St Petersburg
Next to Tropicana Field, this huge sports bar with lots of bar games and seating (indoor and out) is the place to be before, during or after a Tampa Bay…
Must-see nightlife in Florida
South Beach
Somewhere in the Florida panhandle is a bumpin’, fabulous gay club, which clearly switched places with Ted’s, a no-nonsense, pool table and sports-showin’…
Gulf Coast
An open-air bar right on the boardwalk in Pensacola Beach, this is the spot to get twisted in a variety of ways, with signature frozen cocktails from the…
St Augustine
On the grounds of the San Sebastian Winery; head on up to this pretty rooftop patio for sandwiches, local wines by the glass ($5 to $7) and free live jazz…
Northeast Florida
Atop the restored 1925 Casa Marina hotel you'll find a compact yet happening beachfront bar with killer views and ambient tunes from its ample rooftop…
Northeast Florida
You can't get much more laid-back or friendly than this colorful, peaced-out bar in a crooked little cottage with a wraparound porch. It serves cocktails,…
Space Coast
Coconut isn't just a name; it's a favored ingredient. The oceanfront 'party deck' hosts regular live music and gets packed with revelers, especially…
Fort Lauderdale
This epic nightclub features nationally recognized singers, fashion and runway shows, burlesque, drag, and stand-up comedians, plus a young crowd (18 to…
South Beach
Head out to the back pool and sip a beer (or a nice cocktail) in the shadow of the artsy funk and hip geometric lines of the Sagamore hotel.
Gulf Coast
Take a little tour of this energetic microbrewery, sip on their three excellent beers, and then slurp down some of those raw oysters the place is named…
St Petersburg
Experimental brewpub with a rotating lineup of beers made by home brewers, accompanied by Cajun food and live music. Located 10 miles north of the Museum…
South Beach
Perch on some prime Collins people-watching real estate and get your daily dose of hip-hop and zebra-print gazing. It's a fine place to start out the…
Cliché Piano Bar and Pool Lounge
Nature Coast
An upscale and lavishly adorned new martini bar in Tarpon Spring's historic downtown, defined by inlaid brick, velvet couches and ostentatious chandeliers.
Key West
A good place to start the infamous Duval Pub Crawl, the Hog’s Breath is a rockin’ outdoor bar with good live bands and better cold Coronas.
St Augustine
This waterfront brewery has a bit of a cheesy vibe, but it's on the water, and there's good, fine-crafted beer, so we're not complaining.
Fort Lauderdale
It's a chain but partygoers love it for live music, hot staff and high-energy bands. Good happy hour deals.
Space Coast
Good local watering hole with a selection of tap and bottled craft beer and frequent live music.
Space Coast
Kick back at this bar at the very tip of Cocoa Beach Pier and soak up the surfing-town mood.
Daytona Beach
Outside this train wreck of a bar, a bone chopper gleams in the window. Inside, a sign asks, 'Ain't drinking fun?' You better believe they mean it:…
Gulf Coast
Taking up an entire city block, this monster of an entertainment complex contains seven separate eating, drinking and music venues, along with HG Wells…
Northeast Florida
A college bar for a college town, with cheap pitchers and drunken frat boys galore, plus a pretty darn nice patio for daytime boozing. They serve food too…
Gulf Coast
This popular almost-beachfront sports bar heaves during spring break. During the rest of the year it's a little less rowdy (barring some busy weekends),…
Gulf Coast
It lacks the dusty character of the Nashville original, but the nonstop live country music is still plenty boot-stompin' for y'all. Closes about a half…
Gulf Coast
There's something for everyone at Toucan's, a beachfront sports bar, tiki bar and seafood grill. Best of all, the killer sunsets are free and go down…
Gulf Coast
This tiki palace is dedicated to boozy good times, with multiple tiers of dining and dancing. The bar also arranges daily sunset cruises on its luxury…
St Petersburg
The ‘Burg’s favorite tap house, serving over 32 craft beers and a $7 ‘witch flight,’ consisting of four 4oz sample servings.
Daytona Beach
This is the city's reigning dance club. It's permanently thumping – if you like that sort of thing, have fun; if not, stay away.
Orlando
Come for a glass of wine and the Friday and Saturday night drag shows (9pm), but eat elsewhere.
Daytona Beach
There's live reggae nightly at this beachfront restaurant by day, bar/club by night.
