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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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