Wynwood & the Design District
A touch of New Orleans in Miami, Lagniappe has an old-fashioned front-room bar, packed with art, faded vintage furnishings and weathered walls. The vibe…
Must-see nightlife in Miami
South Beach
A mix of Latin-loving locals and visitors from far-flung corners of the globe mix things up at this famous bar on Ocean Dr. Every night feels like a…
South Beach
A much-loved local haunt near Collins Park, Sweet Liberty has all the right ingredients for a fun night out: friendly, easygoing bartenders who whip up…
Miami
A single small room with a well-equipped bar produces expert cocktails, which are mostly consumed in the beautiful, softly lit garden – all of it part of…
South Beach
Bodega looks like your average cool-kid Mexican joint – serving delicious tacos (US$3 to US$5) from a converted Airstream trailer to a party-minded crowd…
Downtown Miami
Galleria is a tiny spot of beauty, with its tiled benches and coral walls. The owner, Jeremy Sapienza, makes all his own nut milks, and everything here,…
Wynwood & the Design District
This long, narrow space is a beer-lover's Valhalla, with a brilliantly curated menu of brews from near and far, though its 20 rotating beer taps leave…
Downtown Miami
The Blackbird is an excellent bar, with great cocktails (the London Sparrow, with gin, cayenne, lemon juice and passion fruit, goes down well) and an…
Little Havana
The Ball & Chain has survived several incarnations over the years. Back in 1935, when 8th St was more Jewish than Latino, it was the sort of jazz joint…
Wynwood & the Design District
The first craft brewery in Wynwood still produces the best beer, even though craft breweries are quite popular in Miami nowadays. The family-owned 15…
Wynwood & the Design District
Secret bars hidden behind taco stands are all the rage in Miami these days. To find this one, head inside Coyo Taco, down the corridor past the bathrooms…
Miami
Tucked behind the Vagabond Hotel, this is a great spot to start the evening, with perfectly mixed cocktails, courtesy of pro bartenders (the kind who will…
Downtown Miami
One of Miami's hottest bars sits on the 40th floor of the EAST, Miami hotel. Calling it a rooftop bar doesn't quite do the place justice. Verdant oasis is…
Downtown Miami
Since its opening way back in 2014, Eleven Miami has remained one of the top Downtown clubs. There's much eye candy here (and we're not talking just about…
Wynwood & the Design District
Concrete Beach is a great little neighborhood brewery, with a gated courtyard where you can linger over hoppy IPAs, wheat beers with a hint of citrus, and…
South Beach
The ultrachic Rose Bar at this elegant Ian Schrager original is a watering hole for beautiful creatures (or at least those with a healthy ego). Get ready…
South Beach
A great little nightspot in Sunset Harbour, Bay Club has an enticing low-lit vintage vibe with red banquettes, antique wallpaper, wood paneling and old…
Downtown Miami
On the rooftop of the Kimpton Epic Hotel, this buzzing open-air bar draws in the after-work happy-hour crowd, which morphs into a more party-minded…
Miami
If you’re missing the cidade maravilhosa (aka Rio de Janeiro), come to Boteco on Friday evening to see the biggest Brazilian expat reunion in Miami…
Wynwood & the Design District
Friendly and unpretentious (just like some grandpas), Gramps always has something afoot whether it's live music and DJs (Fridays and Saturdays), trivia…
Downtown Miami
This gastropub in Brickell draws a fairly straight-laced crowd. But if you don't mind the slacks and the sports on TV, Batch has appeal: namely a first…
Miami
Drive out about halfway to the Everglades (just kidding, but only just) and you’ll find Covacha, the most hidden, most hip Latin scene in Miami. Actually,…
Miami
The Anderson is a great neighborhood bar with a dimly lit interior sprinkled with red couches, animal-print fabrics, wild wallpaper and a glittering…
Miami
By day Titanic is an all-American-type brewpub, but at night it turns into a popular University of Miami watering hole. Titanic's signature brews are…
Wynwood & the Design District
The crowd here is local kids who want something stylish, but don't want South Beach – Wood Tavern has both atmosphere and aesthetic. Food specials are…
Miami
Seven Seas is a genuine Miami neighborhood dive, decorated on the inside like a nautical theme park and filled with University of Miami students, Cuban…
Miami
The top nightspot in Miami Beach for the glitterati is an 18,000-sq-ft hall of decadence lavishly set inside the Fontainebleau Hotel (a celebrity magnet…
Miami
All in a name, right? Probably the best watering hole in the Gables, The Bar is just what the title says (which is unusual in this neighborhood of…
Downtown Miami
This multilevel warehouse is Miami’s main megaclub. With 30,000 sq ft to fill, dancers have room to strut, and an around-the-clock liquor license…
Miami
Coconut Grove has its share of divey, pretension-free bars, and Barracuda is one of the best of the bunch, with a fine jukebox, pool table, darts and…
South Beach
Kill Your Idol is a bit of a dive, but it has plenty of appeal, with graffiti and shelves full of retro bric-a-brac covering the walls, drag shows on…
South Beach
Join the partying stars – Justin Timberlake, Vin Diesel, Britney Spears, Real Housewives, etc – by bottle servicing yourself into the VIP section…
South Beach
For the big megaclub experience, Story is a top destination. Some of the best DJs (mostly EDM) from around the globe spin at this club, with parties…
Miami
Tucked off to the back of Circa 39’s moody front lobby, this designer dream bar has a warm, welcoming feel to it. Definitely stop in for a drink if you’re…
South Beach
Muscle boys with mustaches, glistening six-packs gyrating on stage, and a crowd of men who’ve decided shirts really aren’t their thing: do we need to…
Little Havana
Nothing says refreshment on a sultry Miami afternoon like a cool glass of fresh juice (or smoothie) at this popular fruit and veggie stand. Try a…
South Beach
The oldest brew-pub in South Beach is on the untouristed end of South Beach (near Alton Rd). It’s friendly and packed with folks listening to throwback…
South Beach
The Weekend is a grimy, sweaty, slovenly dive, filled with pool tables, cheap domestics and – hell yeah – Golden Tee and Big Buck Hunter arcade games. God…
South Beach
There's never a dull moment at this two-story gay club – it has some serious staying power and a little bit of something for everyone: six different bars;…
Miami
A Miami icon that's been around since 1979, Churchill’s is a Brit-owned pub in the midst of what could be Port-au-Prince. There’s a lot of live music here…
