By Kaila Stang By Kaila Stang | October 25, 2024 | Food & Drink, Lifestyle,
From waterfront escapes to trendy rooftops, here are the top 10 must-visit spots in Palm Beach County for innovative libations and creative concoctions.
1000 North
Known as one of South Florida’s top waterfront restaurants, 1000 NORTH boasts panoramic views of the Jupiter Lighthouse and Intracoastal Waterway. The drink menu features an array of crafted cocktails, refreshing craft beers and an extensive wine selection, offering guests a range of options to savor while enjoying the scenic waterfront ambiance. 1000 North U.S. Highway 1, Jupiter, 1000north.com
215 Speakeasy
With a bustling bar scene featuring cocktails, beer, wine, and tapas, 215 Speakeasy comes alive with live music and DJs for an energetic atmosphere. Alongside its diverse drink selection, the venue offers tailored cocktail catering services, restaurant consulting to enhance drink menus, and interactive cocktail classes for those eager to master the craft. 1050 Blanche St., West Palm Beach, 215speakeasy.com
Echo
Located inside The Breakers, Echo features an extensive drink menu with inventive cocktails, craft beers, and nonalcoholic options, including unique offerings like the Champassion, made with Champagne, Cointreau, Chambord and passion fruit juice, as well as the Green Lotus crafted with “Sous Vide” fuji apple vodka, fresh green grapes, and fresh lime juice. The restaurant also serves various Asian-inspired dishes, providing a diverse dining experience that pairs well with its drink selection. One S. County Road, Palm Beach, thebreakers.com
Elevate Skye Bar & Lounge
Located at the Opal Grand Resort, this rooftop bar and lounge offers an open-air space with views of the Atlantic Ocean and Delray Beach skyline. This casually sophisticated setting provides an inviting backdrop for expertly crafted libations, including margaritas, mojitos and signature drinks emphasizing the tropical atmosphere.10 N. Ocean Blvd, Delray Beach, opalcollection.com
HMF
Located inside The Breakers, HMF offers a diverse menu paired with an extensive wine list of over 2,000 selections and a range of inventive cocktails, including The Flagler Negroni, a twist on the classic made with Campari, Vermouth, and Nolet’s Gin, stirred and served cold. This bar provides a lively backdrop for expertly crafted drinks and soaking in the atmosphere. One S. County Road, Palm Beach, thebreakers.com
Old Key Lime House
This historic waterfront restaurant boasts the most extensive tiki bar in South Florida, where guests can enjoy live music from local bands and a menu of expertly crafted cocktails. With a full-service dining experience and scenic views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Old Key Lime House offers an engaging atmosphere for sipping drinks and enjoying dining and dancing. 300 E. Ocean Ave., Lantana, oldkeylimehouse.com
Spruzzo
This Mediterranean-inspired rooftop venue in downtown West Palm Beach provides a distinctive experience from morning to night. By day, guests can relax with curated bites and refreshing drinks. As evening falls, the atmosphere shifts to an elegant dining destination, showcasing expertly crafted dishes and innovative cocktails. 251 N. Narcissus Ave., 8th Floor, West Palm Beach, spruzzowestpalm.com
THRōW Social
THRōW Social brings a lively 1960s retro-tropical vibe to the bar scene, featuring four bars within its full-service restaurant and entertainment venue. With options ranging from a refreshing Watermelon Mojito to a rich Espresso Martini, this spot serves up a delightful array of cocktails to enjoy while listening to live music, playing board games or enjoying light-up ping pong. 29 SE 2nd Ave., Delray Beach, throwsocial.com
Tiki 52
Tucked among the palms, Tiki 52 features an open-air restaurant and bar adorned with woven tiki huts and a relaxed Caribbean vibe. Enjoy waterfront views and live music from local acts while sipping on various cocktails, including the Island Time—spiced rum, passionfruit, cream of coconut, amaretto and a splash of lime. 18487 SE Federal Hwy., Tequesta, tiki52tequesta.com
Treehouse
Perched on the 13th floor of the Canopy West Palm Beach hotel, Treehouse offers captivating views of the West Palm skyline. Each weekend, it transforms from a relaxing daytime poolside retreat into a vibrant cocktail lounge in the evening, complete with top DJs spinning the night away. 380 Trinity Place, West Palm Beach, treehousewpb.com
Bar Capri
This Italian-inspired bar features cocktails such as the Limoncello Spritz, made with homemade Sfusato lemon limoncello and zero-sugared prosecco, and the Hibiscus Spiced Margarita, infused with hibiscus syrup, spiced agave nectar, fresh Florida citrus and tequila. 185 Banyan Blvd., West Palm Beach, barcapriwpb.com
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