If you’re headed to Miami, chances are you’ll be having a few drinks while you’re there. While Miami’s night-clubs are notorious for their lavish service, live music and star-studded guest lists; Miami also offers an eclectic bar scene that can ensure a fun night out without breaking your budget. Whether you want to lounge on a rooftop, drink in a garden or dance all night, Miami’s nightlife hot-spots will not disappoint. Here are our top picks for can’t miss places to grab a drink - or a few.
1. Area 31 ($$$): Featuring a tasting menu and unique cocktails, this upscale venue has some of the most spectacular views in all of Miami. Grab a drink on their rooftop and enjoy their drinks and fresh seafood dishes...More...
2. Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami ($$): Set up in a Miami Beach hostel, Broken shaker is a hip destination to has a large patio, pool and ping pong table to keep you busy while grabbing a drink...More…
3. Basement ($$$): Basement Miami isn’t your traditional nightclub. Although it has live dancers and famous DJs lined up every week, it has no seats, and has an indoor ice rink and bowling alley. Whether you’re looking to dance all night or put on some skates, Basement Miami is a great destination for your night out...More...
4. Bodega ($$): This tequila bar is the perfect blend between club and bar. Hidden behind a taco restaurant, Bodega is open during the day to grab a delicious taco or open late night to have a night out with friends...More...
5. Lido ($$$): Lido’s a stylish Mediterranean restaurant and bar within the Standard hotel. Situated on an island between downtown Miami and Miami Beach, this bar is a great place to grab a bite and look out over the bay...More...
6. LIV Nightclub at the Fountainbleu ($$$$): Located in the Fountainbleu Hotel, LIV is at the very top of Miami nightlife. On any night of the week the nightclub has A-List DJs playing live music and A-List celebrities buying tables and bottle service. There’s no better place to rub elbows with the highest echelons of Miami influencers...More...
7. Nikki Beach ($$$): Nikki Beach is a courtyard oasis that offers fresh seafood right on the beach. Make a trip during the day to grab lunch or stop by later in the evening to enjoy live music and one of Miami’s hottest spots…More…
8. Pawn Broker ($$): A stylish rooftop bar, Pawn Broker has one of the nicest views of Downtown Miami. Great for a calm night out, grab a classic cocktail and order a couple of tapas while taking in the views...More...
9. Rooftop at E11EVEN ($$$): This rooftop bar features a waterfall, fire pits and an indoor dining area that allows you to take in breathtaking views of downtown Miami in a laid-back setting. Though, this rooftop bar is located on the roof of E11even, a 24-hour Nightclub that is one of Miami’s most exclusive nightclubs; leaving many possibilities for your night out...More...
10. STORY Nightclub ($$$): Owned and operated by the same hospitality group as LIV, Story has much of the same appeal, with a larger focus on performances. This nightclub has some of the biggest names in music on a weekly basis and will surely impress on a night out...More...
11. Sugar ($$$): 40 floors up, this chic cocktail bar located atop the EAST Miami Hotel has spectacular views of the Brickell skyline. Featuring craft drinks and Asian-inspired fare, this rooftop spot is perfect for lounging...More...
12. Wood Tavern ($): This hip Wynwood Bar offers both indoor and outdoor bars with an industrial vibe all around. Grab a few drinks and head out back where a taco stand sells Mexican style street tacos on the cheap...More...
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