Locations in Miami: DrinkHere

3969 NE 163rd St. Aventura/North Miami Beach

305-760-2124

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Duffy's is a chain, but the North Miami Beach location stands alone for its uniqueness, service, and sheer square footage. The oversized bar is equipped with a TV screen over every single seat, so you can watch football while your friend can tune into badminton. If you're on a budget, Duffy's offers BOGO for most beers and mixed drinks, all day, every day. Translation: Literally every hour of the day is your own personal happy hour. Don't forget to pack your swimsuit: Duffy's has a pool (and more bars) on an outdoor deck directly on the Intracoastal. A bar with cheap drinks, water views, and a place to cool off: That's an only-in-Miami nirvana if ever there was one.

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Gramps

176 NW 24th St. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

855-732-8992

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At its entrance, this Wynwood institution boasts "air conditioning, cold beer, and cocktails." Indeed, those are the basics for a successful Miami bar, but Gramps goes the extra mile and then some — from a robust roster of live music, DJs, and drag bingo to some damn fine pizza and more. Ensconce yourself in the bar area or find a table on the patio. A little bit hipster hang, a little bit dive bar — Gramps is a welcome respite for the beer-and-a-shot crowd and the craft-cocktail maven alike.

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Lagniappe

3425 NE Second Ave. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-576-0108

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This indoor/outdoor hodgepodge of a place is named for a small gift traditionally bestowed upon a customer by a merchant, and the moniker couldn't be more fitting. At this serve-yourself Midtown bar, you pick your craft beer, cheese, and wine, pay at the counter, and then plant yourself in a lawn chair beneath twinkling lights. Lagniappe offers live music — and sitting under the stars on a balmy night while listening to a band evokes an evening more New Orleans than Miami.

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The Abbey Brewing Company

1115 16th St., Miami Beach South Beach

305-538-8110

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Miami Beach's first official craft beer bar, the Abbey Brewing Company, opened in 1995 — you know, before it was cool. It's now a landmark for those seeking handcrafted brews — not to mention a curated selection of small-batch whiskeys, rare wines, and small bites — in an intimate setting removed from the hustle and bustle of Ocean Drive. Although the menu offers a full liquor bar, the half-dozen housemade brews are the focus here, thanks to founder and longtime brewmaster Raymond Rigazio, whose offerings include a series of Trappist-themed beers like Brother Aaron's Quadrupel, Brother Dan's Dubbel, and the Immaculate IPA.

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Alabama Jack's

58000 Card Sound Rd., Key Largo Florida Keys

305-248-8741

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Is it the first stop on your way to the Keys or your last stop on the way home? That's for you to decide. Either way, Alabama Jack's is an institution. It's on a lonely stretch of Card Sound Road — the alternative to U.S. 1 that tourists en route to the Keys hardly ever use. When you reach the sign that says, "This Place Sucks! I Wouldn't Come Back!" you know you've arrived. This dive bar is a favorite with bikers, boaters, and anyone who enjoys a few cold ones and a plate of hot conch fritters. It's not pretty (though the views are). It's not fancy, but it is a piece of old Florida Keys life that's being replaced by strip malls and chain hotels.

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The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub & Kitchen

91 NW First St. Downtown/Overtown

786-353-2339

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Nearly every major city in the world has at least a handful of Irish pubs where you can grab a pint of Guinness, some curry fries, and watch football (the real kind). The Auld Dubliner's looks are deceiving: Nestled as it is in a nondescript row of storefronts, a passerby might mistake it for a cellphone repair shop. But enter and you're transported to the Emerald Isle — from the witty sayings on the wall to the footy on the telly to the telltale aroma of shepherd's pie wafting from the kitchen. With a fine selection of Irish whiskies on the shelves, bartenders who know how to pour a proper Guinness, seemingly every soccer game around the world airing on the TV, the Auld Dubliner is a great place to channel the friendliness (and the booze) of Ireland without leaving the Magic City.

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Baby Jane

500 Brickell Ave., Suite 105E Brickell

786-623-3555

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Late-night noodles, cocktails, and lively vibes are in store at Baby Jane. At this Asian-inspired Brickell hotspot, you're welcome to sip cocktails and hang until the wee hours. Adorned by a bright neon light that says, "I'll have what she's having," the intimate space is outfitted with booths that line the sides of the bar, a few high tops, and seating that allows j-u-s-t enough space to dance if the moment calls for it.

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The Bar at the Yard

8455 NW 53rd St., Ste. 106 Doral

305-744-5038

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Though it's just one part of a larger complex, the Bar at the Doral Yard has its own personality. The large wooden bar serves as both the focal point of the Doral Yard and a gathering place for locals to chill on plush, oversized barstools. The cocktails are well-thought-out and tap into local flavors like mango, coconut, and even cafecito. Add the rotating daily specials to the mix and you've got yourself one friendly place to grab drinks.

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Bar Kaiju

8300 NE Second Ave., 2nd floor Little Haiti/Liberty City

305-793-7204

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Make your way to the mezzanine of the Citadel food hall, and you'll find a dim, red-backlit bar — and one of the most inspired cocktail menus in Miami. Translated from Japanese, kaiju means strange beast, and fittingly, the drink list is laid out like a graphic novel populated by mythical monsters and imaginatively crafted drinks to match their attributes. The "Groot," for example, is a cask-aged cocktail made with roasted hazelnut-infused bourbon, peach, Palo Cortado, and dry vermouth., while the "Tarasca" is a martini taken to new levels with fino sherry, Manzanilla olives, and extra-virgin olive oil. Bar Kaiju founder Derek Stilmann says his enterprise is, most importantly, a place for people to hang out and have a good time — that, and a tribute to the creativity of humans. And boy, are the humans behind this bar creative.

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Bar Nancy

2007 SW Eighth St. Little Havana

305-397-8971

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Bar Nancy in Little Havana sports rustic, nautical-inspired decor and a healthy selection of craft cocktails. The bar — named for the brigantine Nancy, which transported war supplies during the American Revolution — offers cocktails named after ships or patriotic themes, or both. The "Abigail Adams" is made with Fords gin, peach liqueur, lemon, strawberry, cucumber, and soda; the "Stem to Stern" consists of apricot-infused Bulleit rye, lemon, apricot jam, and ginger ale. There's live music and a daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. offers half-price drinks.

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The Bar

172 Giralda Ave. Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-442-2730

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This Giralda Plaza drinking den has been a Coral Gables staple since it opened in 1946 as a beer hall. Notwithstanding its cadre of diehard regulars, the crowd here skews younger — Millennials and Gen Xers who mass here late at night and on the weekends. If you want to avoid finding yourself packed shoulder to shoulder as the evening wears on, visit at an off hour for a whistle-wetter and a bite. At a glance, the menu may seem basic — wings, burgers, loaded tater tots — but every dish here is leveled up a skosh. That's what we call maturity!

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Barracuda Taphouse & Grill

3035 Fuller St. Coconut Grove

305-918-9013

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Barracuda is more than your average neighborhood bar and grill. This pink-hued bar, located on a side street in Coconut Grove, has been around since 1995. The interior is decorated in what could be described as "frat house on the sea" — plenty of UM signs compete with shark jaws and the ubiquitous international currency stapled to every free spot around the bar. What really separates Barracuda from the pack, though, is its extensive beer list — about 60 rotating beers and ciders guarantee that you and your mates will never want for variety. Pair a few brews with some wings or fish dip, feed a few bucks into the jukebox, and you've got the makings of a perfect weekend afternoon slipping into evening.

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Batch Gastropub Miami

30 SW 12th St. Brickell

305-808-5555

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There's always a full house at this bustling American gastropub. Equal parts sports bar, lounge, and restaurant, Batch is the place to gather for soccer games, NBA tilts, boxing matches, and gridiron showdowns. The restaurant is also lively after work, when Brickell businessfolk and residents alike pour in for locally sourced pub grub, from brisket burgers to brick-oven pizza, that pairs perfectly with a lengthy drink list featuring a wide range of beers, wines, and creative cocktails. Happy hour — Monday through Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. — is a can't-miss.

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The Bay Club

1930 Bay Rd., Miami Beach South Beach

305-695-4441

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Right next to popular South Beach pizza joint Lucali, you'll find the cozy and quaint Bay Club. The menu is the same as next door, with bonuses like the option to order smaller pies and happy-hour deals on wings, meatballs, caesar salads, and other such bites. The cocktails are as fun and creative or as classic and uncomplicated as you care to regard them. The Bay Club is great for catching up with a friend or going on a second date; you can opt to sit outside on the sidewalk patio, at the bar, or in one of the cozy corner tables, depending on the mood you're in. Plus, there are comedy shows, karaoke, and live music regularly, meaning there's always something entertaining going on (in addition to the people-watching).

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Bayshore Club Bar & Grill

3391 Pan American Dr. Coconut Grove

305-209-1200

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It's not that the site has a ton of history beneath its barstools, including serving as the base for Pan American World Airways' flying boats (AKA Clipper planes). It's not that the decor brings to mind the golden age of burgeoning global travel. It's not because you can watch boats being brought from dry storage to the water and vice versa — a fascinating process that goes on all day. It's not even the terrific sunsets you can view over the bay with a drink in your hand. It's that all of these things together make Bayshore Club our favorite place to toast one other as the salt breeze adds a tinge of our maritime surroundings that were here before we arrived and will endure long after we're gone.

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The Bend Liquor Lounge

6844 NW 169th St. Hialeah

786-542-1948

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A decade into its existence, the Bend Liquor Lounge remains one of Miami's top dive bars. Dreamt up by architect Landy Lamas and builder Mo Lacayo (see Chela's Coctelería) and inconspicuously nestled inside a North Miami-Dade shopping plaza off the Palmetto Expressway just north of the Miami Lakes town line — why does Google insist that's Hialeah? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ — the Bend has all the ingredients for a great neighborhood haunt: a great happy hour, Star Wars memorabilia, and, of course, weekly karaoke. Cozy up to the lounge's massive bar and indulge in one of the Bend's signature cocktails. That's right: signature cocktails at a neighborhood bar. A suburban neighborhood bar, at that — and one that veteran imbibers might remember as the infamous dive known as Our Place.

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Better Days

75 SE Sixth St., Ste. 103 Brickell

786-220-7690

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Brickell's best-known dive bar, Better Days, is one of those "anything goes" spots that's great for happy hour or that very last drink of the night. While there's no formal cocktail menu, the bartenders are ready and willing to make whatever is requested — though tequila shots are a fan favorite. The dark, cozy space is outfitted with a pool table, string lights, and flamingo decor, with a bar in the center and seating in the form of couches and a church pew around the room. In a nutshell, it's always a better day at Better Days.

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Black Market Miami

168 SE First St. Downtown/Overtown

305-400-8023

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Most Miami sports bars have one thing in common: disappointed sports fans. It makes sense, then, that you'd want a sports bar that can make even the worst game seem bearable. That's where Black Market comes in. In 2017, founders Erick Passo and Mike Mora opened an upscale, well-appointed bar that was a welcome change to the area's chain options. It remains one of the city's best spots to hang out come game day. Looking to expand, the duo would reminisce about the memories made at the Bayside Hooters — now the site of a second location. The latter is equipped with more than 40 TV monitors (many of them outside) and an open-air bar overlooking the marina. And Black Market offers more than mere game-viewing pleasure; it also serves seriously crafty cocktails alongside a variety of draft craft beers. The food menu, too, is generous, a mix of casual and upscale options that range from burgers, sandwiches, and salads to wings tossed in your choice of sauces.

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Blackbird Ordinary

729 SW First Ave. Brickell

305-671-3307

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This institution in Brickell City Centre has done more than merely survive the ever-changing neighborhood; it has thrived. Evolving as needed, Blackbird Ordinary has reinvented itself for the third time in its dozen-year lifespan. The newest version is inspired by owner Dan Binkiewicz's childhood in Miami Beach. It’s dark and moody, with a major bohemian feel and disco balls twinkling all night. Inside the main room, you'll find cozy booths and plenty of room to dance — and you'll be dancing on the iconic LED-colored floor that once called Purdy Lounge home. Step "outside" to discover a newly revamped tropical oasis with tall, stadiumlike ceilings, even more room to dance, and several bars, ensuring that your next drink — say, the classic "Blackbird," made with sweet-tea vodka, blackberries, and lemonade — is never too far away.

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Bleau Bar

4441 Collins Ave., Miami Beach South Beach

305-674-4760

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Located in the lobby of the iconic Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel, Bleau Bar was a popular hangout for the Rat Pack back in the 1950s. These days, it's a hotspot for grabbing a cocktail before heading to dinner at one of the hotel's several restaurants or downstairs to dance the night away at LIV. After a 2021 renovation, Bleau Bar debuted a series of 16-foot-tall screens that allow a little separation between the hotel's entrance and the bar area. Guests can take a seat at the massive teardrop-shaped bar or an exclusive table for bottle service. On the menu: classic cocktails, a broad selection of spirits, and beaucoup people-watching.

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Bob's Your Uncle

928 71st St., Miami Beach Mid/North Beach

786-542-5366

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The original location of this dive bar is on New York's Upper West Side; the Miami Beach outpost was re-created after owner Danielle Savin flew south and decided this was a great place to open a little watering hole. Bob's Your Uncle is Normandy Isle's go-to spot to be treated like family, even when you don't want to be around your own. Whether it's a classic cocktail, beer on tap, or even a Jell-O shot, everything is served with a smile. The bar's personality extends to the restroom hallway, adorned with photos of famous Bobs throughout history — from De Niro to Saget. Pro tip: Bob's is the perfect place to grab a cold one while waiting for a table at the adjacent sushi restaurant, Katana.

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Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern

7221 SW 58th Ave., South Miami Coral Gables/S. Miami

305-669-8577

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The best neighborhood bar is the one closest to home, and Bougainvillea's, a snug, self-described old Florida tavern near the Shops at Sunset Place, is exactly that for those who live in the Greater Coral Gables/Pinecrest/Kendall triangle. Built inside a '40s-era cottage, it's a fine place to sip wine and contemplate humanity or to down beers with friends. The default light level is dim, there's a fireplace, and some tables are set up outside. The affectionately nicknamed Bougie's is one of the few neighborhood bars to offer live music on a regular basis.

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Broken Shaker

2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach Mid/North Beach

305-531-2727

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What began in 2012 as a pop-up has evolved into a Miami Beach institution, now entering a fresh chapter under new ownership. This courtyard bar at the Freehand Hotel, with its twinkling lights and lush tropical surroundings, recently transitioned from Bar Lab founders Gabe Orta and Elad Zvi to New York's Authentic Hospitality group (who also happen to Ray’s Hometown Bar next door). While the ownership has changed, the commitment to topnotch drinks persists , albeit with a revamped menu focusing on straightforward tropical cocktails. The space maintains its signature indoor-outdoor layout with vintage furnishings and lush greenery that made it a welcome alternative to the area's typical hotel bars over a decade ago.

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Brother's Keeper

1710 Alton Rd., Miami Beach South Beach

786-882-3528

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In 2024, four local hospitality veterans teamed up to open a much-needed neighborhood bar in the upper-left-hand corner of South Beach in 2024. Named after the first-ever episode of Miami Vice, the retro-inspired spot is the perfect blend of kitsch and substance, with an inventive food menu that features options like bacon-wrapped dates with valdeón cheese, jumbo crab cakes, and jerk wings "that beat Bobby Flay." The cocktails are just as inventive. Don’t miss the Instagram-famous "Bread Service Martini," made with vodka, gin, and olive oil and served with a mini croissant on the side, and the "Apricot & Strawberry Junglebird," which marries dark rum with Campari.

Cafe La Trova

971 SW Eighth St. Little Havana

786-615-4379

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Between Cuban cantinero Julio Cabrera's daiquiris and chef Michelle Bernstein's fare, there's something uniquely Miami about Cafe La Trova. Bernstein's comfort food is all-around tempting; she works to meet the foodie fantasies of her guests, whether they're in search of elaborate dishes or a traditional tres leches dessert. Cabrera's cantineros take pride in the art of drink making. Here, they "throw" daiquiris, tossing the precious liquid from shaker to shaker to create an arch in the air before spontaneously bursting into a choreographed dance number. But as with all things Magic City, this joint isn't fueled solely by good food and drink: At any given time of the day, expect guayabera-clad musicians or jazz trumpet players to fill the air with their vibrant tunes from a stage whose backdrop is the weathered façade of an Old Havana edifice. The Florida Michelin Guide recognized Cafe La Trova for its superior food and drink.

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Casa La Rubia Brewery & Pub

55 NW 25th St. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

786-362-6300

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In early 2024, Wynwood Brewing and Veza Sur Brewing Company joined forces, merging two of Miami’s original craft breweries under one roof. To cap off this new chapter, in December Veza Sur rebranded as Casa La Rubia, in honor of Wynwood Brewing’s iconic La Rubia Blonde Ale. Today, Casa La Rubia proudly produces and pours signature brews from both breweries, including fan favorites like Mangolandia, Father Francisco, and Pop’s Porter alive and flowing. With its vibrant indoor and outdoor spaces, Casa La Rubia is more than just a brewpub — it’s a community gathering place, hosting everything from salsa nights to spirited fútbol watch parties.

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Cebada Rooftop

124 Giralda Ave. Coral Gables/S. Miami

786-409-2287

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Cebada, the Spanish word for barley, is an ode to the now-shuttered Barley, which was located in Dadeland. Cebada Rooftop finds the same owners, Jorge Ramos Sr. and his son Jorgie Ramos, operating atop a one-story building in Coral Gables. Prior to opening in August 2021, the bar was in the works for more than three years. The drink names on the cocktail list poke fun at Miami-isms (and Jorgie's childhood) — like the "Every Belen Guy's Christmas Vacation," made with cucumber, ginger, honey, lemon, and Breckenridge gin. No Ramos establishment would be complete without an elevated menu filled with dishes you won't find in any other bar. (Think squid-ink linguini and roasted marrow bone.)

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Cervecería La Tropical

42 NE 25th St. Midtown/Wynwood/Design District

305-741-6991

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Cuba's oldest brewery made its way to Miami after nearly 25 years of research on the part of Manny Portuondo, great-great-grandson of Federico Kohly, who founded Cerveceria La Tropical in 1888. Using the original beer recipe, Portuondo revived his family's legacy with a state-of-the-art brewery in Wynwood, bringing La Tropical to the masses for the first time since Castro seized power. The grounds are verdant, thanks to an onsite annex of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, and offer a full bar and live nightly entertainment. The beer selection rotates, but you can count on La Original (an amber lager) and Nativo (a suave IPA) to be available on tap. An onsite restaurant offers a menu created by chef Cindy Hutson that features Caribbean food with a Miami twist, from beer-can bread with whipped guava butter to curry jerk chicken wings to a "Latin Lovers" flatbread topped with pulled pork, chorizo, and churrasco.

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Champagne Bar at the Surf Club

9011 Collins Ave. Surfside/Bal Harbour

786-482-2280

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Miami's ultimate treat-yourself bar is the Champagne Bar at the Four Seasons Surf Club. Home to the largest collection of Champagne in town, this chic oasis transports its guests to the Amalfi Coast. The emerald-green bar just outside the Lido at Surf Club Restaurant is surrounded by a large lounge area and an outdoor patio and is considered the property's lobby bar. Cocktails here are stunning riffs on classics with twists often inspired by the grand parties thrown onsite in the early 1900s. They're on the pricier side, even for Miami — gird your credit limit for $25 a pop — but they're among the best to be found.

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Chela's Coctelería

15301 NW 67th Ave. Miami Lakes

786-558-9393

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Situated at the site of a defunct Mexican chain restaurant, Chela's Coctelería is owned by Mauricio Lacayo and Landy Lamas (see the Bend Liquor Lounge), who teamed with notable names like Dan Binkiewicz of Sweet Liberty and Daniel Gonzalez of Hot Lime Kitchen to bring a fun watering hole to Miami Lakes. There are beers on tap aplenty, as well as a full bar with an agave-focused cocktail menu. Tacos are served in a fast-casual style, though guests are encouraged to hang out to enjoy large-scale games like Jenga and cornhole — and a DJ on weekends.

Clevelander South Beach

1020 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach South Beach

305-532-4006

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If you want your burgers and beer served with a side of revelry, the Clevelander is your spot. We can think of no other place where you can splash in a pool, hang out with body-painted women, and watch a football game on a 20-foot LED screen (or more than 40 other monitors throughout the property). The Clevelander offers multiple spots to drink on the premises, including the poolside Beach Club, the rooftop terrace overlooking Ocean Drive, and Shuckers at Clevelander Sports Bar, the last of which serves up grilled wings, coconut shrimp, and loaded nachos and other "beloved Shuckers favorites" that were mainstays at the late lamented North Bay Village institution.

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Copper 29

206 Miracle Mile Coral Gables/S. Miami

786-830-9640

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This speakeasy-inspired bar in Coral Gables looks to classic New Orleans watering holes for inspiration. When you walk through the nondescript door, you'll find a lounge area with red leather couches. The space opens to the main room, resplendent with a mahogany bar lined with leather-upholstered stools. Chandeliers and vintage lamps light the space, but the most eye-catching features are the two large walls cascading with devil's ivy that sandwich bookcases holding a curated array of select small-batch spirits not found anywhere else.

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The Corner

1035 N. Miami Ave. Downtown/Overtown

305-961-7887

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If you "know what it means to miss New Orleans," the Corner is the Miami bar for you. Nestled in the downtown nightclub district, this little speakeasy boasts a bar constructed from 150-year-old repurposed wood and a vibe that's more reminiscent of the Big Easy than the neon lights of the Magic City. Maybe that's why the Corner's cocktail collection contains so many New Orleans classics. Drinks such as the Vieux Carré and the Sazerac are properly prepared, and the Corner's hurricane puts Pat O'Brien's French Quarter version to shame. The fact that you can order a cocktail at the Corner till 5 a.m. is a major plus for those looking for "one more round" before heading home.

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