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Central Palm Beach
Banana Boat Arrive by foot, car or boat to this floating oasis on the Intracoastal, where live music is performed four nights a week. The venue boasts an indoor and an outdoor bar. Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday Recommended drink: Bahama mama, made with island and coconut rums, exotic juices and a floater of dark rum Location: 739 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach (561/732-9400; Bananaboatboynton.com) Bizaare Avenue Café Slightly off the well-trekked path, this café sits inside a designated historic building erected in 1926. The dining-and-drinks operation looks like a cross between an English tea spot and a fancy vintage store, and it's many a local's favorite undiscovered hangout. Dine on treats and tapas like crepes, goat cheese and marinara, and lobster bisque, or enjoy complimentary chicken quesadillas at happy hour. The bar features a long list of wines, as well as a bit of the bubbly. Happy hour is offered at the bar only and gets you two-for-one on well and draft drinks. Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Monday-Saturday Recommended drink: Bizaare, a California Merlot Location: 921 Lake Ave., Lake Worth (561/588-4488; Bizaareavecafe.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 Bonds This British restaurant and club offers tasty and imaginative menu items at reasonable prices. The designer burgers are served with Brie, bacon or caramelized onions, while baguettes get stuffed every which way, including a "cheeky" chicken tikka with a mint-yogurt sauce and a vegetarian Philly. Wednesday through Saturday, the bar stays open until 4 a.m. with a DJ and dancing. Ladies drink free Wednesday nights, and Fridays and Saturdays feature the License To Thrill party with the best of the '80s and '90s. Happy hour: 4:30-8 p.m. Monday through Friday Recommended drink: Classic martini Location: 319 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (561/804-6544; Westpalmbeach.com/shops/clematisstreet/bonds.html) Bonefish Grill Swim upstream to this restaurant that specializes in the freshest fish available. Kick back with a cocktail while nibbling on the bang-bang shrimp appetizer, or have a glass of wine with some Chilean sea bass or rainbow trout, served with a choice of sauces. Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. daily Recommended drink: Aphrodisiac martini, a sexy mix of Skyy Vanilla vodka and passion fruit juice, garnished with a watermelon icicle Locations: 321 N. University Drive, Plantation (954/723-9660); and 1455 N. University Drive, Coral Springs (954/509-0405; Bonefishgrill.com) Bru's Room Former Miami Dolphins linebacker Bob Brudzinski is the namesake of this ultrapopular sports bar, which serves delicious chicken wings and features all the big (and some not so big) games on its televisions. The place offers plenty of specials: kill the keg for $10 Wednesdays; Finlandia drinks for $3.50 Thursdays; sex on the beach for $4 Fridays; and a bucket of five domestic beers for $10 Sundays, plus half-price drinks during happy hour. Happy hour: 10 p.m.-close nightly Recommended drink: Absolut Vanilla white Russian or Smirnoff-tinis Locations: 35 N.E. Second Ave., Delray Beach (561/276-3663); 1333 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach (561/739-9332); 235 S. Federal Highway, Pompano Beach, (954/785-2227); 5466 W. Sample Road, Margate (954/968-3663; Brusroom.com) Carrabba's Italian Grill Offering casual Italian dining that doesn't seem as if it comes from a chain restaurant, Carrabba's provides an atmosphere of dark wood, hanging grapevines (OK, they're plastic) and a wood-fired oven that could make an Italian grandmother sing, "That's Amore." Try the Mezzaluna ravioli or the Italian chicken pizza, which takes your taste buds to a place Domino's never will. Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. nightly Recommended drink: Carrabba-rita, a margarita made with Sauza Gold tequila, amaretto, Triple Sec and fresh lime juice Locations: 2224 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach (561/615-8900); also in Plantation (954/423-2214), Pompano Beach (954/782-2688), Coral Springs (954/345-4600), Boynton Beach (561/734-5152), Delray Beach (561/266-9393) and Miami Beach (305/673-3525; Carrabbas.com) Chili's Cheap Tex-Mex eats and 14 margarita choices make this chain restaurant a favorite at happy hour. Just when you thought you had that "I want my baby back, baby back … " song out of your head, Chili's pulls you back in with two-for-one margaritas and beers all day, every day. Happy hour: All hours of operation Recommended drink: Presidente margarita, made with Sauza Conmemorativo tequila, Cointreau and Presidente brandy Location: 4252 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (561/689-9118); plus 25 other South Florida locations (Chilis.com) The Cottage Sit outside in cozy, swinging chairs while watching movies projected on the wall, or relax with fusion cocktails inside at the stained glass bar. Ladies' night includes two-for-one pink drinks on Tuesdays, and happy hour offers specially priced drinks. Happy hour: 3-6:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday Recommended drink: The ruby red, made with muddled strawberries, grapefruit juice and gin Location: 522 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth (561/586-0080; Thecottagelakeworth.com) Crazy Buffet This all-you-can-eat, pan-Asian establishment not only serves sushi by the boatload but makes a mean cocktail at the bar. Happy hour offers two-for-one on select cocktails. Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Monday-Friday Recommended drink: The melon ball, with Midori, vodka and pineapple juice Location: 2030 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd., West Palm Beach (561/616-9288; Gocrazybuffet.com) Cuillo Centre Sip two-for-one cocktails and $2 imports inside this renovated 1940s movie theater during the Cuillo Uncorked series. This happy hour includes live music and happens only once a week. Happy hour: 7-9 p.m. Thursdays Recommended drink: The Joyito, a mojito made with fresh mint, Triple Sec, simple syrup, rum and club soda Location: 201 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (561/835-9226; Cuillocentre.com) Dave's Last Resort and Raw Bar This corner bar is always busy. Could it be the over-the-top wait staff? The grouper fingers? Maybe it's those wild tropical drinks? Whatever the reason, this Key West-style hangout keeps people coming back. Happy hour: 2-7 p.m. daily Recommended drink: Voodoo juice, an evil mixture of coconut, banana, orange and pineapple rums blended with tropical juices Location: 632 Lake Ave., Lake Worth (561/588-5208; Daveslastresort.com) Down Low Pub Singer Island residents frequent this biker-friendly stop for its pool tables, pub grub and general "smoke 'em if you've got 'em" attitude. Tuesday's ladies night offers half-priced drinks. Live bands perform Friday and Saturday nights. Happy hour features two-for-one bottles of domestic beer and well drinks. Happy hour: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. daily Recommended drink: $2 Budweiser Location: 2401 Beach Court, Singer Island (561/863 8015) The Dubliner Upscale and trendy may be two words you don't associate with your local Irish pub, but that's the idea behind this Palm Beach Gardens spot. Valet parking is available, more than 40 beers are offered, and live indie-rock bands play on the weekends. Happy hour: 5-8 p.m. daily Recommended drink: Magners on tap or a shot of Jameson Irish whiskey Location: 2000 PGA Blvd., Palm Beach Gardens (561/630-0590; Myspace.com/dublinergardens) Duffy's Sports Grill Regardless of your locale, a neighborhood Duffy's probably isn't very far away. This sports haven has plenty of big screens, and if you're nice, they even let you hold the remote. There's a game room for the kiddies, and during the day, Duffy's serves half-price lunch specials and tasty menu items such as rosemary chicken, baby-back ribs and a kick-ass spinach dip. The "U Call It" happy hour lets you choose whatever cocktail, beer or wine you want and the second one is free. Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. and 9 p.m.-close nightly Recommended drink: Yuengling or Killian's Draft Locations: 4746 N. Congress Ave., Boynton Beach (561/963-3234); 721 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach (561/688-1820); 6845 Okeechobee Blvd., Royal Palm (561/478-8852); 11588 U.S. Highway 1, Palm Beach Gardens (561/721-2650); 21212 St. Andrews Blvd., Boca Raton (561/869-0552); 6864 Forest Hill Blvd., Greenacres (561/642-6388); Duffysportsgrill.com E.R. Bradley's Saloon This well-known bar and restaurant is a hit with tourists and locals looking for drinks, good conversation and fresh air in a downtown setting. Most of the covered, decklike seating area is open-air, with a small, closed section for people who don't like a breeze with their tropical drinks and lobster stew. Happy hour: 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, includes a free buffet Recommended drink: Bradley's Bloody Mary Location: 104 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (561/833-3520; Erbradleys.com) Frosty Mug At this neighborhood hangout with pool tables, karaoke, DJs, seven TVs and twice-weekly lingerie shows, the only food comes from gracious bartenders who bring in take-out or homemade goodies, which means you can smoke to your lungs' delight. Happy hour: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. daily Recommended drink: Lori's mind erasers, made with Absolut, Kahlúa and soda water Location: 980 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach (561/478-7565) Gatsby's The Boca Raton location of this cozy and sophisticated hangout for young professionals has about a dozen large-screen TVs, a billiards room with 11 pool tables, a sushi room and a cigar room. Smokers are welcome, and 25 wines are served by the glass. Happy hour features $4 pizzas and half-price drinks and pool. Happy hour: 4-8 p.m. Monday-Friday Recommended drink: White-chocolate martini, made with Stoli Vanil, Godiva white-chocolate liqueur and a drizzle of chocolate syrup Location: 5970 S.W. 18th St., Boca Raton (561/393-3900); 901 Village Blvd., West Palm Beach (561/686-7300); 1805 S. University Drive, Davie (954/476-0063); and 8575 S.W. 124th Ave., Kendall (305/412-2220); Gatsbysfl.com Glory Days This sports grill is a game-day hot spot specializing in tasty comfort foods such as meat loaf, barbecued chicken and grilled cheese. It also offers athlete-friendly items, including wraps and grilled steak salad. Happy hour provides two-for-one pints and house wines. Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday Recommended drink: Home run margarita Location: 11935 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach (561/333-9220; Glorydaysgrill.com) Hilton Palm Beach Airport Head to the hotel's poolside tiki bar for the weekday happy hour. Free appetizers and drink specials such as two-for-one Cabo Wabo shots, Budweiser drafts and Bacardi mixed drinks satisfy thirsty travelers and locals alike. Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. Monday through Friday Recommended drink: Rum and Coke Location: 150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach (561/684-9400) Howley's Restaurant This Dixie Highway landmark has been around since 1950 but was recently resurrected into a hip, all-night dining spot for the downtown crowd. Kitschy décor, a swanky back patio and a full liquor bar make it the perfect place at any time of day. Happy hour is so nice it's offered twice on weeknights. Happy hour: 5-7 p.m. and 11 p.m.-2 a.m. Monday through Friday Recommended Drink: Key lime martini Location: 4700 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach (561/833-5691) Hurricane Alley Come in from the storm at this Boynton Beach haunt known for its outstanding raw bar. Nautical décor gets customers in the seafaring and seafood-eating mood, and a dozen oysters slide down easily with an imported brew. Happy hour: 4-6 p.m. Monday-Friday Recommended drink: Yuengling beer Location: 529 E. Ocean Ave., Boynton Beach (561/364-4008; Floridarestaurantguide.com/palmbeach/ha/) Igot's Martiki Bar An extension of Dave's Last Resort in Lake Worth, this runway-shaped bar packs just as much island-themed punch as Dave's does but into an even smaller package. Live bands on the weekends and every frozen drink imaginable make this a popular nightime hangout, but daily specials at happy hour keep it busy during off-hours, too. Happy hour: 2-6 p.m. Monday-Friday Recommended drink: Frozen margarita Location: 702 Lake Ave., Lake Worth (561/582-4468) Island Jack's Patio Bar and Grill Carrying on where it left off as Bonefish Creek, this old operation with a new name maintains its main draws such as frozen island drinks, live bands on the patio and a menu stocked with seafood, wings and ribs. Happy hour offers two-for-one drinks and draft specials. Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday Recommended drink: Island ecstasy, made with Parrot Bay rum, Key Largo schnapps and DeKuyper banana liqueur Location: 4449 Okeechobee Blvd., West Palm Beach (561/687-2122; Islandjacks.net) Mr. G's Rock 'n' Roll Bar and Grill West Palm's one-stop rock spot features nightly entertainment with a rock 'n' roll twist. Choose from a local battle of the bands, karaoke with Tommy Tunes, Monday's bike night and national acts on the big stage. Lots of pool tables and a smokin' kitchen make Mr. G's a daytime destination, as well. Happy hour offers half-price drinks. Happy hour: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. daily Recommended drink: Jack Daniel's and Coke Location: 2650 S. Military Trail, West Palm Beach (561/434-9917; Mrgslive.com) O'Shea's Pub This longstanding Irish pub offers poetry readings, live bands and good times every night of the week. Frequented by most everyone in the neighborhood, this downtown establishment thrives with its friendly staff and traditional Irish dishes. The crowd often spills out to the sidewalk tables and chairs on weekends. On St. Patrick's Day, the pub hosts its very own mini-parade complete with bagpipers, Irish bands and Irish dancers, as well as boatloads of corned beef and cabbage. Happy hour: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday, except St. Patrick's Day Recommended Drink: Jameson Irish whiskey -- straight up Location: 531 1/2 Clematis St., West Palm Beach (561/833-3865) Old Key Lime House This is an informal, old Florida seafood house located on the water, where customers can drink at the tiki bar and let time slip away. Arrive at dusk to see the fish jumping. Fresh seafood and Key lime pie are always available. Happy hour: 4-6 p.m. daily Recommended drink: Prickly pear margarita Location: 300 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana (561/582-1889; Oldkeylimehouse.com) The Original Steakhouse and Sports Theatre Sports and red meat are the staples at this chain. In CityPlace, nine TVs are perched theater-style at the bar, and a speaker box allows you to listen to games from a booth or table. The service is as energetic as the onscreen action. Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday Recommended drink: Stealth martini, a mix of Stoli and orange juice with a splash of Sprite Locations: 550 S. Rosemary Ave., CityPlace, West Palm Beach (561/833-1400); also located in Plantation (954/382-1018), Boca Raton (561/488-1131), Coral Springs (954/757-5575) and Miami (305/593-8852) 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 through 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) Ray's Key West Grille This breezy neighborhood hub with a tropical bent serves tasty burgers and wings during the day and hosts raucous open mikes in the evening. It doesn't skimp at happy hour, either, with a schedule that hits every day of the week. Happy hour: 2-7 p.m. daily Recommended drink: $1.50 drafts or $2 well drinks Location: 606 Lake Ave., Lake Worth (561/547-0740) South Shores Tavern and Patio Bar This popular Lake Worth hangout serves above-average tavern fare with center-cut pork chops, baked Brie and prime-rib dinners taking priority over the standard burger and fries. Nightly entertainment includes open-mike comedy on Wednesdays and live bands playing everything from acoustic to rockabilly. Shun the typical cocktails and try something new, as each bartender has a signature drink. Happy hour offers half-price drinks. Happy hour: 4–7 p.m. Monday-Saturday Recommended drinks: Rumrunner or voodoo juice Location: 502 Lucerne Ave., Lake Worth (561/547-7656; Southshorestavern.com) Southern Sports Grill This sports grill is a game-day hot spot specializing in tasty comfort foods such as meatloaf, barbecued chicken and grilled cheese. It also offers athlete-friendly items, including wraps and grilled steak salad. Happy hour provides two-for-one pints and house wines. Happy hour: 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday Recommended drink: Home run margarita Location: 11935 Southern Blvd., Royal Palm Beach (561/333-9220) Yard House Named after a 3-foot-tall glass, the Yard House doesn't skimp on the pour. It boasts the "world's largest beer selection," and while we can't confirm or deny the claim, it does stock an entire alphabet of choices from Abbott Ale to Young's Chocolate Stout. It also serves tasty dishes to pair with your drink choice, such as jerk chicken or a pear-and-walnut salad. Happy hour is good for $3 pints, $4 wells and discounts on appetizers. Happy hour: 3-6 p.m. Monday-Friday Recommended drink: Miami Ice martini with Stoli Persik (peach) vodka, DeKuyper Island blue schnapps, Malibu peach rum and sweet-and-sour mix Location: 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens, Palm Beach Gardens (561/691-6901; Yardhouse.com) Zook's This gearhead hangout presents live music six nights a week, sporting events on 27 TVs, pool tables, bar-top trivia machines and ultimate nachos big enough to choke a horse. A hot-rod-and-custom-car show takes place from 4 p.m. until the last person peels out every Saturday. Smokers are welcome. Wednesday is ladies' night, with free drinks from 9 p.m. to midnight for the fairer sex. Happy hour: 3-7 p.m. daily with free hors d'oeuvres Recommended drinks: Malibu pineapple lifesaver or the Dale Earnhardt Wallbanger |
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