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 South Florida & the Keys
Key West
The oldest bar on an island of bars – 'A sunny place for shady people' being one of its mottos – this rogues’ cantina opened in the late 19th century and…
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…
Florida Keys
My New Joint brings a serious dash of style to the Lower Keys. This spacious, warmly lit lounge has artfully made cocktails, excellent brews on tap …
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,…
Florida Keys
Locals, tourists, mad fishermen and rednecks saddle up here for endless Jägerbombs before dancing the night away to any number of consistently good live…
Key West
Inside the Saint Hotel, this small, convivial bar deserves special mention for its outstanding Bloody Marys – among the best you'll find in this country…
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…
Florida Keys
For drinks with a view, Kiki's is hard to beat. You can have a chat around the bar or retreat for a bit of sunset watching or stargazing from one of the…
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…
Upper Keys
Welcome to your first taste of the Keys: zonked-out fishermen, exiles from the mainland and Harley heads getting drunk on a mangrove bay. This is the line…
Everglades National Park
You'll find first-rate craft brews in this enormous warehouse-style tasting room. The brewers here bring more than a hint of Floridian accents in beers…
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…
Key West
One of the most popular megabars on Duval, Kevin’s has a pretty good entertainment formula pinned down: nightly live acts that are a cross between a folk…
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…
Upper Keys
Of the two microbreweries in Islamorada, this is the one not to miss. It's locally owned and operated, with excellent beer brewed on site. Come in to the…
Key West
Propagandists would have you believe the nearby megabar complex of Sloppy Joe’s was Hemingway’s original bar, but the physical place where the old man…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Key West
Go to the top of this building and discover Key West’s own clothing-optional drinking patio. Lest you get too excited, cameras aren’t allowed and most…
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…
Florida Keys
When Colonel Kurtz whispered, ‘The horror, the horror,’ in Apocalypse Now he was probably thinking about the night he got trashed in this scuzziest of…
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…
Florida Keys
The Island has a friendly staff pouring strong cocktails on a sea-breeze-kissed tiki island overlooking Florida Bay. Chat with your friendly bartender –…
