The best Irish pub in Fort Lauderdale for live music is the one that books Irish musicians every week, and a few of them do. Below are the pubs from Broward down to Coral Gables and Edgewater, plus a short run through Boca Raton and Key West, all checked against each pub’s own website or event calendar in 2026.
Quick Picks
- Best for live Irish music: The Field Irish Pub and Eatery, Griffin Road near Dania Beach.
- Best for Irish singers near the port: Waxy’s, SE 17th Street.
- Best for karaoke: JohnMartin’s, Miracle Mile in Coral Gables.
- Best for Premier League mornings: The Leinster, Edgewater.
- Best for very late nights: Mickey Byrne’s, downtown Hollywood.
- Best sing along: Irish Kevin’s, Duval Street in Key West.
Fort Lauderdale and Broward
The Field Irish Pub and Eatery
If you only visit one Irish pub in Broward, make it this one. The Field describes itself as more a farmhouse than a bar, with quieter dining rooms, a music area, and a patio with its own bar, at 3281 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, a few minutes from the airport on the Dania Beach stretch of Griffin Road. Live entertainment runs Thursday to Sunday. Ian Millar of The Irish Rovers plays Irish music every Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and Ade Peever plays acoustic Irish music on Sundays. Tuesday is themed trivia, and a Beatles tribute plays some Mondays.
The pub recommends reserving in the music areas. Go for Irish songs with dinner rather than a sports bar soundtrack (get directions).
Waxy’s
Waxy’s sits at 1095 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, on the 17th Street strip between the port and the beach. Its live music calendar runs from 6:30pm, mostly on Saturdays, with local singer guitarists alongside Irish acts: John “Amo” Doyle from County Roscommon and the duo Dale and Darcey, who mix Irish reels, airs and waltzes with bluegrass and Americana. Happy hour runs every day from 3:30pm to 6:30pm, and weekend brunch is Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 3pm. It suits an early evening stop before or after a cruise (get directions).
The Galway Shawl
A neighborhood Irish pub at 2948 E Commercial Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308, a short drive west of Lauderdale by the Sea. The kitchen does Irish stews and soda bread, and the bar runs happy hour on most weekdays from 2pm to 7pm with half off house wine, house liquor and domestic beer. It publishes no music schedule, so treat it as the quiet pint option (get directions).
Mickey Byrne’s
Open since November 2008 at 1921 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33020, Mickey Byrne’s is named for a Tipperary hurling legend, which explains the sport on every screen: NFL Sundays, college football and early Premier League matches. It is open until 4am on Friday and Saturday, and its events page lists seasonal parties, including the annual Hollyweird Halloween block party with live music and DJs. Pair it with the rest of downtown Hollywood using our Hollywood nightlife guide (get directions).
Miami
JohnMartin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
JohnMartin’s has been on Miracle Mile since 1989, founded by John Clarke and Martin Lynch, and sits at 253 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134. Karaoke on the Mile runs every Thursday from 8pm, and Pubhouse Fridays bring music and room to dance. Lucky Hour is Monday to Friday from 4pm to 7pm, and the bar stays open to 2am Thursday to Saturday. It fits easily into a night out from our Coral Gables bars guide (get directions).
The Leinster
The Leinster is an Irish pub in Edgewater at 1600 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33132, opened by Paul, an Irishman, with the Graspa Group. Thursday is karaoke and live music night, Wednesday is trivia and Jeopardy, and every Premier League match goes on the screens. Happy hour is Monday to Friday from 3pm to 7pm with 25 percent off everything, plus a late night happy hour Monday to Thursday from 11pm to close. It is open to 2am on Friday and Saturday, opens at 10am Saturday and 9am Sunday, and the menu includes a full Irish breakfast (get directions).
Bryson’s Irish Pub
A family owned pub at 3790 Curtiss Parkway, Virginia Gardens, FL, near Miami International Airport. The pub is open every day from 10am to 5am, with food until 3am and a package store attached. There is no published music lineup; it is a sports bar style local and the obvious stop for a late arrival (get directions).
Palm Beach County and the Keys
The Irishmen
The Irishmen is at 1745 NW 2nd Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432, with an inside stage and an outside stage, and it posts a band schedule on its website. For St. Patrick’s Day 2026 it booked Uproot Hootenanny and The Mighty Blackthorns across both stages. It is open from 11am on weekdays and 10am at weekends until 2am, with the full menu until midnight (get directions).
O’Brian’s Irish Pub
Downtown Boca’s Irish pub, O’Brian’s, at 51 SE 1st Ave, Boca Raton, FL 33432, leans toward DJs and karaoke rather than bands. Wednesday is karaoke with KJ Aaron, and DJs play Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. It is open daily from 11am to 2am (get directions).
Irish Kevin’s
Irish Kevin’s has been on Duval since 1998, at 211 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040. It opens daily at 11am and has live entertainment seven days a week, with house performers including Irish Kevin, NY Pauly and Jeff Harris running interactive sing along shows from late morning into the early hours. See our Key West live music guide for the rest of Duval (get directions).
Planning Your Irish Pub Night
Thursday to Saturday is the strongest stretch for music: The Field has Irish music all three nights, The Leinster and JohnMartin’s run their karaoke on Thursday, and Waxy’s music lands mostly on Saturday evenings. The Field and Waxy’s are both a short drive from the airport, so they pair well by car. In Miami, JohnMartin’s sits on walkable Miracle Mile, while The Leinster is a short rideshare from downtown and Brickell. For a full Broward night, start with happy hour at Waxy’s, move to The Field for the band, and use our guide to Fort Lauderdale bars and restaurants with live music for a late finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best Irish pub in Fort Lauderdale?
For music, The Field Irish Pub and Eatery on Griffin Road, with Ian Millar of The Irish Rovers Thursday to Saturday and acoustic Irish music on Sundays. Near the port, Waxy’s on SE 17th Street.
What is the best Irish pub in Miami?
JohnMartin’s on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, open since 1989, with Thursday karaoke and Friday music nights. The Leinster in Edgewater is the pick for football.
Which Irish pubs have live Irish music in South Florida?
The Field has Irish music Thursday to Sunday, and Waxy’s books Irish performers on its music calendar. Further north, The Irishmen in Boca Raton runs bands on two stages.
Is there an Irish pub in Key West?
Yes. Irish Kevin’s at 211 Duval St opens daily at 11am and has live sing along entertainment seven days a week.
What is the best Irish pub in South Florida for St. Patrick’s Day?
The Field and The Irishmen both run full music programs. In 2026 The Field required reservations for its music areas and The Irishmen used inside and outside stages, so book or arrive early.
