They are allergic to making money i guess, took forever to get a drink, the bartenders just talked to their friends the whole time and ignored people trying to literally pay them for drinks, smh, it was the worst bar experience i have ever had, they could have at least pretended to care, i would highly recommend skipping this place at all costs read more

Loses a star because of how pricey it is but this spot's cute, ambient, and the music's poppin. Also equipped with a pool table.

I've heard a lot about this place so I definitely had to come give it a try. I found this place to be pretty cute. The free popcorn is a nice plus when you're drinking. The drinks were good and I had fun. The atmosphere is a little more laid back then I thought it was going to be. The music was amazing so I had a good time. read more

Better Days - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

Nice little bar in Brickell that serves really good drinks, great vibes and free popcorn!! They have a pool table, which can at times can be difficult to play since the crowds, but nevertheless possible. The bartenders are sharp, quick and friendly. The music is cool and like I said, the vibe in this place is really good. read more

Great service wonderful cocktails. Cute Miami bar without the bottle service club scene.

I came for happy hour but was told there "was no happy hour" when i arrived. When i was about to leave without ordering anything, the bar tender 'remembered' there was a happy hour special. Seemed kind of deceiving to me. My $18 margarita was very good but would rather grab a drink elsewhere. read more

Fun spot, bartenders were good, BUT how do you run a full house on a Saturday night with 1 of 3 bathrooms working? The line had a minimum of 15-20 people waiting at a time, which in turn was 25 minutes or more. Hoping this bar is fully operational next time. read more

not use a credit card here....place is shady and took and held my cc and drivers license...woke up next day to 1700$ in charges on my card.....pay cash here or better yet....avoid this place read more

A very chill bar in Brickell. Laid back atmosphere with the option of playing pool inside and jenga outside. Depending on the night, service may be hit or miss and it might be too packed inside to have a great time but still an overall nice bar. PS: they like the cold, so if you get chilly easily, bring a sweater with you to withstand the powerful AC! read more

Absolutely rude and horrible service((( I m local (live next building) and it's first time but guys , please , be more welcome for your clients read more

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Not my first time here but definitely my first time having a terrible experience. There was an issue with my receipt after a drink purchase. I asked for some help and my request was apparently irritating the bartender. He felt the need to say "I don't fucking know bro, ask someone else for help." And threw my receipt and card at me. My card went flying and landed on the floor. Another customer picked it up for me as I couldn't find it in the group of people around me and it was dark. I asked another employee for a manager and he stated that the guy who had just did that was a manager. Even offered me a free drink as he put his hands in a praying position. As if this kind of stuff happens on the time with no resolution. At this point security came up behind me stating I needed to leave per the request of the employee who had just completely ruined my night with his unprofessionalism. I had just received my drink and so had my friend. We weren't even in there 10 minutes. I'm upset at the lack of professionalism from a place like this and was upset as I was showing my friend around who wasn't from the area. read more

Have a better day by visiting better days! Anywhere that gives me freshly popped popcorn with the melted butter to put on top so it soaks up the bag is my kinda place. Small bar lounge that has a pool table board games and outdoor area to hang in middle of brickell is probably one of the last good bars in brickell. If the place is crowded which does at least on weekends the pool table will be difficult to play any pool. The DJ spins good beats that you can shake your rump shaker in front of bar. The bartenders are attentive even when it's busy so doesn't take a long time to get their attention. I haven't been for happy hour or had any of their speciality cocktails so can't comment on that but their prices for straight up whiskey and wines are reasonably priced for Miami Downtown. read more

DO NOT COME HERE! I spent $50 in drinks, woke up to over $500 charges on my credit card. Now when I'm trying to call and resolve the issue, miraculously no one is available to speak to me. No one answers the phone and the voicemail is always "full". How convenient. This place is a joke read more

Bouncer is on a complete power trip. Beware if you try playing jenga on the patio they won't allow you to play on tables you're sitting at with your party. read more

Take care with this place and check your tip. It happened that my tip was misteriously increased to 33%. I will never come back. That is ilegal and a fraud. read more

Better Days - This is the check. The final charge was $74. $18 tip? Really?! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

Small happy hour spot with great drinks, service, and an antique pool table. The bar has personality and I have had a great time every time I've been there. They make unique cocktails and their happy hour has great prices for Brickell area. Will be returning often! read more

From the start, Lexi at Better Days was gracious and accommodating. She even opened the bar an hour early for a nominal fee so that my group from out of town could fit in drinks before a slightly early dinner. Upon arriving, we were greeted by her and her team full of kindness and energy. The drinks were strong, delicious, and expertly made and the vibe is chill. Thank you Lexi and Better Days for a fantastic experience! read more

Visited Better Days Miami for an evening drink on Friday night. Originally conceived as a pop-up, Better Days has long overstayed its predicted run. I just ordered a beer and ended up leaving relatively quickly. Quality The only item I ordered at Better Days was a beer, which ended up being more of a struggle than it should have been. Of course my first choice was tapped, then the glass they gave me for my second choice was dirty. Eventually I got it and it was fine, but with only a few beers on tap, it seems silly for one of them to be unavailable. Quantity It was a fairly poured beer with just a little bit of head. No complaints once I got it in a clean glass. Value We had just missed the end of happy hour, but I think because of the mishaps with my order they ended up giving me my drinks at the happy hour prices. Even though the bar has a very dive bar vibe, it has Brickell bar prices, so things will get hiked up quickly. Ambiance Better Days Miami is located in the 500 Brickell building. It is very much set up like a hipster bar, but they were definitely in the holiday spirit. They have a small outdoor area with a few benches, a giant jenga, and lots of space for smokers. Inside the first thing that draws your eye is the pool table, but there was a long wait to play. Along the right wall are several booths that were stuffed with people. The bar is in the middle of the space and it was strung up with Christmas lights, but I think that is what it is like most of the time. Then along the left wall you had a bunch of different chairs that look like they came out of antique shops. They have older televisions all over the bar, but none of them were on, I believe they normally show classic movies. The bar has all sorts of kitchy items everywhere including old Playboy magazines and movie posters. They also had lots of candy canes, fake snow, and stockings to go along with the Christmas music playing in the background. Crowd On this Friday evening they were hosting a company holiday party, but no clear separation existed for the rest of the patrons. The company party also must have been going on for a while because it was a fairly obnoxious crowd when we arrived. People were very drunk and rude and outside you had someone who was just yelling. The bar had seemed to have lost control and I'm surprised no one had complained. Service It felt like no one was really in control of the bar. Drunken patrons seemed to be doing rude things everywhere, and honestly it felt way too early in the evening for that. Then you had one of the few draft beers run out and dirty glasses. So my issue with the service was more an issue with the lack of service. Parking There is very limited street parking in the area and you can use the valet for the building next door. If you prefer it is only two blocks from the metromover or you could always opt for a car service. Extra I am not sure if it was just an off-night because of the surplus of people at a company holiday party or if this is par for the course at Better Days. I honestly was glad to finish my beer and be on my way. The potential for a fun and laid back bar is there, but it seemed way too packed and in need of supervision. read more

Better Days - Bar Area With Christmas Decor - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

We were assaulted by the doorman. Nasty for no reason. Didn't want to recincile at all. Was tyring to start a fight with my sister and myself. Fire that guy that worked the evening of Tuesday April 23rd. We will never be back unless we hear is gone. We will also share confrontation with all friends and recommend they choose another bar. read more

I really love that I wait in line for 45 minutes in the line to just get inside and wait another 10 minutes to get a drink on a very busy Friday night. Unacceptable. Hospitality wasn't like this back in my day. The bartender with the glasses and the stupid "earrings" told me they had a roof top bar through the curtains. What a liar. read more

This was my first time here and it was recommended to me by a friend who knows I like local places with high quality beers and service. I just moved here from the Philly area. I am amazed that so many people have such low thresholds for places in Miami. I have learned not to trust most Yelpers in their reviews in Miami, It is like they have no clue about great food, service or anything else. So here is my assessment: ENVIRONMENT/ATMOSPHERE: Very cool place. Love the vibe and layout. Cool furniture, etc. Reminds me of one of my favorite places-Lagniappe. BEER: Not good. Poor choices both in tap and bottle. I was able to find brooklyn IPA to drink, They need to seriously rethink what they put on tap and store as bottles. SERVICE; This was absolutely one of the worst places I have been for service. The initial bartender end dup going outside and hanging out smoking ciggs at a table with some patrons. The other bartender spent some time shooting pool with patrons When he was behind the bar, he spent all of his time with his back to us talking to some guy more focused on smoking pot and other drugs than anything else. We actually had to yell to the guy that we wanted to get a drink to actually have him acknowledge us. I guess if I would have offered him some pot or molly, he would have quickly waited on us. OVERALL: I so wanted to like this place. the one bartender said that they have the cheapest drinks in Brickell. Well, that will only get you so far. It's all about high quality service. I give great tips to great servers/bartenders and this was the first time in 5 years that I did not leave any tip. That is how frustrated I was with this place. If they want to survive, they need to get their service act together. Otherwise, they will eventually vanish like many other places. read more

Love this place it has multiple personalities so take this review with a grain of salt... Weekdays/happy hour: chill spot, Kings of Leon-type of vibe, think LES creeping into Williamsburg with soho folk. I'll take it. Came here for a spanish-practice date with a classmate and really enjoyed playing hangman on the chalk board tables and another time with coworkers for after work brewskies. Both times we had tentative service and decently priced drinks and not a problem finding seating. Only problem was the arctic breeze that accompanied the booths on the right hand side of the bar. Late night/weekends: This place starts to feel more lounge-y with a dj spinning everything from Amy Winehouse (RIP sister) to Outkast to Drake to The Cure. I like it. Keeps the super diverse crowd pleased and their buzz going. I appreciate that this bar has so many different "places" to hang around in, and that the bar is a legitimate place to post up and spend the night as the place is built around it. Getting in a game at the billiards table has never been a problem for me either. You can easily dance the night away here, enjoy a beer after work, or meet some new people on a Friday night. It is a nice alternative to the massive crowd at Blackbird. Fingers crossed to hoping it lasts. read more

5pm-5am. Staff are surprisingly welcoming despite those hours! Great place to play pool, catch up with friends and wind down a night. read more

The staff here is friendly and attentive however I am giving it 3/5 because I came with friends and the well vodka we were served in our drink was Ketel One at 12.00 a drink. This is quite expensive for a well vodka at what I'd consider a dive bar. Not to mention that's what you get In a plastic cup. Again. I'm not high maintenance but seems like a rip off. read more

Better Days Miami is a great bar! Not only is it located right outside my building, but its a bar where you dont have to be all dressed up to go to.. which in Miami is pretty rare. Weekends get super crowded, actually weekdays too, just mondays and tuesdays are fairly slower from what I have personally seen. The staff here are all awesome, friendly and pretty funny.. always have good conversations. Theres free popcorn, a pool table, jenga and even cards to play which all become amazing after the first few drinks. Great addition to Brickell, opened up right around when I moved here in August and its been a hit since. read more

More like bad days!!!!!! The bartender yelled at some guy in front of everyone for asking for a new drink bc he didn't like the one he got... He though it was too strong. The bartender bitched him and repeatedly yelled "this isn't Kmart or tgif Friday's who the fuck do you think you are get out." It was horrifying and embarrassing to be in the presence of someone that ignorant. Also, I love Kmart! read more

Better Days - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

Came here for the first time. Kept hearing rave reviews about this place. It actually lived up to it's reviews. It's a bit more casual than the usual Brickell spots. You can actually have a good conversation in here and still enjoy your time. The bar is pretty big so unlike most bars that you are stuck to one small spot ordering drinks this actually has an ample space to order. I asked for a specialty drink. Didn't want to be boring and try something new. 2 bartenders suggested Hemingway versus Clooney. It didn't disappoint. They definitely knew what I was looking for. In a corner they had movies playing as well. Have a pool table and jenga outside. The prices of drinks are just like your average Brickell place. The only thing that took away from this area was the limited parking. Besides that nice little place to hang out & relax in. read more

I was thoroughly surprised by this place. If you're looking for a chill night and like old fashions, this is the place to go. If I were a local, I would definitely come here to unwind. Their whiskey selection is wide ranged and they had about two dozen types of bitters. They can make old fashions with gin, rum or tequila also. They had some board games to play including Yahtzee, Parcheesi, and Cards Against Humanity to name a few. Also there is a pool table. A local told me their hot dogs with jalapeños is the best deal in town. He ordered four of them. Bartender (Krysten) was friendly and very knowledgeable about old fashions. This place has a worth the trip read more

There no AC at this place. The bartender got all upset because we asked about the AC. He said "if one more person asks about the AC I'm closing the doors." Fix your AC and maybe people won't ask about the f*cking AC man! read more

Came in with big expectations based on reviews but my friend and I are so disappointed!! We asked the bartender what the specialty was and he said there are hundreds and it was hard to pick from...the menu only has four cocktails listed. We asked for an old fashioned and oh boy what a mistake!!! He shook the drink! Couldn't taste the bitters nor the orange peel. Almost asked for a lighter to breath out fire!! Then it dawned on me...ahhh that's why everybody else is drinking beer! (Lightbulb) Don't get me wrong, the atmosphere is nice but I wouldn't recommend cocktails here. Stick to beer. read more

What a cooool bar! Looks more like a Wynwood bar than a Brickell bar and that's what I love about it. I also love a bar that serves free popcorn! The vibe at Better Days is laid back but still keeps the classy-ness that comes to mind when you think Brickell bar, it's just not as uptight as most of the bars in the area. It offers a good amount of seating from bar stools to actual booths, it's great. For the folks that love a good dive bar, the pool table adds a nice touch. The drinks on the menu are a bit too sweet for my taste but you can order anything that's not on the menu. After hearing all of my friends talk about it, I'm glad I got to try this place out. I'll be back soon! read more

Pros Popcorn Cheap Beer Pool 70's softcore porn on the tv's (not joking) Cons Staff seems disinterested in being there Bathroom wait can be long... I peed outside by the street. guys that pick fights they have no intention of ever fighting (can actually be entertaining if you are in the right mood) read more

Thanks to Tina V..I was gladly introduced to Better Days and please...lets keep this hidden gem between us... This bar could be described as a mix between blackbird and lagniappe which are currently some of my fave apots. The dim lights, board games and mismatched furniture makes the atmosphere so relaxed and inviting. The bar has a pool table for those who like that sorta thing..once u order a drink , the bartender offers a free popcorn scoop...such a nice touch :) Mike is a great manager and will make you feel welcomed. Happy hour is from 5-8 and guess what..this place is open til 5am! This is def a great addition to the neighborhood. Can't wait to go back! read more

We stopped by better days last night after spending a few hours downtown. The idea of ending the night with some Jenga and a few drinks sounded really nice. We showed up about 2 hours till closing, and just like last time, it was a great experience. Jenga, uno, popcorn, and great drinks. The owner was there, Mike, who was really nice and humble. I always say it's endearing for an owner to be active in running his business, it adds class..character. The crowd was an overall friendly bunch, no arguments or drama. I'm happy to say Better Days is here to stay, it's a gold mine in terms of a fun, welcoming bar. read more

Better Days - Miami brew, yum! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Miami, Florida

Very chill place. Would recommend. Only thing, parking SUCKS. Park in the Brickell center... free first hour and $3 every additional hour. read more

Came here for my birthday because I was told it was a little piece of Wynwood in Brickell. That was a lie. The bar itself was nice, and I give kudos for the popcorn and how pretty it looks inside... oh and the jenga... but that's about it. Wasn't feeling the music. Wasn't feeling the ambience. The people who go there are the Brickell type who probably used to meet up at the Hoxton for martini's and anything with redbull in it for happy hour. No thank you. read more

Meh.. after reading review after review, bookmarking, and even venturing out of my neighborhood specifically to come, I wanted to really really like Better Days. Maybe I set my expectations too high. The concept I like. Super laid back hidden bar with tons of character. Vintage thrift finds serve as furniture, even a night stand just like one my grandpa had.. literally, it was kinda special when I spotted it. We went knowing that they didn't serve a full menu but were perfectly fine and looking forward to hotdogs and popcorn.. unfortunately they weren't serving this particular Friday evening. When we left to have dinner elsewhere there were a handful of patrons, the lingering happy hour crowd, and when we came back the place was packed! Great music, any time there's a mix of old school hip-hop I can shake my booty to.. I shake my booty! Reminded me of Blackbird in that sense. Our drinks were okay. There's several places in the area where mixology is a craft and I was thinking that is what this would be.. not so much. I can't remember the name of my drink but it wound up being similar to a Margarita.. Meh. Parking was a bit of a pain, we found the street a few blocks away were they Brickell City Center is going up and there is some street parking there.. for now. Neat to check out, wish I loved it, if I lived in the neighborhood I'd give it another try hopefully on one of their better day **plays punchline sound on drums** read more

Better Days is my go to spot in Brickell! It's a great place to start, and a great place to end! They have a few cocktails on the menu, but the bartender can make you anything! Their prices aren't the cheapest, but hey, it's Brickell! They have complimentary popcorn, and let me tell you, once you start, you can't stop! It has some kind of vibe that's hard to explain. Almost like Radio Bar, kind of hipster-ish with an old fashioned feeling, lots of character, it's a cool spot. Not to mention, they have both indoor and outdoor Jenga, seating both indoor and outdoor, a pool table, and a DJ's booth. Better Day's is kind of hidden in Brickell, which is nice, it doesn't bring in the rif raf. Honestly, only tell your best friends about this place, looking forward to going this weekend :) read more

Came for Yelp event as a +1. Awesome little place. Did not know there was a place like this in Miami. Nice ambience and good drinks. Pool table is nice for sharing a game with a friend. Have a good drink, listen to good music, and play a game with a friend, what could be better? There are booths, couches, and chairs to sit in. The couches and chairs are like those of a country home. This bar is very homey. There is a TV in a corner with three chairs around it like if you were in a living room. Bathrooms are clean and I noticed no line. The bar area is in the middle of the bar and the bartenders are more than willing to recommend a good drink or make one of your choice. I tried the Nathan's hot dog, which you can't really mess up. It was what it was supposed to be lol. I would definitely come here again. My girlfriend and I loved it. read more

The bouncer here was extremely disrespectful to me. Being only 24 and having an out of state id, it's not uncommon for bouncers to take a closer look at my id. Which I understand b/c they're just doing their job. But this bouncer was extremely rude. On top of saying "you're lucky my phone died so I can't scan it." He also ended the conversation by saying "Go in pretty girl, I'll let you in this time." Basically acting as if he was doing me some sort of favor. As a bouncer, he should be able to look at my id and know it's real. I shouldn't have to be inconvenienced and endure disrespectful comments on top of that. And the drinks were super overpriced too. $14 for a whisky sour at a dive bar on a Monday night? Ridiculous. read more