Madfish House

Its outdoor patio and dance floor, complete with a large chickee hut bar, sports perhaps the best view of Biscayne Bay the city has to offer. Add to that a spicy mix of dancehall or Latin-flavored dance music and it’s one fun, wild party.

Magnum Lounge

With its red-lit interior, lounge atmosphere, and American cuisine, nowhere else says old-time Miami quite like Magnum. This classic bar and restaurant is located on the 79th Street Causeway and is known as a hot spot for older gay gentlemen. When Liza Minnelli and Nina Simone aren’t blasting over the speakers, a live crooner and […]

Mama Tried

Mama Tried is a homage to the 1970s, an era when carpeting and red velvet were considered the height of chic. This is a drinker’s bar, and it’s designed as such. The windows are heavily tinted. Spherical copper lamps hang above a wooden U-shaped bar flanked by green banquettes, and the only other piece of […]

Mamey on 3rd

Located on the rooftop of Niven Patel’s Mamey Miami, Mamey on 3rd is a tropical oasis that serves Caribbean-inspired cocktails and bites. There’s a daily happy hour from 3 to 6 p.m. when guests can enjoy $6 bites, $10 cocktails, and a selection of other beverages ranging from $5 to $7. Looking for even more […]

Mango’s Tropical Cafe

Anyone who’s visited South Beach has, at the very least, walked past Mango’s Tropical Cafe, famed for its exotic tropical atmosphere and lively dance shows that feature Cuban conga, Brazilian samba, and other Latin styles. Mango’s, though, is even more famous for its supersized, tropical-themed cocktails. Served in souvenir glasses, most are offered in 15-, […]

Mansion

If one nightclub epitomizes South Beach fun and excess, it’s Mansion. Mansion features all the South Beach nightclub staples: strict door policy, pricey cover, and bottle service. But where it excels is booking the hottest electronic dance and hip-hop acts week after week, no matter the time of year. Then there’s the opulence of it […]

Manuel Artime Theater

When the major venues are a little too overwhelming, you can turn to the charms of intimate Manuel Artime Theater. With a sloping floor that makes for great views, this 839-seat spot lends its stage to dance, theater, opera and symphonic performances. Old school spots like this are few and far between, and there’s something […]

Martini Bar

Elegantly renovated to its 1939 glory (and then some), the National Hotel is home to a quaint and cozy imbibing den, Martini Bar. Here, the National’s original marble flooring anchors an intimate, Gatsbyesque space that – in authentic Gatsby fashion – offers views of the property’s infinity pool. Soak up the decadent vibe as you […]

Mayami Wynwood

Mayami, located in the heart of trendy Wynwood, is the newest Mexican-themed cantina and bar to land in Miami. Brought to life by the team behind El Patio Wynwood, this 10,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor restaurant and lounge is designed to transport guests to Mexico through its breathtaking Mayan Revival-inspired architecture. Plentiful multilevel outdoor seating pairs well with […]

Medium Cool Cocktail Lounge

Plenty of places on South Beach lay claim to “cool” status, so you have to hand it to a joint that classifies itself as merely “medium cool.” Located in the subterranean space once occupied by the dear-departed Rec Room (ah, nostalgia!), this lounge oozes sophisticated ’70s Miami glam. Once you make it past the velvet […]