Wayside Inn - Review - Fort Lauderdale - Miami - The Infatuation
"If you want a bar with cheap drinks that allows smoking (a dive bar, in other words), then you’ll enjoy the Wayside Inn. The bar has been a Dania Beach fixture for decades, has plenty of seating, and its TouchTunes system is set to an ideal volume for conversation. The only thing this bar is missing is a pool table. But there is a random hula hoop in the corner that you’re welcome to use if you’re craving physical activity." - Ryan Pfeffer
On the canopy it said Bar and Grill and I was coming back from the beach viewing the SS United States go by. I wanted to grab a burger or something so stopped in the place. Just down the street from the whete the old Pirates Inn was. Been there for at least 50 years. I've never been in it but I've been by it plenty of times so I thought I'd give it a try. Reminded me of the old time Taverns. The first thing that hit me was all the cigarette smoke and as an x-smoker found it quite offensive. But since I was already there I figured well I'll get myself a beer and a burger and head on my way so I ordered up a nice cold Yuengling draft and asked for a menu. The girl behind the bar said we don't serve food. I said well your canopy says Bar and Grill and she said does it ? I don't know. It seems like she didn't know a lot of stuff. So I paid for my expensive draft beer finished it and headed on my way. I don't think I'll ever be back and I don't know who can afford to drink at this little hole in the wall place. For what it is I think their draft beer should be quite a bit cheaper.
Lilmike P.S.
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They don't serve food but it's like a old school type bar. Bartender was amazing she made great drinks for me 🙂
MaryBeth Begalke
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Wayside Inn was an exciting find for me as I was staying right across the street at the Tru by Hilton. I made two separate stops in one day and was welcomed during both and enjoyed my visit. Seems like it’s a local place with smoking allowed but that is something I love to find. I prefer this kind of bar to a hotel bar anyways so the location and authenticity was amazing. They also had a hula hoop on the wall I wanted to use (or see someone else use) but unfortunately never had the opportunity.
Rebecca Dunn
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Great local bar with a killer food truck in the parking lot on Friday nights!
Lisa Anderson
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If you don't smoke skip this dive bar. BTW beers are $6 not $1.50. Nope.
Lisa Brie
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Do not go here if you cannot handle cigarette smoke.
This bar is so great. Friendly, low key, affordable. Margie (i hope i spelled that right) is a great bartender. Killer bloody mary (maria in my case). She was extremely welcoming as were her regulars. I was in from out of town, and they made me feel at home.
10 out of 10.
Sol Sant'Ana
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The music was great and the bartender. But the smell was not at all pleasant 🤨
The Mid Life Traveler Lexie Lee
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It is a great locals neighborhood bar but it's smokey, kind of bummed, was hoping this could be our new little hang out. Good drinks, get your money's worth. Outside seating would be cool, where the air is clear. Definitely recommend if you don't mind the smoke.