The vibe is chill and the bartenders are generous. The group of regulars are always up for spirited conversations

Dive bar , cute outside area with a tv , cold beers nothing to snack on but chips I was told . Good bartender , good service read more

Octopus Garden - Outside next to the seating area - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

I showed up and the karaoke guy tried to pick my song for me and when I told him the song was wrong, he told me let me hear your voice, but everybody else was able to pick what they wanted and I was not so I told him I don't wanna sing to a song that I'm not used to and he snatched the microphone and said that I couldn't sing.... we left. if it's a local only bar, y'all should have a sign... read more

Octopus Garden is a cozy, pirate themed bar with tons of character and an incredibly welcoming vibe. All in all, Octopus Garden is more than just a bar; it's a neighborhood favorite where regulars who become family. read more

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Went here after the college football championship. Decent beer selection. Divey. That's okay though.

This bar has thrived for over 20 years. They serve beer and cocktails. Karaoke at least 4 nights a week. They used to have live bands; but the flow is karaoke now. Nice place to drink beer outside, the Floridian way. Aye, matey! Pirates always welcome here. read more

Octopus Garden - Bottled booze - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

If you're in the area, this is the dive bar to check out. Think pirate decor with just the right amount of weirdness--don't forget your eye patch! The best part? It opens at 7 AM, so yes, you can enjoy a beer for breakfast on the front patio. Cheap drinks, great service, and karaoke on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday make it a solid go-to spot. If you're lucky enough to swing by on the weekend, Danielle is behind the bar--she's hands-down the best and will absolutely take care of you. read more

Love this place, old school dive bar, no frills, cheap drinks, great atmosphere every time. read more

Octopus Garden - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

A hidden gem for fresh seafood and sushi. The flavors are amazing, and the ambiance is casual yet inviting. A must-visit for seafood lovers in the Hollywood Beach area! read more

I've been coming here since 2021. Some random guy assaulted my in the bar, literally pushed me and they kicked me out immediately because I came to them with the concern. Because I reported it I'm the bad guy? I've kept to myself this whole time but the moment some guys pushed my face to the door and assaults me the bouncer determines it's my fault? What the fuck? Im so hurt because this is my usual spot. I'll have to change that. So rude and ignorant. read more

I love the fact that this place is open late, great spot and in a great area. The bartenders are nice, the crowd is welcoming. Started here and ended the night here after we went around and played pool. I had a great time, and the karaoke night was a blast. Had some people singing breaking benjamin in there and three days grace i almost lost my mind. would come back here anyway and would recommend to friends. read more

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This place has been around for years. Decades, actually. Popular with locals. Both late at night. As well as the day. Good drink prices. Friendly staff. Almost always on point. Indoor bar seating. As well as outdoor bar seating and tables. read more

This used to be my favorite neighborhood bar. Loved it and was my first place I called home in Hollywood. I lived across the street from downtown and I made lots of friends easily, my first friends in Florida actually ! Your pricing was good....until I was sexually accosted by a man at the bar one night, to which I defended myself with a right hook- and was promptly kicked out of my neighborhood bar as said accoster remained. Fast forward two weeks, I'm back having a good time at karaoke dancing and bumped into a girl on the dance floor. She literally pushed me across the dance floor and I defended myself AGAIN. Was escorted out of the bar again. It's been over a year. I'm permanently banned for the actions of other people who started shit with ME! Is that how you do business? Blaming the victim? I know I was only 100$/week customer on a good week but are you so sold on bullshit that you'd rather have me bad mouth you and your ridiculous policies than let me have a night out with my friends instead of treating me like some 18 yr old with a fake id?! It's ridiculous. You should have kicked out the people that started BOTH the incidents and instead you blame me for something any court of law would have acquitted based on facts? Truly you have left the worst taste in my mouth if this is how you treat neighbors and women that get groped in your bar. Whatever. I'd like to give you my Money (god knows why) , be able to join my friends some evening. Maybe you should rethink your policies bc thiis is ridiculousness. I forgave the fact that you charged me $500 on a $50 tab and I had to jump through hoops to get it corrected. Maybe you should forgive me for protecting myself since your inept staff couldn't do the same. Thumbs fuckung down. read more

Octopus Garden - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Best karaoke in south Florida . Feels like your in swamp. Super Dive bar . For the locals . The Hollywood blvd crew . Smells kinda like a port a potty but you get used to it . Locals hangout . read more

Very chill bar in downtown Hollywood where you can go as you are. No pretension, no bs. Bartender is friendly. Quick and prompt service. We enjoyed our drinks in the cozy bar area sat at one of the seated tables on the stage area. They have the whole pirate vibe going well for them combined with the fact I had the Ringo Starr song playing in my head from the Beatles' Abbey Road album. I applaud the greatness of this bar. The bar makes me feel like a winner. Like i am the life of the party. Praise Octopus Garden. read more

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Karaoke good crowd Drinks great prices Dive bar Coolest bar on Hollywood Blvd Smoking aloud read more

I love this place. It's the best dive bar in Hollywood! Jolly and Mac are great, never had anything less than an awesome time here! read more

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Octopus Garden is the spot. Drinks that won't have you counting pennies and karaoke that's all about good times. The vibe's just right - chill enough to kick back but lively enough when you want to join in the fun. It's the kind of place where you end up staying longer than you planned because it's just that cool. Whether you're there to grab the mic or just chill with friends, you're guaranteed a solid night. Can't wait to head back! read more

Sometimes you wanna go wherever and knows your name and they're always glad you came!! Every time I walk in there I feel like I'm at cheers in Boston if I could give this place 10 stars I would it's the best dive bar in the entire United States. I love this place. read more

Very affordable dive bar with a good location. Place is small but charmingly decorated. Big comfy seats are a plus.

Love this place! The O.G. Is my favorite bar in Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood area! Great music, awesome bartenders and love the atmosphere there. read more

Octopus Garden - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

I enjoyed the Octopus Garden. Twin Peaks is across the street. Take a dive down below the mountains to the Octopus.

Rudest owner/bartender I have ever met. I walk in to an empty bar sit at a high top because the bars are still closed I take off my mask after a minute of sitting by myself he walks over to me doesn't say hello or welcome he says "put your mask on" what an awful way to greet someone. He could have said hello welcome do you mind keeping your mask on until I get a drink for you. But that must be too hard. No worries Mickey Brines Irish Pub is right across the street and they have better liquor better staff and much better ownership. If you find yourself in Hollywood FL be sure to skip octopus garden and walk across the street to Mickey's Irish pub!! On a side note the waitress/part owner wasn't wearing a mask and the owner had on one of those clear face shields witch does absolutely nothing when it come to containing germs. What a joke this please is read more

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I visited this place at 2 PM to switch the singles I had for big bills. The waitress or hostess in the pink hair was sweet & warm. The man in the blonde hair with the hat (the owner I'm assuming) was looking at me with disgust, she told him that I wanted to switch the singles for big bills. He looked at me and said 'NO' as I'm walking out he tells the waitress 'You don't know where he got those singles from, you never know'. You piece of trash I've been in the neighborhood for 13 years, just because I don't look white that doesn't mean I'm a thief. When people told me the owner and the staff are racist I would argue, telling them they're wrong. Guess what, they were right and I was wrong. You racist scumbag. read more

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What do you do when you're having a night out, forget about the time, and your friend's car gets locked up in a valet lot? Well, after your friend calms down his frustration, you say "F'it" and keep the night going... That's exactly what we did. Out in Hollywood, we took out our Yelp App to see what was still open to turn this little "hiccup" into a thing of the past fast and allow us to keep having a fun night. We found several places, went in to some of them, and while walking around we come across The Octopus Bar. It's a Pirate Bar!!! (yes, that's exactly what I yelled, when I saw it) Of course we went in! Small, dark, divey. Pirate décor all over, including hats to take pictures with the ship's wheel at the end of the bar, complete with rum barrel and skeletons. Oh! and there's a pole too. :p You won't find Jack Sparrow here but you will definitely find the rum... Kraken is perfect for this bar's theme, advertised and served all around. The bar is fully stocked, with spirits and more pirate theme stuff, and some fun signs. The staff is "rough looking" as should be in a "pirate bar" but SO much fun and attentive. They were so much fun in pictures, encouraging us to do shots, dance, and talk with some of the people at the bar. They also take very good care of their customers, not only with drinks but, after an incident broke off on the street, they immediately closed their doors, advised the situation to everyone in, and asked us to please stay in until everything out was calm and under control. Still they managed to keep everyone's night going and fun, instead of having us be nervous about what was going on outside. Two incidents that could have cut our night short, or made it a "fail", but when you're with friends, and come across a place like this, there's no way your night will go wrong. Great end to our night, and one, I think, we'll never forget. read more

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Great dive bar with actual atmosphere and decor. Several bartenders Mark does a great job read more

Octopus Garden - Out side seating - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, Florida

Been coming to this bar for 8 years. It's a Florida local grunge bar. If you are asking for a wine list, take your firm to Ft Lauderdale. If you want real people, a shot and a pint, you have arrived! read more

... not recommended.. is not what it used to be.. lack of empathy and professionalism. If you looking to have a child night with your mate, stay away from this place.. not a nice place at all . read more

Big fan of hole in the wall bars, just not this one. It's so unfortunate when staff can't separate business and personal. My friends and I would have loved to spend loads of money here, but unfortunately the staff was so rude. We were kicked out upon complaining of poor service. Clearly something isn't right. Would have loved to stay and enjoy the night, but management had other plans :( I hope to go back and have a better experience. read more

Octopus's Garden clearly meets the definition of a street side dive bar/sports bar no matter any variances one may have to the definition. It's lousy except for the one redeeming feature that appeals to me, being that right there on the sidewalk is a bar counter; merely pull up a stool, sit down and enjoy a drink. Of course, having to listen to horse gravely bar room tenor voices other patrons ignorantly shouting at flat screens in stupid hopes of having a football referee change his call in a game being played in California tends to be somewhat of mind rattling annoyance, but I suppose such in life in the dive bar/sports bar setting. Drinks are generously poured by a half sloshed bartender who surprisingly seems to maintain a good degree of attention as to what he is doing in spite of being somewhat mind altered. As a tip, don't let anything, especially money, keys or a purse sit on the bar since the chances are nearly 100% that there is a needy street vagrant seated next to you or very nearby just waiting for the opportunity of helping himself/herself to anything available or within his or her reach. read more

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Octopus is always... Well the octopus. It really doesn't try to be anything else. I think that's why I like stopping into this towny bar of downtown Hollywood. I have come for years. It is a local hang out. Which is rough as far as the general demeanor of the joint but it sure keeps the damn tourists away. They do hard rock karaoke(and other karaoke but loud rock is the norm). There is a stripper pole placed in a odd spot in the middle of Octopus, yet it does get used now and then. Oh and there is outside seating so the general sidewalk traffic of walkers and tourists has to figure a way past average blue collar drinkers that hang out here. They have drink specials, people-friendly people and oddities that you can only find at a good local bar. Looking for a bar named after a Cephalopoda? Then this is the place! read more

This place has a very relax atmosphere if you looking for a good karaoke place to just let go. Sometimes it gets busy and you don't get to sing much. read more

I was here just to sing karaoke in honor of my uncle who was part or the Miami Sound Machine. I was escorted out for no reason at all. I was not drunk or belligerent at all. I am never coming here again. read more

If I could give negative start I would. The bartenders are absolute assholes to customers and they will kick you out if you don't tip them what they deem they deserve. DO NOT COME HERE read more

Not a bad place to hang out and have a couple of beers. I went with my friend one night to do karaoke. There was a pirate guy working the system and he told me that the song I picked was already done by someone else. Whatever, anyway I proceeded and picked a different song. When I got on stage and started to sing, I couldn't hear myself at all. Apparently, there is no monitor to hear yourself saying so, you just have to wing it and try your best and hope you sound good. read more

Was very enjoyable besides the food was a bit overpriced for what it was. The server didn't seem to care about us at all.

Dive bars are great! Personally I enjoy the relaxing no nonsense, lack of dress code, and generally lite feel. Although today I was faced with three over 60 white males talking about "Jews" I actually was shocked. The bartender Mark shut it down; Although not until the man told me I should put balls in mouth instead of speak. I only write this because if you're Jewish and let's face it; South Florida has a large Jewish community. DON'T GO THERE!!! This write up is not about the bar which I enjoy. It's regarding the low class ignorance of the clientele. I asked the man what year he thought it was? I was flabbergasted by the statements. Again great bar! Although Floriduh...truly lives up to my play on the state's name. I constantly tell people it's full of Floridiots and again I was validated. It seems if we're not white god (moron) fearing "Trumpets" you're allowed to be shammed for color, religion, and apparently success! FYI all you Christ believers your religion stems from Judaism. This was a disturbing experience and I hope it's read to understand don't co-sign this behavior. I certainly won't! read more

Hollywood sure does have a reputation for having some strange characters, however my experience here was bizzare and unsettling to say the least. I came in, ordered a Heineken and left the waitress a generous tip. I was then approached by a stunning white woman who made out with me. However I was promptly interrupted by the manager A blonde white man, who was furious and kicked us out. When I asked why we were being kicked out, he said that the woman was 'way too drunk.' The manager then began to argue with the security guards who were also black. Considering I've been to this bar before with no issues, I could only assume that the manager had some sort of pent up racial resentment. I hope the guy gets some help, and i hope this place doesn't suffer because of it. read more

It's a shitty dive bar, I won't lie. But it's a Downtown Hollywood staple that all the locals know about. It's open from 7am - 4am every night. They have karaoke, poker night, open mic, pirate parties, as well as go-go dancers (NOT strippers). The bar tenders and owner know your name. Drinks are not weak and definitely a decent price. Shot specials, and they let you bring FOOD in from other places (NOT drinks). They have an outdoor area in the back. It's usually pretty dark in there, but it's ok, becasue they have a big window in the front. Great place. Rock'N'Roll bar. Biker bar. Dive bar. read more

Chill dive bar. Walked up to it a few nights ago after months of trying to figure out what this giant octopus signed place was. It's your typical dive bar; all sorts of people, friendly bar tender, House and well drinks. There was a guy there (possibly the GM?) who started yelling at this homeless guy on the street (he hadn't walked in) and after five minutes went to go talk to him? But it was a very weird situation that everyone overheard. I like that there's outdoor table seating and the bar counter wraps around outside. The decor is awesome and definitely in keeping with the pirate theme. read more