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West End Lounge and Chris O'Neill as featured in South Florida's leading publications.
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OutSFLDecember 1, 2024
Best Drink / Best Bar Owner in Broward
The West End Lounge earned two awards from readers: Best Drink for the Anastasia Beaverhausen cocktail and Best Bar Owner for Chris O'Neill — after only being open a few months.
🏆 Your Choice Awards 2024
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Shoutout MiamiShoutout MiamiJanuary 28, 2026
Meet Chris O'Neill | Owner, The West End Lounge
An in-depth interview with Chris O'Neill on his vision, the risks he embraced, and how The West End Lounge became South Florida's premier elegant cocktail destination.
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OutCliqueOutCliqueJanuary 2, 2024
Building Something New – The West End Lounge
OutClique sat down with Chris O'Neill before opening day to discuss his vision for an elegant cocktail lounge on Wilton Drive, honoring his late business partner, and building something the community had been waiting for.
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It was an incredible honor to receive so many nominations after only being open a few months. It underscores how the community embraced us the moment we opened our doors.Chris O'Neill — Owner, The West End Lounge