Blue Jean Blues

Fort Lauderdale


Get away from the beach for a low-key evening of jazz and blues at this cool little neighborhood bar, often packed. There's live music seven nights and four afternoons a week, featuring a who's who of the southern Florida music scene. From East Sunrise Blvd head north for 2.3 miles and then turn left onto NE 33rd Street.

Serves burgers, pizzas and other snacks, too. Happy hour, with half-priced well drinks, domestic beers and house wine, goes from 11am all the way to 7pm daily.


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