A neon-lit bar in Miami Beach at night

9 of the best · Miami & Miami Beach, Florida

Bars and Rooftops in Miami and Miami Beach

A garden bar by the pool, a Brickell rooftop 22 floors up, classic Cuban cocktails and salsa on Calle Ocho.

Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

Insiders' picks

Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Miami.

  1. A garden bar by the pool

    Broken Shaker

    Mid-Beach (Freehand Miami)·Cocktail bar

    A garden-and-pool cocktail bar at the Freehand hotel, known for drinks made with house elixirs and garden herbs.

    2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140Explore View on map

  2. Dancing on Calle Ocho

    Ball & Chain

    Little Havana·Bar & live music

    A historic Calle Ocho bar and live-music venue with Latin bands and salsa nights.

    1513 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135Explore View on map

The full list: Bars & Rooftops, A–Z

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Neighbourhood

Miami Beach 2

Garden and neighbourhood bars.

  1. A garden bar by the pool

    Broken Shaker

    Mid-Beach (Freehand Miami)·Cocktail bar

    A garden-and-pool cocktail bar at the Freehand hotel, known for drinks made with house elixirs and garden herbs.

    2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140Explore View on map

  2. A lively neighbourhood bar

    Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co.

    Collins Park, Miami Beach·Cocktail bar

    A lively cocktail bar near the Bass museum, open late every night.

    237-B 20th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139Explore View on map

Little Havana 2

Cocktails and live music.

  1. Dancing on Calle Ocho

    Ball & Chain

    Little Havana·Bar & live music

    A historic Calle Ocho bar and live-music venue with Latin bands and salsa nights.

    1513 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135Explore View on map

  2. Old-school cantineros

    Café La Trova

    Little Havana·Cuban cocktail bar·$$$

    A Cuban cocktail bar and restaurant with old-school cantineros behind the bar and live trova music.

    971 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33130Explore View on map

Rooftops 1

Above the city.

  1. Sunset 22 floors up

    Rosa Sky Rooftop

    Brickell·Rooftop lounge

    A 22nd-floor rooftop lounge with views over Brickell, cocktails and DJs.

    115 SW 8th St, 22nd Floor, Miami, FL 33130Explore View on map

Key West & the Keys 4

Duval Street and the harbour.

  1. Local bar and music venue

    Green Parrot Bar

    Old Town, Key West·Bar & live music

    A local bar and music venue whose history goes back to 1890.

    601 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map

  2. An island institution since 1984

    Schooner Wharf Bar

    Historic Seaport, Key West·Open-air bar

    An open-air bar on the site of the old Singleton shrimp factory, with live music.

    202 William Street, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map

  3. A Duval Street institution

    Sloppy Joe's Bar

    Duval Street, Key West·Bar & live music

    A historic bar on the corner of Duval and Greene with live music every day.

    201 Duval Street, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map

  4. Sunset over the Gulf

    Sunset Pier at Ocean Key

    Mallory Square, Key West·Pier bar

    Ocean Key’s pier bar at the edge of Mallory Square, with live music and a clear view of the sunset.

    0 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040Explore View on map

Price guide per person, shown only where the MICHELIN Guide publishes a price symbol: $ budget, $$ moderate, $$$ upmarket, $$$$ top end.

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