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…
Must-see nightlife in Florida
Greater Orlando
It's a bit of a gimmick, but you purchase a wine card and put as much money on it as you’d like. Then simply slide your card into the automated servers…
Treasure Coast
Do as they say and 'drink outside the box' at this raucous local pub that serves over 80 craft and imported beers. Then order charcuterie or fondue …
Little Havana
Nothing says refreshment on a sultry Miami afternoon like a cool glass of fresh juice (or smoothie) at this popular fruit and veggie stand. Try a…
Palm Beach
Reminiscent of a Florentine cafe, this high-end eatery overflows with warm colors, art and some of the finest glitterati in Palm Beach. Around 10pm they…
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…
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…
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…
Northeast Florida
This sprawling copper-toned, penny-lined low-brow gastropub in Riverside has 204 craft beers on tap, including several of Jacksonville's finest. It's…
Gulf Coast
This ginormous Irish theme park of a pub gets rowdy around 9pm and is super popular at dinner time: the pub grub is top-notch. Don't try to pay for your…
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…
Northeast Florida
BREW sits at an odd juncture: it's a hybrid craft beer bar and espresso cafe, for those days when you need a pick-me-up and a sedative, we guess. Jokes…
Gulf Coast
For those who like their men manly, check out this niche-y, neighborhood hangout with a killer furry-friendly patio. Ladies are welcome, but cowboys,…
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…
Upper Keys
In addition to its excellent food, Morada Bay holds monthly full-moon parties that attract the entire party-people population of the Keys. The whole…
Upper Keys
Enjoying a prime waterfront spot, this raggedy well-worn saloon deserves pride of place among the best drinkeries in town. On weekends, it draws huge…
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,…
Daytona Beach
A party-happy crowd downs crayon-colored rum drinks at this Hawaiian-themed bar overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Late-night happy hours (9pm to 1am Monday…
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…
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…
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…
Northeast Florida
This is a genuinely funky, fun drinking option in the heart of town. The bar has some great brews on tap, board games in the corner, a house selection of…
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…
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…
Space Coast
This bizarre and colorful watering hole is decked out in Day of the Dead portraits, animal skulls and stained-glass windows. Seating is communal and the…
Greater Orlando
Butterbeer, frozen or frothy, real beer on tap, pumpkin cider and more. Keep an eye on that hog over the bar – he's more real than you think! If the lines…
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;…
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…
Tampa Bay
Locals, bikers and coeds all mingle along the three flagstone-topped bars to booze it up and flirt, day or night, on the edge of the sand. When live…
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…
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,…
Northeast Florida
Metro, Jacksonville's top gay entertainment complex, has a disco, a cruise bar, a piano bar, a games room with pinball machines, a smoke-free chill-out…
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…
Orlando
A California-style menu of light foods designed to be paired with wine or quirky independent-label beers. You can also get a flight of beer or wine, and a…
Gulf Coast
A funky interior and a vibe that ranges from trivia nights to drag shows is the defining experience at this friendly 'gayborhood' bar, a Pensacola gem…
Walt Disney World
The best place in Animal Kingdom for a cocktail. Sidle up to the flat-roofed bar, kind of like an African 'shebeen', and order a sugarcane mojito and rest…
Greater Orlando
This place is meant to tap into a '50s Cuba, retro Polynesian and contemporary feel. It may be a melange, but it has a hip vibe, plus live bands, a…
Space Coast
The only place where you have a private beach in front of you and a margarita in your hand. With bars on two levels, you've also got sea views for miles…
Gold Coast
Serving sturdy drinks in a nautical wood-paneled room since 1949, the Village Pump simply hums at the daily happy hour where middle-aged regulars spill…
Greater Orlando
Outdoor lagoonside bar serving Homer Simpson's beer of choice, on tap or by the bottle, and Springfield's signature Flaming Moe. Look for the topiary…
