The Cordish Companies and Caesars Entertainment have unveiled details for The Pomp, a major mixed-use development in Pompano Beach, Florida. The project is set to create “a world-class destination” that brings together the newly remodeled and rebranded Harrah’s Pompano Beach casino with “best-in-class” entertainment, retail, dining hotel, residential, office and lifestyle offerings.
The companies said The Pomp is set to be anchored by a “dynamic” Live! dining and entertainment district, with The Cordish Companies’ Live! brand managing these components. Located 35 miles north of Miami and less than 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, the 223-acre project is “one of the largest developments in South Florida,” according to the firms. Renderings for what the full project is expected to look like have been released.
“It’s incredibly exciting for The Cordish Companies to continue advancing this game-changing project with our partners at Caesars Entertainment,” said Blake Cordish, Principal of The Cordish Companies. “The Pomp represents one of the most dynamic opportunities for placemaking in the United States.”
“There is no comparable development in South Florida that combines casino gaming with best-in-class entertainment, retail, dining, hotel, residential, office and lifestyle amenities into one dynamic destination,” Cordish added. “With Live! as an anchor, we are creating a high-energy dining and entertainment hub that will attract millions of new visitors from across the region and beyond.”
The development’s name, The Pomp, honors the local history and pays homage to the beloved former Pompano Park racetrack located on the project site, the companies explained. With the newly remodeled Harrah’s Pompano Beach and Live! entertainment anchor at its core, The Pomp will feature 1.3 million square feet of retail and entertainment space, 4,000 luxury residential units, two hotels and 1.35 million square feet of space upon completion.
“We are completely reimagining what this area of South Florida looks like for residents and visitors to Pompano Beach with The Pomp and Live! through our partnership with The Cordish Companies,” said Anthony Carano, President and COO of Caesars Entertainment.
“Building off the success of our newly remodeled and rebranded Harrah’s Pompano Beach casino, we are committed to delivering a one-of-a-kind entertainment and lifestyle destination, unlike anything in South Florida, that will provide the best in gaming, world-class amenities and attract new visitors to the dynamic area,” Carano added.
The Cordish Companies’ Live! brand will anchor the development’s entertainment and dining components as Live! at The Pomp. The firm promised to bring the elements the brand is known for to The Pomp, including a curated year-round calendar of special events, premier dining venues, first-class hospitality, “and the best of local, regional and national entertainment.”
“The City of Pompano Beach is delighted to have Caesars and Cordish partner on this incredible project,” said Pompano Beach Mayor Rex Hardin. “Caesars is known for their energetic gaming destinations, and Cordish has a successful track record of developing and operating dynamic mixed-use properties that spur community revitalization.”
“The Pomp and Live! will not only attract millions of visitors to our city annually, it will also create thousands of jobs for Pompano Beach and South Florida residents, leaving a lasting positive impact on our city and region,” he added.
Encompassing multiple dining concepts, Live! at The Pomp will showcase over 25,000 square feet of “premier” food and beverage venues including concepts Sports & Social and PBR Cowboy Bar. The venues will open onto a sprawling central plaza that will create “a free-flowing gathering space” for local, regional and national live music and entertainment, family-friendly events, cultural celebrations, festivals, new-to-market special events, social activities and experiences, additional dining options, and more.
PBR Cowboy Bar
“Sports & Social and PBR Cowboy Bar are two powerhouse names in dining and entertainment and among the fastest growing concepts in the United States,” the companies said in a statement. Sports & Social is set to feature “multiple digital media experiences” including a state-of-the-art LED media wall that allows guests to watch multiple games and sporting events at once; while the PBR Cowboy Bar will embody the “toughness” of its namesake, Professional Bull Riders, with “first-class hospitality” for a “country western experience.”
Sports & Social
Along with Live! at The Pomp and Harrah’s Pompano Beach, recently announced Topgolf will also anchor the development with its eighth Florida location for a “technology-driven modern golf experience,” featuring 102 outdoor climate-controlled hitting bays equipped with ball-tracking technology, along with a full-service restaurant, drinks, rooftop terrace, a patio, music, private event space and year-round programming. Topgolf is expected to open late 2023.
