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  1. Blue Martini Lounge

    A yuppified sip spot in the Galleria Mall, this sleek lounge strives for sophistication with low lighting and dozens of specialty martinis, from Almond Joy to Green Demon.

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  2. Coliseum

    Even the Miami gay boys make the trip to Fort Lauderdale for the dance parties held at Coliseum, especially on Saturdays, when circuit DJs such as Monty Q and Brett Henrichsen blow in for gigs;

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  3. Copa

    Next door to the Coliseum, the Copa is a big hit with Fort Lauderdale's gay community.

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  4. Dicey Riley's

    In the beating heart of Old Town's fearsome bacchanal, Dicey's is filled with beautiful people. Drunk, drunk, wasted beautiful people.

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  5. Elbo Room

    This dive bar achieved immortality thanks to the 1960s classic 'Where the Boys Are.' It hit its stride during the Spring Break years, but keeps itself going with plenty of drink specials that attract the young elbow-bending set.

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  6. Gay Bars & Clubs

    What Cherry Grove is to its neighbor the Fire Island Pines, Fort Lauderdale is to South Beach - a little more rainbow-flag-oriented and a little less exclusive. And for the hordes of gay boys who flock here, either to party or to settle down, therein lies the charm. You don't need to be A-list to feel at home at any of the many gay bars, clubs or restaurants, and you won't have any trouble finding 'the scene'.

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  7. Georgie's Alibi

    A way popular gay nightspot.

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  8. Golden Lyon Bar

    This mellow alternative features a cabaret-like, piano-bar scene and swank cocktails.

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  9. Hamburger Mary's

    A way popular gay nightspot.

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  10. Howl at the Moon

    Part of the popular Beach Place complex, this fun spot has folks playing piano and inebriated revelers singing along.

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  12. Maguire's Hill

    Another classic Irish pub, this one has Irish bands Thursday to Sunday.

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  13. O'Hara's Jazz Cafe

    O'Hara's is a nice escape from both screaming madness and too-mellow snooty-ness, coming down somewhere in the dark, sexy but casual jazz bar area of the scale.

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  14. Parrot Lounge

    A mainstay since the 1970s, this popular dive bar draws a beer-and-peanuts kind of crowd.

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  15. Poor House

    Enjoy great microbrews, diverse live music and a multigenerational crowd.

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  16. Shooters

    It's old-school Fort Lauderdale raucousness in here, with lots of great live music, waterfront views and strong drinks.

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  17. Tarpon Bend

    A popular after-work spot that gets rowdier and more fun as the night wears on.

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  18. Village Pump

    This is a fun local dive bar, serving full meals throughout the day.

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  19. Waxy O'Connor's Irish Pub

    Besides being an Irish pub that actually employs Irish (novel), you're almost guaranteed to meet some yachtie pirate types here, especially on Fridays.

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