‘Game of Thrones’ finale watch parties
The Wharf Miami will host
After eight years of dragonfire and betrayals, undead White Walkers and grisly Red Weddings, HBO’s fantasy epic “Game of Thrones” will end this Sunday, May 19 (showtime 9 p.m.). Thankfully, we’ll have beer- and cocktail-fueled watch parties across South Florida with which to drown our sorrows.
But where to choose? We suggest a bar touting free food and a projector screen, the better to glimpse King’s Landing – or what’s left of it – in glorious high-definition. Pour one out for the fallen, then check out these Season 8 finale watch parties in Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach.
Broward
Café Collective
100 N. Federal Highway, Unit C4-3, Fort Lauderdale; 754-312-2988 or CollectiveVentures.org
The café inside co-working space Collective Ventures (inside the Waverly Building) will serve a “Game of Thrones”-inspired Red Lady, a red wine-infused smoothie, and a Night King white wine smoothie, during its 8-10:30 p.m. watch party. There also will be Castle Pong and “Game of Thrones” bingo.
Limonada Bar and Brunch Limonada’s 7-11 p.m. watch party will include drinking games, free popcorn and other light bites. Free RSVP via Eventbrite.com.
The Wilder
701J E. Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale; 954-683-9453 or IntotheWilder.com
Two massive projector screens with surround sound will play the hotly anticipated series finale, paired with free Red Wedding punch and popcorn, from 7 p.m. to midnight. Craving alcohol? There also will be themed snacks and a specialty cocktail list, including the $10 Johnnie Walker White Walker.
Palm Beach
Crazy Uncle Mike’s
6450 N. Federal Highway, Boca Raton; 561-931-2889 or CrazyUncleMikes.com
From 7 to 11 p.m., the craft-beer brewery will host “Game of Thrones” trivia, then fire up its HBO subscription just in time for free popcorn and themed cocktails from Death or Glory. Saltwater Brewery
1701 W. Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach; 561-865-5373 or SaltwaterBrewery.com
Saddle up with a pint of Screamin’ Reels IPA or Sea Cow Milk Stout and sip every time a main character croaks. Disclaimer: May require multiple beers. Saltwater’s watch party will kick off at 8 p.m. Copper Blues
550 S. Rosemary Ave., West Palm Beach; 561-404-4101 or CopperBluesLive.com/West-Palm-Beach
The West Palm Beach music pub in CityPlace will screen the finale on three projection screens and eight TVs, so it’ll be hard to miss Drogon barbecuing more humans. There will be live music at 9 p.m. by Sierra Lane, along with “Game of Thrones”themed food, drinks and giveaways.
Miami
The Wharf Miami
114 SW N. River Drive, Miami; 305-906-4000 or TheWharfMiami.com
Kicking off at 7 p.m., the Wharf will host a “Game of Thrones” costume contest (bonus points for Mountaininspired get-ups) and serve $12 Johnnie Walker White Walker cocktails. They’ll screen the Season 8 finale on its 14-foot LED screen, and seven food vendors will be on site. Need a Season 8 refresher? From 4 to 7:30 p.m., the venue will screen episodes 2-4 with headphones provided for guests.
The Plymouth South Beach
336 21st St., Miami Beach; 305-602-5000 or ThePlymouth.com
The luxe boutique hotel will serve up a watch party by the pool 8 p.m.midnight with free wine and popcorn, and access to a menu of cocktails. Bring a bathing suit for a free, postscreening swim. Davie police at the scene near Griffin Road and Southwest 73rd Avenue on Friday where a man was shot following a SWAT call out that began several hours earlier.