A visit to the equestrian capital of the world would be re-miss without mentioning some of the gems in the area, from Wellington itself straight east twenty miles to Palm beach—including spots from the always-on-the-pulse Farm Stand girls who have curated this must-do guide of local favorites.
EAT & DRINK
MR. B'S TAVERN An Old Florida tavern with swanky throwback décor where disco balls spin over elevated pub classics, hand-cut chips with onion dip, and weekend DJ sets. MARY LOU'S A surrealist speakeasy with Studio 54 vibes in a former bait shop—now with a glamourous Montauk outpost. Imbibers note the strict door policy and required table reservations after 9pm. RH ROOFTOP Perched atop the 80,000-square-foot design mecca, this skylit garden escape serves timeless classics among fountains, olive trees, and chandeliers. HMF AT THE BREAKER'S The iconic Palm Beach cocktail hour. A glamorous, retro-modern lounge and cocktail bar named after founder Henry Morrison Flagler. GREEN'S PHARMACY Since 1938, this 82-seat soda fountain luncheonette still serves BLTs, egg salads, and milkshakes to locals flipping through the Palm Beach Daily News. CILANTRO'S The unofficial equestrian cafe and a melting pot for all disciplines, including polo. Athletes and spectators alike pop in for tasty Argentinian-inspired sandwiches and fresh-baked facturas between classes. KALUZ The Wellington outpost of this upscale restaurant & bar — a good reason to get dressed up but riding habits are always just as welcome.
SEE & DO
CASA GUSTO A family-run design wonderland of European treasures and hand-painted Mexican Talavera—proving maximalism with a story never goes out of style. CITY GIRL CONSIGNMENT Tami's decade-old consignment empire democratically mixes Chanel with Free People, where you're just as likely to score a $45 cashmere dress as killer designer finds—all with famously sweet service. ACQUAVELLA PALM BEACH Blue-chip art gallery bringing museum-caliber masterworks to Palm Beach's most discerning collectors. CONIGLIO Christina Coniglio's hometown love letter in resort wear, where growing up barefoot with five siblings meets vibrant botanicals and "Keep Palm Beach Barefoot" ease. TATO'S Tato Alvarez’s small workshop that he opened in 2001 is now a 5000-square-foot polo emporium he runs with his son Santiago. Filled to the brim with stacks of saddles, woven saddle pads, bits, hand-crafted mallets and expert repair services—everything a player could need. WINTER EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL Where the global equestrian elite descend on Wellington for thirteen weeks of world-class competition, champagne, and high-end shopping under the winter sun. FARM STAND WEF's lifestyle hub next to Pony Island where the equestrian set refuels on acai bowls and an always-exciting curation of fashion and lifestyle brands by Kristy Strait.