Are you looking for the best places to drink in Fort Lauderdale? Well, you’ve stumbled upon the right article. The following eight places are tried, tested and true by Laudy locals and tourists alike. If you have any other places you think we missed, let us know in the comments section.

8. LuLu’s Bait Shack – Crocs Gallery at Beach Place, 17 S Atlantic Blvd #212, Fort Lauderdale, FL

LuLu’s is right at Beach Place on Fort Lauderdale beach. It’s got a laid-back environment and great weekly specials, making it one of the best places to drink in Fort Lauderdale. It’s a great place to pop in after a long beach day, or at night for live music. I’d recommend going on Thursday night for a combination of Thursday Night Football, country music and $2 pint specials.

*If you’re looking to grab a bite here, make sure to get the gator bites.

7. The Laser Wolf – 901 Progresso Dr #101, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Though they’ve taken away their Ninja Turtles game, the place is still awesome. It’s a craft-beer person’s heaven. They’re constantly rotating in new, and sometimes crazy craft-beers from all over. The crowd is very eclectic, so if you don’t like letting your hair down, then this isn’t the place for you.

6. LauderAle – 3305 SE 14th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Taking a cab to LauderAle will feel like you’re heading to the middle of nowhere, and you are. That’s okay. What LauderAle lacks in proximity to civilization, it makes up for with a great atmosphere, friendly staff, a ping-pong table, and their own delicious brews.

5. Stache 1920’s Drinking Den – 109 SW 2nd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Your first inclination when entering Stache may be to order a cocktail, that doesn’t make it a bad place to grab a beer though. Stache has one of the coolest interiors of any bar I’ve ever been too. It’s got the feel of a speakeasy, matched with modern bar culture. Don’t be afraid to head upstairs if you want to escape the dance floor to shoot some pool or lounge in their loft.

4. Riverside Market – 608 SW 12th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Self-serve beer.

If that doesn’t sell you, the vast amount of beers Riverside has will. When you head to Riverside Market, you keep your empties and pay at the end of your stay – similar to checking out at a retail store. If you head to Riverside Market, make sure to have an Erdinger Weiss beer for me. It’s definitely one of the best places to drink in Fort Lauderdale.

3. Rhythm and Vine – 401 NE 5th Terrace, Fort Lauderdale, FL

Rhythm and Vine, located just off US-1 and Broward, is the closest thing Fort Lauderdale has to a Wynwood style-bar. The outside features picnic tables, an old bus which has been converted into a bar, artificial turf, and some cool murals. If you’re looking for a happy hour on Friday after work, I’d highly recommend Rhythm and Vine.

2. American Social – 721 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL

American Social is seemingly busy every night of the week. A lot of that has to do with the atmosphere American Social generates. It’s definitely one of the more ‘hip’ places in Fort Lauderdale, with a mix of tourists and locals.

Buyer beware: If you’re not an FSU fan, don’t head there on game day, unless you want to be converted to a ‘Nole.

1. Funky Buddha – 1201 NE 38th St. Oakland Park, FL

Funky Buddha, though relatively new to South Florida, has taken it by storm with their brewery. You can buy Funky Buddha’s products at any local convenience store, but if you haven’t been to their main location on Oakland then you’re missing out. Funky Buddha has a regular seating area, a bocce court, cornhole setups, and giant Jenga games in the back. It’s a great place for a date or just a few casuals with friends/coworkers, and it’s one of the best places to drink in Fort Lauderdale.

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