Bars & Breweries

Queen B’s birthday is today, September 4, and in honor of the big day, Mandrake will serve a special cocktail in Beyoncé’s name.

Kip Byrne believed Matador Bar at the Miami Beach Edition needed a bit of a revamp, so he devised and recently unveiled a new cocktail menu inspired by something many people know and love: the culture and flavor of Miami.

Beer festivals in Florida are typically held at a park or in a parking lot, but Brews at the Beach will let you down some brews while shoving your toes in the sand. Get ready to party December 7 on Fort Lauderdale Beach at Sunrise Boulevard and A1A.

Cao Bakery & Cafe is not your abuela’s typical Cuban bakery — and that’s a good thing. The South Beach location has announced the launch of a beer, wine, and low-alcohol cocktail menu.

Friday, August 16, marks National Rum Day, a time to celebrate the rich flavor of the spirit that infamously lubricated pirates and sailors in the 1600s. The main player in many favorite tropical cocktails, such as the piña colada and daiquiri, rum has a long history in South Florida dating to the days of rumrunners…

Once upon a time, there was a jet pilot named Sam. One day, while Sam was exploring the Pacific Islands to the tunes of Harry Belafonte wafting through the speakers, his plane flew into a thick cloud of smoke. Sam was too busy chair-dancing to “Jump in the Line” to notice he had crashed into an erupting volcano…

Miami’s Arts & Entertainment District is getting a tiki bar. Esotico Miami, scheduled to open next month at Canvas Condominiums, will offer classic tiki cocktails and a tropical vibe.

Minibar at the Urbanica Hotel has unveiled a new cocktail menu and special weekly offerings. Opened almost a year and a half ago by Philippe “Flip” Falca, the South Beach watering hole has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors looking for a laid-back vibe. True to its name, it’s a small spot that invites conversation in the courtyard, a chat with your bartender, or a nightcap.

Restaurateur Ken Lyon has purchased the Anderson from Bar Lab’s Gabe Orta and Elad Zvi.

The owners of Barrel of Monks Brewing, a Belgian inspired brewery, and Odd Breed Wild Ales, which features wild ales and farmhouse ales, have announced that the partners of Barrel of Monks have purchased part of Odd Breed Wild Ales, making them co-owners.

Where to celebrate National Tequila Day in South Florida.

Julio Cabrera’s talents as a cantinero were recognized this past weekend at Tales of the Cocktail.The cocktail and craft spirits festival, held in New Orleans, named Cabrera Bartender of the Year at the event’s annual Spirited Awards.

Welcome to summer in Miami. The weekend forecast calls for scattered thunderstorms and temperatures in the high 80s. With a few rainy days ahead, it’s a great time to catch up on your summer movie list and hoist a few at the local watering hole.

When J. Wakefield Brewing opens tomorrow after a week-plus break for renovations, beer lovers will see a newer and more colorful taproom. The walls of the brewery will boast two new murals, still being finished today.

It’s summer, and temperatures have plateaued into the mid 90s. Seek refuge and beat the heat bar-side with one of Miami’s top seasonal cocktails. From tiki-inspired coconut cocktails to refreshing gin & tonics, Miami’s top bartenders are making refreshing, lively drinks meant for the city’s scorching heat. Here are some of the most creative summer cocktails to try.

Miracle, a holiday-themed pop-up bar series, has announced its 2019 schedule. Miami will host three locations, perhaps to satisfy last year’s high demand at the city’s lone pop-up.

Six weeks ago, Bar Lab and chef Timon Balloo announced the opening of complementary establishments in downtown Miami. Today more information has emerged about Bar Lab’s wine bar. Margot Natural Wine & Aperitivo Bar, scheduled to open the fourth quarter of 2019, will offer wines and low-ABV cocktails made with amaro, aperitifs, and vermouths.

Swizzle Rum Bar & Drinkery is slated to open in late July at the Stiles Hotel on Collins Avenue in Miami Beach, barely two blocks away from the original location that debuted in November 2016. Swizzle was started as a lobby bar at the Washington Park Hotel by the management team behind…

Kick back, relax, and forget your to-do lists at Miami’s best summer happy hours.

Strange Beast, a brewpub and pizzeria by John Falco and Todd Maxwell, opened in West Kendall this past weekend. Falco is best known in the Miami beer community as a co-owner of Lincoln’s Beard Brewing Company, which premiered in 2016. He’s still involved with the Bird Road Arts District brewery…

If you’re still playing Pokémon Go on your iPhone, you’re going to want to get tickets for a new pop-up bar coming to Miami. The Poke Bar Pop-Up has announced it’s coming to Miami on its tour across the country.

Tales of the Cocktail, the annual New Orleans celebration of spirits and industry professionals, announced the finalists for its annual Spirited Awards. The awards were founded in 2007 to celebrate excellence in the cocktail and spirits industries.This year, Julio Cabrera and his love song to Cuba, Cafe La Trova, are up for two awards.