regular themed events), You don't have to be gay to check out the…

  • Conch Republic

    Key West

    Overlooking the waterfront, this sprawling open-sided eatery and drinking space is a fun place to get you in the Key West spirit. The allure: a festive…

  • Vinos on Duval

    Key West

    On the less rowdy end of Duval St, Vinos pours a good selection of wines from around the globe – Spanish tempranillos, Argentine malbecs, Californian cabs…

  • Kill Your Idol

    South Beach

    Kill Your Idol is a bit of a dive, but it has plenty of appeal, with graffiti and shelves full of retro bric-a-brac covering the walls, drag shows on…

  • Barracuda

    Miami

    Coconut Grove has its share of divey, pretension-free bars, and Barracuda is one of the best of the bunch, with a fine jukebox, pool table, darts and…

  • Boathouse

    Walt Disney World

    A series of three bars are spread over this smart waterfront place, with classic craft cocktails and a good wine list (that showcases American wines)…

  • TradeWinds Lounge

    St Augustine

    Tiny bathrooms and big hairdos rule this nautical-themed dive. Smelling sweetly of stale beer, this classic dive bar has survived two locations and six…

  • Mynt

    South Beach

    Join the partying stars – Justin Timberlake, Vin Diesel, Britney Spears, Real Housewives, etc – by bottle servicing yourself into the VIP section…

  • Story

    South Beach

    For the big megaclub experience, Story is a top destination. Some of the best DJs (mostly EDM) from around the globe spin at this club, with parties…

  • Rosie's

    Fort Lauderdale

    A low-key, 'anyone's welcome' neighborhood gay bar with a solid American menu, a wonderful outdoor patio and a popular Sunday brunch menu (from 10am). If…

  • Aqua

    Key West

    Aqua hosts some of the best drag shows on the island that attracts all types – gay, lesbian, straight, young, old, couples, groups – all wanting to see…

  • Imperial Wine Bar & Beer Garden

    Orlando

    With its exposed ceiling pipes, glass mosaic light fixtures and antique furniture, this is a furniture store by day (hence the price tags everywhere) and…

  • 3 Daughters Brewing

    St Petersburg

    A 30-barrel brewhouse with a range of styles from light sessions to barrel-aged stouts. The beer is decent, but the real draws are the atmosphere and…

  • WunderBar

    Miami

    Tucked off to the back of Circa 39’s moody front lobby, this designer dream bar has a warm, welcoming feel to it. Definitely stop in for a drink if you’re…

  • Score

    South Beach

    Muscle boys with mustaches, glistening six-packs gyrating on stage, and a crowd of men who’ve decided shirts really aren’t their thing: do we need to…

  • Tin Roof

    Orlando

    The famous live-music joint that encourages performances of all standards. It's part of the I-Drive 360 complex (think the Orlando Eye and more). Serves…

  • Laser Wolf

    Fort Lauderdale

    We don’t want to call Laser Wolf sophisticated, but its extensive booze menu and pop-art styling definitely attracts Fort Lauderdale’s cerebral set. But…

  • Bourbon St Pub

    Key West

    A celebratory crowd, great DJs and striking male dancers (who shimmy on top of the bar from 10pm onward) keep the party going at this iconic spot on Duval…

  • Abbey Brewery

    South Beach

    The oldest brew-pub in South Beach is on the untouristed end of South Beach (near Alton Rd). It’s friendly and packed with folks listening to throwback…

  • Latitudes

    Orlando

    An Orlando classic, the island-inspired Latitudes, a rooftop bar with tiki lanterns and city views, is always hopping. You have to walk up past thumping…

  • Cigar City Cider & Mead

    Tampa

    In historic Ybor City, this tasting room offers a good selection of honey and apple-based booze, all brewed with local, natural ingredients. On Saturdays,…

  • Bösendorfer Lounge

    Orlando

    Zebra-fabric chairs, gilded mirrors, massive black pillars and marble floors ooze pomp and elegance. This hotel bar is popular for after-work drinks and…

  • Tambu Lounge

    Walt Disney World

    Escape to the islands, Disney-style, with umbrella-topped tropical drinks and Blue Glow-tinis. There’s also an excellent selection of bar food, including…

  • 801 Bourbon Bar

    Key West

    There's always something going on at this festive two-story drinking space on Duval. Catch some fun nightly drag shows upstairs at the cabaret bar; there…

  • Lost Weekend

    South Beach

    The Weekend is a grimy, sweaty, slovenly dive, filled with pool tables, cheap domestics and – hell yeah – Golden Tee and Big Buck Hunter arcade games. God…

  • Vivez Joyeux

    Key West

    This French-run wine bar is tiny but utterly charming, with velvety red wines by the glass or bottle from an impressive rotation of French and American…

  • Twist

    South Beach

    There's never a dull moment at this two-story gay club – it has some serious staying power and a little bit of something for everyone: six different bars;…

  • Churchill's

    Miami

    A Miami icon that's been around since 1979, Churchill’s is a Brit-owned pub in the midst of what could be Port-au-Prince. There’s a lot of live music here…

  • Taurus

    Miami

    The oldest bar in Coconut Grove is a cool mix of wood paneling, smoky leather chairs, about 100 beers to choose from and a convivial vibe – as…

  • Atlantic Dance Hall

    Walt Disney World

    Blaring Top 40 tunes, dancing and a massive screen with music videos by request. If you really want to shake your booty, this is your only Disney option,…

  • Georgie's Alibi

    Fort Lauderdale

    Georgie's is Wilton Manors' gay landmark, a nightclub featuring a playlist of Top 40s and country blockbusters along with cheap drinks after 9pm and ever…

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