Party Bus Rentals in Margate, Florida
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Pembrokepinespartybuscompany.com is not a bus company. It doesn't operate vehicles or take reservations — it's a quote-comparison website built to make finding group transportation in Margate, Florida genuinely simple. Fill out one short form with your trip details — date, group size, pickup and drop-off — and instantly see vehicles, pictures, and pricing from transportation companies competing for your business.
No calling around, no waiting on callbacks, no describing your trip five different times to five different companies.
That's the whole point, and it's actually great news. Because Pembrokepinespartybuscompany.com isn't tied to a single fleet, you're never stuck with whatever one company happens to have available. You get options — different vehicle sizes, different amenity packages, different price points — all on one screen.
Whether you need a 14-passenger Sprinter limo for a bridal party, a 25-passenger party bus for a birthday night out, or a 56-passenger charter bus for a school group heading to a Marlins game — compare them all in one place. Call 754-667-4077 any time, any day, for a free quote with no strings attached.
Margate Bus Rental Options
Margate groups can browse a full range of vehicle types through this site — from compact Sprinter vans and limos to 15–35 passenger minibuses, party buses seating 15 to 50, and full-size charter buses with undercarriage storage and onboard restrooms. Whatever the headcount, there's a vehicle size that fits. Browse the full vehicle lineup or call 754-667-4077 for a recommendation.
Vehicle photos show representative examples — exact make, model, color, interior, features, and availability vary by provider and trip.
14 Passenger Sprinter Limo
Sprinter Van Rental with Driver
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28 Passenger Party Bus
30 Passenger Party Bus
40 Passenger Party Bus
50 Passenger Party Bus
15-35 Passenger Minibus
40-56 Passenger Charter Bus
Buses and vehicles shown above are NOT the exact makes and models available for every trip. We are NOT a bus company and do not own or operate vehicles. Photos are examples only and may show stock or typical vehicles, not the exact vehicle offered for your reservation. Fill out the online quote form or call 754-667-4077 to view current vehicle options, photos, availability, and pricing. Confirm the exact vehicle details and amenities before booking.
Your Margate Bus Rental With Popular Amenities
Not every trip calls for the same setup. A night out in Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas corridor calls for something different than shuttling wedding guests between a Coral Springs ceremony and a Plantation reception — and the vehicles in this network reflect that. Party buses in the 15-to-50-passenger range typically come with color-changing LED lighting, wraparound perimeter seating, flat-panel TVs, Bluetooth sound systems, and a full-length bar setup.
Minibuses and Sprinter vans lean more toward climate control, plush reclining seats, overhead storage, and USB charging at every seat. Full-size charter buses add undercarriage luggage bays and onboard restrooms, which makes a real difference on longer runs to Miami or Orlando. Amenities vary by vehicle — the quick quote form lets you see exactly what each option includes before you decide.
Air-conditioning
Wraparound Leather Seats
AUX / Bluetooth Sound System
LED and Fiber Optic Lighting
Built-in Bar Areas With Ice Storage and Cup Holders
TVs and Entertainment Systems
Amenities listed above are common features that MAY be available on party buses. Because we are a referral website and do NOT own or operate buses, exact features vary by vehicle, provider, and availability. After you submit your quote request, you can browse vehicle options, pricing, and available details on the results page. To confirm the exact amenities included with a specific vehicle offered for your trip, call 754-667-4077 before booking.
How Much to Rent a Party Bus in Margate?
Party bus rental prices in Margate generally run from around $200–$350 per hour for a 15-passenger party bus up to $325–$500 per hour on weekends for a 40-to-50-passenger party bus. Minibus rentals in the 15-to-35-passenger range tend to run $200–$275 per hour on weekdays and $200–$275 on weekends, while a full-size charter bus typically comes in around $200–$350 per hour either way. Per-day rates for most vehicles fall somewhere between $1,100 and $4,050 depending on vehicle size and what the calendar looks like that weekend.
Those are planning ranges — the price moves with your date, group size, trip length, and how much demand there is for that vehicle on that day. The fastest way to get a quote for your specific trip is to fill out the quick form or call 754-667-4077. Pricing in under 30 seconds, no account needed.
Check the party bus prices page for a deeper breakdown by vehicle type.
| Type of Bus | Cost Per Hour Weekdays | Cost Per Hour Weekends | Cost Per Day |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Passenger Sprinter Limo | $204 – $318+ | $219 – $344+ | $1,526 – $3,113+ |
| Sprinter Van Rental | $203 – $273+ | $218 – $366+ | $1,395 – $2,748+ |
| 15 Passenger Party Bus | $204 – $330+ | $241 – $340+ | $1,396 – $2,817+ |
| 18 Passenger Party Bus | $266 – $330+ | $268 – $378+ | $2,121 – $2,563+ |
| 20 Passenger Party Bus | $244 – $338+ | $268 – $340+ | $1,939 – $2,796+ |
| 25 Passenger Party Bus | $248 – $326+ | $265 – $360+ | $1,827 – $2,854+ |
| 28 Passenger Party Bus | $255 – $337+ | $279 – $351+ | $2,147 – $2,653+ |
| 30 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $374+ | $318 – $414+ | $2,331 – $3,021+ |
| 40 Passenger Party Bus | $297 – $338+ | $321 – $478+ | $2,297 – $3,473+ |
| 50 Passenger Party Bus | $294 – $441+ | $337 – $490+ | $2,173 – $4,043+ |
| 15–35 Passenger Minibus | $207 – $246+ | $209 – $261+ | $1,098 – $2,105+ |
| 40–56 Passenger Charter Bus | $206 – $327+ | $208 – $348+ | $1,331 – $2,841+ |
| ABOVE PRICES ARE JUST EXAMPLES. Your final price and vehicle options depend entirely on your specific trip details. To get an exact price for your trip, request an estimate online or call 754-667-4077. | |||
Why Groups in Margate Compare Before They Book
The traditional way to book group transportation goes like this: search for companies, call each one during business hours, explain your trip from scratch to each one, wait on callbacks, then try to compare quotes that were built on completely different assumptions. Pembrokepinespartybuscompany.com replaces all of that with one form and one call.
Because this site pulls from a network of transportation companies serving Margate and Broward County — not a single fleet — you see more options, more vehicle types, and more competitive pricing than you'd ever get from calling one operator. A 40-passenger party bus that's booked with one company might still be wide open at another, at a completely different rate. You get that visibility in one place instead of chasing it down yourself.
Live support is available every day of the year at 754-667-4077 — no business hours, no hold music, no voicemail. Whether you need help picking between a minibus and a charter bus, figuring out what size fits your headcount, or putting together a custom multi-stop itinerary across South Florida, someone is there to help you figure it out. Call 754-667-4077 or use the online quote tool — either way, you could have pricing for your Margate trip in under a minute.
Group Transportation Options in Margate
Pembrokepinespartybuscompany.com connects Margate groups to transportation for every kind of event. Airport shuttles, concert runs, corporate shuttles, weddings, prom, birthdays, pub crawls — whatever the occasion, there's a vehicle in the network for it. Explore the service pages below or call 754-667-4077 to talk through your trip.

Margate Airport Shuttles & Transportation
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) (100 Terminal Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315) sits roughly 8 miles south of Margate via the Sawgrass Expressway or I-95. For groups flying out together, the coordination problem is real: different people coming from different parts of Margate, I-95 running slow during morning push, and curbside at FLL moving fast whether your group is ready or not. A minibus handles pickup at one point and delivers everyone to the correct terminal curb — no staggered rideshares, no one running late because they couldn't find parking on Terminal Drive.
For groups connecting to a cruise at Port Everglades (1850 Eller Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316), a charter bus from Margate drops luggage-loaded passengers directly at the correct terminal building — Royal Caribbean, Carnival, and Norwegian all use different terminal entrances, and mixing those up on embarkation morning costs time your group doesn't have. Check the Margate airport transportation page for more detail, or call 754-667-4077 to set up your shuttle.

Margate Bachelor & Bachelorette Transportation
Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas Boulevard is the most popular nightlife destination for Margate bachelorette groups — a walkable stretch of rooftop bars, wine lounges, and late-night clubs that's 10 miles south on I-95 or US-441. The parking situation on Las Olas on a Friday night is a known mess: the garages off SE 2nd Avenue fill by 9pm, valet queues back up on the boulevard itself, and getting back to Margate at 1am means surge pricing or a long wait. A party bus for the night eliminates the entire logistics chain — one pickup, one drop-off at each stop, and a set return time your group actually controls.
Hollywood Beach's Broadwalk is another strong option for groups that want an outdoor bar-crawl feel before hitting the evening spots. A Margate bachelorette party bus in the 20-to-40-passenger range fits most groups, runs LED lighting and a built-in sound system, and keeps the energy going between the first stop and the last. Call 754-667-4077 to get pricing for your date.

Margate Birthday, Sweet 16, & Quinceañera Party Bus Rentals
Broward County throws some of the largest quinceañera and Sweet 16 celebrations in South Florida — banquet halls in Lauderhill, Coral Springs, and Pompano Beach book up months in advance for these events, and a party bus arrival that matches the venue's energy is something guests remember. A Margate birthday party bus in the 18-to-25-passenger range is the right fit for most celebrations — enough room for the guest of honor's group, color-changing LED lighting, and a sound system that sets the tone before the doors even open. For larger quinceañera courts, a 40-to-50-passenger bus handles the full group in one vehicle rather than splitting into a caravan.
Adult milestone birthdays heading into Fort Lauderdale or Miami for a night out follow the same logic: one vehicle, one party, no one driving. Use the quote form to check availability in Margate or call 754-667-4077 for a fast rate.

Margate Concert Transportation & Shuttles
Margate sits right in the middle of one of the densest concert markets in the country. Amerant Bank Arena (One Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323) is about 10 miles west — close enough that groups drive themselves all the time, but general parking at the gate runs $40–$50 per car and the post-show exit on Panther Parkway backs up for 45 minutes on sellout nights. A Margate concert bus rental solves both problems at once: everyone arrives together, the bus handles the exit, and no one is sitting in a parking garage at midnight waiting for traffic to clear.
For stadium-level shows at Hard Rock Live Hollywood (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314) or touring acts at Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312), the calculus is similar — downtown Fort Lauderdale has metered street parking and a handful of garages, but a full group filling three or four cars pays $15–$25 each and still walks several blocks. The bus drops at the venue entrance and picks up at the same spot when the show ends.

Margate Corporate Event Transportation
Corporate groups in Margate tend to run on tight schedules — conference sessions, off-site dinners, team-building events in Fort Lauderdale or Miami — and late transportation cascades into everything else. A minibus or charter bus running a fixed shuttle circuit between a Margate or Coral Springs hotel block and an event venue keeps the headcount moving without anyone relying on a rideshare that surges during peak event hours. The Broward County Convention Center (1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) draws major trade shows throughout the year, and the commercial vehicle approach uses Eisenhower Boulevard with passenger drop-off at the main entrance doors — a 56-passenger charter bus can unload a full group in minutes while rideshare queues stack up outside.
For executive transfers between FLL, Miami International, or Boca Raton offices, a Sprinter Van Rental with Driver brings a more polished setup for smaller groups. Call 754-667-4077 to discuss contract shuttles or recurring corporate routes serving Margate. See the corporate transportation page for more options.

Margate Private Event Transportation Services
Margate's location at the intersection of the Sawgrass Expressway and US-441 puts it within 30–45 minutes of virtually every major event venue in South Florida — loanDepot park in Miami, Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, the Pompano Beach Amphitheater — and private charter transportation is what keeps large groups from fragmenting across that geography. The Tortuga Music Festival at Fort Lauderdale Beach Park (1 N Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316) draws massive crowds each spring, and beach parking fills completely before gates open — groups relying on personal vehicles end up a mile away and walking in the heat. A charter bus from Margate drops at the festival grounds and coordinates a return pickup time, so no one is stranded on A1A at 11pm trying to find a rideshare.
Family reunions, church retreats, and club outings all fit this model too. See the private event transportation page or call 754-667-4077.

Margate Homecoming & Prom Party Bus Rentals
Broward County high schools — J.P. Taravella in Coral Springs, Coconut Creek High, Marjory Stoneman Douglas in Parkland — hold proms between late April and mid-May, and every one of them draws from the same pool of available vehicles across the same six-week window. Demand spikes hard and early. Groups that start looking in February find great selection and reasonable rates; groups that wait until March are competing for whatever's left, usually at a significant premium or with no availability at all on their specific date.
For prom: book by January if possible. Homecoming is easier — dates spread across September and October, and availability is less compressed — but the same principle applies. Pembrokepinespartybuscompany.com makes it easy to compare vehicles side-by-side and lock in the date before it's gone. See the Margate prom transportation page or call 754-667-4077 now.

Margate School Event & Field Trip Transportation
Field trips originating in Margate have a natural set of destinations — the Museum of Discovery and Science (401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312) is about 12 miles south, the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens (4000 Morikami Park Rd, Delray Beach, FL 33446) is about 25 miles north, and the Everglades is an hour south via I-75. All three are completely workable by charter bus, and all three have dedicated group entry procedures that are smoother when the group arrives on one vehicle rather than in a caravan of parent cars. The Museum of Discovery and Science has a designated drop-off lane on SW 2nd Street for school buses and commercial vehicles, keeping groups out of the main parking structure entirely.
Charter buses used for school trips typically include reclining seats, overhead storage, onboard restrooms on longer routes, and PA systems that make pre-arrival briefings easy. ADA-accessible vehicles are available through the network — mention it when you request your quote. See the school event transportation page or call 754-667-4077.

Margate Sporting Event Transportation
The two biggest sporting venues for Margate fans are Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise — home of the Florida Panthers — and Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, about 30 miles south on I-95. Amerant Bank Arena's post-game exit is one of the most reliably congested in South Florida: Panther Parkway and University Drive back up immediately after the final horn, and rideshare queues in the designated pickup area can run 30–45 minutes on playoff nights. A Margate sporting event charter bus loads right after the final whistle and has the whole group moving while everyone else is still in the parking structure.
For Dolphins games at Hard Rock Stadium, parking runs $50–$75 in the closest lots on game days, and Lot 44 — where rideshare pickups are staged — is an estimated 25-minute walk from the stadium gates. A charter bus drops at the stadium approach and handles the return without any of that. Call 754-667-4077 to set up game-day transportation from Margate.

Margate Wedding Transportation & Shuttle Service
Wedding venues around Margate span a wide geographic range — the Heritage Oak Event Center in Margate itself, the Bonaventure Resort and Spa (250 Racquet Club Rd, Weston, FL 33326) about 15 miles west, and waterfront reception spaces along the Intracoastal in Fort Lauderdale and Pompano Beach. Guests coming from hotels in Coral Springs or Coconut Creek who need to get to a ceremony site in Weston without navigating the Sawgrass Expressway alone — a wedding shuttle solves that completely. One vehicle, multiple hotel pickup points, and a clean drop-off at the venue entrance before any cocktail hour chaos begins.
A 14-passenger Sprinter limo works well for the wedding party itself; a minibus or 25-to-40-passenger party bus handles the guest shuttle circuit. Because both can be arranged through the same quote form, coordinating the full transportation picture for a Margate wedding takes one call instead of several. See the Margate wedding transportation page or call 754-667-4077.

Margate Winery Tour & Pub Crawl Transportation
South Florida's craft brewery scene has expanded significantly across Broward County, and Margate groups have good options within a short radius. Funky Buddha Brewery (1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334) is one of the most well-known stops in the area, with a good-sized taproom, a food menu, and live events most weekends. A handful of newer Pompano Beach taprooms fill out a natural multi-stop crawl route that's about 20 miles round-trip from Margate.
A Margate pub crawl bus rental in the 18-to-28-passenger range fits most social groups and keeps everyone on the same itinerary — no one peeling off because they drove separately, no one stuck as the designated driver. The bus stages near each stop while the group is inside and picks up at the same curb. For wine-focused trips, Palm Beach County's winery trail is about 45 minutes north — a charter bus handles the distance comfortably.
Call 754-667-4077 to build your route.
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Party Bus & Group Transportation in Margate & Beyond
Pembrokepinespartybuscompany.com helps groups all across Broward County find the right vehicle for their trip. Whether you need a Margate party bus, a Coral Springs bus rental, transportation from Fort Lauderdale, a Sunrise party bus, or rides from Pembroke Pines — this site connects you to vehicles and pricing across the whole region. Call 754-667-4077 no matter where your group starts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Margate Party Bus Rentals
How does this website work?
Pembrokepinespartybuscompany.com helps you compare bus rental options; it is not the bus company and does not rent, own, or operate vehicles. When you submit the quote form, your trip details go through a booking company so you can review pricing and available vehicles for your date. You compare the options and book through the process shown with your quote.
What is Pembrokepinespartybuscompany.com?
Pembrokepinespartybuscompany.com is a quote-comparison website for group ground transportation. It's not a bus company and doesn't operate any vehicles. You fill out one form with your trip details — date, group size, where you're going — and the site shows you available vehicles and pricing from transportation companies serving Margate and the surrounding area.
It's free, no account required, and takes under 30 seconds to get pricing.
How does Pembrokepinespartybuscompany.com work?
Enter your trip details into the online form — pickup location, drop-off, date, and group size — and you'll instantly see different vehicle options, pictures, and rates from companies in the network serving your area. Compare them side by side, pick what fits, and either book online or call 754-667-4077 to finalize the details with a live agent. No callbacks, no back-and-forth — just options on one screen.
How much does a party bus cost in Margate?
Party bus rentals in Margate run roughly $200–$350 per hour on weekdays and $250–$500 per hour on weekends depending on vehicle size. A 15-passenger party bus typically starts around $200–$350/hour; a 40-to-50-passenger bus runs closer to $300–$500/hour on busy weekend nights. Per-day rates generally fall between $1,400 and $4,050 across the vehicle range.
The price moves with your date, the vehicle, and demand — fill out the form or call 754-667-4077 to get a quote for your specific trip in under a minute.
What's the difference between a party bus and a charter bus for a Margate group?
Party buses are built for social events — LED lighting, onboard sound systems, bar setups, and lounge seating designed for groups that want the ride to be part of the experience. Charter buses are built for transport: reclining seats in rows, overhead bins, undercarriage luggage storage, onboard restrooms on most vehicles, and WiFi on select coaches. For a bachelorette night on Las Olas, a party bus is the right call.
For a school group heading to the Museum of Discovery and Science or a corporate team shuttling to a Miami conference, a charter bus is the smarter fit. Not sure which one fits your trip? Call 754-667-4077 and a live agent can walk you through the options.
Can I get a bus for just a few hours in Margate?
Yes — hourly rentals are available through the network for most vehicle types. Many rentals in Margate run 3–5 hours for event-based trips like a concert run to Amerant Bank Arena or a birthday night out in Fort Lauderdale. Longer day-rate packages are also available for full-day itineraries.
The exact minimum and terms vary by vehicle and company — the fastest way to know what's available on your date is to fill out the quick form or call 754-667-4077.
Does the site only serve Margate, or can I book for a nearby city?
The network covers all of Broward County and the broader South Florida region — so whether your group is based in Margate, starting in Coral Springs, picking up in Coconut Creek, or heading into Miami-Dade, the site can match you with vehicles that serve your route. Use the quote form with your actual pickup location, or call 754-667-4077 and an agent will pull options based on your exact starting point.
What's the best vehicle for a large Margate group heading to a Dolphins or Panthers game?
For groups of 40 or more heading to Hard Rock Stadium or Amerant Bank Arena, a full-size 56-passenger charter bus is the cleanest solution — it keeps everyone together, handles the distance comfortably, and lets the bus drop at the stadium approach while the group heads in as one unit. For groups in the 20–35 range, a minibus or a 30-passenger party bus gives you the right size without paying for empty seats. Call 754-667-4077 and an agent can match the right vehicle to your headcount and destination.
How far in advance should I book a party bus in Margate?
For most events, 4–8 weeks out is a solid window. For high-demand dates — prom season (late April through May), New Year's Eve, the Tortuga Music Festival weekend in Fort Lauderdale, Panthers playoff runs, and Dolphins home games — book 3–6 months ahead. Prom is the single most compressed period: Broward County high schools hold proms in the same six-week window every year, and available vehicles fill up fast starting in January.
Waiting until March or April for a May prom date almost always means paying a premium or finding nothing available at all. The earlier you lock in the date, the better the rate and the selection. Call 754-667-4077 as soon as your date is set.
Popular Margate Party Bus Destinations
Margate sits near enough to every major venue in Broward County that most group destinations are 15–40 minutes away — but close doesn't mean easy when the whole metro is heading the same direction. Here are six of the most popular destinations for Margate party bus trips, with the logistics that actually matter.

Amerant Bank Arena
Amerant Bank Arena (One Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323) is home to the Florida Panthers and sits about 10 miles west of Margate via the Sawgrass Expressway. The arena holds roughly 19,250 for hockey, and on sellout playoff nights the post-game exit on Panther Parkway and University Drive is one of the worst in Broward County — 30 to 45 minutes of stop-and-go is standard. General parking at the gate runs $40–$50 per vehicle plus tax in the on-site lots, and the nearest lots fill first.
A charter bus from Margate drops the group at the arena's commercial approach, avoids the post-game parking scramble entirely, and gets the whole group moving the moment the final horn sounds. Check the official Amerant Bank Arena parking page for current lot availability before your visit. Address: One Panther Pkwy, Sunrise, FL 33323

Broward Center for the Performing Arts
Broward Center for the Performing Arts (201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312) sits in downtown Fort Lauderdale on the New River — about 12 miles south of Margate on US-441 or I-95. The venue draws Broadway touring productions, major concert acts, and large gala events, and downtown Fort Lauderdale's parking situation is real: the garages along SW 2nd Street charge $20–$30 on show nights, and street parking in the surrounding Riverwalk area is metered and competitive. A minibus or party bus drops your group at the venue's main entrance on SW 5th Avenue and picks up at the same curb when the curtain falls — no one circling the garage, no one splitting up to find different lots.
Check the official parking and directions page before your visit. Address: 201 SW 5th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Phone: (954) 462-0222

Hard Rock Live Hollywood
Hard Rock Live Hollywood (1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314) is one of South Florida's top concert and entertainment venues, located on the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino campus about 13 miles south of Margate via I-95. The campus is large and self-contained, but concert nights draw thousands of cars, and the surface lots closest to the venue fill fast. Rideshare pickups on the campus are designated, but post-show queues back up considerably on busy nights. A party bus from Margate handles pickup at one central meeting point — the casino's main entrance or a designated staging area on Seminole Way — and gets the group out before the parking lot becomes a grid of brake lights. Check the official Hard Rock Live events calendar for show dates. Address: 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood, FL 33314. Phone: (954) 797-5531

Museum of Discovery and Science
The Museum of Discovery and Science (401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312) is one of the most popular field trip destinations for Broward County schools — an interactive science museum with an IMAX theater, live animal exhibits, and rotating traveling exhibitions that draw school groups from across the county throughout the school year. The museum sits in the Riverwalk Arts and Entertainment District in downtown Fort Lauderdale, about 12 miles south of Margate. Group visits require advance reservations through the museum's field trips program.
Commercial vehicles and school buses use the designated drop-off on SW 2nd Street, keeping groups out of the main parking structure. Check the museum's ticket page for current general admission pricing. Call the museum at (954) 467-6637 to coordinate a group visit.
Address: 401 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

Funky Buddha Brewery
Funky Buddha Brewery (1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334) is one of the most recognizable craft breweries in South Florida — known regionally for its Floridian Hefeweizen and Maple Bacon Coffee Porter, with a large taproom, a full food menu, and live music and events most weekends. It's about 13 miles south of Margate via I-95 or US-441, and it's a natural anchor stop for Broward County pub crawl itineraries. The taproom has enough outdoor space for groups, but parking on NE 38th Street gets tight on weekend afternoons and evenings. A party bus from Margate drops the group curbside and stages nearby while everyone is inside — no one's the odd one out for being the designated driver, and the itinerary stays on track to the next stop. Check the official taproom page for current hours and events. Address: 1201 NE 38th St, Oakland Park, FL 33334. Phone: (954) 440-0046

Pompano Beach Amphitheater
Pompano Beach Amphitheater (1806 NE 6th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060) is an outdoor venue about 8 miles east of Margate — one of the closest major concert venues to the city. The amphitheater hosts a busy schedule of concerts, comedy shows, and community events throughout the year, and its location in a residential neighborhood means street parking fills up fast and the surrounding blocks get chaotic on large-event nights. Parking is available on-site, but the lots are modest for a large crowd.
A charter bus or party bus from Margate drops directly at the venue entrance on NE 6th Street and picks up at the same curb at the end of the night — no one fighting for a spot, no one making the trek back from three blocks away. Check the city's parks and recreation page for the current schedule. Address: 1806 NE 6th St, Pompano Beach, FL 33060