18 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 | direction. Warm sound, low light, wood tones, everything just right. Wines are well- priced, especially by the bottle, and the food hits that balance of playful and sharp, with chef Ivan Barros running a menu where cav- iar meets dinosaur nuggets with crème fraîche, stacked charcuterie boards, and a real-deal cheese selection including man- chego, hot pepper, asiago, burrata, and more. By the register, you’ll find Tums, Lactaid, and red wine stain remover for sale, like they al- ready know how your night might go. It’s the kind of place you come with a few friends, kick it, and let the conversation stretch out without rushing anywhere. — Giovanny Guti- errez, Miami Mixologist. Two area locations, including 8281 NE Second Ave., Miami; 305- 982-7881; magiemiami.com. Miami Brewing Company Homestead/Florida City Set on the sprawling Schnebly Redland’s Winery property in South Dade, Miami Brewing Company feels less like a bar and more like a weekend gathering spot for the entire Redland community. Families, cyclists, and road trippers heading toward the Keys fill the open-air brewery for house beers, live music, and the occasional food truck or festival. The brewery was among the first to bring craft beer production to the agricultural edge of Miami-Dade, and the laid-back atmosphere still reflects that rural South Florida pace. It is the kind of place where an afternoon beer easily turns into an evening. 30205 SW 217th Ave., Homestead; 305-242-1224; miamibrewing.com. No Seasons People & Beer Little River/Miami Shores No Seasons People & Beer feels less like a traditional bar and more like a community clubhouse for Miami’s creative crowd. Lo- cated in the up-and-coming Little River neighborhood, the brewery and gathering space bring together natural wine drinkers, craft beer fans, DJs, and neighborhood regu- lars under one roof. The tap list leans experi- mental, the events calendar stays busy, and the crowd tends to spill out onto the patio as the night unfolds. It is the kind of place where a casual drink turns into a conversa- tion with strangers who somehow feel like neighbors. 8250 NE Second Ave., Miami; ins- tagram.com/no_seasons_. The Tank Brewing Co. Hialeah Hialeah’s craft beer scene revolves around the Tank Brewing Co., a sprawling brewery known for its Latin-inspired beers and mas- sive taproom. The space reg- ularly fills with families, beer enthusiasts, and neighbor- hood regulars who come for live music, brewery events, and rotating food vendors. Many of the beers nod to South Florida culture with flavors inspired by tropical fruits and Cuban coffee. The Tank feels less like a niche brewery and more like a com- munity hub for the city of Hialeah. 5100 NW 72nd Ave., A-1, Miami; 786-801-1554; thetank- brewing.com. Tripping Animals Brewing Co. Doral Tripping Animals Brewing has become one of South Florida’s most influential craft brewer- ies, known as much for its playful branding as its experimental beers. Inside the Doral tap- room, colorful murals and a lively crowd set the stage for a constantly rotating lineup of hazy IPAs, sour ales, and barrel-aged releases that attract serious beer fans from across the region. The brewery regularly hosts food pop-ups, DJ nights, and collaborative re- leases that turn new beer drops into full events. For many drinkers, Tripping Animals represents the creative side of Miami’s grow- ing craft beer culture. 2685 NW 105th Ave., Miami; 305-646-1339; trippinganimals.com. [email protected] B A R S T O P Cervecería La Tropical Photo by Giovanny Gutierrez
