{"id":102510,"date":"2026-01-01T19:22:11","date_gmt":"2026-01-01T19:22:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/102510\/"},"modified":"2026-01-01T19:22:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-01T19:22:11","slug":"new-rooftop-bar-opens-in-fort-lauderdale-with-stunning-views","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/102510\/","title":{"rendered":"New Rooftop Bar Opens in Fort Lauderdale With Stunning Views"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\t\t\t\t\t\tNew rooftop bar Ibis Sky Lounge opens in Fort Lauderdale at the Omni with stunning waterfront views, signature cocktails, and light bites.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Screenshot via Instagram\/@thebrowardscene<\/p>\n

Fort Lauderdale has a new rooftop bar with some of the best views in Broward County \u2014 and it may be a contender for 2026\u2019s 10 Best Bars in Fort Lauderdale update<\/a>. Ibis Sky Lounge<\/a>, an adults-only indoor-outdoor rooftop lounge, recently opened atop the new Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel, offering sweeping views of the coastline and the Intracoastal Waterway. <\/p>\n

Designed as a polished escape from the city below, the lounge is ideal for date nights, post-dinner drinks, or a nightcap after an event at the connected Broward County Convention Center.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"The Ibis Lounge\u2019s menu leans toward small plates rather than full meals, making it better suited for sharing than settling in for dinner. <\/p>\n

Screenshot via Instagram\/@thebrowardscene<\/p>\n

Small Plates Designed for Sharing<\/p>\n

Under the direction of executive chef Cristian Mosquera, a native of Greater Fort Lauderdale and a Le Cordon Bleu-trained chef, the hotel\u2019s culinary program celebrates regional ingredients and global influences. <\/p>\n

The Ibis Sky Lounge\u2019s menu leans toward small plates rather than full meals, making it better suited for sharing than settling in for dinner. Seafood-forward options, like oysters and caviar, sit alongside Latin-inspired bites, such as short rib empanadas and chicken tostones. One crowd-pleasing standout is the wagyu beef carpaccio, which has quickly become a favorite among early guests.<\/p>\n

\"\"Cocktails include the \u201cCinnamon Roll Old Fashioned,\u201d featuring Basil Hayden\u2019s bourbon and spiced pear-cinnamon reduction. <\/p>\n

Globally-Inspired Cocktails With a Creative Edge<\/p>\n

Cocktails are where Ibis Sky Lounge really shines. The menu balances globally inspired creations with elevated takes on classics, ranging from the \u201cStrawberry White Negroni and the \u201cLuxardo Bitter Bianco\u201d to the \u201cCinnamon Roll Old Fashioned,\u201d featuring Basil Hayden\u2019s bourbon and spiced pear-cinnamon reduction. <\/p>\n

Tropical notes appear in drinks like the \u201cPink Paloma\u201d and \u201cPineapple Cilantro Margarita,\u201d while coffee lovers will gravitate toward the \u201cIbis Espresso,\u201d crafted with vodka, cacao, and a roasted Oaxacan coffee blend. Zero-proof options, including an Amaretti Sour and a ginger-forward El Burro, ensure non-drinkers aren\u2019t an afterthought.<\/p>\n

@thebrowardscene<\/a> <\/p>\n

New Rooftop Bar in Fort Lauderdale with stunning views \u2728\ud83c\udf07 Ibis Sky Lounge \ud83d\udccd1850 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale \u2714\ufe0fPartnership with Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel A new rooftop bar has just opened up in Fort Lauderdale at the recently opened Omni Hotel. The views here are breathtaking with perfect views of the city and of the ocean. If you have the chance to go here during sunset, I would highly recommend it. Amazing date night spot! Let me know what you think \ud83e\udd42 #fortlauderdale<\/a> #ftlauderdale<\/a> #broward<\/a> <\/p>\n

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A Coastal Retreat in the Sky<\/p>\n

Perched above the marina, Ibis Sky Lounge feels less like a typical rooftop bar and more like an elevated coastal retreat. Woven textures, warm wood accents, and sculptural lighting give the space a modern, refined feel. Neutral tones, floor-to-ceiling windows, and outdoor fire pits create a relaxed atmosphere that\u2019s especially appealing at sunset.<\/p>\n

The lounge offers a noticeably more polished experience than the hotel\u2019s sports bar, Fair Ketch, which caters to a livelier, game-day crowd. Although there\u2019s no official dress code listed online, guests are advised to plan accordingly. This is not a flip-flops-and-shorts kind of rooftop. One Instagram user even reported being turned away for wearing shorts, despite the bar\u2019s beach-adjacent location.<\/p>\n

The Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel opened in mid-December 2025 and features more than 800 modern guest rooms, with Ibis Sky Lounge positioned as its most elevated (and scenic) drinking destination. Conveniently connected to the Broward County Convention Center, Omni Fort Lauderdale Hotel is inspired by Florida\u2019s diverse landscapes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Ibis Sky Lounge. 1850 SE 17th St., Fort Lauderdale; 754-224-3703; omnihotels.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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