Best Bars &amp; Saloons in Fort Lauderdale, FL — Ranked

Blondies

Blondies is a high-energy beachfront sports bar on Las Olas Beach known for its massive bar and oceanfront views.

Bokamper's Sports Bar & Grill

Located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway, this massive sports bar offers a stadium feel with over 150 HDTVs and diverse dining options.

Bokampers Sports Bar & Grill

A waterfront sports bar on the Intracoastal Waterway in Fort Lauderdale featuring an extensive menu and massive TV coverage.

Brgr Stop

Located in the Victoria Park neighborhood, Brgr Stop offers a high-energy dining experience featuring gourmet smash burgers, over-the-top milkshakes, and craft beer.

Capone's Ghostly Pub Walk

Capone’s Ghostly Pub Walk is an adult-themed tour that combines Fort Lauderdale's gangster history with local paranormal legends. Starting at a former 1920s speakeasy, the walk explores Al Capone’s Prohibition-era connections and the city's haunted landmarks.

Cheers Food & Spirits

Cheers Food & Spirits is a long-standing local dive bar and live music venue in Fort Lauderdale that has been operating since 1985. Open daily until 4 AM, it is a staple late-night destination for classic bar fare and rock performances.

Cheers Restaurant & Bar

A long-standing Fort Lauderdale rock-and-roll bar and restaurant featuring live music nightly and a full menu.

Chops + Hops Axe Throwing Lodge

Chops + Hops is a lodge-themed axe-throwing venue and cocktail bar now located within the Sistrunk Marketplace food hall in Fort Lauderdale.

Dicey Riley's Irish Pub

A high-energy Irish pub in the heart of Himmarshee Village, featuring live music, DJs, and a late-night party atmosphere.

Dirty Blonde's

A beachfront sports bar in Fort Lauderdale known for its massive gaming area and long happy hours.

Duffy's Sports Grill

Duffy's Sports Grill in Fort Lauderdale is a prominent sports-themed destination known for its casual dining atmosphere and chef-inspired menu. It offers a prime spot for riders to catch a game and enjoy award-winning burgers and wings.

E Bar

A late-night Latin nightclub in downtown Fort Lauderdale's Himmarshee district known for its high-energy dance floor and urban atmosphere.

E Spot Restaurant and Bar

Casual atrium restaurant and bar inside the Embassy Suites, offering American comfort food and cocktails in a tropical indoor garden.

Elbo Room

Historic beach bar at the corner of Las Olas and A1A, famous for its daily live music and role in the 1960 film "Where the Boys Are."

FL's Bar and Lounge

FL's Bar & Lounge is a modern social hub in East Fort Lauderdale offering Las Vegas-inspired hospitality and craft cocktails. It features a high-energy atmosphere with a massive wall of televisions and popular bar games.

Fat Tuesday Fort Lauderdale Downtown

Located in the Himmarshee entertainment district, this spot brings New Orleans-style frozen cocktails and late-night energy to downtown Fort Lauderdale. It is a prime destination for signature boozy slushies and casual bar fare in a lively setting.

Ft Lauderdale Ale House

Miller’s Ale House is a high-energy sports bar on Federal Highway known for its signature Zingers and extensive beer list.

Ft. Lauderdale Professional Fire Fighters AFF Local 765 The Fire Plug

The Fire Plug is a historic firefighter union hall bar located at the IAFF Local 765 headquarters. It offers a unique dive-bar atmosphere filled with first responder memorabilia and a storied local legacy.

Funky Buddha Brewery

South Florida's largest craft brewery features a massive taproom and a kitchen serving scratch-made, beer-infused dishes. It is renowned for bold, culinary-inspired brews and offers a social atmosphere with games and weekend tours.

Golden Lyon Vintage Pub

Golden Lyon Vintage Pub is a neighborhood bar and restaurant located inside the Riverside Hotel on Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant Las Olas Boulevard.

Hard Rock Sports Bar (in Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood)

This high-energy sports bar features a massive 360-degree LED video wall and live blackjack tables right in the heart of the casino action.

Honey Fitz

Honey Fitz is a nautical-themed lobby lounge at the Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale, inspired by the famous Kennedy presidential yacht. It functions as a gourmet coffee bar by day and transforms into a refined cocktail destination in the evening.

Invasive Species Brewing

An employee-owned brewery in Flagler Village featuring 24 rotating taps and a unique taxidermy-filled taproom. It offers a diverse selection of craft beers and house-distilled spirits in an industrial warehouse setting.

Island Vibes Kava Bar

Island Vibes Kava Bar is a tropical-themed social lounge in Fort Lauderdale specializing in traditional kava shells and botanical teas.

J Marks Restaurant

J. Mark's Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale offers an energetic atmosphere and a massive menu of American classics, ranging from Certified Angus Beef steaks to fresh seafood. The venue features a large full-service bar with numerous televisions, making it a popular stop for both dining and socializing.

Kafe Kalik

Caribbean-themed "eatertainment" venue located within Terminal 4 of Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. It features Bahamian cuisine and island-inspired cocktails.

Karma Kava

Karma Kava is an upscale social hub in Fort Lauderdale’s MASS District, serving premium South Pacific kava cocktails and exotic teas in a creative, industrial-style setting.

Kavasutra Kava Bar - Las Olas

A premium kava bar on Las Olas Boulevard offering authentic Vanuatu kava and botanical teas in a relaxed, social atmosphere.

LauderAle Brewery

Tucked into an industrial pocket near Port Everglades, this award-winning nano brewery features a cozy taproom and a lush beer garden.

Living Room At The W Hotel

The Living Room At The W Hotel is an upscale cocktail lounge on the fourth floor featuring a 20-foot bar and a terrace with Atlantic Ocean views. It is known for its sophisticated atmosphere, hand-crafted drinks, and rotating live performances.

Marina 84 Sports Bar & Grill

Marina 84 Sports Bar & Grill is a local favorite near the Fort Lauderdale airport, offering a gastro-pub menu and over 50 HD TVs for game days. It features an extensive selection of craft beers and live entertainment.

McSorley's Beach Pub

McSorley's Beach Pub is a multi-level Irish sports bar and rooftop venue located directly on Fort Lauderdale's scenic A1A. It offers stunning Atlantic Ocean views, live sports on dozens of screens, and a casual atmosphere.

Fort Lauderdale FLOCK

Fort Lauderdale FLOCK is based at Whiskey Neat, an urban lounge featuring an extensive library of over 200 whiskeys and craft cocktails. Located on the 17th Street Causeway, the venue offers a sophisticated speakeasy atmosphere and a shared menu of elevated comfort food.

Hollywood Hard Rock

The Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is an iconic entertainment complex near Fort Lauderdale, famous for its 450-foot guitar-shaped hotel and more than 20 unique bars and lounges.

Hunters Beach Bar

Hunters Beach Bar is a classic, unpretentious dive bar located just one block from the sand in Fort Lauderdale. It is known for having some of the most affordable drink prices in the area and a relaxed local atmosphere.

Mama Hank's

Mama Hank's is a craft cocktail bar located inside the Sistrunk Marketplace in Fort Lauderdale, featuring a high-end spirit program and elevated small plates. Originally founded as a hidden speakeasy, it now offers its signature whiskey collection and social atmosphere in the city's urban core.

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Foxy Brown

Freddie's Anchor Sports Grill

Grady's Bar

Gulf Stream Brewery & Pizzeria

Gulf Stream Brewing Company

H20 Cafe

Himmarshee Bar & Grill

Himmarshee Public House

Holly Blue

Holy Mackerel Brewing

International Bar

Just 1 More Tavern

Just One More

Kalahari Bar

Kaos Ultra Lounge

Khoffner Brewery & Cidery

Khoffner Brewery USA

Kim's Alley Bar

L Bar

Lucky's Tavern

Maguire's Hill 16

Mellow Mushroom

Mental Ward

Mickey's 19th Hole Bar

Miller's Ft Lauderdale Ale House

Misa Bar & Grill

Mrs Murphy's Pub & Grub

No Man's Land Cocktail Parlor and Eatery

No Man’s Land

Nubé Rooftop

Oasis Pub

Oculus Bar