Fort Lauderdale: Nightlife

Boom If the urge to dance strikes, skip over to Boom to shake your booty to today’s hottest, dj-spun dance tracks. The dark, two-story disco overlooks a plaza filled with gay-friendly restaurants and shops. Wilton Manor; 2232-36 Wilton Dr.; 954-630-3556
trendy | dancing | gay | nightclub | dj

Elbo Room A beach institution since 1938, the last throwback to the city's raucous spring break days still packs 'em into its two-story space with rockin' cover bands and devil-may-care attitude. Fort Lauderdale Beach; 241 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd.; 954-463-4615; www.elboroom.com
beach | bar | live music

Georgie's Alibi Gay partygoers frequently start (and often end) their nights at this casual video bar/café with large outdoor patio and an infamous Long Island iced tea night on Thursdays. Wilton Manors; 2266 Wilton Dr.; 954-565-2526; www.georgiesalibi.com
bar | gay | patio

Seminole Hard Rock Casino A destination unto itself, this mammoth casino/entertainment complex attracts staggering crowds. Velvet ropes and discriminating doormen are common outside slick clubs like The Gryphon and Pangaea. Hollywood; 1 Seminole Wy.; 954-327-7625; www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com
casino | trendy | nightclub

The Poor House No attitude in sight, just solid live local musicians and plenty of beer – a respite from the trendy Riverwalk-area clubs that surround it. Downtown; 110 S.W. Third Ave.; 954-522-5145
live music | local favorite | club

VooDoo Lounge Restless night owls of all orientations gravitate to its theme nights in search of hip-hop, house, and beautiful people. Downtown; 111 S.W. 2nd Ave.; 954-522-0733; www.voodooloungeflorida.com
dancing | open late | club