The Nest

This Winter Music Conference pop-up-club-turned-permanent-party-spot is downtown Miami’s home for, in the words of owner, promoter, and Massive Ideas founder Anders Scherberger, “weirder stuff that doesn’t really fit into the normal category.” And these days, the whole DWNTWN MIA crowd desperately needs a legit, late-night hangout that isn’t just trying to re-create some hipster version […]

New Wave Billiards

Tucked away in the corner of a strip mall deep in the suburban thicket of Westchester is this humble billiard hall. A curious mix of college students and local pool pros gather to tango with lady luck or just to get drunk. With beers aplenty and shots served in plastic cups, low key is definitely […]

New World Center

The sleek, stunning stylings of the Frank Gehry-designed New World Center could almost overshadow the sounds of its inhabitants. Almost. But Miami Beach’s kings (and queens) of classical music manage to do their digs justice. Here you can listen in on some of the nation’s most outstanding young musicians before they move on to even […]

The Nightcap Lounge

For the early birds, the tequila worm is ready and waiting to be caught at The Nightcap Lounge. This North Miami bar opens at 7 a.m., so you can grab a Bloody Mary or a screwdriver for breakfast. Screw cereal, booze does a body good. A favorite for bikers passing through town, the outpost is […]

Nite Cap Lounge

When a bar’s front windows are plastered with Bud heavy promo posters and three American flags, you pretty much know what to expect inside. And yes, porn mustaches and bad dye jobs abound inside the Nite Cap Lounge, which doesn’t serve snacks but is stocked with plenty of glorious cheese. Because the Cap is technically […]

No Man’s Land

There’s a reason this vibey cocktail parlor, lounge, and restaurant from Big Brother alum Memphis Garrett is billed as a “refuge from the ordinary.” Step inside No Man’s Land in Fort Lauderdale, and you immediately feel as though you’ve been transported to an intimate dinner party, a bespoke experience made complete with an arsenal of […]

Oasis Wynwood

One step into the Oasis Wynwood, and the Tower Bar instantly becomes a focal point of the spacious outdoor venue. It’s constructed from shipping containers and decorated with a creative colorful mural by Spanish artist Antonyo Marest. Founded by the team behind Coyo Taco and 1-800-Lucky, the space houses several fast-casual restaurant concepts out of […]

Old Tom’s Sports Bar

A modest-size establishment just north of Miami International Airport, Old Tom’s Sports Bar is always packed with locals and tourists who want to enjoy a pitcher of beer in a chill setting. Watch NFL games as you indulge in sports-bar classics like chicken wings. Trivia contests, karaoke, and musical entertainment are on tap at this […]

On the Rocks Bar

This North Beach neighborhood sports bar is open 365 days a year till 5 a.m. On the Rocks offers inexpensive drinks, several TV screens, and Friday-night karaoke. The walls are just about as colorful as some of the characters you’ll find bellied up to the bar. The place has all the makings of a classic […]