I went to BB&T center and the AAA on back to back night and it is crazy they are both about the same age but are totally different. For a 20 year old arena it feels pretty modern still, located well next to Bayside Marketplace downtown and a great experience. Sadly could not try any food or drinks because of NBA Covid Protocols (which I think are way better than the NHL arena ones) The AAA staff was great at enforcing mask rules unlike the BB&T Center. Also good team store with unique exclusive merch! read more

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We have had horrible experiences with Delta First class - ripped bag, flight cancellations, etc. we decided to try American. We had the best service with Michelle. She was respectful, considerate and listened to us! We didn't have to ask for anything, it was like she read our minds and she never stopped working. We can't wait to book more flights with American! They truly care!! read more

It was so lovely to be back in the arena enjoying a fun game. I was so happy to be in the excitement, and it was a bit different compared to other establishment during the pandemic. But glad to enjoy a playoff game , it was actually much faster getting inside and not having a long wait p read more

Came here for a Heat game! It's ok, doesn't win in terms of arena size but definitely wins for being able to accommodate the Miami vice crowd. The arena has a variety of selections of food and drink on the first floor after taking the elevators. I was surprised to see they have ethnic food as well (tikka masala anyone?!). Would recommend coming early for heat games as there is limited vertical elevators and escalators. I feel like they could use more. read more

American Airlines Arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Miami, Florida

Dope little spot inside the American Airlines arena. It's like a tiny tucked away corner that they decided to make into a club; i love that concept. I've only been here one time, but the convenience for a good vibe, good music, and more drinks after the game was pretty cool. Service at the bar was pretty slow, but not horrible. The entire place was packed immediately after the game. Mixed crowd. Only really stayed about 30 minutes at the bar, but if I were ever to do a Heat game again I would stop by Hyde afterwards! read more

Anyone that knows what SBE is all about knows that they do entertainment, restaurants, lounges, and night clubs first class. I was excited when SBE ventured into the Miami nightclub scene to see how people would react. I went to Hyde at the AmericanAirlines Arena and was impressed with the layout and the club is somewhat divided into sections. I was able to sit down and enjoy sushi and other tapas there as I watched the Miami Heat dominate the competition. After the game was over, I was able to rub shoulders with a multitude of celebrities that attended the game. One of my favorite was seeing Gabrielle Union and her friends having a good time laughing it up. I was able to meet her and I must admit it was a great experience. If at anytime you watch the games at home and you get a chance to scan the crowd and see all of the celebrities, chances are you will see them in Hyde. Like any high profile club, be prepared to pay to play but with the way the environment is laid out and the beautiful people you will see there, it makes it worth while. Make sure you meet the resident Hype man Little Dave and let him wow you with his antics and for the service there it can't be beat. I will definitely be going back especially when they introduce Heat games when they are on the road for Heat viewing night, because after that, it turns into that hip night club that all Miami-ans have come to love. Check it out and have a great time. read more

American Airlines Arena - Stadiums & Arenas Near Me - Miami, Florida

Parking is a b$*ch! The walk up is horrible if u wear heels. Food selection is ok... However, it's an okay place .. I was just really excited about the game!! read more

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American Airlines Arena is a rotten company with a second-rate arena. The staff here are shoddy with terrible service.

I flew from Indiana to come to Miami. As a huge Miami Heat fan, I very much loveevery second at American Airlines Arena. They did a fantastic job accommodating for covid. They had hand sanitizer's everywhere you turned, employees asking people to keep the mask above their nose, and so forth. Before entering they made us stand in line outside and had dogs walk past us to sniff for covid. The staff is very helpful. The man by our section was hilarious and a great guy. Even let us move seats for a better view (while maintaining social distance from other fans) for the heck of it! I was VERY satisfied at my first Miami Heat game!! Makes me want to buy tickets for tomorrow's game! Con: the only true con is the price for parking. Price for parking was $45 (cash) or $50 (card) which was VERY surprising. I've been to plenty of Indiana Pacer games where parking is only $10 (even during playoffs) so I felt it was way overpriced compared to what I was used to. read more

Came here by accident after the Justin Timberlake concert. It is a club located under the American Airlines Arena. They have two bars on either side and the dj is up top in the middle. The music was ok but the DJ played too many different genres one after the other. Lots of cool led lights but drinks here are just out of hand. Two drinks and two bottles of water were $65. I was expected $30-$40 but it was ridiculous. The drinks weren't even that strong. To me the coolest thing about Hyde is on your way out they have walls full of lights that make a great picture. A $65 great picture. Lesson learned and I won't be drinking here anymore. read more

Dear Hyde, I will admit... I wasn't impressed. At all. Hyde is just an over-sized storage room of the AAA turned into a "club" with some pretty LED lights throughout the ceiling. We came here this past Friday night after the Heat's loss to the Bulls. Although we didn't win, Miami was ready to party and the lines to enter this place were long. My fiance, having the charm of James Bond, got us into the club, no cover charge/no wait, within minutes, and I'll be honest, I felt like a rockstar! However, once inside, I felt like I was inside of a gym-turned-club. Your space seems very crammed; there were way too many people inside, and the layout is what I found to be the worst part. The bar is in the middle, however, it basically divides the club in 2, except that the separation does not make it 2 separate rooms, just 1 room that is terribly blocked by a bar in the middle. The DJ booth is basically above/on the bar, which I also though was weird. The VIP tables are crammed against the walls of the space, only differentiated by being atop a 6-inch high platform. The drink prices were also steep, but not the worst I've seen. But still, $64 for 4 drinks total (1 was a beer), is not cheap... We had our drinks, took in the debauchery, and left. Definitely unimpressed, but glad I had the opportunity to check you out. On a funny note, the night I was here your club had a midget in a cop uniform running around, dancing with all the little girls, bringing bottle to VIP, and otherwise causing a general ruckus, which was a treat to experience! Good luck Hyde. I wish you the best. You know how things go in this town... Better luck next time? SabrinaAnna* read more

Hi. I was at Hyde on Monday when the Heat played the Raptors. Here is an overview of the place and my experience: First off there is an air of snobbery which is far from warranted. We did not pay or wait to get in, mind you and had passes but still. When we asked the bartender if we could sit prior to the game to eat, she made it look like it was a big deal. Hyde is empty and is overpriced. Did she really need to fake-ask someone if there was an available table? It's 6:50. I'm pretty sure no else was coming in to eat prior to the game (tip-off was 7:30). We sat down, had a few rolls and some drinks. The drinks were good and the sushi rolls were tasty. But the drinks are priced in the SET/LIV price range. The sushi is priced at Nobu price levels. Really? I have to wholeheartedly agree with Sabrina Anna's review. They took an obscure storage space and made it into a "club". Does this space, service and food command $18 drinks and $24 sushi rolls? Pa-leese. After the game we came back at halftime. The same, wanna-be upscale, apathetic service was provided. They reminded us that certain places were reserved. I resisted the urge to roll my eyes directly at the average looking, subpar barmaid. We had some drinks and returned after the game. As we exercised the definition of insanity we were met with the same nonsense. We were told they would have to "see if we could be accommodated" and "did we have a reservation. Half of the tables were empty. I've been to both private and exclusive clubs in Miami, NYC and Europe. I get that some places are more pretentious than others. But it's ok to be snotty if your establishment actually IS, all that. We easily dropped $400 that night for two people I don't have time for places that falsely think they are fabulous when they are basically a glorified broom closet. read more

You can watch the game here even if you don't have tickets to the actual game.

The drinks are a little pricey ranging from $9-$22 for mixed drinks. Bottles service is available along with a food menu that includes sushi, typically during Miami HEAT home games. You can also often spot the basketball players girlfriends, fiances and wives mingling at the VIP tables. Overall, a nice lounge to hang out at after games. If you decide to dish out for a swanky VIP table experience, it doesn't necessarily mean you get access to the arena. You remain inside the Hyde lounge, therefore treated more like a watch party. You view the game on flat screens as there's no view of the court from this "under the bleachers," lounge. read more

We came hear on Saturday night for a private Bday party for a friend. The party itself was a blast! The club though, was a little on the weak side. Just a storage room turned into a "club". For a "club" at the champs house, this place is def not up to par. For $20 a drink, I am going somewhere else. read more

Jessica , our bartender, who was very courteous, did an excellent job with my AirMail martini and the pineapple Smash. However the vibe in this lounge was not as lively as the rest of the Heat Road Rally. I fear that for any event that you are trying to attend at the Arena, if you go to Hyde then you lose the hype by going to Hyde. You are so far removed it would feel as if you're not LIVE at an event. Proceed with caution. Also, prices are South Beach + Arena pricing. read more

I love love love this place! Great vives, music + fabulous company!

Simple shout out to Shane, our awesome bartender last night, who made our first night in Miami memorable. Awesome Drinks Awesome Company Awesome Vibe Highly recommended. Just ask to speak with Shane, he'll get your party started! Thanks! Laura and Thomas from MTL read more

Visited this bar recently while at an event with my sister and just had the most unpleasant experience. Did not wait to get in as door staff was friendly, wish I could say the same for inside. Event had not begun and bar was half empty and we were literally ignored by 3 bartenders, as in let me count the pennies in the cash register rather than take your drink order. Odd, as in one would think that a bar is in the drink serving business? They were snobby, obnoxious and rude, did not acknowledge us as would any normal human being that is busy with someone else but that will get to you shortly, instead it truly felt like they were punishing us as opposed to I don't know, doing their job?? Once drinks were served, with the cheapest pour I have ever witnessed, I was floored at how RIDICULOUSLY expensive they were. One expects to pay a premium for the convenience of an easy access no wait bar at an event but not to be swindled. I won't even document the armed robbery as I don't want to remind myself, but I found hilarious that the bartender included an 18% tip for himself despite having given little to no service. The worst service and ridiculous prices!! read more