Village Well Pub — Restaurant in Fort Lauderdale

The Village Well isn’t just a bar—it’s a ritual. Tucked just off the docks, this rustic watering hole has been a magnet for yachties for as long as anyone can remember. The weathered wood, faded charts on the walls, and just the right amount of nautical clutter make it feel like the inside of an old trawler that’s seen some stories.

The bartenders? Let’s just say they’re as easy on the eyes as they are quick with a pour—and they know how to handle a crowd of sunburnt sailors and marina misfits with effortless charm. The regulars might argue over who’s got the best sea tale, but everyone agrees: this place has soul.

And if you spot the owner? He’ll be in the corner, deep in conversation—always on the phone, always working some angle. But that’s just part of the charm. At The Village Well, you don’t just grab a drink—you become part...

THE local "dive" bar here in the Yachty Capital of the world. I can walk there (very safe at night single girls!... Walking to/from and while there), and I will run into someone I know and chat with them while sipping on 'Johnny's Dirty Titos Martinis', AND I will meet someone new-a local or maybe from half way around the world. They have dartboards, 2 pool tables and my favorite..a jukebox(very fun if you have the app!!). Non-smoking since covid reopening but nice because it used to be way too smoky. Just step outside with your friends or go out there and meet new ones. The bartenders rock. Everyone is super friendly and there to have a good time. A Fort Lauderdale/Harbordale...

I read some of the reviews of this place, and I saw one that made no sense at all, inspiring me to chime in.

Rude locals, and rich yachties!? Yachties aren't rich, they are the waiters, servers and cooks on boats! And the locals who attend this place are definitely not rude. We have been welcomed there time and time again and since we love going back, we have made ourselves regulars!

Definitely a thousand times better since they put in an outside smoking policy. Drinks are inexpensive and the atmosphere is great. We also LOVE that it stays open very late!

If it stays this way, will continue to find ourselves...