8 March 28 - april 3, 2024 miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com New Times | music | cafe | culture | Night+Day | News | letters | coNteNts | Month XX–Month XX, 2008 miaminewtimes.com MIAMI NEW TIMES | MUSIC | CAFE | FILM | ART | STAGE | NIGHT+DAY | METRO | RIPTIDE | LETTERS | CONTENTS | The Abbey Brewing Company 1115 16TH ST., MIAMI BEACH 305-538-8110 FACEBOOK.COM/ABBEYBREWINGCO Miami Beach’s first official craft beer bar, the Abbey Brewing Company, opened in 1995 — you know, before it was cool. It’s now a land- mark for those seeking handcrafted brews — not to mention a curated selection of small-batch whiskeys, rare wines, and small bites — in an intimate setting removed from the hustle and bustle of Ocean Drive. Al- though the menu offers a full liquor bar, the half-dozen housemade brews are the focus here, thanks to founder and longtime brew- master Raymond Rigazio, whose offerings include a se- ries of Trappist-themed beers like Brother Aaron’s Quadru- pel, Brother Dan’s Dubbel, and the Immaculate IPA. Alabama Jack’s 58000 CARD SOUND RD., KEY LARGO 305-248-8741 FACEBOOK.COM/REALALABAMAJACKS Is it the first stop on your way to the Keys or your last stop on the way home? That’s for you to decide. Either way, Alabama Jack’s is an institution. It’s on a lonely stretch of Card Sound Road — the alternative to U.S. 1 that tourists en route to the Keys hardly ever use. When you reach the sign that says, “This Place Sucks! I Wouldn’t Come Back!” you know you’ve arrived. This dive bar is a favor- ite with bikers, boaters, and anyone who en- joys a few cold ones and a plate of hot conch fritters. It’s not pretty (though the views are). It’s not fancy, but it is a piece of old Florida Keys life that’s being replaced by strip malls and chain hotels. The Anderson 709 NE 79TH ST., MIAMI 786-401-6330 THEANDERSONMIAMI.COM The building that houses the Anderson has been a bar for far longer than most of us have been alive. Restaurateur Ken Lyon has given the space new life by revitalizing the beloved Magnum Lounge with jazz nights and a menu of classic dishes like a “square” burger and steak frites. Outside, a lush garden set- ting is home to El Toro Taco, a taco joint and bar. Taken together, this beloved gem is part dive bar, part elegant lounge, part garden taco stand: a trio of wonderful things that can only be combined in Miami. The Auld Dubliner Irish Pub & Kitchen 91 NW FIRST ST., MIAMI 786-353-2339 THEAULDDUBLINER.COM Nearly every major city in the world has at least a handful of Irish pubs where you can grab a pint of Guinness, some curry fries, and watch football (the real kind). The Auld Dubliner’s looks are deceiving: Nestled as it is in a nondescript row of storefronts, a passerby might mistake it for a cellphone repair shop. But enter and you’re transported to the Emerald Isle — from the witty sayings on the wall to the footy on the telly to the telltale aroma of shepherd’s pie wafting from the kitchen. With a fine selection of Irish whis- kies on the shelves, bartenders who know how to pour a proper Guinness, and live mu- sic on the weekends, the Auld Dubliner is a great place to channel the friendliness (and the booze) of Ireland without leaving the Magic City. Baby Jane 500 BRICKELL AVE. SUITE 105E, MIAMI 786-623-3555 BABYJANEMIAMI.COM Late-night noodles, cocktails, and lively vibes are in store at Baby Jane. At this Asian-in- spired Brickell hotspot, you’re welcome to sip cocktails and hang until the wee hours. Adorned by a bright neon light that says, “I’ll have what she’s having,” the intimate space is outfitted with booths that line the sides of the bar, a few high tops, and seating that allows j- u-s-t enough space to dance if the moment calls for it. The Bar at the Yard 8455 NW 53RD ST. STE. 106, DORAL 305-744-5038 THEDORALYARD.COM Though it’s just one part of a larger complex, the Bar at the Doral Yard has its own person- ality. The large wooden bar serves as both the focal point of the Doral Yard and a gathering place for locals to chill on plush, oversized barstools. The cocktails are well thought out and tap into local flavors like guava, coconut, and even cafecito. The Bar at the Yard offers daily specials (including an industry night), making this one friendly place to grab a few drinks. Though it’s just one part of a larger complex, the Bar at the Doral Yard has its own personality. The large wooden bar serves as both the focal point of the Doral Yard and a gathering place for locals to chill on plush, oversize barstools. The cocktails are well thought out and tap into local flavors of guava, coconut, and even cafecito. The Bar at the Yard offers daily specials including an in- dustry night, making this one friendly place to grab a few drinks. Bar Kaiju 8300 NE SECOND AVE. 2ND FLOOR, MIAMI 305-793-7204 INSTAGRAM.COM/BAR_KAIJU Make your way to the mezzanine of the Cita- del food hall, and you’ll find a dim, red-backlit bar — and one of the most inspired cocktail menus in Miami. Translated from Japanese, kaiju means strange beast, and fittingly, the drink list is laid out like a graphic novel popu- lated by mythical monsters from around the world and creatively crafted drinks to match their attributes. The “Sinsinito” (“Savage”), for instance, is made with Patrón silver tequila, te- pache (a fermented pineapple beverage), am- aro, and a spiced corn foam on top that floats like a cloud of creamy deliciousness. Bar Kaiju founder Derek Stilmann says his enterprise is, most importantly, a place for people to hang out and have a good time — that, and a tribute to the creativity of humans. And boy, are the humans behind this bar creative. Bar Nancy 2007 SW EIGHTH ST., MIAMI 305-397-8971 NANCY305.COM Bar Nancy in Little Havana sports rustic, nau- tical-inspired decor and a healthy selection of craft cocktails. The bar — named for the brig- antine Nancy, which transported war sup- plies during the American Revolution — offers cocktails named after ships or patriotic themes, or both. The “Abigail Adams” is made with Fords gin, peach liqueur, lemon, straw- berry, cucumber, and soda; the “Stem to Stern” consists of apricot-infused Bulleit rye, lemon, apricot jam, and ginger ale. There’s live music and a daily happy hour from 4 to 7 p.m. offers half-price drinks. The Bar 172 GIRALDA AVE., CORAL GABLES 305-442-2730 INSTAGRAM.COM/THEBARGABLES This Giralda Plaza drinking den has been a Coral Gables staple since it opened in 1946 as a beer hall. Notwithstanding its cadre of die- hard regulars, the crowd here skews younger — Millennials and Gen Xers who mass here late at night and on the weekends (especially on Fridays when ladies drink free until 7:30 p.m.). If you want to avoid finding yourself packed shoulder to shoulder as the evening wears on, visit at an off hour for a whistle- wetter and a bite. At a glance, the menu may seem basic — wings, burgers, loaded tater tots — but every dish here is leveled up a skosh. That’s what we call maturity! Barracuda Taphouse & Grill 3035 FULLER ST., MIAMI 305-918-9013 BARRACUDA-TAPHOUSE-GRILL. BUSINESS.SITE. Barracuda is more than your average neigh- borhood bar and grill. This pink-hued bar, lo- cated on a side street in Coconut Grove, has The Anderson The Anderson photo TOP 100 BARS Bar Kaiju Photo by Anthony Nader / 52 Chefs
