The location was once home to Pub One, a gritty dive bar known for its billowing cigarette smoke and neighborhood likeability. Now, neon beer signs have given way to midcentury lamps and a '70s motif. Crimson carpets run wall to wall, with a series of leather booths and highboys on each end. The focal point is the oblong-shaped bar equipped with ample counter space and chic stools. An illuminated ceiling simulates shooting stars and constellations while you sit back with a well-crafted negroni or classic daiquiri.
“We wanted the bar to have a retro Vegas feel to it. Patrons can expect an exceptional menu focused on classic cocktails with a twist,” Murillo says. In addition to riffs on old
In terms of food, a bar menu is slated for the coming months. Items will include freshly pressed sandwiches and other small bites at affordable prices. Bar programming like Triv-Oke Mondays, a trivia/karaoke hybrid, and Disco Sinferno Sundays are scheduled throughout the week, providing downtown denizens with nightly neighborhood entertainment.
While the venue underwent a makeover, the spirit of the previous tenant remains with its pool table, cigarette machine, and local appeal. "We want the bar to have a neighborhood vibe," Murillo says. The overall experience transports you to another time and place while instilling that at-home feeling.
Mama Tried. 207 NE First St., Miami; 786-803-8087; mamatriedmia.com. Daily 3 p.m. to 5 a.m.
