Must-see nightlife in Florida

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    Odd Birds Bar

    Odd Birds embodies just about everything one could want in a quirky, totally unique craft cocktail bar: innovative, imaginative, often playful drinks;…

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    Lagniappe

    A touch of New Orleans in Miami, Lagniappe has an old-fashioned front-room bar, packed with art, faded vintage furnishings and weathered walls. The vibe…

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    Green Parrot

    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…

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    Mango’s Tropical Café

    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…

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    St Petersburg Shuffleboard Club

    Previously a sport reserved for retirees, shuffleboard first transitioned into an all-ages affair on these very courts, which also happen to be the world…

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    Sweet Liberty

    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…

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    Voltaire

    Part of the Subculture umbrella and next door to Respectable Street, Voltaire is the wildebeest of clubs: fresh sushi, craft cocktails and live music don…

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    My New Joint

    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 …

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    Broken Shaker

    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…

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    Bodega

    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…

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    oak

    It's not every day you can sidle into a bar and pour yourself your own beer of choice. But oak does just that: buy a prepaid 'Brews & Barrels' card and…

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    Galleria

    Galleria is a tiny spot of beauty, with its tiled benches and coral walls. The owner, Jeremy Sapienza, makes all his own nut milks, and everything here,…

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    Birdies

    There's a lot to see at this funky spot. Local art graces the walls, there's a photo booth, and old-timers and 20-somethings will be sharing the pool…

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    Dada

    Join the cool cats lounging in this 'non-conformist' two-story bungalow to sip cocktails, hear poetry readings or live bands, and nibble on ravioli,…

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    Dime

    A small bar, some dim lighting, talented bartenders and strong, delicious cocktails – that's what you get at The Dime, a joint that feels like it made a…

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    Cycle Brewing

    Unique brewhouse with sidewalk seating and up to 24 rotating taps of world-class beer. The Crank IPA is a great choice.

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    Subculture Coffee

    Head here to hang out with the hipsters at West Palm's most happening place, located right on Clematis St. First things first: it's got fabulous coffee…

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    CWS

    This trendy gastropub has a fabulous speakeasy vibe and whisky den feel. A beer garden attracts the younger crowd for live music but clients of all ages…

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    Jock Lindsay's

    According to, er...'old' Disney folklore, Jock (the pilot in Raiders of the Lost Ark) 'arrived here in 1938 while chasing down a mythology-based tip in…

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    Icebar

    More classic Orlando gimmicky fun. Step into the 22ºF (-5ºC) ice house, sit on the ice seat, admire the ice carvings and sip the icy drinks. Coat and…