16 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 | courtyard, a chat with your friendly bar- tender, or a quiet nightcap. The cocktail menu changes fairly often — sometimes in- spired by Miami or its beloved chefs (there was once a menu featuring favorite drinks of local chefs like 2015 top Top Chef Jeremy Ford), and sometimes they’re just deliciously refreshing tropical drinks that are sublimely Miami-chic. MO Bar & Lounge 500 BRICKELL KEY DR., MIAMI 305-913-8358 MANDARINORIENTAL.COM/EN/ MIAMI/BRICKELL-KEY/DINE/MO-BAR- LOUNG Those who like their drinking set against a backdrop of panoramic views of Brickell and Biscayne Bay will love MO Bar, the relaxed but refined lobby bar at the Mandarin Orien- tal hotel. Opt for the 14-seat bar or sprawl out in the lounge, where you’ll be entertained with Cuban jazz, Spanish guitar, or a fun swing-jazz piano performance — there’s live music nearly every night of the week. Cock- tails are decadent (think tableside-smoked old-fashioneds and the like) and bites range from sushi rolls to mini sliders. Visit from 5 to 7 p.m. daily for “Social Hour,” when select mixed drinks and wines are priced at $11 and draft beers are $5, making it ideal for an after- work drink (or two). Monty’s Raw Bar 2550 S. BAYSHORE DR., COCONUT GROVE 305-856-3992 MONTYSRAWBAR.COM You haven’t lived in Miami until you’ve spent an afternoon sucking down a cocktail while gazing at a cotton-candy sunset at Monty’s. The Coconut Grove institution has seen a half-century of Miamians flock to the dock- side restaurant for happy hour and tropical vistas. But no trip to Monty’s is complete without a round of “Pain Removers” — the bar’s version of the “Painkiller,” a tiki cocktail trademarked by Pusser’s Rum Ltd. in the 1970s. Besides the name tweak, not much differentiates the Re- mover from the ‘Killer. Both are made with island rum, pineapple juice, OJ, and coco- nut cream, and both can be prepared in “strengths” that vary the rum-to-juice ratio. Pair the sweet, strong cocktail with a dozen oysters and watch the boats come in. No Man’s Land 666 N. FEDERAL HIGHWAY, FORT LAUDERDALE 954-280-9919 NOMANSLANDFTL.COM There’s a reason this vibey cocktail parlor, lounge, and restaurant from Big Brother alum Memphis Garrett is billed as a “refuge from the ordinary.” Step inside No Man’s Land in Fort Lauderdale, and you immedi- ately feel as though you’ve been transported to an intimate dinner party, a bespoke experi- ence made complete with an arsenal of cre- ative cocktails and equally inventive small plates served up in a sexy and sophisticated space. Mixed drinks take center stage in the form of a list that changes several times a year but always includes the “NML Old-Fash- ioned,” a blend of bourbon, housemade s’mores syrup, and bitters, garnished with a toasted marshmallow. Dishes are overtly in- tended to complement the libations. Exhibit A: the “Foie Gras Old-Fashioned,” a bourbon- cured terrine served with a Luxardo gas- trique, Angostura bitters-infused mascarpone, and Demerara brioche. Old Tom’s Sports Bar 5001 NW 36TH ST., MIAMI SPRINGS 305-888-6022 OLDTOMS.COM A modest-size establishment just north of Miami International Airport, Old Tom’s Sports Bar is always packed with locals and tourists who want to enjoy a pitcher of beer in a chill setting. Watch NFL games as you in- dulge in 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, FL, 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 characters 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 cigarettes and beer. Guests often find themselves jamming to rock ‘n’ roll covers by local bands. Over Under 151 E. FLAGLER ST., MIAMI 786-247-9851 OVERUNDERMIAMI.COM No bar in Miami embraces its home state of Florida quite like Over Under. From the neon mosquito drink- ing a martini to the fried alliga- tor bites on the menu, every detail of this cool spot reminds imbibers exactly where they are. Whether it’s karaoke and fruity drinks or a beer and a shot paired with one of the best cheeseburgers in town (made with Florida-raised beef, no less) you’re looking for — Over Under can match the vibe and then some. It’s one of those places where timing is everything be- cause the mood changes over the course of an evening, but you can always expect to have a good time without having to get all glammed up. It’s a true come-as-you-are kinda place. 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 THEPARROTLOUNGE.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 worshippers who come for the excellent beer selection, General Tso’s chicken wings, and the no-frills, friendly ambiance. On weekends, 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 pro- claiming you’ve arrived at the “Harlem of the South.” Welcome to the Pool Hall at Red Rooster Overtown, a loving tribute to the for- mer Clyde Killens Pool Hall, where great mu- sicians played and partied in the days of segregation. The lushly appointed space is outfitted with comfortable sitting areas, an outdoor deck overlooking Red Rooster’s pa- tio, and scads of memorabilia from Over- town’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 mu- seum of the past. It’s a lively and stylish trib- ute 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, modern lounge presents picturesque panoramic views of the Magic City skyline. Come nightfall, the space is bathed in the venue’s signature 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 Insta-worthy dishes like the “Rosey Cakes,” pink pancakes topped with maple- macerated strawberries and tufts of rosé chantilly cream. 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, modern lounge presents picturesque panoramic views of the Magic City skyline. Come nightfall, the space is bathed in the venue’s signature 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 Over Under Over Under photo TOP 100 BARS
