"Ft. Lauderdale Beach doesn’t inherently seem like a place for the old wood bar and stately grey stones of a classic Irish pub. But somehow, Con Murphy’s makes it work, and has been slinging drinks both downstairs and on its scenic rooftop for years. It’s survived so long with a combination of charismatic bartenders and fantastic drinks, which attract Lauderdale locals as much as they do spring breakers. Head to the upstairs bar and take in the view out over the ocean, then forego the usual pub cocktails for a bright, citrusy Murphy’s Margarita. Given the tropical surroundings, it somehow feels more appropriate." - Matthew Meltzer