Cheers Food and Spirits

In Fort Lauderdale, bars come and go quicker than the tide rolls in, but every now and then, one opens up and decades later new generations of locals are filling up the barstools. Cheers is that place. From neon signs to pool tables and sports memorabilia, the drinking hole has all the quintessential trimmings, but it's the patrons who give it real character. On weekends, the stage is filled with an array of bands, but during the week, patrons can take their shot on the stage at open-mic night or karaoke. Despite a locals-only reputation, the bar features regulars gathered around the large wooden bar who will take you in like they've known you for years. Open nightly until 4 a.m., Cheers is the spot to go for a little late-night drinking while reminiscing about the good old times in Fort Lauderdale.

• Hours: Noon to 4 a.m.