From the South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Central Broward
All Stars Sports Bar and Grill
Catch a variety of sporting events on more than two dozen TVs at this lively neighborhood tavern, which also features pool tables. The living room area provides an intimate, quiet spot to work someone's action. Every Tuesday is karaoke night, and women drink free 10 p.m.-2 a.m. every Wednesday.
Happy hour: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily
Recommended drink: Jägerbomb, a mix of Jägermeister and Red Bull
Locations: 2201 W. Sample Road, Pompano Beach (954/968-7777); also 5280 N. State Road 7, Fort Lauderdale (954/733-0990); Allstarssportsbarandgrill.com.
Alligator Alley
This native Florida restaurant and live music haunt serves down-on-the-bayou fare
such as gator bites and po' boy sandwiches. The bar stocks beers from around the
globe to go with the selection of wines, champagnes and sakes. All drinks are
$1 off during happy hour. The Alley also offers daily in-the-biz specials.
Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
Recommended drink: Eleven Nut Brown Ale
Location: 1321 E. Commercial Blvd., Oakland Park (954/771-2220; Alligatoralleyflorida.com)
Blue Martini
With locations at West Palm Beach's CityPlace and Fort Lauderdale's Galleria Mall, the Blue Martini is a fashionably casual venue for drinking and mingling. Have a cocktail on the way to a movie -- both bars are situated near theaters -- or after a day of shopping. Both spots offer nightly drink specials and live music.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Purple passion, made with Türi vodka, Frujá raspberry liqueur, sour mix and 7UP, and served with an edible passion flower
Locations: 550 S. Rosemary Ave., CityPlace, West Palm Beach (561/835-8601); and 2432 E. Sunrise Blvd., Galleria Mall, Fort Lauderdale (954/653-2583); Bluemartinilounge.com
Cafe Bluefish
Located one block off A1A and Sunrise Boulevard, this open-air bar and restaurant
serves first-rate seafood, chicken wings and an array of margaritas, daiquiris,
rumrunners and the like. Happy hour features well drinks and 20-ounce domestic
drafts for $2. The service is friendly, and the atmosphere is as casual as it
gets.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday
Recommended drink: Bluefish bomber, made with Bacardi rum, blue curaçao and piña
colada mix
Location: 3134 N.E. Ninth St., Fort Lauderdale (954/563-3474; Cafebluefish.com)
Canyon
The colors and flavors of the Southwest surround you at this restaurant known
for the best margarita in town. It gets noisy and packed during happy hour, but
if you're going to bump elbows with strangers, this is the place.
Happy hour: 5:30-7 p.m. Sunday through Friday
Recommended drink: Prickly pear margarita
Location: 1818 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954/765-1950; Canyonfl.com)
Capone's
Friday and Saturday nights, Capone's is packed shoulder-to-shoulder with hipsters and wannabes looking to claim numbers for their little black books. The mural on the wall depicting scantily clad women draped over a bar and shaking their butts to the music makes for a reasonably accurate portrayal of the bar's patrons. Power 96 broadcasts live and ladies drink free from 10 p.m. until close on Thursdays. Everyone gets three-for-one drinks during happy hour.
Happy hour: 5-10 p.m. Friday and 9-11 p.m. Saturday
Recommended drink: Red Bull and vodka
Location: 310 S.W. Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale (954/524-1969)
Coco Asian Bistro and Bar
Offering Asian fusion at its best, this bistro and bar has a comprehensive menu that offers Thai curries, Vietnamese egg rolls and a variety of Japanese sushi hand rolls. Live music begins 6:30 p.m. every Friday and Saturday, and happy hour features $5 cocktails and 10 percent off appetizers.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. daily
Recommended drink: Green-tea martini, made with fresh-brewed green tea, Ketel One Citroen vodka and a splash of pineapple juice
Location: 1841 Cordova Road, Fort Lauderdale (954/525-3541)
Coyote Ugly
Bottles and body shots served with a sexy sneer make this newly opened bar a popular stop on the Himmarshee pub crawl. The body shots cost $20, but if you're looking for something cheaper, happy hour offers two-for-one well drinks and draft beer, except for Guinness.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. daily
Recommended drink: Shot of Jack Daniel's
Location: 220 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale (954/764-8459; Coyoteuglysaloon.com)
Crazy 8's Sports Lounge
As downtown Fort Lauderdale's remedy to a lack of good sports bars, Crazy 8's is stocked with plenty of leather booths and flat-screen TVs for catching a game. Happy hour offers discounted drinks, and a kitchen that serves burgers and wings stays open until 4 a.m.
Happy hour: 4-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Lemon-drop martini, made with Van Gogh vodka and fresh lemon juice
Location: 4 W. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954/523-7159)
Elbo Room
People have been getting drunk at this Fort Lauderdale beach institution since
1938. Partygoers, spring breakers, beach bums and just plain old bums come here
to slug back a few drinks before and after they've hit the beach. Check out the
live Web cam at to see who's sitting at the bar. Every Thursday is ladies' night,
with $1 drinks from 7 p.m. till close.
Happy hour: 10 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; 10 a.m.-3 a.m. Friday and
Saturday
Recommended drink: Rumrunner
Location: 241 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954/463-4615; Elboroom.com)
Elements Nightclub and Bar
Cute bartenders and fun theme nights make this gay joint a favorite. Dance floors, three bars and an outside patio offer entertainment nightly. Tuesday is Trannie Shack, Thursday is karaoke, Friday is Latin night with male go-go dancers, and Saturday is Ultra Girls' Night. Enjoy drink specials every night, and happy hour gets you two-for-one.
Happy hour: 4-9 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: $3 Long Island iced tea
Location: 3073 N.E. Sixth Ave., Wilton Manors (954/567-2432)
The Field
This Irish bar and restaurant offers cozy indoor seating and an outdoor patio
under a massive banyan tree, where smoking is permitted. Live music is featured
Wednesdays through Saturdays, and the kitchen specializes in corned beef and cabbage,
shepherd's pie and the daily fisherman's catch. Beer and drink prices are discounted
for happy hour, which includes a free buffet. Tuesday is bucket beer night with
five-for-$10 imports.
Happy hour: 4:30-7 p.m. daily
Recommended drink: Guinness Stout
Location: 3281 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale (954/964-5979)
Himmarshee Bar and Grille's SideBar
Deep in the heart of Fort Lauderdale's Himmarshee District, Sidebar offers an elegant respite from the rowdiness of the neighborhood's other venues. Fridays and Saturdays feature live acoustic- or contemporary-rock acts. Every Wednesday is Girls' Night Out, when unescorted women get half off cocktails and entrées from Himmarshee Bar and Grille.
Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Monday through Friday
Recommended drink: Side Bar martini, with Bacardi O, orange liqueur and pineapple, cranberry and orange juices
Location: 210 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale (954/524-1818; Himmarshee.com)
Howloween Yappy Hour at Central Bark Doggy Day Care
This pet-friendly happy hour will feature a pet costume contest, appetizers, Chinese raffles and a silent auction in which the lucky winners will take home a Honda 750 cc Nighthawk motorcycle or a ladies' half karat diamond ring. Admission is $5, with proceeds benefiting the Allen Babcock Dog and Cat Rescue.
Happy hour: 6-8 p.m. Friday
Recommended drink: Complimentary wine
Location: 3699 N. Dixie Highway, Fort Lauderdale (954/568-3647; Petfinder.com/shelters/FL253.html)
J's Bar
This laid-back lesbian hangout offers pool, darts and video games that are played
on the bar's televisions. Wannabe Indigo Girls can try their pipes during karaoke
on Thursdays.
Happy hour: 9 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Recommended drink: Alien secretion, with Midori, Malibu and pineapple juice
Location: 2780 Davie Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954/581-8400)
Jester's Bar and Grill
A haven for the late-night crowd, this no-frills bar serves drinks until 4 a.m. Patrons can play darts, air hockey or TNT trivia, or simply watch TV. Jester's doesn't serve food, but it does provide menus for nearby restaurants that deliver.
Happy hour: 11 a.m.-8 p.m. daily
Recommended drink: Apple martini
Location: 801 W. Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale (954/776-1526)
Johnny Cocktails
We'll spare you the "Heeere's Johnny!" intro and just tell you to check out this new bar, which specializes in Italian appetizers. Meatballs by the plate, fried calamari and chicken Milanese with broccoli rabe go hand in hand with standard cocktails and beers. Happy hour offers two-for-one drinks and complimentary appetizers.
Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Martini
Location: 1025 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale (954/463-6330)
Johnny V
This upscale Las Olas dining spot serves American regional dishes and tapas with
Floribbean and Latin influences. While the menu created by Johnny Vinczencz is
something to behold, the cocktails are award-winning, as well. V's Caribbean cowboy
cocktail, with fresh mango and a hand-crafted sorbet ball, was recently named
best drink by the Tropical Fruit Growers of South Florida. Happy hour gets you
two-for-one on seven different martinis, plus a selection of wines and beers.
Happy hour: 6-8 p.m. Sunday-Thursday
Recommended drinks: The Metropolitan or the Caribbean cowboy
Location: 625 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954/761-7920)
Kim's Alley Bar
Along with the bar service, dartboards, pool and ping-pong tables, the sweet-ass jukeboxes make Kim's worth a visit. One is dedicated to '80s bands such as Ratt, Van Halen and Flock of Seagulls, while the other spins hits by contemporary rock acts such as Puddle of Mudd, The White Stripes and Incubus. Tuesdays feature $2 Jägermeister shots.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. daily
Recommended drink: Skyy Melon vodka with grenadine, and orange and pineapple juices
Location: 1920 E. Sunrise Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954/763-7886; Kimsalleybar.com)
La Playa
Located in the former home of Bootleggers, this Mediterranean restaurant and lounge on the Intracoastal continues its predecessor's weekend tradition of poolside wet T-shirt and hot-body contests. Two-for-one drinks are served during happy hour.
Happy hour: 5-9 p.m. Fridays
Recommended drink: Margarita
Location: 3003 N.E. 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale (954/527-5292)
Louie Louie Italian Bistro
Homemade mozzarella and Mom's meatballs make this bistro a Las Olas standout. Happy hour happens daily with $5 martini specials and $3 beers and wines. Pizza and brew get a culinary makeover with the "Beers of the World" special that combines suds from Holland, Ireland, the Bahamas and Mexico with such pies as the margherita, Hawaiian or grilled rosemary chicken. Louie, Louie? You gotta go!
Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Peroni, an Italian lager
Location: 1313 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954/524-5200; Louielouiebistro.com)
Lush
An intimate and sexy addition to the Fort Lauderdale club scene, Lush allows partygoers to sip a cocktail at the bar or in one of the postmodern booths. Mondays are Sin Nights, with down-tempo and progressive house music and half-price drinks. Selected wines and scotch are served two-for-one every Tuesday. Wednesday is martini night, and Friday and Saturday are dance nights.
Happy hour: 7-9 p.m. Monday through Friday
Recommended drink: The Lushatini, the house version of a sour-apple martini
Location: 3074 N.E. 33rd Ave., Fort Lauderdale (954/568-6950; Lushsouthflorida.com)
Make-A-Wish Foundation Happy hour
Located in the former Intracoastal Waterway home of Bootlegger, the La Playa Beach Club and Restaurant will host a special happy hour Friday night for a good cause. The $20 admission price gives guests two drinks, a buffet, live music and raffles, with all proceeds to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Florida.
Happy hour: 7-9:30 p.m. Friday
Recommended drink: Margarita
Location: 3002 N.E. 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale (954/527-5292; Sfla.wish.org/spev-home)
Mai-Kai
Fort Lauderdale's palm-fronded landmark is more than just a tourist trap. It also has a wicked bar that serves legendary tropical drinks for locals who frequent one of the best happy hours in town.
Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. daily, with the second drink on the house
Recommended drink: Barrel o' rum
Location: 3599 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale (954/563-3272; Maikai.com)
Manor Lanes and Sports Den Pub
Known for its mean karaoke selection, black-light bowling and cheap beers, Manor Lanes rolls a strike with 3some Thursdays, which translates to three games for $3 and $3 pitchers of beer 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Glow-in-the-dark bowling is held 10 p.m.-2 a.m. Fridays and 11 p.m.-3 a.m. Saturdays. Happy hour offers $2 well drinks and free appetizers.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: $1 drafts
Location: 1517 N.E. 26th St., Wilton Manors (954/566-7457)
Max's Grille
A classy spot for a drink and a bite, Max's Las Olas Riverfront location provides an after-work respite for harried downtown execs and office grunts. Tropical fish make the rounds in an aquarium behind the bar as you sip a cocktail or glass of wine. Ask the bartender about specials from the kitchen to go with your libation. The happy hour features three-for-ones all day every day.
Happy hour: 11:30 a.m.-2 a.m. Sunday through Thursday; till 4 a.m. Friday and Saturday
Recommended drink: The wake-up call, a blend of raspberry vodka, Red Bull and cranberry juice
Location: 300 S.W. First Ave. (Las Olas Riverfront), Fort Lauderdale (954/779-1800; Maxsgrill.net)
Maya Southwest Grill
Fashioned to look like a Mayan temple, this Mexican spot serves true South of the Border flavors and multiregional dishes. Latin jazz acts perform on weekends, while fun events such as the MySpace happy hour and monthly Young Professionals meet-and-greets keep guests coming back. Margaritas, wines and well drinks are featured at the happy hour spot, but the bartender's mojito is the house specialty.
Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Mojito
Location: 300 S.W. First Ave., Fort Lauderdale (954/527-5969)
McGuinness Bar and Restaurant
This Irish pub offers a cozy, dark-wood interior and warm Irish service. Relax at outdoor seating and enjoy live music on weekends. If you need some solid food to absorb your beer, try the steak tidbits.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Irish coffee, with real whipped cream
Location: 3537 Galt Ocean Mile, Fort Lauderdale (954/561-8444)
Mental Ward
A watering hole for loonies and locals alike, the Ward sticks to a no-jacket-required (strait- or otherwise) policy. The bar is open every day and hosts events including Saturday's Biker Night and Tuesday's Comedy Night. You'll only need pocket change to party with cheap drinks that get even cheaper at happy hour. On Thursdays, the bar offers $1 shots and mixed drinks. Happy hour is good for $1 draft and hot dogs.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: $1 drafts
Location: 1931 S. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale (954/764-7664)
Mi Casa, Su Casa
This Griffin Road landmark serves large portions of Mexican fare and margaritas nightly. On Tuesdays, drink 99-cent margaritas with dinner while strolling mariachis perform. Karaoke is featured Fridays, bands perform Saturdays, and happy hour brings half-price cocktails and appetizers.
Happy hour: 4-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Margarita
Location: 2750 Griffin Road, Fort Lauderdale (954/967-0033)
MJ's Rock 'n' Roll Clubhouse
If you don't make it to this new spot for the smoked Gouda dip, honey-balsamic-glazed calamari and banana splits, go for the two-for-one drink specials during happy hour. Karaoke contests are held every Thursday.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Tuesday-Friday
Recommended drink: MJ's mojito, with lime and mint
Location: 1620 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale (954/564-8294; Mjsrocknrollclubhouse.com)
Mulligan's Neighborhood Grill and Raw Bar
The open-air bar at this bistro offers great people-watching and gazing at the ocean. Sip a cool cocktail, hear live island music and imagine you're in the Bahamas.
Happy hour: 4-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Frozen piña colada
Location: 101 E. Commercial Blvd., Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (954/351-1900; Mulligansrestaurant.net)
Parrot Lounge
The Parrot claims to be world-famous, and it very well may be, if you consider
the number of tourists and locals who have packed the beachside bar over the years.
The wait staff is among the best you'll find anywhere, the ambiance is cozy and
casual, and the Friday-night happy hour is a real happening.
Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Friday
Recommended drink: A yard of beer
Location: 911 Sunrise Lane, Fort Lauderdale (954/563-1493; Parrotlounge.com)
Quarterdeck
This neighborhood seafood joint thrives during football season but keeps 'em coming
in throughout the year with nicely priced buckets of peel-and-eat shrimp and steamers.
Mondays and Wednesdays feature free wings or nachos with every pitcher of beer,
and everyday specials include $1 Miller drafts.
Happy hour: 3-7 p.m. Monday-Friday, and after 11 p.m. nightly
Recommended drink: $2.50 doubles of Smirnoff or Cruzan
Locations: 3280 Old Boynton Road, Boynton Beach (561/374-9113); 3155 S. University
Drive, Davie (954/452-7676); 1541 Cordova Road, Fort Lauderdale (954/524-6163);
2933 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954/525-2010); and 12310 W. Sunrise Blvd.,
Plantation (954/423-4197; Quarterdeckrestaurant.com)
The River House
Built in 1903 as the first hotel in Fort Lauderdale, this restaurant-and-bar combo overlooking the New River is a national historic landmark. Happy hour means two-for-one drinks, including selections from the extensive martini list and complimentary sushi on Fridays. Live music from Mark and Blake every Thursday through Saturday will keep you glued to your barstool.
Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: The Hawaiian cosmopolitan, made with coconut liqueur
Location: 301 S.W. Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale (954/525-7661; Ftlauderdaleriverhouse.com)
Rosie's Bar and Grill
The former home to the beloved Hamburger Mary's carries on the tradition of a fun, breezy beach-party atmosphere, just under a new name. Happy hour offers half-price beers and $1 off well drinks.
Happy hour: 2-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Raspberry mojito with hand-muddled raspberry,
fresh mint and Bacardi rum
Location: 2449 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors (954/563-0123; Rosiesbarandgrill.com)
The Rum Hut at Sally O'Brien's
This new, Key West-style tiki bar sits right outside BeachPlace's long-standing Irish pub, Sally O'Brien's. Happy hour offers $3 well drinks and specially priced beers.
Happy hour: 4-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: $1 drafts
Location: 17 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. (BeachPlace), Fort Lauderdale (954/522-4641)
Sally O'Brien's Irish Pub and Restaurant
To capture a bit of the homeland, Sally's was built by Irish craftsmen and shipped
piece by piece to where it now sits at BeachPlace. The lunch menu includes shepherd's
pie and lamb stew, and the house band Fire in the Kitchen lets patrons get a taste
of the Emerald Isle with traditional Irish music from 7-11 p.m. on weekends.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. daily
Recommended drink: Pint of Guinness
Location: 17 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. (BeachPlace), Fort Lauderdale (954/522-4621)
Samba Room
Two plantains up! The very handsome, Havana-style Samba Room draws downtown professionals
who crowd the place after a long day of pushing paper. Happy hour offers half-price
appetizers. Every Wednesday is ladies' night, with two-for-one drinks 7 p.m.-close,
and Thursdays feature $5 martinis.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday
Recommended drink: Mango mojitos, with mango purée and Bacardi
Location: 350 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954/468-2000; Crww.com/sambaroom)
San Loco Cantina
A popular spot for cheap and satisfying Mexican eats, San Loco offers drinks that are equally pleasing. Happy hour is good for two-for-one specials.
Happy hour: 4 p.m.-1 a.m. Monday and Tuesday; 4-8 p.m. Friday
Recommended drink: $4 Margaritaville margaritas
Location: 204 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale (954/463-2003)
Shirttail Charlie's
Named after a colorful native Floridian, this dockside bar and restaurant on the New River carries a rich history. The Charlie's motto is "native fish and honest bar," and the place lives up to it by pairing such seafood items as peel-and-eat shrimp and grouper fingers with island cocktails.
Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Frozen rumrunner
Location: 400 S.W. Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale (954/463-3474; Shirttailcharlies.com)
Shooters Waterfront Cafe
The landmark Intracoastal bar and restaurant is still going strong after two decades. With a breezy setting and uninhibited ambiance, Shooters offers live music Sunday nights and lots of tropical drinks to keep you cool and loose. A hot-bod contest is held every Sunday.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Goombay smash, a blend of Myers's dark rum, Bacardi coconut rum, banana liqueur and orange and pineapple juices
Location: 3033 N.E. 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale (954/566-2855; Shooterscafe.com)
Sublime
Health-conscious drinkers (sure, there's such a thing) will find comfort in this vegan restaurant's approach to cocktails. Vodkas and wines come in organic varieties, and mixed drinks are adorned with fresh cucumber, herbs, fruits and the like. Happy hour offers two-for-one drinks and live entertainment.
Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: The organic screw, a blend of Liquid Ice Organic Vodka and fresh-squeezed orange juice
Location: 1431 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale (954/539-9000; Sublimerestaurant.com)
Tara Steak and Lobster House
Although diners stop by for the surf and turf, the drinks alone at this pristine and pleasing chow house are worth the trip. Seasonal drinks like the hot apple toddy with Flor de Cana Rum or signatures like the Moscow mule are nice alternatives to the standard appletinis. There are drink specials nightly and live jazz at happy hour.
Happy hour: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Moscow mule, made with vodka, ginger beer and a squeeze of lime served in a copper cup
Location: 1430 S.E. 17th St., Fort Lauderdale (954/765-6202; Tarasteakandlobsterhouse.com)
Tarpon Bend
Like its Weston cousin, this downtown bar and restaurant likes to promote itself
as laid-back, but on the weekends, it's anything but. Young romance-seekers come
for the food, the drinks and first-date prospects, who jam the place indoors and
out, especially Friday nights. Alternative, rock and pop bands perform throughout
the week. Thursdays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays, enjoy two-for-one wings,
plus $3 Smirnoff vodka drinks and 16-ounce Amstel Light and Heineken drafts.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, till 9 p.m. Friday
Recommended drink: Silver king, made with Bacardi Light rum, blackberry and banana
liqueurs, lime juice and grenadine, with a Bacardi 151 floater
Location: 200 S.W. Second St., Fort Lauderdale (954/523-3233); also located at
1630 Bell Tower Lane, Weston (954/888-9118; Tarponbend.com)
Taverna Opa
Have a big, fat Greek time at this very loud, very raucous and very fun restaurant, where you can dance on the tables and break dishes without getting tossed out. The traditional food rivals what is often found in a rustic Greek eatery.
Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. daily
Recommended drink: Ouzo, a licorice-flavored Greek liqueur
Locations: 36-40 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach (305/673-6730); 410 N. Ocean Drive, Hollywood (954/929-4010); and 3051 N.E. 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale (954/567-1630); Tavernaoparestaurant.com
Timpano Italian Chophouse
This business/casual steak house serves Las Olas suits at lunch and locals in
search of good grub at dinner. Make it a three-martini liquid lunch or feast on
treats like the tomato mozzarella stacker. Made-to-order steaks served with garlic
mashed potatoes or sautéed spinach with pepper flakes are paired with an extensive
list of wines. Happy hour gets you two-for-one on select martinis and wines.
Happy hour: 5-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Pineapple upside-down cake martini
Location: 450 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale (954/462-9119; Crww.com/timpano)
Trina Restaurant and Lounge
Restaurateurs from Tribeca Grill and Gramercy Tavern in New York City recently
opened this sleek beachside lounge in Fort Lauderdale. The menu has a Mediterranean
flair and includes seviche and beef carpaccio. Martinis and other signature cocktails
include ingredients such as muddled ruby-red grapefruits, clove simple syrup and
grape molasses. Happy-hour specials change daily with two-for-one mojitos, margaritas
and martinis. There's live entertainment every Wednesday through Saturday.
Happy hour: 5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday-Friday
Recommended drink: Trinatini with vodka, Mandarine Napoléon, lemon juice, lavender
syrup and pomegranate molasses
Location: 601 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. (The Atlantic), Fort Lauderdale (954/567-8070;
Theatlantichotelfortlauderdale.com)
The Wayward Sailor
As an extension of The Winkler Family's Home for Wayward Sailors, this British-style pub serves fish and chips, bangers and mash, chicken pot pies and meat loaf, or play darts and have a drink with friends. Thirteen TVs offer ample sports watching, but be warned -- it's a Pittsburgh Steelers bar. Open daily with in-the-biz and happy-hour specials.
Happy hour: 3-7 p.m. daily
Recommended drink: The Wayward Sailor, a mix of Southern Comfort, Wild Turkey and assorted mystery ingredients
Location: 3045 N. Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale (954/292-8865)
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