50 Best Cocktail Bars near Hollywood

“Excellent place for a business meal or date. Everything was homemade & delicious. The duck ragu will knock your socks off! Nice wine list too.“

“very nice cozy place. food is good, great drinks.“

“Our new absolute favorite must-have when visiting the Hollywood Broadwalk! AMAZING blueberry margaritas!!!! Excellent food and super friendly service. Cannot recommend them enough! ❤️“

“Homeade bloody mary mix, need I say more?“

“Stopped in for a drink and Claudia mixed up a great skinny Margarita. Had fun chatting up some regulars playing table games at the bar. Will go back.“

“I brought my work team to JNC Oyster after a friend recommended it — and it ended up being an incredible experience. I had never heard of the place before, but the atmosphere was perfect, the food was outstanding, and the staff was warm and attentive.

We even had the pleasure of meeting Lisa, the owner, who was so welcoming and friendly. We had a great chat, and to top it off, she even sent out a little oyster dish on the house — such a thoughtful touch!

Everyone on the team was impressed, and I’ve officially decided that JNC Oyster will be my go-to spot for all out-of-office meetings going forward. Highly recommend!“

“Fabulous long weekend staying at The Diplomat Beach Resort. Our King Corner Oceanfront Suite was spacious with a beautiful oceanfront view. The staff were very welcoming and accommodating to all requests as well as our early arrival. The Hotel Bar was a lovely place to grab late night drinks after dinner, both Eddie & Michael made fantastic cocktails and provided perfect service- give those gentleman a raise!! Gotta love bartenders that feel like friends by the end of the night. Definitely reserve a beach cabana for the day it is well worth the money and Andrew was incredibly attentive checking on us throughout the entire time. It puts you right up front with another ocean view, a super comfy daybed with sun protection, umbrella, table and 2 lounge chairs. The beach servers were also fantastic & quick to bring anything we ordered. The watermelon margarita is delish as well as the ceviche. This is definitely now our go to place when we travel to Ft. Lauderdale area!“

“Highly recommended when you want to take advantage of a beautiful day. Mike was hands down the most attentive and kind bartender.“

“We had an amazing dinner and dining experience on the rooftop. Delicious drinks, amazing food, and excellent service! Highly recommend.“

“We had an amazing experience at Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery! The atmosphere is relaxed yet vibrant, with great music and a welcoming vibe. Ryan was outstanding, I told him what flavors I liked, and he crafted cocktails that were perfectly balanced, creative, and absolutely delicious. You can tell he really knows his craft and cares about giving guests a great experience. I’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend both Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery and Ryan to anyone looking for top-quality drinks and amazing service!“

“The Carousel Club is a fun and beautiful way of enjoying the race track with friends and family.

The decor is so inviting with pink, purple, white, and turquoise flowers. The green space is dotted with tables and umbrellas. The massive tent offers the most relaxing and refreshing experience even on a Florida summer day.

Our server, Esther, was very attentive and helpful. Pascal, the manager made certain that our group had the best time and even brought out a special surprise for my son’s birthday.

Between the food, drinks, “Big Ass” fans, music, happy ambience, wonderful staff, variety of areas to watch the races, and the beautiful surroundings, our group thoroughly enjoyed the event.

I would definitely recommend planning a day or night at the Carousel Club. Very fun, unique, and gorgeous place.“

“Our experience was beyond outstanding. We were in town for a conference and we walked from hotel and it looked particularly inviting. Oh boy, did we luck out. The welcome from the beautiful hostess and then the servers were fantastic. Then came the food. Menu is perfect size with selection of offerings. The Tuna Sashimi, The Salmon Sashimi from the first section were nothing like we had ever had before same for the Crispy Rice. everything exploded with wondrous flair and flavor. We also had the hummus and their home made pita. The sauces were so delicious we used the bread to wipe the plates clean. W We loved it so much and went back again the next night. We tried other dishes and the branzino. The music was brilliant and people celebrated a few birthdays and so many people joined in and clapped and danced. The amazing chef Ben from Tel Aviv should be so very proud. We have been fortunate to watch in some of the so called best restaurants in the World. As far as my husband and I are concerned Neya tops most of them for so many reasons. cannot wait to go back. It's just wonderful. Toda raba to all at the restaurant.“

“Great spot for events and live music! The staff is awesome and the vibe is always right. They also host some great stand up comedy nights.“

“Excellent Food and Service“

“great food and great place to watch Panthers Hockey“

“From the arrival staff to the hostess and server, the service was excellent. We dined Saturday night, November 8th- kudos to everyone working tonight. Also kudos to the bartender who made our colado and smoke cloud- and to the chef for the phenomenal short rib empanada and spicy chicken rigatoni. The views were fantastic. Metered parking on the street was easy. A new favorite as a local!“

“My brother's and I visited Rocco's for lunch and had an excellent experience.

The overall layout was very welcoming and the staff made us feel right at home.

Most places I get table side guacamole I feel as if the ingredients haven't had enough time to marinate, but here the seasonings made it perfect and it had a lot of good flavor.

We ordered the burrito bowl, tacos, and quesadilla all of which came out great. Especially the chorizo tacos. Those we a a favorite by far.

The bar tender was kind enough to put together a unique flight of tequila for us to try as well. We all enjoyed it and had a chance to try something new.

The manager stopped by one or two times to make sure everything was good and that we were happy and our waitress was very attentive and checked on our table often.

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Rocco's. The establishment was clean, well ran, with great service, good tequila, and awesome food!“

“We started coming here recently and now we visit a few times a week. The Burata pie is my favorite followed by their pear pasta appetizer.“

“wonderful cocktails and tapas!“

“one of my favorite places in Miami😍 Davie“

“The waitstaff were excellent and the views were very nice. I had the shrimp tacos that were actually quite good. I had a little difficult time finding the restaurant. It is on the 6th floor of the hotel requiring a room key that is easily obtained by the front desk staff. Overall I was very happy with my experience.“

“Always a great time breakfast, brunch and dinner.“

“Great experience here on a Saturday night. Came with my dog and was sat immediately. The servers were all incredibly friendly. We especially liked the strawberries and cream croffle. Huge shout-out to the musician creating some great ambiance, Daniel.“

“From a Foodies perspective it was awesome. Service, food, atmosphere. A 10!!“

“Great food, friendly service, and a beautiful atmosphere.“

“Phenomenal atmosphere! We stopped at the first bar on the left and ended up staying here all night. bella was a fantastic bartender and made us feel at home. ( we’re from chicago ). Overall, it was a amazing place and beautiful scenery. Ill be back forsure!“

“Nice location on Las Olas!
The atmosphere is great, and the frozen Piña Colada did not disappoint. The menu is a bit limited, so I just had the chips and salsa—not really what I was in the mood for food-wise—but I did enjoy browsing through the connected Tommy Bahama store and got some shopping done. Overall, a pleasant stop!“

“one of my favorite places in Miami😍 Davie“

“sushi best of Broward , consistent fresh ingredients.“

“We had such an awesome experience at Rooftop @1WLO. Huge thank you to Nikki Taylor, who was seriously amazing from start to finish. Even though we reached out super last minute, she somehow made everything come together perfectly. She went above and beyond coordinating the table, handled all the details, and was so supportive with all the bachelor party logistics.

Also, the ambience up there is unbeatable. The lighting, music, and views all come together to make it such a fun vibe. The drink service was fast and friendly, and every cocktail we had was on point. The staff really kept the energy going all night, and it made the whole night feel effortless.

Couldn’t have asked for a better setup/table or a better person to help make it happen. Nikki truly made the night one to remember. If you’re planning something special or just want a great spot for drinks and good energy in Fort Lauderdale, Rooftop @1WLO is the place to go.“

“Amazing! Can’t wait to go back! Service is also top notch.“

“We absolutely enjoyed Moxies. It was first time here and the food and cocktails were a 10/10. It was our birthday dinner my sister and I and she said I picked a great restaurant. We made a reservation to be seated on the patio but it was a little breezy so we asked the waitress to be seated in the inside without an issue. We really enjoyed ourselves. We will be back!!!“

“Great specials for ladies night on drinks. Wings were great. Andrew took great care of us! Give them a try“

“Great place for a celebration!“

“Was very impressed. My date and I had the cornbread , oyster rockefeller and the truffle deviled eggs, impressive intricate cajun menu“

“Food was great and service provided by Angela was excellent. We always request her when we dine at Kaluz.“

“That’s an amazing restaurant, Argentinian meat. Very tasty.“

“From the moment we walked in to the end the experience was outstanding. Stephan and his team were excellent. The food was absolutely delicious and our server was attentive and very knowledgeable. Stephan was as usual an excellent host and thank you for the dessert. We will see you soon.“

“My date and I had a great time! So much fun! Wonderful staff, good drinks, and loved the music!“

“Coconuts has consistently been my "Go-To" spot when guests are in town or a special occasion comes up. From the Drink Menu & Appetizers to Deserts and everything in between; they have always been spot on! Valet makes parking easy in the busy beach area, taking away the hassle of having to find a spot. The staff is always kind and courteous- I especially appreciate the mindfulness when I mention my food allergies. I'm confident I can order anything off the menu and not have to worry about an accidental contamination and reaction. If you go- don't leave without ordering the Scoobies and a slice of Key Lime pie!“

“We had the most amazing meal there. The staff were attentive and knew the menu - gave us suggestions of what to order . The bar tender made a wonderful sangria which to me was a plus. The food was prepared to perfection and beautifully plated. I would highly recommend this great find!“

“Day 5 Happy Hour at El Camino location in Boca Raton, FL was incredible. The place was buzzing, but the atmosphere was fantastic. We snagged a table pretty quickly despite the crowd. Our server, John, was top-notch. We started with a $6 margarita & a michelada, & the tamarind straw was a game-changer. The food was phenomenal - chips with salsa, pork tamale, chicharrones, & more. We were stuffed, but the flavors were perfection. What a steal!“

““ Went in around happy hour for girls night on Thursday, ordered a Mojito. It did not have any mint or enough alcohol. It seemed watered down. The bartender dicey that night seemed upset as we told our waiter we didn’t like the drinks. Felt super uncomfortable. They had a full bar only one person making drinks for the whole restaurant. Happy hour menu was great however, no complaints on the food at all. Flat bread & bang bang shrimp was out of this world. But the service and quality control was easily overlooked, 2 stars.“

“We just had dinner there and the food and the server was great but they lost our debit card from the table to check out. Instead of just saying I’m sorry and don’t worry about the bill they asks for another card. Now we are having to cancel a card they lost and running late to get my nephew back his broadway show tour at the performance arts center because we are looking for the card. Very dissatisfied in there customer service“

“Amazing atmosphere with lots of choices for you to have for a night out. Love the set up and especially the bar open concept with the retractable doors. The wrap around porch with seating is perfect for those who want to have a quiet conversation outside. But with so much energy inside I am certain you will love all areas of this new food hall. I was fortunate to attend friends and family and can’t pick what was my favorite… high on the list is the ramen and boba tea but then again sushi was great, dessert waffle was great, chicken sandwich was great… fried rice was great… ok so all of the food we had was great!“

“Sehr lecker und macht viel Spaß“

“Kuro is truly a best-in-class restaurant where I had an absolutely amazing experience. From the moment we walked in, our server Jeremy made us feel right at home with a warm welcome and attentive service that lasted throughout the evening.

Jeremy’s professionalism, knowledge of the menu, and polite demeanor were greatly appreciated. He provided excellent food recommendations, and every dish we tried was exceptional. The Chilean Sea Bass and Crispy Tuna in particular were standouts — fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented.

Dining at Kuru is an experience worth every penny. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for top-tier food, outstanding service, and a memorable night out.“

“Last night, we dined at Maass and had the privilege of sitting at the chef’s counter. The experience was nothing short of amazing! They graciously accommodated my veganism, although I must admit, I indulged and opted for vegetarian dishes last night. Meanwhile, LD fully immersed himself in the tasting menu. Chef Ryan Ratino, along with his Michelin-accoladed team at Maass in Fort Lauderdale, curated a truly spectacular experience.“

“I had an amazing experience at the Palm Room Trisch, and a huge part of that was thanks to the incredible bartender working the night I visited. From the moment I sat down, they made me feel welcome with a warm smile, great conversation, and expert recommendations.

Their cocktail skills were top-notch—every drink was crafted with care, perfectly balanced, and beautifully presented. I especially appreciated how they took the time to ask about my preferences and then customized a drink that was honestly one of the best I’ve ever had.

The bar was busy, but their service never slipped. Fast, professional, and genuinely friendly—it’s clear they know how to handle a crowd while still making each guest feel like a priority.

If you're headed to the Palm Room Trisch, do yourself a favor and sit at the bar. The drinks are phenomenal, and the bartender? Absolutely the heart of the place.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – CT Cantina & Taqueria (Dania Pointe, Dania Beach, FL)

I recently visited CT Cantina at Dania Pointe and overall it was a really enjoyable experience. The atmosphere was vibrant and fun—the vibe and music on Friday night were energetic (a bit loud, but part of the lively ambiance). Service was spot-on: fast, attentive, and our drinks were refilled promptly without having to ask.

What stood out:

The salsa game is strong—super flavorful and authentic. The only downside: the bright red overhead lights made it impossible to distinguish which salsa was which, since they all looked red.

Fresh chips and multiple dips were a treat—though I found them slightly oily, they still had great crunch and taste.

Tacos were solid but had some quirks: the flour tortillas were surprisingly thick, and they shrunk in size compared to past visits. The chicken felt a touch too salty and a bit dry. Still, flavors were enjoyable overall.

On the downside, there was no dessert station anymore—apparently your favorite dessert has been removed. That was a bummer, especially since you used to love it.

Summary:
CT Cantina & Taqueria delivers great ambiance, helpful staff, fast service, and excellent salsas and chips. While the tortilla texture and smaller portions with slightly salty chicken dragged the experience down a bit—and losing the dessert option was disappointing—it’s still worth a visit. Hoping they bring back that dessert station soon!

Happy to return—even without the dessert, it's still a solid spot for casual Mexican with flair.“