10/10 for the location, for Steven the bartender and for the great drinks. Nothing overly hype…read moreabout it, just a great all around stop for drinks.

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.

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.

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.

I finally found a bar in South Beach with a nice chill vibe. It was busy when we arrived but…read morefortunate to find a table to sit down and sip on some drinks. The staff here was also very welcoming and friendly. I tried their Mamey Swizzle and instantly fell in love. It came with rum, Mezcal, mamey-ginger puree and Jamaican bitters. We had mojitos during our dinner and some more mojitos at another bar that I didn't have that great of a vibe. So it's fair to say we had enough alcohol to call it a night, but this Mamey swizzle was so delicious I had to order another one. We'll be in Miami later this month and you can bet your ass that I'll be returning for some more of their Mamey swizzle.

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

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.

Everytime I'm in the area of South Pointe I stop at this little shop. Super cozy and chill vibez…read more I usually get the Kratom tea. They come in many different flavors like lemonade, peach, raspberry and many others. I would describe the taste like an earthy tea but it's so delicious. I promise I finished my tea in 7 minutes. If you order to-go, they pack it in a styrofoam cup. I usually walk to the beach and hang in the sand with my tea. It's pretty relaxing and such a beautiful sight. Definitely come and stop by. They even have board games and some seating.

Great little rooftop spot to grab a cocktail or a bite. This FIFA season we watched the games a…read morecouple of times here away from the big crowds. They had some nice TVs at the bar to see the games. The food is good but cocktails are a little pricey. Not sure if they have happy hour specials. But the fresh air on this rooftop really feels nice.

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.

Always a great time at wet Willie's. So many drink options and flavors to choose from and mix it…read moreup. Right by the south beach which is a great location. Always a fun vibe!

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.

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.

Incredibly hot in the bar area. Bartender committed the most egregious sin in all... free pouring…read more The drinks were certainly palatable but entirely unbalanced. As a former patron of the now defunct Swizzle in DFW. I know this is not to their standard and I'm very disappointed because I know how good this drink could be. Please do better guys you got this!

Absolute best bar in Miami, would recommend coming here to anyone and would definitely come back…read morefor the cheese steak I got two! Aric made the experience so much better. He is the best bartender I have ever had and such a cool dude. Made sure you come here JUST TO SEE ARIC!!!! WE LOVE ARIC

WE LOVE ARIC!!!! best bar I've ever been to hands down. I absolutely will be back. amazing…read moreatmosphere and honestly overall experience. Philly cheesesteak is AWESOME!

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.