Miami's Clubs and Nightlife

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 on 2022.02.03
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Some of the best clubs in the world are in Miami. The nightlife scene is electric throughout various neighborhoods. If you're into fist pumping, electric music and bottle service, go to South Beach. Famous nightclubs and boutique bars fill the South Florida coastline. If you prefer a cold beer and indie tunes, visit Wynwood to admire street art and gorging on late night tacos. Finally, for those who would like to sip a vintage and chat, head to Coral Gables. Credit: Collected by GiAnna Wyatt, AFAR Local Expert

Gramps

Bar · Midtown

"Gramps: Beer. Cocktails. Air Conditioning When you live in Miami , you crave more than the glittery neon of South Beach. In Wynwood, the areas most up-and-coming hub for art and nightlife, Gramps appears like a grungy truck stop on the orange dive exterior. Inside, the bar includes live music, stand-up comedy and games. The bar serves creative speciality cocktails with flavorful, fresh ingredients. Outside, there's an expansive patio with graffiti, art, picnic tables and live sports broadcasts projected on the buildings exterior. The vibe here is totally relaxed and vibrant. The crowd consists of hipsters, artists and fashionable hippies."

Wood Tavern

Permanently Closed

"Wood Tavern Epitomizes Wynwood's Hipster Scene Wood Tavern epitomizes the Miami art/hipster vibe found in the new 'it' neighborhood, Wynwood. The bar appears like a standard dive in the front, but the outdoor oasis has picnic tables, a few games, strings of lights, and tons of graffiti—the biggest trademark of the area. The tavern's biggest draw is the station wagon that serves as a taco stand, serving flavorful tortillas filled with fresh ingredients. Taco Tuesday serves free grub from the 1964 Mercury commuter for free from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and 50¢ wings on Wednesdays. The patio scene at Wood is very casual. You'll find your fair share of hipsters and rugged artists."

Photo by Wood Tavern

Freehand Miami

Hotel · Miami Beach

"Freehand Miami Freehand Miami bills itself as “a hostel for a new generation of travelers.” Indeed, a visit here confirms that it’s very far from the stereotypical dingy hostel. In fact, were it not for the shared rooms, the Freehand would likely fall into the “boutique hotel” category. Room decor includes vividly colorful modern art and Mexican blankets, and free Wi-Fi is available. There are also private rooms that come with work desks and flat-screen TVs. The complimentary breakfast is popular with guests and includes Cuban pastries and locally roasted Panther coffee. Evenings are well-spent at the hostel's on-site bar, the Broken Shaker, which in 2014 was listed #22 on Drinks International’s World's 50 Best Bars list. It specializes in inventive “garden-to-glass” cocktails, which blend familiar spirits with unique homemade bitters and ingredients that aren’t usually found in cocktails, such as green bean juice."

Photo courtesy of Freehand Miami

Cibo Wine Bar South Beach

Permanently Closed

"Meet a Wine Fairy Cibo Wine Bar is a contemporary take on an Italian winery, and presents3,500bottles of premium wines in a dramatic two-story wine room. The bar is located in South Beach’s South of Fifth area, and there is a second location in Coral Gables. Alongside selections from Tuscany and Piedmont, lesser-knownvintagesfrom Sicily, Umbria, Sardinia, Puglia, and many other provinces are available. Cibo is known for its “wine fairies,” who fly aroundthe racks to select your bottle of choice."

Photo courtesy of Courtesy Liberty Group

Electric Pickle

Permanently Closed

"Miami: It's All About the Music The Electric Pickle is a boutique entertainment and music venue located in downtown Miami 's Design District/Wynwood area. This area is the most popular location for those wanting to escape the velvet rope of South Beach. The beats pump inside the diverse bar filled with crowds from every Miami background. The Pickle was named #8 Bar that Rocks by Rolling Stone. If you like to dance, this is the place. Celebrity DJ's take the stage from time to time and there are always specials on drinks. Step away from your regular rum and coke to try one of The Pickle's specialty drinks, they are full of flavor and fresh ingredients."

Photo by Electric Pickle

LIV

Night club · Miami Beach

"LIV: Miami's World-Famous Nightclub Of all of the night clubs in Miami , LIV is the most famous. Located at the Fontainebleau Hotel the club fuses the appeal of an ultra exclusive lounge and a high-energy nightclub. With over 18,000 sf of beams, LED lights and VIP lounges, LIV sets the stage for the ultimate nightlife experience. For the locals, make friends with some of the promoters around town to beat the long lines and velvet rope. Also, visit the website to purchase tickets to some of the best EDM acts in the world."

Photo by LIV

The Stage

Temporarily Closed

"Get Amp'd on The Stage The Stage is a live music venue located in Miami 's new Design District, the up and coming neighborhood for art, fashion, dining and entertainment. The stage includes some of the best South Florida performace acts and touring bands from across the country! Live music nightly, great happy hour, rotating food trucks and drink specials. Be sure to stop in for karaoke so that you can get down to some old school favorites and contemporary hits. Every night at the stage is different, one day you could be jamming out to a rock band, the next enjoying an indie film and the following day you could laugh hysterically at a stand-up comedian."

Photo by The Stage