Car Rentals Fort Lauderdale and the Nightlife
Continental Rent-a-Car Fort Lauderdale car rentals recommend checking out the local nightlife. This city has an active nightlife that attracts sophisticated and savvy visitors.
For information on clubs and events, pick up a free copy of Fort Lauderdale's weekly newspaper City Link or the Fort Lauderdale edition of the New Times.
Looking for some venues to visit? Continental Rent-a-Car Fort Lauderdale car rentals make these recommendations:
The Blue Martini
This is a hip lounge that has its most striking feature is the elevated stage behind the main bar. A blue background illuminates the live band that performs. You’ll find a patio bar and an indoor bar at The Blue Martini. You’ll notice the crowd demographics change as the evening goes on: from 8 – 10, you’ll find mid- to late- 30s and some in their 40s. By 11, the younger crowd (mid-20s and mid-30s) is packing the house.
Tarpon Bend Food & Tackle
Continental Rent-a-Car Fort Lauderdale car rentals say that if you’re more of a laid-back 20s – 30s person, you might prefer this restaurant/bar that has a sports theme. The small patio and open-air bar area are popular spots for office workers to congregate after work.
Latino Fire
If you are looking for a place to dance the night away, then Continental Rent-a-Car Fort Lauderdale car rentals say you should go to San Loco. There, you’ll find the high-energy vibe of Latino Fire. This lively bar features a live band.
San Loco
Have a hankering for Mexican food? Continental Rent-a-Car Fort Lauderdale car rentals can take you to San Loco where you’ll find some of the best Mexican food in Fort Lauderdale.
Himmarshee Bar & Grille
This sit-down restaurant (a bit pricey but well-regarded) has a small side bar that's worth a look.
Capone’s
This establishment is one of the newest ones in the area. It’s more upscale – meaning no tees or sandals are allowed. After midnight, Capone’s a hot spot with the DJ-generated tunes.
O’Hara’s Pub
This is an Irish bar that’s always a good place to share a pint or two with your lads or lasses.
Maguire's Hill 16
This is a local’s secret that can be described as “quaint.” Enjoy the live band during happy hour, shoot a round of pool or darts, or just hang out by the fireplace to unwind.
Waxy O'Connor's
Sports fans will want to visit this establishment – particularly soccer and ruby enthusiasts. You’ll be able to watch live satellite broadcasts of the games from Europe. This bar also features live music each Sunday night.
Automatic Slims
For the more wild and crazy crowd, go to Automatic Slims where the women bartenders often dance on the bar. The DJ plays party tunes from an Airstream trailer.
Ft. Lauderdale's Beach Bars
Atlantis
Continental Rent-a-Car Fort Lauderdale car rentals say this bar has a dance club with a pub mentality. By day, it’s the place to listen to Calypso music. By night, it’s the place to dance hip-hop. If you’d rather not dance, you can mingle on the outdoor patio.
Star Bar/Venue
This venue is a combination bar/club. Star Bar has an outdoor stage for bands, surrounded with tiki torches and has bamboo furniture. Indoors is Venue is an upscale venue for the mid-20s crowd; dress codes apply, with hip-hop, funk, even reggae.
Where the Boys Are
Fort Lauderdale has more of a low-key, small-town. For those who find South Beach’s scene too superficial or too drug-infested, the local gay-owned and -operated bars, clubs, and restaurants are the places of choice. You can find the gay life hub at the Fort Lauderdale neighborhood of Wilton Manors, but there is a smattering of gay establishments throughout the city, including:
- The Copa
- Cathode Ray
- Georgie’s Alibi
- Coliseum
- Club 84
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