Why I'll go back: Solid cocktails in space with a low-key, loungey vibe…read more You HAVE to order: pick your poison Tony's Tip: no food here. Prep accordingly. Down the street from Stubborn Seed and around the corner from Carbone, you'll find a cocktail bar mid-block that is so understated it will actually pique your curiosity. Is this place open? What's in there? What's up with that name? Yes, it's open - and very late! Inside, you will find a wide variety of cocktails and a smoky coolness waiting. And the name? Dang! - I forgot to ask. Homework for my next visit. Following an early dinner, the lady and I enjoyed a couple of drinks around 8:30. We were the only ones in the place, which still felt cozy. Learned a lot about the group that owns this spot from our friendly bartenders. Drinks were good, the playlist matched the loungey vibe, and the prices were in line with what you'd expect (gratuity included). Overall, a nice early nightcap. We did pop our head in last year around 10:00 p.m., and the place was ramping up. I've no doubt it's a great scene the later you get.

Great music. Good ambiance…read more Just-ok service. Overpriced cocktails. No mention of automatic 20% gratuity prior to paying.

Came in for a couple of drinks at happy hour. The bartender assumed paying cash meant she could…read moretip herself. Took a twenty and never came back. No one's that cute.

Very much a divey bar in South beach Miami from the first step of approaching the door. It's a…read morelarge space built entirely around the large bar with about 5 screens playing football, basketball, etc. You definitely get an impression of mostly locals being here and the manager was very happy to have more customers come in. The other bartenders, however, seemed to be indifferent with the additional patrons. Overall, it's a chill environment and is great for a very casual kind of night especially since they stay open so late.

We love a good speakeasy vibe, and finding Swizzle was tough if you aren't familiar with the area…read more Tucked away in the Stiles Hotel is the small intimate bar, Swizzle. We were seated in the main bar area and both ordered a beverage. I got the Amazonia, a gin based drink with agave lavender and lemon juice with a macha rim. Caleb got the El Presidente, which is a rum based drink with orange liqueur, vermouth, and pomegranate. The drinks were really good, and as expected in a place like this, a bit on the expensive side, but at Swizzle you have a mixologist preparing your cocktails, which always heightens the quality! It was nice to find an intimate place in Miami Beach to kick back enjoy a cocktail and just have some nice conversation, and some people watching with each other. We didn't make a reservation and likely just hit the timing right, so we got in right away and had a great spot. Lentz_explore

Totally killer speak-easy type bar in South Beach. HIGHLY RECOMMEND you go here if you want…read moreamazing drinks in a super cool atmosphere. I am a bit of a mixologist and this place humbles me. Would give more than 5 stars if I could.

Hidden Gem with Speakeasy Vibes! We've visited Trader Vic's…read morelocations all over the world (because you have to have a Piña Colada, right?!), but this one was a true hidden gem tucked away inside the Esmé Hotel. Loved the speakeasy vibes, the DJ spinning great music, and the super cool bartender who made the experience even better. The drinks were creative and fun, and the bartender was incredibly helpful in guiding us to the perfect choices.

The Bamboo Room is the lobby bar for Esme Hotel, and another spot I got to enjoy this last weekend…read more It gives us speakeasy vibes since it is a couple of steps past the door and past the front desk. Past its door is an oasis of good mixology and deep house music. The bartender made an artistic preparation of a well blended mai-tai, and the drink was nicely garnished as well. They have a few couches and tables to relax, but why not enjoy the house music beats on the dance floor? Yes the space is cozy but it was a great throwback to my clubbing days of yore. Highly recommend!

I believe this is where my friends and I were during her bachlorette party. I love the kava and the…read morevibe. I had a really great time and even went here alone one night when my friends wanted to stay at i think MANGOS late. IYKYK lol safe lounge vibez cool staff and excellent drinks.

Been closed for a year plus with no updates when they plan to open. Was such a great spot, hope…read morethey open soon.

I like the roof top pool and bar here. Not that big of a pool. More like just a lounge area. The…read morebar has a vibe and the hotel location in a great approximate area to Espanola area and dine in eats. Service was meh. Hotel feels like a French vibe. Close walking distance to the beach approximately 8min walk. Easy to catch a uber Lyft around the area. 25min drive to the airport.

I absolutely love this place! All the staff is so welcoming and friendly and its so close to my…read morefriends place. So when I go visit her I always go to the beach and then usually back to her place. But my last visit was the beach and then here! I loved that you can just go there and stay on their day beds by the pool and just chill. Its usually not too busy and the drinks are good. Definitely my go to when I go back to Miami!

Great nostalgia and drinks but their gratuity practice is a serious problem…read more I stopped by Wet Willie's out of nostalgia during my most recent visit. Years ago I'd come here after the beach, sit on the balcony, people-watch, and cool off with a strong, frozen drink. In that sense, the place is exactly as I remember, with cold drinks on a hot Miami day and a fun atmosphere. Unfortunately, the billing experience completely changed how I felt about our visit. When the check arrived, I noticed the suggested tip percentages were unusual (around 7%, 8%, and 9%). I was planning to leave my normal 20% tip, but then the gentleman behind the bar explained that a 15% gratuity had already been added and the listed percentages would be additional. To be clear: I always tip, and I generally tip well. But adding a gratuity without authorization or clearly disclosing it up front is a big deal. A tip is supposed to be voluntary, and quietly including one, especially in a setting where you're already prompted to add more, feels misleading and wildly inappropriate. That part honestly overshadowed the visit for me. The drinks and the memories are still there, but check your bill carefully before paying. I enjoyed the nostalgia, yet this practice alone makes me hesitant to return. This practice of discretely tipping themselves is borderline theft.

I have been going here for years. It's always been a great place to hang out and have some drinks…read more Nice cool atmosphere located in South Beach. Service was outstanding.

We went back after discovering this place last year. The drinks and atmosphere continue to be great…read moreand the bartenders are skilled and attentive. This is the coziest bar I've ever been too and I love it.

I love that this is the world's smallest tiki bar -- I can't imagine one smaller! The best part was…read morethe hostess at the bar/restaurant on the street in front of Delirio. She tried to rope us into coming to her establishment, but we were set on finding tiki bars so we told her we were going to Delirio. She said, "No! You don't want to go in there, that place is bad!" We said we'd come back to her place later, and she said, "Yes, check out that place then come back HERE." We didn't go back to her place because Delirio was fabulous. Yes, the drinks were expensive, but all the drinks everywhere were expensive, so we knew that going in. We each had one drink, sat outside near the pool for awhile and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I love the decor in the bar itself, and the bartender and other patrons were friendly. Love the Delirio!

This is the place to stumble into! Don't waste your time walking in front of everything looking in…read moreeach bar to see an empty row of barstools. This place is popping! Thursday night is Karaoke and the people in here can sing. You can tell this is a place the locals actually go to. I didn't try the food so I can't speak on that but the drinks were strong and the prices are good, you aren't going to be super overcharged like everywhere else. It's only a block off the beach as well! Tons of pool, video games, and two bars in two connected building. One side is a dance side the other side is a gaming fun side! The bar tenders were great and really took the time to make you feel welcomed! I will visit this place every time I come back to Miami!

We went here with my friends, and the food was great and the female bartender was super nice, but…read morewhen we went to play pool, you have to buy an arcade card. the arcade card was $5 for 15 "points" We got 15 points and the pool table cost 8 points. We went to the bar to explain that the pool table was broken and they it was fine. When we closed out they charged us $20 for one game of pool. I have been to high-end clubs where it's less than that. This nasty bar charged us $20 to play one round of pool when the pool table next to us that unfortunately was occupied only paid equivalent of $3. That is robbery and discrimination & will not be coming back here ever again. I recommend staying away from this bar. Maybe it has to do with the fact that we were only gay people in there. Avoid it all costs, I love a loud bar scene, but I couldn't even hear my friend standing next to me. The energy was not good with the exception of the female Argentianian bartender who is quite kind, but whoever we closed out with was quite rude. 0 stars if I could. We want our money back.

I came to Pretty Swell for an event a couple of months ago, but came by this week for another visit…read moreand I'm so glad I did. It feels like you're hanging out at someone's really cool mid-century living room. They have seating inside, at the bar, outside in a little corridor, and up front. I came for their Hang Ten, which is their daily happy hour. Staff was so friendly as soon as you walk through the door. I ordered a gin watermelon drink ($10) that was super tasty. I also ordered a spicy feta toast ($15). The feta toast is SO good. The perfect blend of spicy, sweet, and tangy. Will definitely come back soon!

Previous reviews deceived us. We walked in on a Friday night after dinner and it was completely…read moreempty, save for the bartender sitting at the bar. According to him, Pretty Swell isn't poppin' like it used to (4 months ago) and they now only serve beer and wine. We ended up leaving. I will say that the decor inside was really cute. Bummer it was empty.