Any restaurant or bar can serve you a drink. But for something really special, you need to know where to look. The next time you want to unwind after work or grab a drink with friends, consider these five impressive spots.
Barsecco
By day, Barsecco hums with sunshine and chatter—by night, it turns into Brickell’s sultriest social sanctuary. This lush, mood-lit lounge knows exactly how to flirt with your senses: velvet booths, a live DJ spinning until late, and cocktails that taste like summer on a good hair day. The drinks menu is stacked with show-stoppers—the Spicy Cucumber Margarita brings the heat, Sangria Rosa flirts with rosé prosecco and raspberry vanilla, and the My Little Pony with tequila and guava is as Instagram-worthy as it gets.
Come early for their 4-8 p.m. happy hour, where martinis, spritzes, and bites like truffle fries and Serrano croquettes go for just $10. Stay late for Ladies Night Wednesdays, weekend DJs, and that unmistakable “everyone looks too good” Brickell energy. Whether you’re out to see and be seen or simply sip under soft pink neon, Barsecco always delivers the perfect mix of class and mischief—a guaranteed highlight on Miami’s after-dark map.
Bayshore Club
When the Coconut Grove sky begins to blush, Bayshore Club turns into pure magic. Draped along Biscayne Bay where seaplanes once soared, this open-air beauty channels a dreamy, mid-century jet-set glow—equal parts nostalgia and next-gen Miami cool. Think palm-framed sunsets, soft live music, and cocktails that look like they were born to be bathed in golden light.
Sip a Come Fly With Me (Aperol, prosecco, passion fruit) as sailboats shimmer offshore, or chase the heat with a Marina Reef spiked with chili liquor and mango. Happy hour runs Monday to Thursday from 4–6 p.m., when every signature cocktail, wine, and beer is half-priced—best paired with conch fritters kissed with lemon aioli or smoky rocoto pepper ceviche mixto. Whether you’re sipping barefoot on the sand or lounging under the breezy roof as jazz floats through the air, Bayshore Club is where Miami slows down and invites you to unwind.
Bayshore Club is located at 3391 Pan American Dr, Miami, FL 33133. For more information, visit their official website.
The Sylvester
Slip into The Sylvester and you’ll swear you’ve stumbled into Miami’s coolest living room—one where Abuela’s velvet sofa meets disco lights, and everyone’s halfway between chill and chaos in all the best ways. A love letter to old Florida dive bars, this Midtown gem is studded with mismatched furniture, a pool table, and the kind of grooves that turn one drink into an all-night situation.
The menu—unmistakably Miami: Vaxxxed & Waxxxed with tequila, passion fruit, and Aperol; Albino Gator with mezcal, watermelon, and jalapeño; or the dangerously smooth Banana Hammock, blending bourbon, cacao butter, and maple. Rush Hour (Tuesday–Saturday till 8 p.m.) boasts $5 beers, $6 wines, and cocktails priced between $8 and $10 by the hour, best sipped to the beat of old-school funk. No kitchen here, but a short menu of chips and jerky to go with your libations, so we recommend planning dinner accordingly.
The Sylvester is located at 3456 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127. For more information, visit their official website.
Kitchen 57
Kitchen 57 doesn’t try too hard—it doesn’t need to. This Downtown favorite nails that sweet spot between casual and classy, the kind of spot where one drink turns into dinner and maybe a little dancing after. The bar program is all grown-up fun: a Smoked Negroni served under a haze of smoke, the flirty Lychee “Rose” Martini, or the tropical Hibiscus Margarita—smoky, floral, a tad spicy, and might want to make you cancel tomorrow’s plans.
Pair your pour with their Thai wings kissed with sweet chili and sesame, or pretzel bites with beer cheese that could end a long week on the spot. The cheese & charcuterie board leans global, and those hamburger sliders topped with bacon-onion jam and secret sauce are dangerously addictive. Happy Hour runs Tuesday to Saturday 4-7 p.m. (till 6 on Saturdays), with a cheeky Reverse Happy Hour on Fridays 10-11:30 p.m. and Ladies Night on Thursdays.
ViceVersa
Downtown Miami’s ViceVersa is the kind of place that feels like a secret everyone should know. Moody lighting, Italian-inspired cocktails, and shareable plates make it effortlessly social yet indulgent. The drinks are full of personality. Citrus sharpens the senses, herbs surprise mid-sip, and effervescent bubbles spark little moments of delight. The motto here is simple: any hour is as good as the other for a sip, and we love it.
Cocktails like the Italian-VICE tease your tongue with bitter, sweet, and sorbet-cold lemons, while Brucio in Bocca scorches with spice just enough to make you grin. The menu stretches across hand-crafted negronis, martinis, aperitifs, and digestifs, each one crafted to impress. Kitchen hits land just as hard, pairing seamlessly with the libations: red snapper tartare in cucumber aguachile, wagyu carpaccio in a caramelized onion emulsion, and a short but satisfying lineup of pizzas. Aperitivo happy hour brings $10 cocktails and wine, plus half-price oysters from 5–7 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. ViceVersa is a little chaotic, carefully curated, and effortlessly magnetic.
Vice Versa is located at 398 NE 5th St, Miami, FL 33132. For more information, visit their official website.
