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5 Best Bars to Get a Craft Cocktail in Miami
The Lido Bayside Grill @ The Standard- Affectionately known as just “The Standard,” the bar itself is actually named The Lido. The menu includes craft cocktails, imported beers, and light Mediterranean/Spanish fare. The major selling point of the bar is the bayside deck and outdoor lounging area. Hammocks, fire pits, and swinging chairs provide comfortable spaces to gather.
Lagniappe- A cozy wine bar that boasts live music daily and hipster-chic decor. Guests have the option of getting wine by the glass, bottle, or beer. Food includes charcuterie boards they assemble with cheeses and patés of your choice.
Employees Only- A 1920’s style bar with finely crafted cocktails served with a side of glamour. The bartenders clad in classic white tuxedos serve as a homage to the bartenders of the past who whipped up dry martinis during the Prohibition era.
The Broken Shaker- Part of the Freehand hostel, this bar serves craft cocktails that guests can enjoy by the pool, spacious outdoor area, or balcony of the hostel overlooking the entire scene. Greenery and ambient lighting provide a relaxing yet lively scene.
Sweet Liberty- A fun yet sophisticated bar that boasts inventive cocktails as well as a large selection of draft beers. The happy hour is a crowd favorite with $0.95 oysters and $5 cocktails.
5 Best Dive Bars in Miami
Mac’s Club Deuce- One of the late Anthony Bourdain’s favorite watering holes in Miami, Mac’s is as unpretentious as it gets. Cash only with a happy hour from 8 to 8, locals love this place for its no frills yet friendly approach to drinking.
Las Rosas- A Wynwood favorite with a dance floor or live music depending on the night. While you won’t find craft cocktails here, the bartenders tend to be generous with the liquor and the bar has a wide selection of domestic and imported beers. The huge outdoor area in the back provides a chill atmosphere for guests to converse or light up.
Lost Weekend- Despite being in the middle of South Beach and close to Lincoln Road, Lost Weekend feels like it should be a part of Wynwood for its cheap drinks, billiards, and games. The menu includes pub classics such as wings.
Gramps- A Wynwood staple that boasts a wide selection of live music, comics, and DJs. The bar includes frozen drinks, cocktails, and beer. The outdoor area serves as a dancefloor, lounge, and cornhole field.
Churchill’s Pub- A place for cheap beer and live rock/metal. By no means glamorous, Churchill’s is no frills and simple which is part of its charms. Guests can expect domestic beers on draft served in plastic cups and a game of pool always happening.
