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Where to Watch the Kentucky Derby in South Florida

by Olee Fowler
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by Olee Fowler
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It’s called the most exciting two minutes in sports. While that may be debatable, the revelry of the Kentucky Derby is not. Between the wide-brimmed hats, bourbon-filled drinks and decadent Southern-inspired cuisine, it’s hard not to be enthusiastic about horse racing — even if it’s only for two minutes. Here’s where to watch the big race in style throughout South Florida.

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Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino

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This Kentucky Derby watch party will boast mint juleps, food stations, attire contests, horse race raffles, photo booth, casino free play and more. Purchase tickets here.

901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
(954) 454-7000
(954) 454-7000

The Citadel

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 Sip on mint julep specials from 4 to 7 p.m. on the Citadel’s rooftop, and guests are encouraged to dress in their Derby best with Best Hat Contest wins a Citadel Bar gift card.

8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138
(305) 908-3849
(305) 908-3849

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StripSteak by Michael Mina

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Guests can watch the race while enjoying celebratory Kentucky Derby hors d’oeuvres, fried chicken thigh sliders, and Benedictine tea “Sammy’s” while sipping on $5 mint juleps. The StripSteak staff will be decked out in full Derby gear and will be hosting an array of events including a “Best Dressed” contest for Men and a “Best Hat” contest for ladies. And Derby Day ballot ticket will allow guests to bet on the Derby winner and whoever guesses the first, second and third place horses will win a dinner at StripSteak 

4441 Collins Avenue Fontainebleau, Chateau Lobby, Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 674-4780
(305) 674-4780

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Beaker & Gray

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Beaker & Gray’s bar team will be serving up Mint Juleps with a “twist” on May 4, and as a keepsake of the party, bargoers who order the cocktail will be able to take home the signature copper cups. 

2637 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127
(305) 699-2637
(305) 699-2637

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Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

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At this Southern-inspired eatery, sip on $6.50 mint juleps while cheering on your favorite horse, and dress to impress with your best bow ties and fanciest hats, because the best dressed will take home a $250 gift certificate.

1600 Lenox Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 538-5220
(305) 538-5220

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Lost Boy

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At Lost Boy’s Derby party, kicking off at noon, it will be serving up mint juleps and will boast Derby-inspired festivities, such as best dressed competitions, best hat contest and best couple award.

157 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 372-7303
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The Wharf Miami

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Head to the Wharf for its Derby Day party with  $12 mint juleps, specials on Woodford Spires and Rye Mojitos from noon to 7 p.m., best dressed contest and a live viewing of the race.

114 SW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 906-4000
(305) 906-4000

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American Social

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From 3 to 8 p.m. guests can channel their inner Southern gentleman or belle, and sip on $6 Kentucky Bourbon Ale and $8 Maker’s Mark Mint Juleps. And the first 50 people to register through Eventbrite will receive a complimentary mint julep. Register here.

690 SW 1st Ct, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 223-7004
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Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino

901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009

This Kentucky Derby watch party will boast mint juleps, food stations, attire contests, horse race raffles, photo booth, casino free play and more. Purchase tickets here.

901 S Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009
(954) 454-7000
(954) 454-7000

The Citadel

8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138

 Sip on mint julep specials from 4 to 7 p.m. on the Citadel’s rooftop, and guests are encouraged to dress in their Derby best with Best Hat Contest wins a Citadel Bar gift card.

8300 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33138
(305) 908-3849
(305) 908-3849

StripSteak by Michael Mina

4441 Collins Avenue Fontainebleau, Chateau Lobby, Miami Beach, FL 33140

Guests can watch the race while enjoying celebratory Kentucky Derby hors d’oeuvres, fried chicken thigh sliders, and Benedictine tea “Sammy’s” while sipping on $5 mint juleps. The StripSteak staff will be decked out in full Derby gear and will be hosting an array of events including a “Best Dressed” contest for Men and a “Best Hat” contest for ladies. And Derby Day ballot ticket will allow guests to bet on the Derby winner and whoever guesses the first, second and third place horses will win a dinner at StripSteak 

4441 Collins Avenue Fontainebleau, Chateau Lobby, Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 674-4780
(305) 674-4780

Beaker & Gray

2637 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Beaker & Gray’s bar team will be serving up Mint Juleps with a “twist” on May 4, and as a keepsake of the party, bargoers who order the cocktail will be able to take home the signature copper cups. 

2637 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127
(305) 699-2637
(305) 699-2637

Yardbird Southern Table & Bar

1600 Lenox Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

At this Southern-inspired eatery, sip on $6.50 mint juleps while cheering on your favorite horse, and dress to impress with your best bow ties and fanciest hats, because the best dressed will take home a $250 gift certificate.

1600 Lenox Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 538-5220
(305) 538-5220

Lost Boy

157 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

At Lost Boy’s Derby party, kicking off at noon, it will be serving up mint juleps and will boast Derby-inspired festivities, such as best dressed competitions, best hat contest and best couple award.

157 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 372-7303
(305) 372-7303

The Wharf Miami

114 SW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33130

Head to the Wharf for its Derby Day party with  $12 mint juleps, specials on Woodford Spires and Rye Mojitos from noon to 7 p.m., best dressed contest and a live viewing of the race.

114 SW North River Dr, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 906-4000
(305) 906-4000

American Social

690 SW 1st Ct, Miami, FL 33130

From 3 to 8 p.m. guests can channel their inner Southern gentleman or belle, and sip on $6 Kentucky Bourbon Ale and $8 Maker’s Mark Mint Juleps. And the first 50 people to register through Eventbrite will receive a complimentary mint julep. Register here.

690 SW 1st Ct, Miami, FL 33130
(305) 223-7004
(305) 223-7004

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