october at empire
Oozing With Spirits, the Kind You Drink and the Kind That Come Out to Play.
From spirit tastings and a rivalry tailgate to a live iHeart broadcast and a disco-infused Halloween party for the books, October at Empire is packed. Here is everything happening this month.
Here is the full lineup.
One unforgettable month. Mark your calendar now.
The October Lineup
The evening starts at 7pm with a curated pairing of Teeling Irish Whiskey and Rocky Patel Gem Series Sapphire cigars. Limited seating, members and invited guests only. Great spirits, great smoke, and the right company to enjoy them with.
The Rocky Patel team will be on site for the evening, which is reason enough to be in the room early.
The Cigar and Whiskey Experience flows right into Brew vs. Brain Trivia at 8pm. With the Rocky Patel team staying for the night, we expanded the evening into a full Cigar and Spirits Edition. Think and Drink Trivia hosts. There are prizes on the line, including a trophy the winners take their photo with and a spot on the Empire winners' wall. Think you have what it takes? Come defend your title or take down the defending champions.
Big game day energy. Florida State vs. Miami kicks off at 7pm and Empire is bringing the atmosphere to match. Tailgate on the patio starting at 6:30, music by BREZNIK, gameday food and drink specials, and a crowd that knows how to show up for a rivalry. The tailgate runs until 10:30pm, so stay late and keep the party going.
Patron Tequila is our halftime sponsor, with a promo team on site and drink specials all night. Open to the public. Wear your colors.
Come on over to the dark side. The Dark Spirits Experience on October 22 features two bottles that earn their reputation — Bumbu XO Rum and The Deacon Scotch Whiskey — poured at 7pm for members and invited guests only.
This is also the evening our team transforms the lounge for Halloween. Get excited for the big reveal on October 31. Empire Exclusive — start reserving your seats now.
Empire Social Lounge is part of the official Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS) VIP experience from Wednesday, October 28 through Saturday, November 1. We will be on site all week — come find us and stop by.
When the show wraps up each day, the lounge is your next stop. Come back to Empire, keep the energy going, and make a full weekend of it.
The Penthouse is on air at Empire Social Lounge on Friday, October 30. Greek's Gridiron Beat — broadcasting live on Fox Sports 940AM Miami, 92.1 Real Radio, and iHeart Media — runs from 10am to 3pm inside the Las Olas lounge.
Doors open at noon. Come in, grab a seat, and play Beat the Greek for a chance to win football and hockey tickets. The perfect way to start your Halloween weekend — and a front-row seat to South Florida sports culture broadcasting live from Empire.
This is the main event. Saturday Fright Fever starts at 8pm on October 31. Music by BREZNIK. A costume contest with prizes big enough to bring the whole crew out for. Dano's Dangerous Tequila is the official sponsor of the night, with their promo team on the floor making sure you either catch the fever or find the cure.
The theme is disco. Dress for it. Tables will not last.
Full event details, costume contest rules, and table reservations are on the Saturday Fright Fever event page. Reserve early.
The cure for the fever. Whether you came out the night before or knew better than to test yourself, the Miami Dolphins vs. New England Patriots late-afternoon kickoff is exactly what you need. Patio tailgate starting at 4pm, music by BREZNIK, and big game day energy to close out the weekend right.
Dano's Dangerous Tequila and Tripping Animals Brewery are your halftime sponsors, with promo teams on site and drink specials all afternoon. Open to the public. This is how you close out the best weekend of the year.
October Is Set. Get in the Room.
Saturday Fright Fever tables fill fast. Reserve your spot online or text (954) 505-1095. Empire Social Lounge, Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale.
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