3 Florida Bars Named the Best in America by Esquire Magazine
Going to Florida bars is a trend that will never go away. The best bars in America have an inviting feeling, and whether they’re upscale or totally downhome, you just want to go there and chill. If you travel around America, you’ll find a ton of awesome, locally-owned bars with their own native flavor. Now, the experts at Esquire magazine have researched bars throughout the U.S. to determine the best bars in America. If you’re looking to get your drink on, three Florida bars made this exclusive list.
Florida Bars Named the Best in America
Esquire magazine has scoured the country to find the best bars in America. They’re also celebrating bar culture along the way. “Bars have always been that third place, the spot where you hang outside work and home,” they explain. “But as we’ve discovered crisscrossing the country over the past twelve months to visit the new bars, they’re doing that in more nuanced and varied ways than they have in a long time.” As for bar trends, they note that a lot of bars are pretty complex these days. For example, plenty of bars have a nightclub component, so you can decide to chill in the bar portion of the venue or go to the hot, dance-filled area. Whether you’re at a top-notch nightclub-type bar or a hole-in-the-wall place, Esquire has made sure to pick bars that make their clients and customers feel welcome. Because, really, going to a bar isn’t just about the drink. Having a night at the bar is about talking to people, making new friends and having a good time with the local community. I enjoy going to the bar for the social aspect.
So, which Florida bars made the cut for the best bars in America according to the experts at Esquire? The first is Punch Room at the Tampa Edition, which they say “leans into the more sophisticated spirits of the Caribbean.” Another Florida bar that made the cut is Kaiju in Miami. They call this a great place to get your nerdiness on, since “the bar is an homage to kaiju (Japanese monsters), and the menu arrives in a nylon zippered case containing Pokémon-like cards with descriptions of the drinks, all named after said monsters.” Finally, they also have Medium Cool in Miami Beach as a choice spot, which “straddles the line between world-class cocktail bar and a place where you can listen to live jazz or a DJ set and, if the mood strikes, get up and dance.” I’m happy to see these three special Florida bars get some love from the experts at Esquire magazine.