Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill on Fort Lauderdale Beach, American Social on Las Olas, and Duffy’s Sports Grill are the go-to dedicated sports bars for watching games in Fort Lauderdale. Other reliable sports-first options include Quarterdeck Restaurant + Sports Bar, Twin Peaks, Blondies Sports Bar, Parrot Lounge, and Elbo Room, spread across the beach and Greater Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods.
The pro teams local fans follow are the Florida Panthers (NHL, who play in nearby Sunrise), the Miami Dolphins (NFL), the Miami Heat (NBA), the Miami Marlins (MLB), and Inter Miami (MLS). Local sports bars show these games but are not officially affiliated with any team. For marquee matchups, playoff hockey, a rivalry game, a postseason run, call ahead, since many spots take reservations or run ticketed watch parties.
The complete list, A to Z
511 Bar & Lounge
American Social, Bar & Kitchen, Fort Lauderdale
Archie’s Bar
Bamboo Beach Tiki Bar & Cafe
Bandoleros Tacos & Tequila Bar, Fort Lauderdale
Batch New Southern Kitchen and Tap: Fort Lauderdale
Big City Tavern
Bimini Bay Bar
Black Jack’s Rum Bar & Grille (Flagler)
Black Klover Kava Bar, Fort Lauderdale
Blondies Sports Bar
Blue Martini
Bo’s Beach
Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill
Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill
Cafe Ibiza
Capone’s Nightclub
Casa De Kava Fort Lauderdale Kava Bar
Cheers Food and Spirits LLC
Con Murphy’s Ocean Bar & Grill
D’s Sports Bar
Dicey Riley’s Irish Pub
Downtown Cigar BAR
Duffy’s Sports Grill
Elbo Room
Empire Social Lounge (Las Olas Location)
Escape Rooftop Bar
FL’s Bar & Lounge
Freddie’s Anchor Sports Grill
Golden Lyon Vintage Pub
HIGH DIVE
Holy Mackerel
Hott Leggz
Hunters Beach Bar
Just 1 More Tavern
Kelly Brothers Irish Pub
Kim’s Alley Bar
LA VIE LOUNGE
Laudy Bar & Craft Kitchen
Livia Bar and Grill
Louie Bossi’s Ristorante Bar Pizzeria
Lulu’s Bait Shack
Macabi Cigar Bar
Marina 84 Sports Bar & Grill, Fort Lauderdale
McSorley’s Beach Pub & Rooftop
Mona’s
Moxies Fort Lauderdale Restaurant
Oasis Pub
Original Fat Cats
Palm Room
Parrot Lounge
Patio Bar & Pizza
Phat Boy Sushi, Kitchen & Bar, Downtown
Players Sports Bar & Grill
Posh Lounge
Quarterdeck Restaurant + Sports Bar
Rock Bar
Rookies Ale House
Roxanne’s Liquor Bar & Kitchen
Sandbar Grill
Shooters Waterfront
Shuck N Dive
Sistrunk Marketplace Event Hall & Sports Bar
Slackers Bar & Grill
Streeters Bar
Tap 42 Craft Kitchen & Bar, Fort Lauderdale
The Bradley Kitchen + Bar
The Den Sports Bar and Lounge
The Drunken Taco
The Fitz Bar & Lounge
The Galway Shawl
The Hub
Tin Roof
Twice Removed
Twin Peaks
Village Well Pub
Waxy’s Irish Pub
YOT Bar & Kitchen
Frequently asked questions
Which Fort Lauderdale bars are best for watching NFL games on Sunday?
The dedicated sports bars are your safest bet for full Sunday coverage. Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill, American Social, Duffy’s Sports Grill, Quarterdeck, and Twin Peaks all focus on live sports. On the beach, Parrot Lounge, Blondies Sports Bar, and Lulu’s Bait Shack are popular Dolphins day picks.
Can I watch Florida Panthers hockey games in Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. The Panthers play in nearby Sunrise, and Fort Lauderdale sports bars carry their games throughout the regular season and playoffs. Bokamper’s, Quarterdeck Restaurant + Sports Bar, and Twin Peaks are reliable options. During the playoffs, expect bigger crowds and call ahead for a spot.
Are there sports bars directly on Fort Lauderdale Beach?
Several. Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill, Blondies Sports Bar, Parrot Lounge, Lulu’s Bait Shack, and Elbo Room all sit on or near Fort Lauderdale Beach and show live games. McSorley’s Beach Pub & Rooftop adds a rooftop viewing option nearby.
Should I make a reservation to watch a big game at a Fort Lauderdale bar?
For marquee events like Panthers playoff games, Dolphins home openers, or Heat postseason matchups, calling ahead is smart. Many Fort Lauderdale sports bars take reservations for high-demand games, and some run ticketed watch parties that sell out in advance.