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Miami’s 14 Essential Cocktail Bars, Mapped

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by Olee Fowler Updated
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by Olee Fowler Updated

Miami’s cocktail scene has grown up. With a slew of award-winning watering holes popping up throughout the city, it’s safe to say that Miami has officially become a cocktail bar hub.

So, with that in mind, below is an updated list of Miami’s go-to cocktail spots to grab a well-balanced drink. This list only includes cocktail bars in the most traditional sense (i.e., ones that are more focused on drink than food — and doesn’t include breweries, wine bars, or newcomers to the Miami bar scene) and have been open for around six months or longer.

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Champagne Bar at The Surf Club

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The Champagne Bar at The Surf Club pairs Miami’s largest champagne collection with a cocktail program by bar director Jonathan Gabbay and the head of mixology, Leo Varona. Housed in the Four Seasons Hotel’s cathedral-like ground floor space, the bar offers meticulously made drinks like the Mangareva Americana alongside rare spirit flights and vintage pours. The extensive bubbles list draws connoisseurs to the palm-filled space, while the innovative cocktail menu keeps guests them coming back.

9011 Collins Ave, Surfside, FL 33154
(786) 482-2280
(786) 482-2280

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Bar Kaiju

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Hidden on the second floor of The Citadel food hall, Bar Kaiju brings monster-inspired cocktails to Little River. Follow the creature-themed floor markers to find this dimly lit, red-hued drinking den where Japanese anime art sets the mood. The 13-drink menu, designed like a graphic novel, pairs mythological monsters with creative cocktails. Try the King Kong with Uruapan Rum and fino sherry, or the Barbegazi, a memorable spin on an espresso martini featuring Grey Goose vodka, cashew milk, and cold brew chocolate chili espuma.

8300 Northeast 2nd Avenue, FL 33138
(305) 793-7204
(305) 793-7204

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The Sylvester

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Housed in the former Bardot space, The Sylvester “pays homage to old and new Miami” with cocktails and bites from the Beaker & Gray team like the “Vaxxxed & Waxxxed” made with Don Julio Blanco, Vida mezcal, Chinola passion fruit, and habanero bitters. The space also keeps with the Miami theme in decor, boasting colorful vintage wallpaper, tropical touches, and repurposed antique furniture, alongside games, including a pool table, pinball machine, foosball, and plenty of board games.

3456 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127
(305) 364-5635
(305) 364-5635

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Dante's HiFi

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Self-described as Miami’s first “listening bar,” which is modeled after the style of Japanese bars where guests come for the music, this small and intimate space is all about the tunes. Holding just 50 people at a time, audiophiles and imbibers can listen to Dante’s extensive library of vinyl records from resident music director Rich Medina’s personal collection while sipping on Japanese highballs and snacking on wasabi peas.

519 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127

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Gramps

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This Wynwood cocktail bar might advertise its "Cold Beer" and "Air Conditioning," but its cocktails are nothing to be ignored. Its laid-back atmosphere and strong — yet balanced — drinks make it the perfect spot to begin or end the night.

176 NW 24th St, Miami, FL
(305) 699-2669
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Sweet Liberty Drink & Supply Co.

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The brainchild of Miami bar legend John Lermayer, Sweet Liberty features a Miami Beach chic vibe complete, some of the best cocktails on the beach, and a kitchen open to 4 a.m. nightly. And don't miss its bar food, which is just as good at the beginning of the night as at the end.

237 20th St Ste B, Miami Beach, FL
(305) 763-8217
(305) 763-8217

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Brother's Keeper

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The Lost Boy & Co. team (behind Lost Boy Dry Goods and Tropezón) brings high-end cocktails and dive bar vibes to Brother’s Keeper on Alton Road. Past the 25-foot saltwater aquarium and purple neon lights, find playful drinks like the Bread Service Martini served with a brioche bite and a Lemon Drop No. 2 featuring Grey Goose Citron and hazelnut. Chef Josh Elliott’s menu leans into port city fare with tuna poke nachos and chicken fried gator. A pool table, darts, and daily happy hour (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) round out the 1980s NYC-inspired space. 

1710 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

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The Corner

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The fanciest thing about The Corner is the cocktails, and that's a good thing. Dark, rough-cut wood and dimly lit, as a proper speakeasy should be. Open late every night, making this spot a perfect nightcap destination.

1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL
(305) 961-7887
(305) 961-7887

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Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery

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As the name implies, rum is the star at Swizzle, with a versatile cocktail list focusing on classic and contemporary cocktails and a mix of spirit-forward drinks and tropical libations. The decor even boasts a mural and walls lined with photos highlighting the history of rum that is meant to be museum-like, which the bartender will give tours of when they aren’t too busy.

1120 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(347) 977-6428
(347) 977-6428

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ViceVersa

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Acclaimed bartender Valentino Longo brings a taste of Italian aperitivo culture to downtown Miami with ViceVersa, an intimate 60-seat bar opened in collaboration with the (former) Jaguar Sun team. The sophisticated drinks menu features 14 thoughtful cocktails across three categories: the Negroni Family, Martinis, and Signature Cocktails. Don’t miss the carbonated ViceVersa MI-TO, a unique spin on the classic Americano, or the Avanguardia martini featuring Bombay Premier Cru gin and makrut lime. While sipping drinks at the striking emerald-tiled bar, guests can dine on Neapolitan pizzas with house-stretched mozzarella. 

398 Northeast 5th Street, Miami, Florida 33132

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Over Under

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The eclectic watering hole slash restaurant offers well-crafted cocktails, booze-filled slushies, and a menu filled with items like a much-buzzed-about burger that is akin to a high-end Big Mac, smoked fish dip, and sour orange pie.

151 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131
(786) 247-9851
(786) 247-9851

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Lost Boy

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This laid-back, two-story Downtown Miami bar boasts an interior inspired by the American Southwest, traditional English pubs, and “drunken sailor bars,” along with a straightforward cocktail and food menu with classics like the gin and tonic, Old Fashioned, Negroni, and Penicillin, along with well drinks, wines, coffee, and tap only beers served in English imperial pint glasses.

157 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 372-7303
(305) 372-7303

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Cafe La Trova

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Vest-clad bartenders hand-mix cantinero-style cocktails at Julio Cabrera and Michelle Bernstein’s Cafe La Trova on Calle Ocho. The Cuban cocktail spot, which landed on both World’s 50 Best Bars and North America’s 50 Best Bars lists, features two distinct spaces: a main bar for Cuban classics like the Hotel Nacional and house daiquiris, plus a back room creating Miami Vice-era drinks. Live bands play nightly while servers pass Cuban plates through the Always-Havana-inspired dining room. 

971 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130
(786) 615-4379
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Gramps Getaway

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This Key Biscayne waterfront outpost of Wynwood favorite Gramps captures the original’s laid-back spirit under a thatched-roof bar overlooking Biscayne Bay. The cocktail program leans into tropical flavors while maintaining a playful approach. The Cucumber in Paradise delivers a refreshing blend of gin, cucumber, and mint, while the Gramps Mule adds a spicy kick to the classic. An extensive rum selection fills a lineup of frozen drinks perfect for sunset sipping. Most cocktails are around $14, and boat access makes this an ideal spot for waterfront drinking.

3301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149

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Champagne Bar at The Surf Club

9011 Collins Ave, Surfside, FL 33154

The Champagne Bar at The Surf Club pairs Miami’s largest champagne collection with a cocktail program by bar director Jonathan Gabbay and the head of mixology, Leo Varona. Housed in the Four Seasons Hotel’s cathedral-like ground floor space, the bar offers meticulously made drinks like the Mangareva Americana alongside rare spirit flights and vintage pours. The extensive bubbles list draws connoisseurs to the palm-filled space, while the innovative cocktail menu keeps guests them coming back.

9011 Collins Ave, Surfside, FL 33154
(786) 482-2280
(786) 482-2280

Bar Kaiju

8300 Northeast 2nd Avenue, FL 33138

Hidden on the second floor of The Citadel food hall, Bar Kaiju brings monster-inspired cocktails to Little River. Follow the creature-themed floor markers to find this dimly lit, red-hued drinking den where Japanese anime art sets the mood. The 13-drink menu, designed like a graphic novel, pairs mythological monsters with creative cocktails. Try the King Kong with Uruapan Rum and fino sherry, or the Barbegazi, a memorable spin on an espresso martini featuring Grey Goose vodka, cashew milk, and cold brew chocolate chili espuma.

8300 Northeast 2nd Avenue, FL 33138
(305) 793-7204
(305) 793-7204

The Sylvester

3456 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127

Housed in the former Bardot space, The Sylvester “pays homage to old and new Miami” with cocktails and bites from the Beaker & Gray team like the “Vaxxxed & Waxxxed” made with Don Julio Blanco, Vida mezcal, Chinola passion fruit, and habanero bitters. The space also keeps with the Miami theme in decor, boasting colorful vintage wallpaper, tropical touches, and repurposed antique furniture, alongside games, including a pool table, pinball machine, foosball, and plenty of board games.

3456 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127
(305) 364-5635
(305) 364-5635

Dante's HiFi

519 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127

Self-described as Miami’s first “listening bar,” which is modeled after the style of Japanese bars where guests come for the music, this small and intimate space is all about the tunes. Holding just 50 people at a time, audiophiles and imbibers can listen to Dante’s extensive library of vinyl records from resident music director Rich Medina’s personal collection while sipping on Japanese highballs and snacking on wasabi peas.

519 NW 26th St, Miami, FL 33127

Gramps

176 NW 24th St, Miami, FL

This Wynwood cocktail bar might advertise its "Cold Beer" and "Air Conditioning," but its cocktails are nothing to be ignored. Its laid-back atmosphere and strong — yet balanced — drinks make it the perfect spot to begin or end the night.

176 NW 24th St, Miami, FL
(305) 699-2669
(305) 699-2669

Sweet Liberty Drink & Supply Co.

237 20th St Ste B, Miami Beach, FL

The brainchild of Miami bar legend John Lermayer, Sweet Liberty features a Miami Beach chic vibe complete, some of the best cocktails on the beach, and a kitchen open to 4 a.m. nightly. And don't miss its bar food, which is just as good at the beginning of the night as at the end.

237 20th St Ste B, Miami Beach, FL
(305) 763-8217
(305) 763-8217

Brother's Keeper

1710 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

The Lost Boy & Co. team (behind Lost Boy Dry Goods and Tropezón) brings high-end cocktails and dive bar vibes to Brother’s Keeper on Alton Road. Past the 25-foot saltwater aquarium and purple neon lights, find playful drinks like the Bread Service Martini served with a brioche bite and a Lemon Drop No. 2 featuring Grey Goose Citron and hazelnut. Chef Josh Elliott’s menu leans into port city fare with tuna poke nachos and chicken fried gator. A pool table, darts, and daily happy hour (5 p.m. to 7 p.m.) round out the 1980s NYC-inspired space. 

1710 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33139

The Corner

1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL

The fanciest thing about The Corner is the cocktails, and that's a good thing. Dark, rough-cut wood and dimly lit, as a proper speakeasy should be. Open late every night, making this spot a perfect nightcap destination.

1035 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL
(305) 961-7887
(305) 961-7887

Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery

1120 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

As the name implies, rum is the star at Swizzle, with a versatile cocktail list focusing on classic and contemporary cocktails and a mix of spirit-forward drinks and tropical libations. The decor even boasts a mural and walls lined with photos highlighting the history of rum that is meant to be museum-like, which the bartender will give tours of when they aren’t too busy.

1120 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(347) 977-6428
(347) 977-6428

ViceVersa

398 Northeast 5th Street, Miami, Florida 33132

Acclaimed bartender Valentino Longo brings a taste of Italian aperitivo culture to downtown Miami with ViceVersa, an intimate 60-seat bar opened in collaboration with the (former) Jaguar Sun team. The sophisticated drinks menu features 14 thoughtful cocktails across three categories: the Negroni Family, Martinis, and Signature Cocktails. Don’t miss the carbonated ViceVersa MI-TO, a unique spin on the classic Americano, or the Avanguardia martini featuring Bombay Premier Cru gin and makrut lime. While sipping drinks at the striking emerald-tiled bar, guests can dine on Neapolitan pizzas with house-stretched mozzarella. 

398 Northeast 5th Street, Miami, Florida 33132

Over Under

151 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

The eclectic watering hole slash restaurant offers well-crafted cocktails, booze-filled slushies, and a menu filled with items like a much-buzzed-about burger that is akin to a high-end Big Mac, smoked fish dip, and sour orange pie.

151 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131
(786) 247-9851
(786) 247-9851

Lost Boy

157 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131

This laid-back, two-story Downtown Miami bar boasts an interior inspired by the American Southwest, traditional English pubs, and “drunken sailor bars,” along with a straightforward cocktail and food menu with classics like the gin and tonic, Old Fashioned, Negroni, and Penicillin, along with well drinks, wines, coffee, and tap only beers served in English imperial pint glasses.

157 E Flagler St, Miami, FL 33131
(305) 372-7303
(305) 372-7303

Cafe La Trova

971 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130

Vest-clad bartenders hand-mix cantinero-style cocktails at Julio Cabrera and Michelle Bernstein’s Cafe La Trova on Calle Ocho. The Cuban cocktail spot, which landed on both World’s 50 Best Bars and North America’s 50 Best Bars lists, features two distinct spaces: a main bar for Cuban classics like the Hotel Nacional and house daiquiris, plus a back room creating Miami Vice-era drinks. Live bands play nightly while servers pass Cuban plates through the Always-Havana-inspired dining room. 

971 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130
(786) 615-4379
(786) 615-4379

Gramps Getaway

3301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149

This Key Biscayne waterfront outpost of Wynwood favorite Gramps captures the original’s laid-back spirit under a thatched-roof bar overlooking Biscayne Bay. The cocktail program leans into tropical flavors while maintaining a playful approach. The Cucumber in Paradise delivers a refreshing blend of gin, cucumber, and mint, while the Gramps Mule adds a spicy kick to the classic. An extensive rum selection fills a lineup of frozen drinks perfect for sunset sipping. Most cocktails are around $14, and boat access makes this an ideal spot for waterfront drinking.

3301 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami, Florida 33149

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