Best & Cool Bars in Miami

"Located on the 16th Floor of the Kimpton Epic Hotel, one of the best hotels in Miami, Area 31 is a popular happy hour spot with gorgeous views overlooking sparkling Miami waterways and downtown Miami. The food is locally sourced with a seafood-centric menu with a Mediterranean flavor. At the bar, you’ll find seasonal cocktails and an international wine list."

"On the 16th floor of the Kimpton EPIC Hotel, Area 31’s outdoor veranda is still a go-to spot for happy hour cocktails or a seafood-focused meal, boasting some of Downtown Miami and Biscayne Bay views to boot. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Area 31 (@area31miami) on Apr 22, 2019 at 11:28am PDT"

"A post shared by Axel Amiez (@amiezaxel) on Sep 14, 2017 at 3:32pm PDT. High on top of the East Hotel is one the city’s best rooftop bars offering views far out across Biscayne Bay to the east and north to downtown. The Asian influence of Sugar is apparent through its decor as well as the Asian inspired drinks and food choices."

"When Sugar made its grand debut in the EAST, Miami at Brickell City Centre, crowds flocked to the Asian rooftop bar and garden for the breathtaking views and party-like vibe. 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami, 786.805.4655"

"Miami’s buzziest rooftop bar, located on the 40th floor of EAST hotel, rocks a menu of Asian-inspired cocktails and small plates and the best view in town. 788 Brickell Plaza #40Miami, FL 33131+1-786-805-4655"

"Just north of the South Beach fray, The Broken Shaker is a laid-back, outdoor lounge in a palm tree-lined courtyard with string lighting overhead and eclectic patio furniture. The creative cocktail menu changes constantly and features fresh fruit, vegetables, herbs and homemade syrups, infusions and bitters. Take the Dutch Kills cocktail, for example, which is made with Bombay Dry gin, star anise, fennel seed reduction, fresh citrus and pineapple juice."

"What was once a pop-up bar, The Broken Shaker is now a permanent fixture at the Freehand Miami. The James Beard Award-nominated bar is located in the high-end hostel on South Beach serving up a selection of handcrafted cocktails. The bar itself is..."

"This is your friendly neighborhood bar in the heart of Wynwood Art District. This is a wonderful spot to relax, listen to great music and dance if you are in the mood for it. The drink menu has a few cocktails and plenty of draft beer and beers in bottles/cans."

"Wood Tavern epitomizes the Miami art/hipster vibe found in the new 'it' neighborhood, Wynwood. The bar appears like a standard dive in the front, but the outdoor oasis has picnic tables, a few games, strings of lights, and tons of graffiti—the..."

"Lounge and cocktail bar in Miami, FL preserving the arts culture and promoting music with live music entertainment to enjoy as you grab a cocktail or beer"

"In a year where being able to work remotely has actually become an option for many people, Freehold is a dream come true. This Wynwood bar was designed to be a place that offered all of the luxuries of a hotel but without having any rooms. This is a place where you can spend a day working or having meetings with clients/friends/coworkers without having to pay the exorbitant fees associated with coworking spaces."

"Bar Food , Pizza"

"Bars Hotel bars South Beach. Highbar, a 1970s-themed playground at the DREAM Hotel, is centered around an infinity pool and has what you need to transition from day drinking to nighttime revelry: a DJ dropping beats, bottle service and private cabanas. It’s also just a quick walk from the beach."

"If you're looking for a more lax atmosphere, HIGHBAR is about a block away from the Clevelander at the Dream Hotel. A photo posted by Kirk (@krkrbnsn) on Mar 10, 2016 at 4:45pm PST"

"Restaurants Bakeries Design District. Miami’s late-night purveyor of gooey, made-to-order, donut-sized cookies is holding strong as one of the city’s best dessert delivery. It used to be that only FIU college students and people living nearby had access to these dank treats but thanks to a second store in the Miami Design District, nearly everyone can get their hands on these."

"It’s business as usual at both locations with the entire menu available. Keeping it trendy, Night Owl will also feature specials like cookies inspired by Tiger King along with a Wake ‘n Bacon cookie, a chocolate chip cookie topped with creamy dulce de leche and dipped in candied bacon. View this post on Instagram"

"It’s a flavorful explosion of guava, Maria cookies (crunchy tea biscuits), white chocolate chips and a cream cheese frosting—and when we say it’ll keep you full for hours, we mean it. 10534 SW Eighth St.; 786-360-5011 or nightowlcookieco.com. Courtesy of My Ceviche"

"There are good cookies and then there are cookies you would brave traffic for. Cindy Lou’s is the latter, offering a selection of gooey, delicious options (like butterscotch walnut and lemon cloud) that are guaranteed to be some of the tastiest you’ll ever try. But the best part has to be the passionate baker, Cindy Kruse, who can be found spreading her baked-goods gospel all over Miami."

"The ultimate sweet spot in Little River, Cindy Lou’s Cookies, guests can order individual cookies, cakes, brownies, bars, and more for a sugar rush that’s bound to last all day. Cindy Lou is also sending boxes of cookies to hospitals around the city and taking donation orders, and with each donation she will match cookie for cookie and handle delivery. View this post on Instagram"

"Over in the Little Haiti, check out Cindy Lou’s Cookies, which has earned five stars out of 93 reviews on Yelp. You can find the bakery, which offers desserts, macarons and more, at 7320 N.E."

"This place has occupied its tiny little storefront on Sunset Drive for decades. Their milkshakes are so thick you can barely get them through a straw, and their chocolate malt shake is as classic as it gets. No fancy machines, no exotic flavors, just some of the best classic ice cream around, with generous scoops."

"This family owned ice cream shop is just off Sunset and has the best ice cream in Miami. Bold statement, I know, but I speak the truth. And, they don’t just stop at ice cream, their cookie cups happen to be the greatest of all time."

"A South Dade mainstay, this ever-popular ice cream stand has been serving homemade ice cream, cookies, and other sweets to the crowds for close to 30 years. Order online for in-store pick up."

"This Valentine’s Day, the notoriously sweet dessert destination will feature a shareable Heart-Shaped Nutella Stuffed Cookie ($25). Guests can also celebrate their sweetie with other festive treats such as  the Red Velvet Cheesecake – FD’s original, “no-bake” cheesecake recipe with generous swirls of red velvet cake folded in and topped with red velvet cake crumbles and white chocolate drizzle; a silky, southern-style Red Velvet Cake slathered with homemade cream cheese frosting ($8.25 per slice/$70.00 per cake); or Nutella Red Velvet Cake – a signature Red Velvet Cake, homemade Nutella buttercream frosting, chocolate drip shell & hazelnut piroulines ($8.25 per slice/$70.00 per cake). Fireman Derek’s – Wynwood is located at 2818 N."

"Address: 3435 Main Hwy, Miami, FL 33133, United States Phone: +1 786-502-2396 Website: Home Store Hours: Sunday: 9am-10pm| Monday: 8am-10pm| Tuesday: 8am-10pm| Wednesday: 8am-10pm| Thursday: 8am-10pm| Friday: 8am-11pm| Saturday: 9am-11pm"

"Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account. View this post on Instagram. A post shared by Fireman Derek's Bake Shop (@fdpies) on Aug 24, 2017 at 12:15pm PDT"

"What started as a love for delicious baked goods turned into a mission to bake the world’s best vegan desserts. Their journey inspired them to eat sweet while eliminating ingredients that may cause allergic reactions or spark food intolerances—all of their products and vegan, soy-free, gluten-free, and refined-sugar-free. From cookies to cupcakes, you’ll fall in love with vegan at The Chocolate Chip Bakery."

"Take in Cuban culture by visiting Calle Ocho, also known as 8th street. The street is located in the heart of Little Havana and serves as the main spot for everything Cuban — from cigars and food to music. In addition, visitors see locals playing dominoes in Domino Park, which offers another look into Cuban culture."

"calle ocho little havanaCalle 8 is located in the heart of Little Havana and is known as the Cuban version of the walk of fame. As you stroll along Calle Ocho, you will see stars on the ground with the most famous Cuban celebrities!. There are many photo opportunities on Calle Ocho."

"Dadeland Mall is a large enclosed shopping mall located in the Miami suburb of Kendall, Florida, in the Dadeland district."

"Shop at Lincoln Road Mall The Mall at Lincoln Road is a shopper’s paradise—a pedestrians-only strip of boutiques and designer shops. Stop by for anything from Armani to Guess to Swarovski."