The best bars & nightlife in Hollywood

56 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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House-brewed beers & pub grub offered in industrial digs with a patio, plus karaoke & live music.

7360 SW 41st St (Miami)

House-brewed beers & pub grub offered in industrial digs with a patio, plus karaoke & live music.

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Local bar & venue for karaoke nights and live music in a cozy space.

1701 NW 112th Ave Unit 101 (Miami)

Local bar & venue for karaoke nights and live music in a cozy space.

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Live music venue serving cocktails and comfort food in a cozy space with a patio.

2451 NW 5th Ave (Miami)

Live music venue serving cocktails and comfort food in a cozy space with a patio.

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Calder Casino

Nightlife

Gaming venue located near Hard Rock Stadium, offering slots and other games, plus dining and bars.

21001 NW 27th Ave (Miami Gardens)

Gaming venue located near Hard Rock Stadium, offering slots and other games, plus dining and bars.

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Arcade Odyssey is the retro arcade/bar locals swear by, packed with ultra rare imports, fighters, music games and a rotating lineup of…

12045 SW 117th Ave (Miami)

Arcade Odyssey is the retro arcade/bar locals swear by, packed with ultra rare imports, fighters, music games and a rotating lineup of pinball. Grab Mexican Coke, Ramune, Pocky, yakisoba, bubble tea... plus craft and imported beers, sakes and tipsy teas.

From the Homestead newsletter, August 6, 2026

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Orchestrated Minds Brewing keeps locals on their toes with a constantly evolving tap list leaning into hop forward IPAs, tart sours, rich…

803 NW 1st St (Fort Lauderdale) · ✓ checked Jul 28

Orchestrated Minds Brewing keeps locals on their toes with a constantly evolving tap list leaning into hop forward IPAs, tart sours, rich stouts, and an expanding lager lineup. Voted Best Beer in Fort Lauderdale in 2024 and 2026, it is dog friendly, proudly small batch, and always dropping new surprises.

From the Fort Lauderdale newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Kavana Kava Bar pours kava, tea specialties, and Kraymyx with late-night vibes that make unwinding after work a real thing. Put it on your…

3890 SW 64th Ave Ste 102 (Davie)

Kavana Kava Bar pours kava, tea specialties, and Kraymyx with late-night vibes that make unwinding after work a real thing. Put it on your week’s to-do list, swing by for a chill sit or opt for pickup or delivery when the couch is calling.

From the Coral Springs newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Mama Tried

Nightlife

Mama Tried nails the 1970s vibe with a chill cocktail scene that makes it easy to settle in, catch up with friends, and let the week fall…

207 NE 1st St (Miami) · ✓ checked Jul 29

Mama Tried nails the 1970s vibe with a chill cocktail scene that makes it easy to settle in, catch up with friends, and let the week fall away, perfect for when you want Miami energy without the chaos.

From the Miami newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Over Under

Nightlife

Hip, brick-lined bar serving cocktails & brunch, plus generous plates of hearty pub fare.

151 E Flagler St (Miami)

Hip, brick-lined bar serving cocktails & brunch, plus generous plates of hearty pub fare.

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E11EVEN MIAMI

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Energetic, neon-lit night spot with trapeze dancers, burlesque shows, DJs & live music performances.

29 NE 11th St (Miami)

Energetic, neon-lit night spot with trapeze dancers, burlesque shows, DJs & live music performances.

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Old-school bar with a pool table & darts serving cocktails, draft beer, sandwiches & finger foods.

157 E Flagler St (Miami)

Old-school bar with a pool table & darts serving cocktails, draft beer, sandwiches & finger foods.

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Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.

150 NE 8th St #135 (Miami)

Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.

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Fantasy Room

Nightlife

Nightclub with DJs and dancing also offering food and hookahs.

1818 S Young Cir

Nightclub with DJs and dancing also offering food and hookahs.

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Lola bar

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Bayside Marketplace bar with Miami and Biscayne Bay views mixing signature cocktails and serving tacos, pizza, and other eats.

401 Biscayne Blvd S118 (Miami)

Bayside Marketplace bar with Miami and Biscayne Bay views mixing signature cocktails and serving tacos, pizza, and other eats.

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Miami-themed bar with a flamingo motif featuring creative cocktails, dancing and DJs.

40 NE 1st Ave #101 (Miami)

Miami-themed bar with a flamingo motif featuring creative cocktails, dancing and DJs.

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Barsecco

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Stylish restaurant & lounge with a hookah bar, large terrace, daily live DJs & an American menu, plus weekend brunch.

1421 S Miami Ave (Miami)

Stylish restaurant & lounge with a hookah bar, large terrace, daily live DJs & an American menu, plus weekend brunch.

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Bustling bar with over 100 beers & sports on TVs, plus a pub-grub menu with American & Greek fare.

5810 S University Dr #121 (Davie)

Bustling bar with over 100 beers & sports on TVs, plus a pub-grub menu with American & Greek fare.

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Discount wine store also features happy-hour tapas & regular live music in a festive atmosphere.

5792 SW 8th St (Miami)

Discount wine store also features happy-hour tapas & regular live music in a festive atmosphere.

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Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.

800 E Las Olas Blvd (Fort Lauderdale)

Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.

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Spanish eatery with a large wine list, serving tapas and other small plates.

310 NW 25th St (Miami)

Spanish eatery with a large wine list, serving tapas and other small plates.

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Creative cocktails & Mexican bites served in cool, industrial digs with patio games like cornhole.

1916 Harrison St

Creative cocktails & Mexican bites served in cool, industrial digs with patio games like cornhole.

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Casual spot for burgers and other grub, plus an array of rum-based cocktails and other drinks.

3890 Davie Rd (Davie)

Casual spot for burgers and other grub, plus an array of rum-based cocktails and other drinks.

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Magie

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Trendy wine bar featuring charcuterie boards, cheeses and tinned fishes alongside a European wine list.

8281 NE 2nd Ave (Miami)

Trendy wine bar featuring charcuterie boards, cheeses and tinned fishes alongside a European wine list.

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Rosa Sky

Nightlife

Vibrant rooftop bar featuring cocktails and tapas, plus live DJs and panoramic city views.

115 SW 8th St 22nd Floor (Miami) · ✓ checked Aug 5

Vibrant rooftop bar featuring cocktails and tapas, plus live DJs and panoramic city views.

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Low-key bar & American grill for wings, burgers & kids-eat-free nights, plus sports on lots of TVs.

10466 Taft St (Pembroke Pines)

Low-key bar & American grill for wings, burgers & kids-eat-free nights, plus sports on lots of TVs.

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Local watering hole offering sports on big-screen TVs, more than a dozen beers on tap & Irish grub.

1921 Hollywood Blvd

Local watering hole offering sports on big-screen TVs, more than a dozen beers on tap & Irish grub.

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Easygoing specialty beer boutique & kitchen serving an eclectic menu amid couches & beachy decor.

608 SW 12th Ave (Fort Lauderdale)

Easygoing specialty beer boutique & kitchen serving an eclectic menu amid couches & beachy decor.

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Balan's

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Relaxed cafe serving an eclectic menu of modern international cuisine & a noted brunch on Sundays.

901 S Miami Ave Spc 108 (Miami)

Relaxed cafe serving an eclectic menu of modern international cuisine & a noted brunch on Sundays.

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Old-school cocktails & craft beer pair with a locally sourced menu in a modern tavern setting.

30 SW 12th St (Miami)

Old-school cocktails & craft beer pair with a locally sourced menu in a modern tavern setting.

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Hip wine shop, bar and retail outlet, popular for its selection of natural vintages.

901 Progresso Dr #109 (Fort Lauderdale) · ✓ checked Aug 6

Hip wine shop, bar and retail outlet, popular for its selection of natural vintages.

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Popular gastropub in an industrial building featuring craft beer brewed on site & weekly live music.

280 SW 6th St (Fort Lauderdale)

Popular gastropub in an industrial building featuring craft beer brewed on site & weekly live music.

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Casual comedy club in a modern mall setting with a full bar, plus private events.

177 N Pointe Dr (Dania Beach)

Casual comedy club in a modern mall setting with a full bar, plus private events.

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Casual casino open 24/7 offering slots, table games, 4 restaurants & live entertainment.

4150 N State Rd 7

Casual casino open 24/7 offering slots, table games, 4 restaurants & live entertainment.

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Chain winery and restaurant serving American comfort food and international seafood dishes paired with house vintages.

1822 Pointe Blvd (Dania Beach)

Chain winery and restaurant serving American comfort food and international seafood dishes paired with house vintages.

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Trendy, chill spot specializing in wine, craft beers and tapas, plus a speakeasy.

901 E Las Olas Blvd (Fort Lauderdale)

Trendy, chill spot specializing in wine, craft beers and tapas, plus a speakeasy.

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Rhythm & Vine

Nightlife

Eclectic, indoor/outdoor beer garden with rotating food trucks, a vintage Airstream bar & local DJs.

401 NE 5th Terrace (Fort Lauderdale)

Eclectic, indoor/outdoor beer garden with rotating food trucks, a vintage Airstream bar & local DJs.

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Seasonal Mediterranean dishes & craft cocktails served in a refined choice via chef Daniel Boulud.

255 Biscayne Blvd Way (Miami)

Seasonal Mediterranean dishes & craft cocktails served in a refined choice via chef Daniel Boulud.

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Casual restaurant and bar at the Costa Hollywood Beach Hotel featuring ocean views, live music, and DJs.

777 N Ocean Dr

Casual restaurant and bar at the Costa Hollywood Beach Hotel featuring ocean views, live music, and DJs.

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Uptown restaurant serving upscale takes on hearty staples and pasta dishes, and offering wine tastings and a wine club.

10310 Pines Blvd (Pembroke Pines)

Uptown restaurant serving upscale takes on hearty staples and pasta dishes, and offering wine tastings and a wine club.

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Le Tub

Nightlife

Waterfront burger joint in a former gas station with often-long waits for outdoor seats.

1100 N Ocean Dr

Waterfront burger joint in a former gas station with often-long waits for outdoor seats.

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Lagniappe

Nightlife

Cozy New Orleans-style wine bar with shabby-chic decor supplying barbecue & live music nightly.

3425 NE 2nd Ave (Miami)

Cozy New Orleans-style wine bar with shabby-chic decor supplying barbecue & live music nightly.

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Fusion cuisine, including vegan paella, served in an easygoing spot with live music and a full bar.

8800 SW 56th St (Miami)

Fusion cuisine, including vegan paella, served in an easygoing spot with live music and a full bar.

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Bespoke cocktails & pizza offered in a sophisticated, chandelier-lit space with a speakeasy vibe.

330 SW 2nd St Ste 2 (Fort Lauderdale)

Bespoke cocktails & pizza offered in a sophisticated, chandelier-lit space with a speakeasy vibe.

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Booze Garden

Nightlife

Funky, high-energy watering hole featuring arcade-style games, a turf floor & sports on TV.

111-A SW 2nd Ave (Fort Lauderdale)

Funky, high-energy watering hole featuring arcade-style games, a turf floor & sports on TV.

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Southbeach company that offers boat tours, rental yachts and private island party venues.

801 Brickell Bay Dr (Miami)

Southbeach company that offers boat tours, rental yachts and private island party venues.

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Uncle Al's

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Down-home family sports bar open since 1979 features wings & late-night eats, plus pool tables.

8200 Griffin Rd (Davie)

Down-home family sports bar open since 1979 features wings & late-night eats, plus pool tables.

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Slick space offering dozens of craft beers on draft, plus creative burgers & cocktails.

1411 S Andrews Ave (Fort Lauderdale)

Slick space offering dozens of craft beers on draft, plus creative burgers & cocktails.

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Window-lined gastropub with a patio serving elevated bar food, craft beers on tap, wine & cocktails.

1906 Harrison St

Window-lined gastropub with a patio serving elevated bar food, craft beers on tap, wine & cocktails.

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This festive, open-air beach hangout offers drinks & casual American-seafood eats, plus live music.

1214 N Broadwalk

This festive, open-air beach hangout offers drinks & casual American-seafood eats, plus live music.

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Stylish chain eatery with craft beer, cocktails, and creative American eats.

2266 S University Dr (Davie)

Stylish chain eatery with craft beer, cocktails, and creative American eats.

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Cozy wine bar offering shareable plates such as flatbreads in a casual setting.

1955 Harrison St

Cozy wine bar offering shareable plates such as flatbreads in a casual setting.

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Rooftop Live

Nightlife

Relaxed rooftop spot featuring live music and a DJ for dancing and partying.

1 Lucky St

Relaxed rooftop spot featuring live music and a DJ for dancing and partying.

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Rooftop @1WLO

Nightlife

Tree- & plant-filled rooftop lounge offering craft cocktails & light fare, with sweeping city views.

1 W Las Olas Blvd #700 (Fort Lauderdale)

Tree- & plant-filled rooftop lounge offering craft cocktails & light fare, with sweeping city views.

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Neapolitan pizzas and craft cocktails served in a Prohibition-style setting with a pool table and a cigar lounge.

1010 Brickell Ave Unit 105 (Miami)

Neapolitan pizzas and craft cocktails served in a Prohibition-style setting with a pool table and a cigar lounge.

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Fox's Lounge

Nightlife

Open since 1946, cozy American eatery in a space with wood-paneled walls & red-leather booths.

6030 S Dixie Hwy (Miami) · ✓ checked Aug 5

Open since 1946, cozy American eatery in a space with wood-paneled walls & red-leather booths.

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This casual brewpub crafts German-style beers & offers an eclectic American menu & ocean views.

290 N Broadwalk

This casual brewpub crafts German-style beers & offers an eclectic American menu & ocean views.

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