Bars & Saloons
Proper Grit
251 N Narcissus Ave, West Palm Beach, FL
Proper Grit is a sophisticated gastropub and whiskey library located on the ground floor of The Ben hotel in West Palm Beach. It offers a refined take on Old Florida public house traditions with elevated American comfort food.
Proper Grit, styled as a Whiskey Library & Supper Club, pays homage to the history of West Palm Beach with a nineteenth-century public house atmosphere. Located within the Waterfront Clematis district, the establishment features a sophisticated dining room with oversized banquets and a grand cocktail bar that wraps around the building's exterior.
The menu emphasizes elevated American chophouse favorites and seasonal Florida produce. Guests can enjoy an extensive collection of smooth barrel-aged whiskeys and inventive craft cocktails on the outdoor terrace, which offers cooling breezes from the nearby Intracoastal Waterway.
For those stopping by earlier in the day, the in-house Byrdie’s Coffee Bar serves local roasts and fresh pastries. Its location inside The Ben makes it a notable destination for anyone exploring downtown West Palm Beach or arriving via the nearby Brightline station.