One of Miami's best (and North America's), ViceVersa will have a bumpin' residency at Fort Seasons Fort Lauderdale's Lobby Bar daily after 5 p.m. through May 2026.
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Four Seasons Fort Lauderdale just scored a major win for the city’s cocktail scene. ViceVersa, the James Beard-nominated Miami aperitivo bar currently ranked no. 56 on North America’s 50 Best Bars 2025, has taken over the hotel’s lobby for its first ever residency.
Now open through May 2026, the experience transforms the space into an immersive Italian playground of spritzes, texture, sound and total seaside swagger. At 5 p.m. sharp, the lobby shifts from serene coastal glow to a moody, music-filled lounge with eclectic Italian and American beats, intimate seating pockets and weekend DJ sets.
The bar’s vacation-inspired menu is pure escapism. Highlights include the Martini Doppio, a punchier twist on a Gibson with Grey Goose or Bombay Sapphire, Americano Rosa, Tio Pepe and pickled onions; the Rita with Código Blanco, mango, Gavi di Gavi, lime, spicy agave and a float of Barolo wine; and Fort Lauderdale exclusives like the Beeswax Old Fashioned made with Russell’s bourbon, Cynar and walnut bitters. Even the White Wine Spritz feels tailor-made for Broward with Italicus, peach, elderberry and soda.
“We opened ViceVersa just a year and a half ago with the goal of showcasing my Italian heritage and love of aperitivo culture alongside the bounty of ingredients found only in South Florida to offer visitors a truly distinct aperitivo experience,” ViceVersa co-owner Valentino Longo says. “Bringing ViceVersa to Fort Lauderdale is an exciting new experience that allows us to expand on our original intention and affords us the opportunity to share the joyful act of aperitivo with even more guests. This residency in particular takes place in a beautiful setting that truly reflects the feeling of vacation, whether you’re a local needing to get away from a long day or a guest discovering the city for the first time. We look forward to welcoming you on your aperitivo journey.”
ViceVersa’s Fort Lauderdale residency is open daily from 5 p.m. to midnight and accepts walk-ins only. More information at fourseasons.com/fortlauderdale.
