McSorley’s Beach Pub consists of three levels, each with its own vibe. The first level is dressed up with ocean-themed artworks (and TVs) and gives off an honest-to-goodness pub vibe. The second level is a bit darker and clubbier, with fewer lights and a sleek bar serving a diverse selection of wine, beer, seltzer, and liquor. Review of literature of malnutrition. University of lausanne phd positions. Universiti tunku abdul rahman sungai long campus. University courses subject requirements. Stony brook university accelerated nursing program. Religious education in pakistan. Institutional racism essay. University of cape town deadline for application. Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, also known as 'The Guitar Hotel', is a hotel and casino resort near Hollywood, Florida, United States, located on 100 acres (40 ha) of the Hollywood Reservation of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.
| Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314 |
| Opening date | May 11, 2004[1] |
| Theme | Rock and Roll / Music |
| No. of rooms | 469 |
| Total gaming space | 140,000 sq ft (13,000 m2) |
| Notable restaurants | Hard Rock Cafe Council Oak Steaks & Seafood Kuro |
| Casino type | Land-based |
| Owner | Hard Rock International (Seminole Tribe of Florida) |
| Website | www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com |
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, also known as 'The Guitar Hotel', is a hotel and casino resort near Hollywood, Florida, United States, located on 100 acres (40 ha) of the Hollywood Reservation of the Seminole Tribe of Florida.[2] The property currently has one hotel tower, a 140,000 sq ft (13,000 m2) casino, large poker room, a 4 acres (1.6 ha) lagoon-style pool facility with a center bar and many private cabanas, restaurants, shops, spa, bars and nightclubs, and the Hard Rock Event Center.[3][4][5] A large expansion was completed in October 2019.[6]
Hotel[edit]
The resort currently has a 12-story 'classic Hard Rock Hotel'[7] with 469 guest rooms and suites.[8] Guests are greeted by a 50-foot (15 m) tall signature Hard Rock guitar, (based on a famous Gibson electric guitar model) at the entrance of the hotel, along with a massive LED advertising screen at the front of the main parking garage. The resort has 120,000-square-foot (11,000 m2) of meeting space, including a 38,000-square-foot (3,500 m2) exhibit hall.
The Hard Rock's $1.5 billion property expansion project added a 450-foot (140 m) 'Guitar Hotel'[9] with 638 rooms and a seven-story 168-room 'Oasis Tower' overlooking the pool cabanas[7]—these new buildings were scheduled to open on October 24, 2019,[6] several months in advance of Super Bowl LIV being held in Miami on February 2, 2020. The expansion also included a 42,000-square-foot (3,900 m2) 'Rock Spa', and over 20 new dining and nightlife destinations. Between the existing 12-story hotel, new Guitar Hotel, and new Oasis Tower, over 1,200 hotel rooms became available in October 2019.[10]
On May 9, 2014, Seminole chairman James Billie announced a $100 million upgrade of the tribe's casinos, with much of that spent on the Hard Rock Hollywood location, including improved entryways, center pool bar, pool facility upgrades, updated hotel room and suite interiors, and a new restaurant.[11] As of March 2019, the tribe's upgrade budget was significantly increased to over $2.4 billion, split mainly between this location and the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Tampa.[12]
Casino[edit]
The current casino layout covers over 140,000 sq ft (13,000 m2) featuring slot machines and various table games including blackjack, baccarat, mini baccarat, Pai Gow poker, Let It Ride and three card poker.[13] The casino does not have live craps and roulette, although there are electronic versions of those games available. As of June 2018, the poker room is located in a former ballroom area, relocated from its prior venue due to ongoing construction work.
Blackjack is the most popular card game in the United States and was an addition to the casino. In a deal valued at $1.1 billion, former Governor Charlie Crist gave the Seminole Tribe a license for blackjack in its casinos. In exchange, The Seminole Tribe loaned the State of Florida $1.1 billion over the course of two years. On July 3, 2008, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that the governor's agreement was unconstitutional, but table games continue to operate because the Federal Department of the Interior approved the now-invalid pact with the state.[14] The addition of blackjack to the Hard Rock casinos in Hollywood and Tampa gave credibility to its claim of being a major gambling destination.[15]
Entertainment[edit]
Hard Rock Live[edit]
Hard Rock Live is a 7,000 seat multi-purpose theater, which opened on October 25, 2019 with a concert by Maroon 5. The theater replaced a 5,500 seat arena of the same name, which hosted different types of events including musical acts, comedians, boxing and other smaller events, along with a residency by Billy Joel. The arena was razed in March 2018 as part of the property-wide expansion which included the new theater.[16] During construction of the new theater, events were held at the temporary 3,500 seat Hard Rock Event Center, which hosted acts like Britney Spears on her Piece of Me Tour.[17]
Notable incidents[edit]
Model Anna Nicole Smith, who was staying at the resort, died in her hotel room on February 8, 2007. An autopsy ruled her death was caused by a drug overdose.[18]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^'Tribe opens Hard Rock casino'. Florida Today. Cocoa, Florida. AP. May 11, 2004. Retrieved March 3, 2018 – via newspapers.com.
- ^'Fact Sheet'. Ictv1.com. Retrieved 11 August 2010.
- ^'Dining & Restaurants - Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood'. Seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^'Nightlife & Entertainment - Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood'. Seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^'Hard Rock Event Center Concerts & Shows'. seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ ab'The New Hard Rock'. seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^ ab'Hotel'. seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved June 19, 2019.
- ^'Rooms & Suites - Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood'. Seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^'Guitar Hotel Tower At Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Begins To Rise'. Fort Lauderdale Daily. Retrieved 2019-08-13.
- ^Doss, Laine. 'Here Are All the Food and Drink Spots Now at Hard Rock Hollywood'. Broward Palm Beach New Times. Broward Palm Beach New Times. Retrieved 18 June 2020.
- ^Sortal, Nick (9 May 2014). 'Seminoles plan to spend $100 million this year'. Sun-Sentinel. Retrieved 10 May 2014.
- ^'The New Hard Rock'. seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved March 3, 2018.
- ^'Casino & Gaming - Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood'. Seminolehardrockhollywood.com. Retrieved 30 December 2018.
- ^Farrington, Brenda (July 3, 2008). 'Florida Supreme court nixes casino pact'. The Seattle Times. AP. Archived from the original on 2016-04-01. Retrieved March 20, 2012.
- ^Hafenbrack, Josh (April 22, 2009). 'Crist, Seminole tribe unveil $1.1 billion deal'. Sun-Sentinel. Archived from the original on April 24, 2009.
- ^'George Lopez Brings 'The Wall World Tour' to Hard Rock Event Center at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla. Saturday, May 26, at 8 p.m.'seminolehardrockhollywood.com (Press release). February 20, 2018.
- ^Maslow, Nick (January 23, 2018). 'Surprise! Britney Spears is taking her Las Vegas show on tour in the U.S. and Europe'. Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved January 27, 2018.
- ^Goodnough, Abby; Fox, Margalit (February 9, 2007). 'Anna Nicole Smith is Found Dead in Florida'. The New York Times.
Further reading[edit]
- 'Are You Ready to Play?'. Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida. April 23, 2004 – via newspapers.com.
Grand Opening Party, May 11
- Holland, John (May 12, 2004). 'Odds-on favorite'. Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida – via newspapers.com.
- 'Vegas-style slots debut at Hard Rock casino'. The News-Press. Fort Myers, Florida. AP. January 29, 2008 – via newspapers.com.
- Sortal, Nick C. (June 7, 2008). 'It's a big deal: Blackjack starts June 22'. Sun-Sentinel. Fort Lauderdale, Florida – via newspapers.com.
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You say you don’t want to drop five grand on a nosebleed seat for Super Bowl LIV? That’s legit.
You say you don’t want to sit at home as the most-watched sporting event on Planet Earth takes place in your backyard? Also legit.
It's enough to drive a person to drink. Literally. What you need is a good bar — one that's equipped with decent TV screens, passable sight lines, reasonably priced drinks (maybe food too), and ambiance worthy of game day.
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With that in mind, below are the ten best bars in Fort Lauderdale to watch the big game, listed in alphabetical order.
27 Bar & Lounge
835 NE Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale954-257-0026
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A bar where you can have a nice cocktail when your team is winning — and throw things when you’re sad? Look no further than 27 Bar & Lounge in Flagler Village. TV screens abound at this open-air spot, whether you’re parking yourself at the expansive bar — which serves cocktails such as the coconut-rum-infused Florida Breeze and the tequila-based Light My Fire — or the turf-covered outdoor space. When the team you impulsively bet on begins to fall apart, 27 Bar has you covered with therapy in the form of cornhole and bucketball.
American Social
721 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale954-764-7005
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Folks pouring onto the streets is an average night at American Social, so don't expect the Super Bowl to be an exception. This Las Olas hot spot sports eight TV sets around the bar and comfy couches lining the perimeter. If you want to snag a prime spot, you’ll either want to make a reservation or arrive early. On the booze front, you can fancy up your big-game experience with a $14 cocktail such as the AmSo Mule, a cucumber fizz, or a white peach margarita.
Blondie’s Sports Bar
229 S. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale954-728-9801
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If you’re looking to turn up without the pretentiousness, Blondie’s is your spot. This Fort Lauderdale Beach staple offers TVs everywhere, buckets o’ beer 'round the clock, and grub you’d find at a house party — including jalapeño poppers, mozzarella sticks, chicken tenders, potato skins, and wings. If the game stresses you out, walk out front, take in a panoramic ocean view, and breathe deeply before heading back to the gridiron.
Bokamper’s Sports Bar & Grill
3115 NE 32nd Ave., Fort Lauderdale954-900-5584
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TVs, TVs, and more TVs — at Bokamper's, there’s no such thing as a bad seat for any big-time game. To complement the setup, Bo’s boasts $4 and $5 shot specials and a diverse food menu (from wings to sushi), as well as a massive open-air patio. Bokamper’s also has locations in Plantation and Miramar. And its sister establishments in Fort Lauderdale, all of which are equipped with plenty of TVs to display NFL action, include the Balcony and Bo’s Pub on Las Olas Boulevard and Bo’s Beach on Fort Lauderdale Beach.
McSorley’s Beach Pub
837 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd., Fort Lauderdale954-565-4446
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McSorley’s Beach Pub consists of three levels, each with its own vibe. The first level is dressed up with ocean-themed artworks (and TVs) and gives off an honest-to-goodness pub vibe. The second level is a bit darker and clubbier, with fewer lights and a sleek bar serving a diverse selection of wine, beer, seltzer, and liquor. Then there’s the rooftop: an open-air patio equipped with a larger-than-life projection screen and panoramic ocean views. So pick one level and settle in, or if you're the peripatetic type, bounce around.
Rec Room
401 NE Eighth St., Fort Lauderdale954-562-5966
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A new player in Flagler Village’s increasingly hip environs, Rec Room is a Florida Gators bar during college football season. But come Super Bowl Sunday, it’ll be a solid spot to catch the action and have some fun while you’re at it. On one side, there’s a cozy bar, a shuffleboard setup, and duck-pin bowling (free!). Walk through a door to Rec Room’s other side and you'll get more of a retro living-room feel, with a handful of TVs, couches, tables, and another bar.
The Parrot Lounge
911 Sunrise Lane, Fort Lauderdale954-563-1493
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A longtime Philadelphia Eagles bar, the Parrot Lounge nonetheless has always welcomed fans of all teams. This year, the bar celebrates its 50th year in business, and its longevity is no accident. The beer is always cold, the staff is friendly, there’s a genuine neighborhood-bar atmosphere, TV sets abound. Bring an appetite: The cheesesteak is one of the best you'll find outside Philly.
Royal Pig Pub & Kitchen
350 E. Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale954-617-7447
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Fort Lauderdale loves bottomless everything. Why should the Super Bowl be an exception? At 5 p.m. on game day, the Royal Pig will kick off its specials, including a $10 burger, beer, and fries deal, as well as $27.97 bottomless Grey Goose cocktails. By game time, you’ll be well prepared to watch the proceedings either indoors at the well-appointed bar or outdoors on the covered patio.
Township FTL
219 S. Andrews Ave., Fort Lauderdale954-338-4070
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Massive! Township is a massive bar (6,800-plus square feet) with a massive number of beer taps (72) and a massive number of TV monitors lining the walls. On game days, Township offers bucket specials on Bud Light (five for $19) and White Claw ($22), $3 one-third-liter steins, and 20 percent off sharable bites and pretzels. If you're hungry for a hearty meal, Township serves its takes on what it calls urban street fare, including a mac-and-cheeseburger, a char-grilled salmon platter, and a must-try key lime pie (for the win!).
Whiskey Neat
1035 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdalewhiskeyneatbar.com
Whiskey Neat — Fort Lauderdale’s unofficial Baltimore Ravens bar — would have been a total zoo had the home team made it to the dance. But it remains a stellar spot to take in all the gridiron action, boasting a handful of huge monitors, a cozy vibe, bottles upon bottles of top-shelf whiskey, and an impressive cocktail menu that lures you in with drinks such as the Jack D. Armstrong: double rye, chocolate bitters, brown sugar, a black cherry, and orange zest smoked on a cedar plank. Find Whiskey Neat adjacent to sister property Quarterdeck, which boasts oodles of TVs too.
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