Orlando
Craft cocktails and craft beers hidden in a cozy, smoke-free, 2nd-floor setting (in the historic Rose Building), with exposed brick, a tree-trunk bar and…
Must-see nightlife in Florida
Walt Disney World
Traditional Irish ditties. Irish dancing, solid tasty fare, cozy pub decor and beer flights with Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks and Kilkenny complete the…
Florida Panhandle
This popular, gay-friendly place in midtown has a Polynesian tiki-bar theme, and packs 'em in with nights of live jazz and Latin salsa as well as rotating…
Orlando
Beer aficionados will love the impressive offerings of craft beers on draft at this contemporary local hangout housed in a former Weathermasters repair…
Gulf Coast
A friendly, unassuming spot to down a cold, locally brewed craft beer, check out sports on the big screen or hang in the beer garden to mingle with locals.
Gulf Coast
Although it doesn't have much external visual appeal, this funky, dark, retro dive bar in suburban Pensacola houses a whole world of fun and a mellow vibe.
St Petersburg
A red-brick garage now does duty as a 15-barrel brewhouse with a family- and pet-friendly beer garden. Hosts live music and movie nights regularly.
Space Coast
Draws an older crowd with an Asian-themed menu, craft cocktails and an exquisite interior gallery. Cabaret shows and '80s nights occur frequently.
Space Coast
The best (and only) bar in town, Copperhead Tavern offers craft beer, juicy burgers (served til close) and a fire pit in the outdoor beer garden.
Orlando
Known to locals as simply the 'I-Bar,' it's hip, crowded and loud, with DJs spinning underground dance and alternative rock into the wee hours.
Orlando
Deep red walls, a pool table and furniture you'd expect in your grandmother's parlor. Low-key vibe perfect for sipping that Bulleit Rye.
Greater Orlando
A replica of a bar of the same name in New Orleans, this has Cajun food (mains $8 to $17), dueling pianos and a pleasant outdoor patio.
West Palm Beach
A mainstay of West Palm's thriving gay community, this bar has been offering popcorn, hot dogs, bingo and hot male dancers since 1984.
Southwest Gulf Coast
Cavernous bar with pool tables, a stage, a great white shark and giant Connect Four. Live music often; ladies' night every Wednesday.
Tampa
Many nightclubs come and go, but Club Prana, rising five floors from its lounge to the rooftop Sky Bar, has stood the test of time.
Big River Grille & Brewing Works
Walt Disney World
Open-air microbrewery with unique brews sold only on location, plus soups and pastas. Lovely outdoor seating along the water.
Orlando
Eight raucous theme bars, sometimes with live music and always with drink specials, all in one party-palace-style plaza.
Walt Disney World
Comedians on dueling pianos encourage the audience to partake in all kinds of musical silliness and singalongs.
Southwest Gulf Coast
Classic Florida thatched-roof tiki-bar vibe, with VW bus, outdoor courtyard and strong cocktails. Live music.
Gold Coast
This perennial beachfront favorite has nightly live music, great sea views and a party-happy vibe.
Walt Disney World
So many TVs screening the hottest games that even in the bathroom you won't miss a single play.
Greater Orlando
Dance club with sleek blue neon walls, multiple bars, three themed lounges and blaring music.
Northeast Florida
This enormous spot is what happens when you blend a beach bar with a contemporary interiors magazine; if you're wondering about the design sense (and name…
Florida Panhandle
Never mind the trend of flipping former transmission shops into hip, retro locales, this trendy hot spot was built to look that way from the get go. It…
South Beach
The oldest bar in Miami Beach (established in 1926), the Deuce is a real neighborhood bar and hype-free zone. It’s just straight-up seediness, which…
St Augustine
Good luck grabbing a rocking chair: the porch of this pine building is packed all day, every day. Built in 1879, today Scarlett's serves regulation pub…
Gulf Coast
Bowery Station looks like the epitome of a Florida fisherman's bar: dusty shelves, mariners supply accoutrements, guys who look like ZZ Top stumbling in…
South Beach
Get your groove on outdoors, wandering from immaculate gossamer beach cabana to cabana at Nikki’s, which feels like an incredibly upscale full-moon party…
Southwest Gulf Coast
Now with three locations, Old Salty Dog is the perfect end to a day or start to an evening. Unwind with a brew and some above-average fish and chips on…
Gulf Coast
You can listen to live music nightly inside or on the poop deck at the Lookout Lounge, or just enjoy a cold one as the sun slides beneath the horizon…
Northeast Florida
Predominantly gay, but straight-friendly, this place is the hub of the local gay and lesbian scene and is famous for its drag shows. The entrance is…
Southwest Gulf Coast
At SKOB, the tilting rafters are tacked with dollar bills – yes, it's that kind of place, and it's also famous for 'the idiot bucket' which is, well, a…
South Beach
Skybar appears as a Moroccan garden of delights that is the courtyard of the Shore Club hotel. Chill alfresco in a sultan’s pleasure garden under enormous…
Florida Panhandle
Sandwiched between the universities, this cool little bar packs a punch: with a chilled vibe attracting an unusual mix of punters from all walks of life…
Tampa
This thatched-roof, plaster-sided bit o' blarney in Hyde Park looks like a traditional Irish cottage, and the gregarious Irish staff, football shirts,…
Southwest Gulf Coast
A walk-up beach bar a couple miles down from Times Sq, this place offers a chill vibe, frequent live music and beach volleyball courts. There's an…
Southwest Gulf Coast
This small brewhouse features about 40 beers on tap, including its own Tigertail Red Ale, Pelican Pilsner and The Rock IPA. Other draws include the…
Little Havana
It doesn’t get cornier than this ‘authentic’ Spanish taverna where the live shows, flamenco dancers, Spanish guitarists and audience participation reach…
Daytona Beach
A bright spot among the biker and beach bum status quo, this 'burger joint with a drinking problem' has 50 taps of regional and national microbrews and…
Downtown Miami
When Neo buys Morpheus a drink, they probably meet at this Conrad Miami spot (guess which floor), where it’s all long white lines, low black couches, pin…
