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Downtown | Coconut Grove | Coral Gables | Wynwood | Midtown | Little Havana | South Beach | Mid-Beach | Fisher and Belle Islands
One of Greater Miami’s most popular pursuits is bar hopping. Bars range from intimate enclaves to showy see-and-be-seen lounges to loud, raucous frat parties. There’s a New York–style flair to some of the newer lounges, which are increasingly catering to the Manhattan party crowd who escape to Miami and Miami Beach for long weekends. No doubt, Miami’s pulse pounds with nonstop nightlife that reflects the area’s potent cultural mix. On sultry, humid nights with the huge full moon rising out of the ocean and fragrant night-blooming jasmine intoxicating the senses, who can resist Cuban salsa with some disco and hip-hop thrown in for good measure? When this place throws a party, hips shake, fingers snap, bodies touch. It’s no wonder many clubs are still rocking at 5 am. If you’re looking for a relatively nonfrenetic evening, your best bet is one of the chic hotel bars on Collins Avenue, or a lounge away from Miami Beach in Wynwood, the Design District, or downtown.
The Miami Herald (www.miamiherald.com) is a good source for information on what to do in town. The Weekend section of the newspaper, included in the Friday edition, has an annotated guide to everything from plays and galleries to concerts and nightclubs. The “Ticket” column details the week’s entertainment highlights. Or you can pick up the Miami New Times (www.miaminewtimes.com), the city’s largest free alternative newspaper, published each Thursday. It lists nightclubs, concerts, and special events; reviews plays and movies; and provides in-depth coverage of the local music scene. MIAMI (www.modernluxury.com/miami) and Ocean Drive (www.oceandrive.com), Miami’s model-strewn, upscale fashion and lifestyle magazines, squeeze club, bar, restaurant, and events listings in with fashion spreads, reviews, and personality profiles. Paparazzi photos of local party people and celebrities give you a taste of Greater Miami nightlife before you even dress up to paint the town.
The Spanish-language El Nuevo Herald (www.elnuevoherald.com), published by the Miami Herald, has extensive information on Spanish-language arts and entertainment, including dining reviews, concert previews, and nightclub highlights.
South Beach Nightlife Tips
How to get past the velvet ropes at the hottest South Beach nightspots? First, if you’re staying at a hotel, use the concierge. Decide which clubs you want to check out (consult Ocean Drive magazine celebrity pages if you want to be among the glitterati), and the concierge will email, fax, or call in your names to the clubs so you’ll be on the guest list when you arrive. This means much easier access and usually no cover charge (which can be upward of $20) if you arrive before midnight. Guest list or no guest list, follow these pointers: Make sure there are more women than men in your group. Dress up: casual chic is the dress code. For men this means no sneakers, no shorts, no sleeveless vests, and no shirts unbuttoned past the top button. For women, provocative and seductive is fine; overly revealing is not. Black is always right. At the door: don’t name-drop—no one takes it seriously. Don’t be pushy while trying to get the doorman’s attention. Wait until you make eye contact, then be cool and easygoing. If you decide to tip him (which most bouncers don’t expect), be discreet and pleasant, not big-bucks obnoxious—a $10 or $20 bill quietly passed will be appreciated, however. With the right dress and the right attitude, you’ll be on the dance floor rubbing shoulders with South Beach’s finest clubbers in no time.
Downtown
Bars and Lounges
Bin No.18.
Pop into this bistro and wine bar before or after a show at the nearby Adrienne Arsht Center, or simply while the evening away here. The setting masters the fusing of style with charm, as seen with wine barrels that double as table bases, a blend of intimate and communal seating, a bar with open kitchen, and chandeliers adding just a hint of fanciness. The menu provides a good mix of seafood and meat, enjoyable to share or as personal dishes, but the real highlight is the wine list. Owner and Chef Alfredo Patino handpicks only from small importers of boutique wineries spanning the most famed regions to remote gem finds around the globe. TIP The best time to explore new varietals is Tuesday, when the bottles are half-off. | 275 N.E. 18 St., Suite 107, Downtown | 786/235–7575 | www.bin18miami.com.
Fodor’s Choice | Blackbird Ordinary.
This local watering hole has been around since 2011, but it’s now trendier than ever. With a vibe that’s a bit speakeasy, a bit dive bar, a bit hipster hangout, and a bit Miami sophisticate, it’s hand’s down one of the coolest places in the city and clearly appeals to a wide range of demographics. Mixology is a huge part of the Blackbird experience—so be prepared for some awesome artisanal cocktails. There’s something going on every night of the week, and the stylish outdoor space is great for cocktails under the stars, movie screenings, and live music. | 729 S.W. 1st Ave. | 305/671–3307 | www.blackbirdordinary.com.
Hyde AAA.
The Miami outpost of the wildly popular Hyde Lounge is situated within the American Airlines Arena (AAA) for use before/during/after Miami Heat games and arena concerts. The 250-person venue debuted during the Heat’s 2012–13 season and quickly became a Miami institution. Located court-level on the south end of the arena, Hyde AAA provides a full-blown, big pimpin’ dining, lounge, and nightlife experience that’s often better than the event happening in the arena itself. | American Airlines Arena, 601 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown | Miami, Florida, United States | 855/777–4933 | www.sbe.com/nightlife/locations/hyde-aaarena/.
Dance Clubs
Club Space.
Want 24-hour partying? Here’s the place, which revolutionized the Miami party scene over a decade ago and still gets accolades as one of the country’s best dance clubs. But depending on the month, Space wavers between trendy and empty, so make sure you get the up-to-date scoop from your hotel concierge. Created from four downtown warehouses, it has two levels (one blasts house music; the other reverberates with hip-hop), an outdoor patio, a New York–style industrial look, and a 24-hour liquor license. It’s open on weekends only, and you’ll need to look good to be allowed past the velvet ropes. Note that the crowd can sometimes be sketchy, and take caution walking around the surrounding neighborhood. | 34 N.E. 11th St. | 305/375–0001 | www.clubspace.com.
Fodor’s Choice | E11EVEN MIAMI.
A $40 million investment has transformed the former Gold Rush building into a nightclub with 600 square feet of LED video walls, intelligent lighting, and “Funktion-One” Resolution 6 sound system that pulses sports by day and beats by night, providing partygoers the 24/7 action they crave. Hospitality and VIP experiences are ample throughout the private lounges and $3-million champagne room on the second level; however, the real action is in “The Pit” featuring burlesque performances and intermittent Cirque du Soleil-style shows from a hydraulic-elevating stage. The fusion of theatrics and technology attracts an A-list clientele, and it’s not unusual to catch a celebrity or two sporadically jumping on the decks. You may want to partake in a little pre-party on the third floor, where the intimate 50-seat Touché restaurant awaits with Italian cuisine and sushi bites by acclaimed Chef Carla Pellegrino. Live music on the adjacent rooftop lounge warms you up for the long evening—or morning—ahead. | 29 N.E. 11th St. | 305/829–2911 | www.11miami.com.
Coconut Grove
Bars and Lounges
Vinos in the Grove.
There’s no swirling, sniffing, or pondering (unless you want to, of course); most are here to simply lean back and recoup from the day. Indeed this is a place to enjoy good wine without any airs. Socialization is easy via the staff, who are genuinely conversational with their wine knowledge; you can meet the locals in the casual outdoor seating area, which is front and center for the Grove activity. Inside, punched-out brick walls, chandeliers fastened from wineglasses, and chalkboard menus highlighting cheese plates add a quirky charm. | 3409 Main Hwy. | 305/442–8840 | www.vinosinthegrove.com.
Coral Gables
Bars and Lounges
The Bar.
One of the oldest bars in South Florida (est. 1946), the old Hofbrau has been reincarnated a few times and now goes by the name “The Bar.” The no-frills joint has become an institution in the South Florida bar scene, though it remains totally nontouristy. A massive American flag hangs on the wall of this locals’ hangout, arguably the only “cool” nightlife in suburban Coral Gables. Owned by the same folks as Blackbird Ordinary in downtown, The Bar delivers DJ-led tunes Wednesday through Saturday night and karaoke on Tuesday night. Oh, and they have pretty awesome, farm-fresh bar food, too, for both lunch and dinner. | 172 Giralda Ave., at Ponce de León Blvd. | Coral Gables | 305/442–2730 | www.thebargables.com.
Fodor’s Choice | El Carajo.
The back of a BP gas station is perhaps the most unexpected location for a wine bar, yet for nearly 25 years a passion for good food and drink has kept this family-run business among Miami’s best-kept secrets. Tables are in the old world–style wine cellar, stocked with bottles representing all parts of the globe (and at excellent prices). A waiter takes your order from the menu of exquisite cheeses and charcuterie, hot and cold tapas, paellas, and, of course, wine! Note that though this is an elusive spot, oenophiles are hardly deterred. Reservations are a must, as the place fills up quickly, especially since it closes by 10 pm weekdays, 11 pm weekends. | 2465 S.W. 17th Ave. | 305/856–2424 | www.el-carajo.com.
The Globe.
This charming old-world European restaurant, popular by day with Coral Gables’s old-school business crowd, takes on a second personality come nightfall, especially during live jazz Saturdays. Beautiful antique chandeliers illuminate the restaurant, and a collection of globes adorns the bar area, which is lined with vintage, tufted, maroon stools. Once more a night spot than a restaurant, that reputation seems to be changing, but drink specials Tuesday to Friday still attract a strong happy hour following. | 377 Alhambra Circle, at Le Jeune Rd. | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | 305/445–3555 | www.theglobecafe.com.
John Martin’s Irish Pub and Restaurant.
This cozy Irish pub in the heart of Miracle Mile always delivers a good pint, good times, and decent bar food. Friday and Saturday nights enjoy live music with your pub grub. A traditional Irish band often plays on Sunday and, on occasion, bagpipers will perform, too. | 253 Miracle Mile, at Ponce de León Blvd., Coral Gables | Coral Gables, Florida, United States | 305/445–3777 | www.johnmartins.com.
Wynwood
Bars and Lounges
Cafeina Wynwood Lounge.
This awesome Wynwood watering hole takes center stage during the highly social Gallery Night and Artwalk through the Wynwood Art District (www.wynwoodartwalk.com), the second Saturday of every month, which showcases the cool and hip art galleries between Northwest 20th and Northwest 36 streets west of North Miami Avenue. For those in the know, on any given Miami weekend, the evening either begins or ends this seductive, design-driven lounge with a gorgeous patio and plenty of art on display. It’s simply a great place to hang out and get a true feel for Miami’s cultural revolution. It’s open only Thursday–Saturday (5 pm to 3 am Thursday and Friday, 9 pm to 3 am Saturday). | 297 N.W. 23rd St., Wynwood | 305/438–0792 | www.cafeinamiami.com.
Wood Tavern.
This is a neighborhood hangout where anything—and anyone—goes: suits mix with hoodies, fashionistas mingle with hipsters, but everyone in the crowd gives off a warm, welcoming vibe. The outdoor terrace is a block party scene with Latin bites served from grafitti-covered car countertops and bleacher-style stairs from which to people-watch or bob to the beats as the DJ jumps from Cypress Hill to Led Zepplin. The scene is a bit of a departure from the sultry nightlife typically associated with the Magic City (wine and cocktails are served in red plastic cups), but all in all it’s an experience definitely worth checking out. | 2531 N.W. 2nd Ave. | 786/525–5955 | www.woodtavernmiami.com.
Wynwood Brewing Company.
This family-owned craft brewery is hidden among the towering graffiti arts walls of Wynwood. Communal tables and ever-changing pop-up galleries by neighborhood artists make the taproom cozy; however, a peek through the window behind the bar reveals there is much more to the establishment: 15 pristine silver vats are constantly brewing variations of blond ale, IPA, barrel-aged strong ales, seasonal offerings, and national Gold Medalist the Robust Porter. All staff members are designated “Beer Servers” under the Cicerone Certification Program, ensuring knowledgeable descriptions and recommendations to your liking. | 565 N.W. 24 St. | 305/982–8732 | www.wynwoodbrewing.com.
Midtown
Bars and Lounges
Lagniappe.
You may stumble upon this unassuming yet intriguing den across from the Midtown railroad tracks. Shelves house a selection of boutique-label wines with no corkage fee. Artisan cheeses and meats are also available for the plucking and can be arranged into tapas board displays. Once your selection is complete, take it back into the “living room” of worn sofas, antique lamps, and old-fashioned wall photos. Live musicians croon from the corner, with different bands each evening. Additional socialization can be found out in the “backyard” of mismatched seating and strung lighting, where as the evening wears on, you’re apt to mingle and table-op among the international crowd. | 3425 N.E. 2nd Ave., Midtown | 305/576–0108 | www.lagniappehouse.com.
World of Beer - Miami Midtown.
In Miami’s trendy and unique Midtown blocks (sandwiched between the Design District to the north and Wynwood to the South), it may be surprising to find a chain establishment that feels pulled straight from the suburbs. However, the Florida-based chain World of Beer is a favorite local hangout in this artsy neighborhood. More than 500 different bottles and 50 rotating drafts of craft beer are on tap, and there are plenty of patrons that have tried them all. It’s a laid-back scene, where you can just chat over a pint, and for many it provides an idyllic respite from Miami’s scenesters, yuppies, and hipsters. | 3252 N.E. 1st Ave., No. 112, Midtown | Miami, Florida, United States | 786/431–0347 | www.worldofbeer.com/locations/midtown-miami.
Little Havana
Live Music
Ball & Chain.
Established in 1935 and steeped in legends of gambling, prohibition protests, the rise of budding entertainers Billie Holiday, Count Basie, and Chet Baker, and the development of Cuban-centric Calle Ocho, this storied nightlife spot has now been renovated and reestablished under its original name. The high-vaulted ceilings, floral wallpaper, black-and-white photos, and palm-fringed outdoor lounge nod to its torrid history and the glamour of Old Havana. Live music flows freely, as do the Latin-inspired libations and tapas of traditional Cuban favorites for an experience equally cultural as it is enjoyable. Reserved seating is available for a reasonable minimum. | 1513 S.W. 8th St. | 305/643–7820 | www.ballandchainmiami.com.
South Beach
Bars and Lounges
Fodor’s Choice | Blues Bar.
Dedicate at least one night of your Miami vacation to an art deco pub crawl, patronizing the hotel bars and lounges of South Beach’s most iconic buildings, including the National Hotel. Though it’s a low-key affair, the nifty wooden Blues Bar here is well worth a stop. The bar is one of many elements original to the 1939 building that give it such a sense of its era that you’d expect to see Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire hoofing it along the polished terrazzo floor. The adjoining Martini Room has a great collection of cigars, old airline stickers, and vintage Bacardi ads on the walls, but it’s only available for private events. | National Hotel, 1677 Collins Ave. | 305/532–2311 | www.nationalhotel.com.
FDR at the Delano.
The world’s hottest DJs are on tap at this überexclusive subterranean lounge that caters to a stylish see-and-be-seen crowd. Seductive lighting illuminates the two-room, 200 person watering hole, decked out in dark and sexy decor. Bottle service is available for those with deep pockets. | 1685 Collins Ave. | 305/924–4071 | www.morganshotelgroup.com/delano/delano-south-beach.
HaVen Lounge.
This gastrolounge may be cozy by South Beach standards, but it’s just as flashy under the glow of backlit architecture, main bar, and lounge tables in ever-changing hues. Wall-to-wall TVs that double as light installations provide additional hypnotic entertainment. Clever mixology matches the innovative ambience with smoky craft cocktails fusing fresh-fruit flavors with herbs. Your palate will be further appeased with an organic menu of sushi and Asian-inspired bites, interspersed with fresh interpretations of American classics (including duck burgers, Maytag blue tater tots, and jerk chicken brushed with scotch bonnet honey). | 1237 Lincoln Rd., South Beach | 305/987–8885 | www.havenlounge.com.
Lost Weekend.
Slumming celebs and locals often patronize this pool hall–resto–dive bar on quaint Española Way. The hard-core locals are serious about their pastime, so it can be challenging to get a table on weekends. However, everyone can enjoy the pinball machines, the bar grub, and the full bar, which has 150 kinds of beer (a dozen of which are on tap). Each night, Lost Weekend draws an eclectic crowd, from yuppies to drag queens to celebs on the down-low (and everyone gets equally bad service). So South Beach! | 218 Española Way | 305/672–1707.
Mac’s Club Deuce Bar.
Although it’s a complete dive bar—and not something you’d expect from glitzy South Beach, this circa-1964 pool hall attracts a colorful crowd of clubbers, locals, celebs, and just about anyone else. Locals consider it a top spot for an inexpensive drink and cheap thrills. | 222 14th St., at Collins Ave., South Beach | Miami Beach, Florida, United States | 305/531–6200 | www.macsclubdeuce.com.
Mynt Lounge.
This is the quintessential celeb-studded, super-VIP, South Beach party where you may or may not be let in, depending on what you wear or who you know. It’s the kind of place where back in the day LiLo would act out, Brit-Brit would chill out, and Paris Hilton would zone out, namely because of the club’s “no paparazzi” policy. Admittedly, owner Romain Zago says that “Mynt is for the famous and fabulous.” Every summer the lounge undergoes renovations to stay at the top of its game, revealing a slightly different look. | 1921 Collins Ave. | 305/532–0727 | www.myntlounge.com.
Palace Bar.
South Beach’s gay heyday continues at this fierce oceanfront bar where folks both gay and straight come to revel in good times, cheap cocktails, and great drag performances. Everyone’s welcome, and there’s no formal dress code. So for many, Speedos, tank tops, and two-pieces will do. The bar gets busiest in the afternoon and early evening; it’s not really a late-night place. For out-of-towners, the Sunday Drag Brunch is a must. It’s a true show-stopper—or car-shopper shall we say. Using Ocean Drive as a stage, drag queens direct oncoming traffic with street-side splits and acrobatic tricks in heels. | 1200 Ocean Dr. | 305/531–7234 | www.palacesouthbeach.com.
Fodor’s Choice | Radio Bar.
What began as a pop-up bar on South Beach’s emerging SoFi district in 2013 has evolved into a permanent local favorite, offering a basement-style party where the cool kids love to party, drink, and play. Radio Bar draws a diverse crowd of dressed-down locals, stylish yuppies, and consignment shop junkies. You’ll quickly recognize the bar by the 600-foot radio tower that marks the back-door entrance. Inside, the bar serves awesome craft cocktails, local brews, and small bites. | 814 1st St. | 305/397–8382 | www.radiosouthbeach.com.
Fodor’s Choice | The Regent Cocktail Club.
This classic cocktail bar recalls an intimate gentleman’s club (and not the stripper kind) with strong masculine cocktails, dark furnishings, bartenders dressed to the nines, and the sounds of jazz legends in the background. The intimate space exudes elegance and timelessness. It’s a welcome respite from South Beach’s predictable nightlife scene. Cocktails—each with bespoke ice cubes—change daily and are posted on the house blackboard. | Gale South Beach, 1690 Collins Ave. | 786/975–2555 | www.galehotel.com/nightlife.
Rose Bar.
Tucked away inside the chic Delano hotel, the Rose Bar is a South Beach mainstay and an essential stop on any South Beach bar crawl. Now managed by Las Vegas’s The Light Group, the Rose Bar mixes classic art deco architecture with the best in mixology (and a bit of Vegas bling). | Delano Hotel, 1685 Collins Ave., South Beach | Miami Beach, Florida, United States | 305/674–5752 | www.morganshotelgroup.com/delano/delano-south-beach.
Skybar at the Shore Club.
An entire enclave dedicated to alcohol-induced fun for grown-ups, the Skybar is actually a collection of adjoining lounges at the Shore Club, including the chic outdoor Red Room Garden, the seductively lit indoor Red Room, and the Rum Bar, all which teem with party-hungry visitors. | Shore Club Hotel, 1901 Collins Ave. | 305/695–3100 | www.morganshotelgroup.com/originals/originals-shore-club-south-beach.
Dance Clubs
Cameo.
One of Miami’s longest-running dance clubs, Cameo is constantly reinventing itself, but the result always seems to be the same—long lines filled with everyone claiming to be on the guest list, hoochie mamas wearing far too little clothing, a thuggish crowd, and some unsuspecting tourists trying to see what all the fuss is about. The combination makes for some insane partying, especially if the night is headlined by an all-star DJ. You’ll find both plentiful dance space and plush VIP lounges. If you can brave the velvet rope, the rough crowd, and the nonsense described above, Saturday-night parties are the best. It’s open Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday only. | 1445 Washington Ave., South Beach | Miami Beach, Florida, United States | 305/587–2272 | www.cameomiami.com.
Nikki Beach Club.
Smack-dab on the beach, the full-service Nikki Beach Club was once upon a time a favorite of SoBe’s pretty people and celebrities. Nowadays, it’s filled with more suburbanites than the “in” crowd. Nikki’s late-night parties are reserved for Sunday only. On Friday and Saturday, the Beach Club is opened from noon to 11 pm, and closing at 6 pm on weekdays. Visitors can eat at the Nikki Beach Restaurant, and get their food and drink on in the tepees, hammocks, and beach beds (expect rental fees). Sunday brunch at the club’s restaurant is pretty spectacular. | 1 Ocean Dr., South Beach | Miami Beach, Florida, United States | 305/538–1111 | www.nikkibeach.com/miami.
Rec Room.
Entering Rec Room is like stumbling upon an awesome basement party that just happens to be packed with the hottest people ever. Amy Sacco’s subterranean space at the Gale pays homage to everything 1977 (memorabilia included) and features a collection of more than 3,000 vinyl records at the disposal of resident DJs. The vibe is totally speakeasy meets modern day—the easy-on-the-eyes crowd lets loose, free of inhibitions, jamming out to old-school hip-hop and eighties and nineties throwbacks. | Gale South Beach, 1690 Collins Ave. | 786/975–2555 | www.recroomies.com.
Score.
Since the 1990s, Score has been the see-and-be-seen HQ of Miami’s gay community, with plenty of global hotties coming from near and far to show off their designer threads and six-pack abs. After moving in 2013 to Washington Avenue from it’s longtime Lincoln Road location, this South Beach powerhouse shows no signs of slowing down. DJs spin five nights a week, but Planeta Macho Latin Tuesday is exceptionally popular, as are the weekend dance-offs—Filthy Gorgeous Friday and circuit party style Saturday. Dress to impress (and then be ready to go shirtless and show off your abs). | 1437 Washington Ave. | 305/535–1111 | www.scorebar.net | Closed Mon. and Wed.
Twist.
Twist is a gay institution in South Beach, having been the late-night go-to place for decades, filling to capacity around 2 am after the beach’s fly-by-night bars and more established lounges begin to die down (though it’s in fact open daily from 1 pm to 5 am). There’s never a cover here—not even on holidays or during gay-pride events. | 1057 Washington Ave. | 305/538–9478 | www.twistsobe.com.
Live Music
Jazid.
If you’re looking for an unpretentious alternative to the velvet-rope nightclubs, this unassuming, live-music hot spot is a standout on the SoBe strip. The double-story venue stakes claim as the longest-running nightclub on Miami Beach. Expect live music Friday to Monday with eight-piece bands playing danceable Latin rhythms, as well as reggae, hip-hop, and fusion sounds. Other nights are dictated by DJ-led tunes, each night caters to a different genre. Call ahead to reserve a table. | 1342 Washington Ave., South Beach | 305/673–9372 | www.jazid.net.
Mid-Beach
Bars and Lounges
The Broken Shaker.
Popular with the Miami’s cool crowd, this indoor/outdoor craft cocktail joint lures in droves to the adult-chic Freehand hostel to revel in the art of mixology and people-watching. The vibe is Brooklyn meets Miami: everyone’s Instagraming everything in faded filters, and there’s lots of man buns, facial hair, and girls that look like Lana del Rey (though they may claim they don’t like her music). The drinks are pretty daring and definitely awesome with ingredients like green bean juice and kale juice complementing the top-shelf liquors. | 2727 Indian Creek Dr., Mid-Beach | 305/531–2727 | thefreehand.com/miami/.
Dance Clubs
Fodor’s Choice | LIV Nightclub.
Since its 2009 opening, the Fontainebleau’s LIV Nightclub has garnered plenty of global attention, and it shows no signs of stopping. It’s not hard to see why LIV often makes lists of the world’s best clubs—if you can get in, that is (LIV is notorious for lengthy lines, so don’t arrive fashionably late). Past the velvet ropes, the dance palladium impresses with its lavish decor, well-dressed international crowd, sensational light-and-sound system, and seductive bi-level club experience. Sometimes the lobby bar, filled with LIV’s overflow (and rejects), is just as fun as the club itself. TIP Men beware: groups of guys entering LIV are often coerced into insanely priced bottle service. | Fontainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Ave., Mid-Beach | 305/674–4680 for table reservations | www.livnightclub.com.
Fisher and Belle Islands
Bars and Lounges
Lido Restaurant & Bayside Grill.
With all due respect to wonderful food by Executive Chef Mark Zeitouni, many locals come to The Lido Restaurant & Bayside Grill with drinking as their top priority. By day, the colorful and chic, waterfront alfresco restaurant is idyllic for watching the bay-side boats and poolside hotties go by. In the evening, lights braided into the surrounding trees illuminate the terrace, sparking a seductive ambience. On weekdays from 4 to 7, the bar offers Sunset Service, their version of Happy Hour. TIP The indoor, lobby-side Lido Bar and Lounge is great for a craft cocktail and a round of Ping-Pong, but the real scene is outdoors, on the opposite side of the hotel, at the Lido Restaurant & Bayside Grill. | The Standard Spa Miami Beach, 40 Island Ave., Belle Isle | www.standardhotels.com/spa-miami-beach.