Must-see nightlife in Southeast Florida

  • Voltaire

    West Palm Beach

    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…

  • Dada

    Gold Coast

    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,…

  • Subculture Coffee

    West Palm Beach

    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…

  • CWS

    Gold Coast

    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…

  • Blind Monk

    West Palm Beach

    With a team of knowledgeable sommeliers behind it, the Blind Monk is arguably the best wine bar in West Palm. It offers an extensive list of wines by the…

  • BREW Urban Cafe Next Door

    Fort Lauderdale

    Despite its unwieldy name, Brew is the coolest thing going in Fort Lauderdale: a kick-ass cafe located in a weird, semi-abandoned studio space filled with…

  • Stache

    Fort Lauderdale

    A tall, sleek and sexy 1920s-themed drinking den serving crafted cocktails and rocking a crossover classic rock/funk/soul/R&B blend. At weekends there's…

  • Wreck Bar

    Fort Lauderdale

    After one too many cocktails you might wonder whether you're seeing things as you look through the Wreck Bar's 'portholes' to see three or four mermaids…

  • Warsaw Coffee Company

    Fort Lauderdale

    The coffee spot to come to if you're serious about your brew. The main features of this industrial space are concrete, Tolix-style designer chairs and…

  • Subculture Coffee

    Gold Coast

    Calling all coffee snobs. Baristas here sure do know to roast beans, plus how to prepare a macchiato or a flat white (yes, they even know this Australian…

  • The Living Room Lounge

    Fort Lauderdale

    W Fort Lauderdale, the city's poshest digs, is proud of its 'living room' lounge that had a recent makeover. Created to be accessible and casual, it has…

  • Square Grouper

    Treasure Coast

    If this Old Florida dive looks familiar, it's because the video for the Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett tune It's Five O'Clock Somewhere was shot here…

  • Ramrod

    Fort Lauderdale

    A leather/bear/cowboy club with plenty to experience (both on the dancefloor and at the regular themed events), You don't have to be gay to check out the…

  • Grind + Grape

    Treasure Coast

    Coffee shop by day, wine bar by night, this place is super cool no matter when you show up. Proving you can never have too many good things under one roof…

  • Leopard Lounge

    Palm Beach

    This gold, black and red lounge attracts a mature crowd and the occasional celeb (neither photos nor autograph hounds are allowed). The piano player and…

  • Rosie's

    Fort Lauderdale

    A low-key, 'anyone's welcome' neighborhood gay bar with a solid American menu, a wonderful outdoor patio and a popular Sunday brunch menu (from 10am). If…

  • Igot's Martiki Bar

    Gold Coast

    Get acquainted with Lake Worth's most eccentric locals at this surf-themed watering hole. It's open-sided so you can either sit at the high tops at the…

  • Kilted Mermaid

    Treasure Coast

    Do as they say and 'drink outside the box' at this raucous local pub that serves over 80 craft and imported beers. Then order charcuterie or fondue …

  • Cucina Dell'arte

    Palm Beach

    Reminiscent of a Florentine cafe, this high-end eatery overflows with warm colors, art and some of the finest glitterati in Palm Beach. Around 10pm they…

  • Laser Wolf

    Fort Lauderdale

    We don’t want to call Laser Wolf sophisticated, but its extensive booze menu and pop-art styling definitely attracts Fort Lauderdale’s cerebral set. But…

  • Georgie's Alibi

    Fort Lauderdale

    Georgie's is Wilton Manors' gay landmark, a nightclub featuring a playlist of Top 40s and country blockbusters along with cheap drinks after 9pm and ever…

  • The Village Pump

    Gold Coast

    Serving sturdy drinks in a nautical wood-paneled room since 1949, the Village Pump simply hums at the daily happy hour where middle-aged regulars spill…

  • Roosters

    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.

  • Boston's on the Beach

    Gold Coast

    This perennial beachfront favorite has nightly live music, great sea views and a party-happy vibe.

  • The Manor

    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…

  • Blue Martini

    Fort Lauderdale

    It's a chain but partygoers love it for live music, hot staff and high-energy bands. Good happy hour deals.