Bars & Breweries

If you’ve ever wanted to bet on live chickens while downing a few drinks, then Cock Sh*t Bingo at La Cocina Cocteleria is the event you’ve been waiting for.

M.I.A. Beer Company is set to celebrate its fifth anniversary with a blowout block party. This Saturday, February 29, the Doral brewery will open its taproom at noon for a fiesta lasting till the wee hours of the morning.

Miami restaurants will celebrate National Margarita Day by offering special deals and unique takes on one of South Florida’s favorite cocktails.

Since the early ’90s, the a cappella harmonies and love songs of Boyz II Men have provided the soundtrack for romance. One of the band’s most iconic hits, “I’ll Make Love to You,” implores you to “pour the wine, light the fire” before asking you to strip down and get busy.

This Friday, February 14, marks another Valentine’s Day, and whether you’re wading through the five stages of a breakup or love-struck by Cupid’s arrow, Miami bars and restaurants are here to cater to your every emotion.

Unbranded Brewing Company first made the announcement that it would open four years ago. Now, the brewery has set a date.

Inspired by Miami culture and street art scene, the Fun Wine line will launch in Miami this spring.

Lions and tigers and beers — oh, my! That’s what you’ll be saying at New Times’ Brew at the Zoo. The beer fest, now in its 11th year, is set to return Saturday, May 2, with suds and spirits from around the world, food, live music, and entertainment — all at Zoo Miami.

More than anything else, beer remains an integral part of the football-watching tradition. That means, other than snagging a seat at the stadium, there’s no better place to watch the game than at one of South Florida’s many breweries.

Perched atop Miami Beach’s Lincoln Road is the Nest, a rooftop bar only discoverable via a secret elevator inside the Lincoln Eatery.

From decades-long mainstays such as Mac’s Club Deuce to modern cocktail lounges like Sweet Liberty, here are the ten best bars in Miami Beach.

J. Wakefield Brewing founder Johnathan Wakefield and Edge Steak and Bar’s executive chef, Aaron Brooks, have collaborated on a beer that will benefit the Rural Firefighters of new South Wales.

Less than two years after its initial opening, Tarpon River Brewing has gone experimental with a series of beers that use wild yeast and barrel aging along with local fruits. The resulting beers are funky, bright, and full of grassy, tropical fruit, and floral notes.

If your new year’s resolution is to drink more beer, Johnathan Wakefield has just made it easier for you to reach your goal.

Miami bartenders and industry professionals are pros at fighting hangovers. Here are some of their favorite cures to help you survive the aftermath of New Year’s Eve.

What made the Regent truly special was its dream team of bartenders. A group of professionals that included John Lermayer, Julio Cabrera, and Richie Petronzi perfectly executed the drinks.

Christmas is a wonderful time to gather with family and unwrap presents. At least that’s what the Hallmark Channel would have you believe.But sometimes family can be too much or you’re simply spending the holidays with friends and want to get a few drinks. Either way, Miami’s bars feel you. Here’s a list of bars that will be open Christmas Day.

The Betsy South Beach is serving its own beer inspired by the hotel’s resident dogs, Betsy and Rosa. The two dogs, dubbed the hotel’s “Canine Executive Officers,” belong to the Plutzik-Goldwasser family, owners of the Betsy Hotel. Both Golden Retrievers, today Betsy and Rosa also stand as the unofficial greeters for the hotel’s CEO cocktail hour, held every Friday at 5 p.m. at the Lobby Bar and hosted by managing director Zachary Plutzik.

For the past two years, the Miami Marlins have been undertaking what one might call an aggressive refurbishing. New ownership, led by former New York Yankees great Derek Jeter, has done everything from making hot dogs cheaper to improving the uniforms/logo to replenishing the entire minor-league system to sending Billy the Marlin to the best plastic surgeon in South Florida.

The holidays are the most wonderful time of year. But after hours of chaotic shopping and days with neurotic relatives, you’ll likely need a Christmas drink to revive your holiday spirit.

While family up North sips mulled wine and eggnog, Miamians enjoy coquito, the traditional Puerto Rican drink made with coconut cream, spices, sweetened condensed milk, and plenty of rum. Though many Miamians make their own from recipes handed down for generations, you can also find coquito at some of the city’s best bars…

Coquito is a traditional gift, and some people save glass bottles for months to package the creamy libation as presents. In Miami-Dade, you can find coquito at restaurants, bakeries, and bars. Here are some of the best places to buy it.