511 Bar & Lounge is the latest hotspot in Fort Lauderdale’s stylish Flagler Village, catering to whiskey aficionados and cocktail lovers. Since its discreet launch this previous Spring, it has shortly turn out to be a favourite amongst locals. It boasts a trendy industrial inside and a classy yard patio with garden video games, twinkling lights, and loads of seating underneath umbrellas.
“Now we have all been part of the Fort Lauderdale bar and hospitality scene for over 30 years, collectively, so after we determined to open 511 Bar & Lounge collectively, it was really extra of a ardour mission than the rest,” says co-owner Digby Nothard. “It was essential for us to create an area that displays and compliments the Flagler Village group with nice high quality cocktails, every made with a two-ounce pour of affection, plenty of native manufacturers and brews, and a welcoming ambiance the place company can sit back with pals, their canine and simply take pleasure in.”
Crafted by co-owner Trent O’Connor, famend from Maryland’s historic “The Horse You Got here In on Saloon” and Fort Lauderdale’s “Whiskey Neat,” the cocktail menu embodies his affection for Fort Lauderdale, providing a mixture of basic and ingenious concoctions. Notable alternatives embody the Mimi, that includes Don Julio Blanco, contemporary mango, lime, muddled jalapeno, and a Tajin rim; Fairly in Pink, composed of Partida Reposado Tequila, Aperol, freshly squeezed grapefruit and lime juice, completed with Q Mixers membership soda; KB Particular: made with Espolon Reposado Tequila, Orange Liqueur, agave, freshly squeezed lime and orange juice, cream of coconut, and orange zest; and a wide range of freshly ready Margaritas, out there with taste enhancements similar to mango, peach, prickly pear, ardour fruit, strawberry or watermelon.
The bar additionally gives the Crush Cocktail, a Baltimore favourite made with the contemporary juice of a complete orange or lemon. Visitors can select between the standard Orange Crush, made with Deep Eddy’s Orange Vodka and freshly squeezed orange juice over crushed ice, topped with Sprite, or the Peach Lemonade Crush, that includes Bulleit Bourbon, peach nectar, freshly squeezed lemon juice over crushed ice, topped with Sprite.
The 1,500-square-foot area options paintings by native artists, together with a putting pixelated Everglades panorama by Peter Nolan that serves because the bar’s point of interest. The indoor bar seamlessly transitions right into a 2,500-square-foot out of doors patio, accommodating as much as 30 folks. Right here, company can bask in delectable choices from a rotating choice of meals vans similar to BMC Smash Burger, La Condensa Tacos, Mambas Pizza, Duck Fats Canines, Mr. Meatball, Bohemian Grill, Carlo’s and Pepe’s, and extra. This numerous array of tempting road meals completely enhances the drinks served at 511.
Throughout joyful hour, which runs each Wednesday by way of Friday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., patrons can take pleasure in particular offers similar to $6 Premium Nicely Liquor, $7 Contemporary Margaritas, $8 Orange, Ruby Crimson Grapefruit and John Daly Crushes, together with discounted beer and wine by the glass. Moreover, dwell music takes the highlight each Friday, Saturday and Sunday, with native bands and DJs performing a wide range of genres, together with basic rock, blues, 80’s basic rock, soul and digital music.
“We strongly consider that dwell music and leisure is the heartbeat of Fort Lauderdale’s vibrant nightlife,” O’Connor says. “It brings our group collectively, creating unforgettable moments and an electrifying ambiance that displays the spirit of our metropolis. Because of this we’re dedicated to showcasing unimaginable native expertise and offering a stage the place native artists can shine.”
511 Bar & Lounge not solely options an outside patio but additionally boasts a 13,000 sqft occasion area behind the restaurant for internet hosting large-scale occasions. This area will host recurring month-to-month themed occasions similar to Jazz & Blues Nights, Nation Nights, and extra. These occasions will characteristic themed meals truck distributors, sponsors, and dwell music expertise.
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