14 March 26 - april 1, 2026 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | CULTURE | NIGHT+DAY | NEWS | LETTERS | CONTENTS | rooftop festival suspended above the Grove. For many visitors, the combination of music, drinks, and scenery makes Level 6 one of the neighborhood’s most revered nightlife spots. 3480 Main Hwy. Sixth Floor, Coconut Grove; 786-800-2080; level6miami.com. Mae’s Room Coconut Grove Tucked along Main Highway in Coconut Grove, Mae’s Room is an intimate cocktail den created by Ariete Hospitality Group that feels more like a stylish midcentury living room than a traditional bar. The small, 750-square- foot space focuses on perfectly executed clas- sics under veteran bartender Tom Lasher-Walker, with martinis, daiquiris, and old-fashioneds taking center stage. Inside, warm lighting, vintage décor, and a soundtrack of soul, jazz, and classic rock create a relaxed but elevated atmosphere, while a few outdoor high-top tables offer a more casual place to lin- ger over a drink. The result is a neighborhood cocktail bar that keeps things simple, focusing on strong drinks, good music, and easy conver- sation well into the night. 3444 Main Hwy. Ste. 17, Miami; maesmiami.com. Mama Tried Downtown Mama Tried is that late-night Downtown sta- ple that doesn’t blink, staying open till 5 a.m. Sitting across from the historic Seybold Building in what used to be Pub One with the TouchTunes. The space throws you straight into the 70’s with gold everywhere, that Ve- gas red feel, and a twilight ceiling wrapping around the bar. An upscale dive that actually delivers on the drinks while the room keeps moving. It fits Downtown perfectly without pretense. Named after the Merle Haggard track, and yeah, a nod to all the moms out there… because they tried. 207 NE First St., Miami; 786-803-8087; mamatriedmia.com. Medium Cool Cocktail Lounge South Beach Hidden behind the Gale Hotel on Collins Av- enue, Medium Cool is the kind of cocktail bar that South Beach rarely produces anymore. The room is small, dark, and built for conver- sation rather than spectacle, attracting a mix of bartenders, hospitality regulars, and travel- ers who care about what is in their glass. The menu leans into thoughtful classics and sea- sonal cocktails built with serious technique, but the mood never feels precious. In a neigh- borhood better known for bottle service, Me- dium Cool quietly serves some of the most deliberate drinks on the beach. 1690 Collins Ave., Miami Beach; 305-704-3600; medium- cool.miami. Palace Bar Miami Beach Few bars in Miami carry the cultural legacy of the Palace. The Ocean Drive institution has spent decades anchoring South Beach’s LG- BTQIA+ nightlife with high-energy drag shows, outdoor dancing, and a crowd that of- ten spills onto the sidewalk. Inside and out, the party moves at full volume with music, cocktails, and performances that turn the en- tire block into a stage. For many visitors, Pal- ace is their introduction to Miami Beach nightlife at its most colorful and unapolo- getic. 1052 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach; 305-531- 7234; palacesouthbeach.com. Rosa Sky Rooftop Brickell High above Brickell’s towers, Rosa Sky deliv- ers the kind of rooftop scene that feels tailor- made for Miami’s after-work crowd. The space pairs pastel sunsets, skyline views, and Latin-influenced cocktails and tapas with a steady soundtrack of DJs and weekend en- ergy. Early evenings bring office groups un- winding over spritzes and small plates, while later hours lean into a livelier lounge atmo- sphere. Few rooftops capture Brickell’s mix of business and nightlife quite as clearly. 115 SW Eighth St., 22nd Floor, Miami; 786-628- 1515; rosaskyrooftop.com. Sugar Brickell Perched atop the East Miami hotel, Sugar has long been one of Brickell’s defining roof- top destinations. The lush, garden-like bar Rosa Sky Rooftop Rosa Sky Rooftop photo The Stories Your Friends Are Sharing FOLLOW US
