17 March 9-15, 2023 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | Contents | Letters | news | night+Day | CuLture | Cafe | MusiC | sports-bar classics like chicken wings. Trivia contests, karaoke, and musical entertainment are on tap at this football-themed watering hole, as is a fine selection of local brews on tap. On the Rocks Bar 217 71ST ST., MIAMI BEACH ONTHEROCKSMIAMIBEACH.COM This North Beach neighborhood sports bar is open 365 days a year till 5 a.m. On the Rocks offers inexpensive drinks, several TV screens, and Friday-night karaoke. The walls are just about as colorful as some of the char- acters you’ll find bellied up to the bar. The place has all the makings of a classic dive, right down to the ingrained aroma of ciga- rettes and beer. Guests often find themselves jamming to rock ‘n’ roll covers by local bands. Palace Bar & Restaurant 1052 OCEAN DR., MIAMI BEACH 305-531-7234 PALACESOUTHBEACH.COM Stop by the Palace for a very South Beach experience. The gay-friendly restaurant and bar, which has been going strong for more than three decades, stages drag shows every evening and drag brunches on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. Otherwise, know that the venue contains two bars: one indoors and designed for nighttime use, the other semi-outdoors. There’s also a patio with dining tables. The presence of drag queens ensures the service is extra-attentive. Call ahead if you’re set on taking in the famed brunch shows or nightly drag dinners. Parrot Lounge 911 SUNRISE LANE, FORT LAUDERDALE 954-563-1493 PARROTLOUNGE.COM The Parrot Lounge has been serving thirsty beachgoers since 1970. The bar, located just a block west of A1A on Fort Lauderdale Beach, is a mecca for bikers, tourists, and sun wor- shippers who come for the excellent beer se- lection, the General Tso’s chicken wings, and the no-frills, friendly ambiance. On week- ends, the party spills out into the street and up on the roof, and yet the Parrot always maintains its “chill.” Maybe because the bar truly respects the neighborhood in which it resides: It conducts regular beach cleanups (with beer as a reward for a job well done). Pool Hall at Red Rooster Overtown 920 NW SECOND AVE., MIAMI 305-850-6566 REDROOSTEROVERTOWN.COM/ Ascend a narrow stairway filled with the names and faces of some of the greatest stars of all time — Aretha Franklin, Roberta Flack, Sam Cooke — along with a neon sign proclaiming you’ve arrived at the “Harlem of the South.” Welcome to the Pool Hall at Red Rooster Over- town, a loving tribute to the former Clyde Kil- lens Pool Hall, where great musicians played and partied in the days of segregation. The lushly appointed space is outfitted with com- fortable sitting areas, an outdoor deck over- looking Red Rooster’s patio, and scads of memorabilia from Overtown’s past. Sidle up to the bar for a Swizzle or a Harlem Sour, or shoot some pool on the vintage pool table. Though there’s plenty of history to explore, this is not a sterile museum of the past. It’s a lively and stylish tribute to what Overtown once was — and a glimpse of what it can be. Rosa Sky Rooftop 115 SW EIGHTH ST., 22ND FLOOR, MIAMI 786-745-7486 ROSASKYROOFTOP.COM If it’s a view you seek, look no further than Rosa Sky Rooftop. Located on the 22nd floor of Brickell’s AC & Element Hotel, this chic, mod- ern lounge presents picturesque panoramic views of the Magic City skyline. Come night- fall, the space is bathed in the venue’s signa- ture rose-hued glow, making it the perfect spot to share globally inspired small plates and sip whimsical cocktails like the namesake “Rosa Sky,” a blend of strawberry- and lemongrass- infused vodka, citrus juice, and sparkling rosé served in a martini glass with a signature rose- shaped ice cube. By day, Rosa Sky offers a “Sunday Soiree” brunch, inviting you to pair bottomless bubbles, sangrias, and rosé with In- sta-worthy dishes like the “Rosey Cakes,” pink pancakes topped with maple-macerated strawberries and tufts of rosé chantilly cream. Sandbar Sports Grill 3064 GRAND AVE., MIAMI 786-359-4510 SAND.BAR This beach-themed establishment might look like an ordinary bar from the outside, but step inside and you’re hit with the sort of mayhem you’d find at a frat house on game day — right down to the college kids and cheap beer. Sand- bar’s food offerings are solid, from the fish ta- cos to the five-pound burrito, and the drinks are in a category of their own. Try the hurri- cane, made with Captain Morgan spiced rum, Myers’s dark rum, orange juice, pineapple juice, and grenadine — and you’ll see why this Coconut Grove staple can weather any storm. The Scape Goat 100 COLLINS AVE., MIAMI BEACH 786-275-6488 SCAPEGOATSOBE.COM Whether you’re in search of brews or tasty cocktails, the Scape Goat in South Beach’s South of Fifth neighborhood offers wallet- friendly libations no matter the hour. There’s a broad selection of beers and wines, and the cocktail hunter can choose from a list of in- teresting mixed drinks that range from old- time classics like the Hemingway daiquiri and the Sazarac to dessert-like concoctions to fancy shots like the “Snaquiri” (think of it as a daiquiri in a shot glass) and the “M&M” (mezcal and amaro Montenegro). Seven Seas 2200 RED RD., MIAMI 305-266-6071 FACEBOOK.COM/SEVENSEASBAR Boasting a beach-town vibe even though it’s miles from the ocean, Seven Seas (stylized Se7as) exports a nautical vibe to the far-off land of Coral Terrace, west of Coral Gables. The bar is known for its karaoke nights, so those who love to belt out “Don’t Stop Believ- ing” can get their fill every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday night. Strut your chops or grab a seat at the bar and enjoy the entertainment. Shuckers Waterfront Bar & Grill 1819 79TH ST. CAUSEWAY, MIAMI BEACH 305-866-1570 SHUCKERSBARANDGRILL.COM The first thing you’ll notice when you walk into Shuckers is the breathtaking view of Bis- cayne Bay. Next will be the myriad sporting events playing on the many flat-screen TVs. Just as your stomach begins to rumble, fill up on raw oysters, fresh fish, wings, and a bacon cheeseburger made with 100 percent USDA Prime ground beef. Smith & Wollensky 1 WASHINGTON AVE., MIAMI BEACH 305-673-2800 SMITHANDWOLLENSKY.COM At the southern tip of Miami Beach, South Pointe Park offers some of the best views in South Florida. Smith & Wollensky’s outdoor bar gives you direct views of Government Cut, where you can watch the giant container ships navigate their way through the small channel on their way to Port Everglades. Pre- pandemic, it was the ideal place to grab a drink late on a Saturday afternoon to watch the cruise ships go out (and it will be again once cruises resume out of the port). The bar gets quite busy, but it’s worth the wait to find a seat. Order a smart drink — a martini, say, or Champagne. Back it up with oysters or an or- der of confit bacon. Go ahead and dress up in your finery — Smith & Wollensky makes day drinking classy. South Pointe Tavern 40 S. POINTE DR. #109, MIAMI BEACH 305-763-8368 SOUTHPOINTETAVERN.COM A favorite haunt for SoFi locals, South Pointe Tavern is a no-frills, dependable spot for chill vibes and a solid cocktail. There’s a bit of a rock ‘n’ roll theme to the casual lounge area that instantly makes guests feel as though they could hang out for hours. They call themselves “the Cheers of South of Fifth,” and they’re open for breakfast at 9 a.m. and continue the party through until 2 a.m. seven days a week. The menu is broken down into three sections: “Pirate & Boozy,” “Shaken & Refreshing,” and “Highballs & Tropical.” Something for everyone, in other words. Spanish Marie Brewery 14241 SW 120TH ST. #108, MIAMI 305-456-5490 SPANISHMARIEBREWERY.COM Like its namesake, Marie Waite — the 1920s South Florida rum runner who outran the Coast Guard smuggling booze across the Flor- ida Straits — this West Kendall brewery is a South Florida legend. Amid the dozens of brew- eries that have opened in the past several years, Spanish Marie manages to stand out. Here, co- owners Alby Cespedes and head brewer Jaime Medina are the masterminds behind a number of creative brews churned out by a seven-barrel system that keeps everything small-batch, ex- perimental, and full of funky flavor. The brew- ery produces a wide variety of styles, ranging from hop-forward IPAs and easy-drinking pale ales to barrel-aged stouts. But it’s Spanish Ma- rie’s niche passion for intensely fruited sours that sets the brewery apart from the rest. And they’re all available in the taproom, where a ro- bust food menu offers made-to-order pizzas, ta- cos, and creative bar fare. In keeping with its Prohibition-era origins, the ten-seat tasting room is open only on select days and accessible by a secret door. If speakeasies aren’t your style, the Spanish courtyard-themed beer garden is beer geek heaven. Sugar 788 BRICKELL PLAZA, MIAMI 305-712-7000 EASTHOTELS.COM/EN/MIAMI/ RESTAURANTS-AND-BARS/SUGAR In the heart of Brickell, on the 40th floor of the East Hotel, you’ll find Sugar, an impres- sive rooftop bar with 360-degree views of the city. Cocktails here tend to be on the refresh- ing side, with a separate menu dedicated to spritzes. In true Miami fashion, once the sun sets, the DJ appears, turning the chill happy hour spot into a nightclub-like scene. Plan a visit to the Tea Room, which was once a su- per-secret speakeasy but is now open for Asian Night Brunch, a five-course bottomless brunch that takes place in the evening. Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar 1111 SW FIRST AVE. #107, MIAMI 786-673-2522 SWEETCAROLINEBAR.COM There are actually three things you can be Rosa Sky Rooftop Rosa Sky photo
