Pier Top - Review - Fort Lauderdale - Miami - The Infatuation

"This circular bar at the top of a historic hotel in Fort Lauderdale spins. Or, at least, the outermost part does. It makes one complete revolution in 66 minutes—about the speed of a sloth grasping for a branch—and we wholeheartedly enjoy the schtick. Unfortunately, there’s a chance, even with a reservation, that you might get seated in the static middle of the bar, with only a heartbreaking view of smiling, spinning people. So beg the host for a seat that spins, or just head straight to the bar, order a drink, and walk to the spinny part, where you can spend an hour enjoying a gorgeous panoramic view of Fort Lauderdale’s impressive canal system. The drinks are good, but expensive. And a DJ makes the shiny, metallic room feel a bit club-ish at night. Come around sunset if you want a more relaxed atmosphere." - Ryan Pfeffer