18 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 | you to pair bottomless bubbles, sangrias, and rosé with Insta-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. Sandbar’s food offerings are solid, from the fish tacos to the five-pound burrito, and the drinks are in a category of their own. Try the hurricane, made with Captain Morgan spiced rum, Myers’s dark rum, orange juice, pineap- ple 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 Sazerac to dessertlike 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 Be- lieving” 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. CSWY., 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. 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 Florida Straits — this West Kendall brewery is a South Florida legend. Amid the dozens of breweries 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 mas- terminds behind a number of creative brews churned out by a seven-barrel system that keeps everything small-batch, experimental, and full of funky flavor. The brewery produces a wide variety of styles, ranging from hop-forward IPAs and easy-drinking pale ales to bar- rel-aged stouts. But it’s Span- ish Marie’s niche passion for intensely fruited sours that sets the brewery apart from the rest. They’re all available in the taproom, where a robust food menu offers made-to-order pizzas, tacos, and cre- ative bar fare. In keeping with its Prohibi- tion-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 sure of in life: death, taxes, and karaoke. Whether or not you admit it when totally so- ber, you like karaoke bars. You probably even have a “secret” karaoke song that you can pull out of your pocket when you “pretend” you don’t want to take your turn, but awww, shucks, since you’re “pushing” me to sing... Sweet Caroline takes the karaoke bar a step further by adding great cock- tails to the mix — named after famous songs, of course. The song collection offers more than 200,000 titles, so whether you’re serenading the bride-to-be with “Sin- gle Ladies” or falling in love to “Summer Nights,” there’s a song here for you. Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company 237 20TH ST. STE. B, MIAMI BEACH 305-763-8217 MYSWEETLIBERTY.COM In 2016, restaurateur David Martinez, Black- bird Ordinary’s Dan Binkiewicz, and world- class bartender John Lermayer opened a Miami Beach bar meant to be a hangout where locals could gather for proper cocktails and a killer menu created by chef Michelle Bernstein. This neighborhood joint — adorned with a pink neon sign that urges pa- trons to “pursue happiness” — quickly became one of the most revered bars any- where. Sweet Liberty has been named one of the World’s 50 Best Bars and has won several Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. Not even Lermayer’s untimely death could stop the plucky bar and restaurant from staying true to its mission to serve good drinks and good food — the kitchen serves the full menu Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company Sugar World Red Eye photo Photo by Nicole Lopez-Alvar TOP 100 BARS
