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Miami Readers Have Thoughts About Our Best Bygone Bars List

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar and Olee Fowler

Jul 23, 2025

Over 800 comments poured in after our bygone Miami bars story — nostalgia, heartbreak, and lots of love for Purdy and Pickle.

15 Bygone Miami Bars We Miss The Most

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jul 16, 2025

From Bardot and Club 609 to Purdy Lounge and Electric Pickle, here are the 15 bygone Miami bars we miss the most.

11 Best Martinis in Miami

By Cindy Ferreiro

Jul 10, 2025

From shaken classics at Joe's and Prime 112 to funky iterations at Sunny's and Fluke, here are the 11 best martinis in Miami.

Is Gibson Room on Coral Way Closed? Here's What To Know

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jul 8, 2025

The Gibson Room has paused dinner service for summer renovations but will launch "Summer Sessions" dinners starting July 11.

One of South America's Best Bars Opens in Miami

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Jun 24, 2025

One of South America's most famous bars just opened its first U.S. location in Wynwood with its award-winning cocktails.

Miami's Famed Cuban Bartender Enters Hall of Fame

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jun 23, 2025

After being inducted into the Bartender Hall of Fame, Julio Cabrera was back behind the bar at Cafe La Trova serving magic.

The façade of Miami dive bar Churchill's Pub

Is Churchill's Pub Back From the Dead?

By David Rolland

Jun 20, 2025

"Churchill's grand opening most likely now set for July 3," Rat Bastard texted New Times. (Note the most likely.)

9 Best Rooftop Bars in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jun 19, 2025

From Rosa Sky in Brickell and Level 6 in Coconut Grove to Serena in South Beach, here are the 9 best rooftop bars in Miami.

Where To Watch the Florida Panthers Finals in Fort Lauderdale

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jun 17, 2025

From Tin Roof and Palm Room to Federal and Funky Buddha, here are the best Fort Lauderdale bars to watch the Panthers finals.

10 Best Sports Bars in Miami

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jun 16, 2025

From old-school spots like Flanigan's to modern ones like Batch, here are the ten best sports bars in Miami.

Classic Miami Dive Bar 7 Seas Getting Facelift. What's Changing?

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jun 12, 2025

Classic, grungy dive bar Seven Seas in Miami appears to be getting a makeover, and its longtime customers are not having it.

Low Key Coolest Bar in Coconut Grove Barracuda Celebrates 30 Years

By Olee Fowler

Jun 5, 2025

For 30 years, Barracuda has been Coconut Grove's laid-back hangout, serving beer, fish sandwiches, and old-school vibes.

Miami Completely Snubbed on Best Beach Bars Ranking

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

Jun 5, 2025

Miami just got snubbed from USA Today's Best Beach Bars list, but locals know these four hidden gems are a tiki vibe.

Breakup-Themed Bar Opens in Miami, Just in Case You Need to Dump Him

By Olee Fowler

May 29, 2025

A new Wynwood bar and restaurant wants to turn heartbreak into a fun night out with breakup-themed cocktails and karaoke.

World's Best Cocktail Menu? New Miami Bar Takes Honors

By Olee Fowler

May 22, 2025

A monster-themed Miami bar has been nominated for having one of the best cocktail menus in the world — and it might win.

New Times Member Bash Coming to Bayshore Club

By Nicole Lopez-Alvar

May 19, 2025

Celebrate Miami's top 100 bars at an exclusive Miami New Times member happy hour on June 12 at Bayshore Club in Coconut Grove.

New Pop-Up Odd Birds Brings Craft Cocktails to Little Havana

By Olee Fowler

May 13, 2025

New Miami pop-up Odd Birds brings Latin-inspired cocktails and bites to Little Havana after its success in St. Augustine.

Bartenders in white shirts and black vests smile from behind at a bar.

Five Miami Spots Among Best Bars in North America

By B. Scott McLendon

May 1, 2025

While only one Miami bar made the coveted list of North America's 50 Best Bars, five rank in the top 100.

Over 20 Miami Restaurant Visionaries Named Rising Stars

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Apr 29, 2025

Over 20 Miami restaurant pros have been named 2025 Rising Stars, a significant honor for shaping the 305's culinary future.

Wildly Acclaimed Chef to Bring West Indian Flavor to SoBe

By Clarissa Buch Zilberman

Apr 28, 2025

Award-winning chef Kwame Onwuachi will help open Las' Lap Miami, an Indian rum bar and restaurant, in June in Miami Beach.

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Bars

New Sushi Speakeasy Is Wynwood's Best Kept Secret

Miami Dive Duffy's Announces Major Change to Tabs

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