Best & Cool Bars in Downtown Miami

"On the 16th floor of the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Area 31’s outdoor veranda is still a go-to spot for happy hour cocktails or a seafood-focused meal, boasting some of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay views to boot. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Area 31 (@area31miami) on Apr 22, 2019 at 11:28am PDT"

"This one is precisely not on that top because there are only 16 floors, but the hotel’s downtown view is fantastic. Moreover, the view is hard to get anywhere else. Therefore, many young professionals and even business people come here to enjoy their happy hours."

"Celebrate mom this Sunday with our Bossa Nova brunch, from 12PM to 3PM. Enjoy live entertainment by... Situated on the 16th floor of the EPIC Hotel in downtown Miami, dining at Area 31 guarantees you a fantastic view of the city in addition to your seafood treat."

"Bars Cocktail bars Brickell. It’s the longest ride to the top of any rooftop restaurant in Miami (40 floors up!), but Sugar’s Downtown views—and East Miami’s ‘grammable galactic elevators—make it all worth it. Pockets of Asian-inspired gardens help set the Zen mood, though it’s the flowing breeze that’ll really put you at ease."

"The city has some of the exotic bars that you haven’t gone till now. And A great hotspot in Brickell always has a massive line out on the weekends. You will see a good crowd waiting for their turn."

"The Broken Shaker has helped evolve the Miami mixed drink scene bringing the stiff drinks out of the parlor and into the open air. It's not the velvet slipper and smoking jacket type of cocktail club some out-of-towners may be use to. Patrons sip their drinks scattered around the pool and beneath the over-growth."

"Sometimes life works out: One of our favorite pool bars happens to be in the same place as one of our favorite photo spots. Which means we can reward our ’gramming with a boozy punch bowl. 2727 Indian Creek Dr., Miami Beach freehandhotels.com/miami"

"Mary Brickell Village, 900 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130, USA. The super-trendy Mary Brickell Village is home to a variety of bars, restaurants, boutiques, and night clubs. Fado Irish Pub is one of its residents."

"Relax in our cozy lobby bar, Drift, featuring seasonal cocktails and small bites. Enjoy the perfect evening on the couch with good company."

"Voodoo is the new place to see and be seen in South Beach, enjoy our full liquor menu of tropical drinks, frozen cocktails and margarita’s . The party ignites after sunset with a DJ, dancefloor, and VIP seating at the new tiki bar located steps from Ocean Drive on Level 1 of Voodoo."

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Voodoo Nightclub / Rooftop Bar (@voodoomiami)"

"How about if you say those romantic words and live the best memory of love over some international wines with soothing music right there in the background?. Lagniappe House, located in the heart of Midtown, can give you that. Although most people go for the wine and cheese in the place, but tasting the grilled meat and barbecue offered in the venue can be a great way to spend a romantic evening."

"End the evening at Lagniappe, a New Orleans-inspired watering hole with live music nightly. The vintage interior is home to an impressive wine selection (though beer drinkers will also be pleased) but on the outside, the Christmas-light-lit patio is where the magic happens."

"Get creative at Lagniappe, a homey New Orleans–style wine house with a backyard grill and live music every night. They don’t take reservations, so you’ll wait in line to order simple grilled fish or chicken or the cheese and..."

"If you need to escape Miami’s madness, consider a green day in one of the country’s largest tropical botanical gardens. A butterfly grove, tropical plant conservatory and gentle vistas of marsh and keys habitats, plus frequent art installations from artists like Roy Lichtenstein, are all stunning. In addition to easy-to-follow, self-guided walking tours, a free 45-minute tram tours the entire park on the hour from 10am to 3pm (till 4pm weekends)."

"2000 Convention Center Dr, The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a 2.6-acre urban green space in Miami Beach and was founded in 1962.* The Garden offers free admission and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9 a.m."

"2000 Convention Center DriveMiami Beach, FL 3319(305) 673-7256. The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is 2.6 acres of greens. It was founded in 1962."

"Grab your girlfriends on a Wednesday night and head out to Baoli’s “My Boyfriend is Out of Town,” where you can drink and dance until the sun comes up. Of course, if drinking isn’t your thing, you can sit and dine on their Mediterranean style dishes that are always a crowd pleaser."

"Modeled after the renowned Bâoli in Cannes, France, Bâoli Miami brings a European touch to the Miami Beach nightclub and restaurant scene. Enjoy unique Mediterranean and Asian flavors and when night falls, the inviting restaurant revamps into a playground for the nocturnal."

"Given the lack of Indian food options in Miami in general, Raja’s is a spice-filled oasis in Downtown Miami. They close pretty early, so this is mostly a lunch spot when you’re craving that mid-day chicken tikka masala. With a lunch special for $8 that gives you a smattering of dishes, from samosas to sesame rice, you can’t go wrong."

"Definitely a place worth trying, the food is excellent and well prepared, the cost is convenient and it is regularly clean in here."

"At Miami Children’s Museum, kids can wander through more than 14 interactive and bilingual galleries here. The Sea & Me, Ocean Odyssey, the Health & Wellness Center and the Supermarket are just a few of the stimulating spots where children can have a good time while learning about the world around them. A full calendar of exhibits and special events adds to the fun."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user qwesy qwesy used under CC BY 3.0. You may have visited many kids’ museums with your young ones, but this is not like the traditional ones you have seen before. It features an interactive playground for children and aims to help them attain their maximum potential."

"Miami’s Wynwood Wallsare among the most popular, and colourful, outdoor attractions in the city. Vibrant street art and graffiti-style murals cover more than 80,000 square feet of wall space. Inspire your budding young artists with an exploration of this former warehouse district now known for its funky, eclectic, and very ‘gram-worthy, works of art."

"Our last day was spent at the creative Wynwood Walls art exhibit. Beautiful mosaics are spread across a few blocks on streets and on buildings, even on the sidewalks!"

"Between Northeast 25th and 26th streets on Northwest 2nd Avenue, the Wynwood Walls are a cutting-edge enclave of modern urban murals,…"

"The privately funded luxury collection of Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz finally got a name as the de la Cruz Collection in Miami, designed by John Marquette. The de la Cruz art museum, established in 2009, has been the home of the art-lovers for more than three decades, and now they have opened it for the public to encourage the free flow of artistic thoughts in the neighborhood. Covering an area of 30,000 square feet, the gallery is stuffed with contemporary art exhibits and also organizes lectures, summer workshops, and scholarships for students at DASH and NWSA."