Must-see nightlife in South Florida & the Keys

  • Lunchtime at the Green Parrot Bar in downtown Key West.

    Green Parrot

    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…

  • Mango’s Tropical Café

    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…

  • Sweet Liberty

    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…

  • My New Joint

    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 …

  • Broken Shaker

    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…

  • Bodega

    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…

  • Hurricane

    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…

  • Pilar Bar

    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…

  • Kiki's Sandbar

    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…

  • Miami Brewing Company

    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…

  • Irish Kevin’s

    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…

  • Vagabond Pool Bar

    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…

  • Captain Tony's Saloon

    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…

  • Rose Bar at the Delano

    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…

  • Bay Club

    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…

  • Boteco

    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…

  • La Covacha

    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,…

  • The Anderson

    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…

  • Garden of Eden

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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 –…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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;…

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