Why I'll go back: Solid cocktails in space with a low-key, loungey vibe. 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. read more

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

We were looking for a place to grab pre dinner drinks, and were lucky enough to stumble upon Scapegoat. A truly great spot with friendly, extremely experienced and knowledgeable bartenders (Nate and Stephen). 10/10 drinks and service. We were reluctant to leave for our dinner res! They don't take the simple things for granted- GO HERE. We will be back every time we are in Miami. read more

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We happened upon the scapegoat as a suggestion from our waiter at dinner and we are so glad we stopped in. Shoutout to Emma who was an incredible bartender and so fun! She made great drinks and was so fun for our night out in Miami! read more

Wasn't my first time going to Scape Goat and won't be my last. We came for a master class on daiquiris and we learned so much! Beyond that, the atmosphere was amazing and the drinks were beyond. Can't wait to come back and get the full experience. read more

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Dark, moody speakeasy in South Beach with a really fun menu of classic and contemporary cocktails. We loved all three drinks we ordered. One thing to note: it's very loud (hard to talk) which kind of takes away from the speakeasy feel. That said, the world-famous espresso martini absolutely lives up to the hype and is a must-try. The bourbon drinks were also a delight! Friendly staff! read more

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Great service, super cute romantic vibe. The drinks were absolutely delicious and refreshing. If you are looking for a craft cocktail in Miami this is your spot. read more

A really great spot to get a drink or three if you're in the area. Actually, even if you're not in the area, you should go by. We stopped by here for a pre-dinner drink, and I was able to try a couple happy hour drinks since their happy houris is offered daily from 5-8 PM. And again from 1-3 AM. That tells you that not only is it a good spot for the earlier evening, but it will be there for you for that late evening. They have a handful of classic cocktails on their happy hour menu for $10 each. I tried a daiquiri and honestly think it may be one of the best ones that I've had. This is coming from someone who actually learned how to make a classic daiquiri during the pandemic. If I can't make as good as this one myself, I might as well get it here. The daiquiri was fresh and flavorful without being overly sweetened. I was also able to get an old-fashioned before we had to leave. It is carefully and solidly made, despite the use of a well bourbon. The use of a clear ice cube always commands my respect. The whole place is quite small, with four or five hightop tables surrounding the bar. We ducked in after dinner and found it was pretty packed, mainly because it doesn't take a lot of people to get it full. You will get a mix of visitors from out of town and some locals, but the local feel is definitely there. The finished wood decor and soft lighting, along with an ever-changing playlist of different genres (maybe chill beats earlier, hip hop later in the night) make for a comfortable place to get a drink, no matter what kind of night you want to have. Kenny the bar manager is well-versed in his cocktails and was pleasant to chat with as he served up our drinks. If you go by, and I hope you do, say hi to him for me! read more

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We went to this place as a nightcap and the bar got progressively packed as the night went on. Around 11 pm on a Friday this place was bumping! The drinks here were very unique and fit the vibe of the cocktail bar. Seating is limited but not too bad read more

Scape Goat is an awesome little cocktail bar found down in the South Pointe area. And when I say little I mean tiny but in a great way. We stopped in after a great meal at Joe's Stone Crab for a few drinks at night. Scape Goat is small enough they can handle everything with just two people, and they did a great job. Kenny was a fantastic bartender and the bar-back was great as well. Not as much of a clubby vibe as a few places we stopped in around Miami Beach, more of a classy/relaxed vibe. We had the Black Magic and Hemingway Daiquiri's first and they were good, but next we had the French Martini and Sazerac that were absolutely perfect. I think we could have watched Kenny make drinks all night. Great spot, convenient to a few top tier restaurants such as Joe's and Carbone. Definitely worth a stop at The Scape Goat. read more

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Small cozy bar with welcoming vibe. Loved my French 75 for Happy Hour! The list of Happy Hour Cocktails is small but they are made fresh with lots of love. read more

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One of my favorite intimate little bars in Miami, specifically south beach. The cocktails always hit and they usually have great music and vibes. read more

A nice cozy bar off south beach. Owner super pleasant, I think his name was Tom. A good place to drop in for a quick drink or several.

My group and I wanted to check out Story but decided not to when we heard how much cover was for an artist no one was that into. We decided to go get a nightcap at Scape Goat. It's a cute bar with lively music and it was also HH when we arrived around 1AM. We all ordered the French Martini for $10/each. Wow, the drink was decent with fruity flavors coming from the pineapple and raspberry. There was also enough alcohol in there for a good buzz! I highly recommend Scape Goat to pregame. It was fun and I wish we were going somewhere after! read more

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Clinton was such a sweetheart and a great bartender. The drinks were amazing. I got the Buy Myself Flowers and it was so good. My friend got the TNT punch and it was delicious as well. Love the music choices, it was a millennial playlist for sure. read more

Cattycorner to Carbone, this cozy cocktail bar was recommended by our captain for a perfect after dinner nightcap. The spot is dimly lit and the soundtrack is varied, loud and perfect to keep the party going. They have seating at the main bar, a couple of couches as well as hightops which is where we sat to celebrate a birthday. The menu has "fancy shots", classics as well as sweeter dessert drinks. We started with the Snaquiri (essentially a mini mojito) for me and Cecilia enjoyed her Tazita (espresso martini). Since it was her birthday, these smoothly blended and strong shots were comped. Our main courses., as it were, were the "Tuxedo" for birthday girl and the "Tia Maria" for me. My Tia Maria was a great blend of aged rum and curaçao and the mezcal gave it the right amount of sweet. Although I'm not a gin fan, the tuxedo I sampled definitely had a bite. I wonder if the absinthe led to some "interesting" conversations :) read more

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Ariete is one of my favs so I was excited that my buddy suggested we check out Scape Goat from the same group. We took some citi bikes from his place so when we got there we were a little warm. I was looking forward to cooling off with a beverage. They had the open aire thing going which is fine, but there was only two fans I saw and they were pointed at the ceiling. There was no air moving and it was so hot. We pushed through and got some cocktails. My buddy was excited to show off their cocktail prowess, but since it was cinco de mayo, they were on a limited menu. I got a mezcal old fashioned and was reminded very quickly how smokey mezcal is. To be honest, neither of us loved our drinks so we closed out and moved on to another spot. I would gladly come back to give it another go, but this time wasn't it for us. read more

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Amazing ambiance and nicest staff ever, not to mention delicious drinks. Would recommend this place to anyone I know!

Came in for a drink since we were in the area. Happy hour is until 8 PM! Their HH drinks are pretty classic (Paloma, French 75, etc) and are $10 each. They also have some beer/wine selections available. The vibe is good for friends and dates. It's dark and cute inside. Parking is limited to a couple of parking lots around. But they're not a far walk. TLDR: a cute place to grab a drink after work or before dinner. read more

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Last night my family and I wanted to have drinks after dinner. We were not treated well by the male bartender. He was rude and unfriendly. Half our party had one drink and we left as soon as possible. We didn't want to spend any more money. Also we were charge 20% gratuity. The place was very dark and not busy. read more

we had a lovely experience with great cocktails. Our waiter, Steven, was very attentive. We will be back!

have come here a few times and both times have loved the throwback/oldies playlist vibes they have going on. Their version of the bee's knees with limoncello is delicious and a must try if you like that kind of drink! bartenders were attentive and nice! it's a small, hole-in-the-wall type bar and seems like people come here on dates or with a small group of friends but always fun! read more

I don't know what happen to the The Scape Goat. It used to be a great spot on the beach. The last time I was there, some guy who was extremely rude stated that he was the new owner. He acted like you should be honored to have a drink there. Unbelievable. The ambiance was terrible. Would strongly recommend going to other places on the beach. read more

Came here to pre drink before dinner across the street and was delighted to come across such a place. I had the penicillin drink which was 10/10 and has converted me into a whiskey sour girl. We were so pleased with our drinks that we came back after dinner for more drinks. The vibe in this place is amazing: pretty low key and chill. Their location is small so wouldn't recommend for a large group. The bartender was super cool and attentive. read more

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Cool atmosphere, good drinks, great place to chill by yourself , as a couple or with friends

I am so happy I finally made it to The Scape Goat! Breaking news alert that I'm a fan of all the ark hospitality concepts (Ariete, Chugs Diner, Nave, Taurus) and this is the only spot of theirs I had not visited - until Saturday night! This is a cute, cozy bar south of Fifth that is serving up delicious cocktails, great vibes, and they also offer Yelp Cash Back so you can get cash back for drinking cocktails...SIGN.ME.UP! One of my fave bartenders, Gardenia, left Ariete and came here and she is a total gem. Super friendly, will help you find exactly what you're looking for, and always lovely to chat with if you're posted up at the bar solo. Recently, the bar updated its drink menu thanks to Bobby Gilardi aka @ChampangeBobby__ and while I can't speak for the drinks before, the ones I had last weekend were great. Cheers to the goat for being a total gem on SoBe. read more

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Great cocktails, decent happy hour, good playlists going and usually a local crowd on weeknights. Love to hang at this spot and chat it up with the bartenders and locals. Really cool vibe. I usually leave when it starts to get busy because I like to just chill and savor my drinks without a large crowd, especially during these crazy times. Definitely a place I take all my friends when visiting the beach. read more

Awesome place! Great atmosphere, fantastic drinks, and super cool bartenders. Definitely give it a try!

Came here for a round of drinks on a Tuesday night to find them about half full. There were waves of people entering and leaving throughout the time we were there so I can imagine how popular they must be on the weekend. The bartenders are proud to provide artisan drinks and can change up the order on a whim, you just have to ask. It's an almost gothic-like vibe with the broken glass ceiling and dark decor. The rhythmic music further added to the effect. Overall, we had a wonderful time with our cocktails while getting to know all the people around us. Highly recommend checking them out. read more

Kinda shocked to be giving this highly recommended bar a 2 star, but it really is just a 2 star spot in the hype of Ocean Drive. Instagram really plays some trickery with how it portrays this place to be a classy bar. First off, it's tiny so not an easy place to grab a drink on a weekend. We sat outside, totally fine, but there was only one server. He came & took the order for 2 tables beside us and I attempted to make eye contact since he knew we were waiting to order a drink, too. He then glances back, we make eye contact, he walks over and says " I felt someone looking at me like what the fuck" Uhmm, sorry I wanted to order a drink before you went inside? Anyways, ordered 2 classic old fashioneds and had high hopes- not a chance. They were by far the worst drinks I've ever had, no exaggeration. read more

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Amazing experience here!!! I came with a group for my bachelorette party and were lucky to have snagged the last table in the front--we'd just come from dinner, so it wasn't yet too late in the night. Upon sitting down and getting menus, we were immediately served rounds of espresso martini shots, courtesy of the bartenders since they knew we were celebrating. That truly set the tone for the night! We had SO much fun! Ended up staying for hours, and I'm glad we took advantage of our table for that long because it got so busy soon after our arrival. I would highly recommend coming here!! Maybe come between 9-10 before it gets super crowded. read more

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The bartenders are all very personable, creative with their cocktails, and the overall vibe in the bar is fun. This has quickly become one of my favorite bars in Miami. You have a new regular read more

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A diamond in the rough, Scape Goat is the best place to get a cocktail in South Beach. They don't have any of the tacky flavor of Ocean Ave, or neon lights, they just have expertly mixed cocktails from a fun group of bartenders who really know their stuff. The space is dimly lit to set the mood with great music to get you feeling good. The space around the bar is nice, especially since they kept the door open to let fresh air roll in. They also have an outdoor seating area if that's your preference. For drinks, they can make all the classics, plus there are some signatures to peruse. My wife says their dirty martini is great but potent, while I tried one of the specialties, the Little Window, an espresso and amaro cocktail that was deceptively smooth and so delicious. We enjoyed them so much we came back three times in two weeks. read more

This has been my favorite neighborhood spot for years but something has been off lately. Under new management or something? The music and whatever cocktail I last ordered were quintessential touristy Miami, whereas this used to feel like an escape from all of that. The things I previously loved about Scapegoat were the craft cocktails and hipster 80s music played at an appropriate volume. Something has changed :( read more

Absolute worst service. The attitude from the bartenders is appealing, they don't know how to talk to someone and the drinks are terribly made. Avoid read more

Tiny bar, cool vibe and great service. Our cocktails were delicious. Stop by if you are in the area but wouldn't make a special trip. Cheers! read more

The Scape Goat is the coolest little cocktail bar in Miami. The bartenders are great, service is always super on point, music playlist is always phenomenal. Some of the best cocktails I've ever had. Super cool chill little spot by the beach, but off the beaten path a bit so you aren't surrounded by obnoxious tourists. 10/10 read more

Cute small bar. Great cocktails..dimly lit with a cool ambience. My friend and I started off with the shots which are slightly bigger than shots. Which honestly should've been where we stopped but we ordered full size cocktails the shots were delicious, my cocktail was not sweet enough for me unfortunately. read more

Came through for a birthday last night and had myself a deja vu visiting this place - it was known as "The Room" several years ago when I first came through, and I was excited to visit a known gem again after a long time. The place is exactly the same and the drinks are great, this is the perfect example of a low-key neighborhood hangout that is unpretentious and enjoyable. The kind of spot you wanna come with your closet friends and just vibe, kick off a night out with friends, bring a date or even kick it on the solo (which I love to do). MAJOR PLUS: Saturday Happy Hour from 5-7! Glad to have found myself here again, looking forward to coming back soon + more often! read more

Such a nice ambiance and great service from the employees! The drinks were even better :)