14 April 10-16, 2025 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 Corner 1035 N. MIAMI AVE., MIAMI 305-961-7887 THECORNERMIAMI.COM If you “know what it means to miss New Or- leans,” the Corner is the Miami bar for you. Nestled in the downtown nightclub district, this little speakeasy boasts a bar constructed from 150-year-old repurposed wood and a vibe that’s more reminiscent of the Big Easy than the neon lights of the Magic City. Maybe that’s why the Corner’s cocktail col- lection contains so many New Orleans clas- sics. Drinks such as the Vieux Carré and the Sazerac are properly prepared, and the Cor- ner’s hurricane puts Pat O’Brien’s French Quarter version to shame. The fact that you can order a cocktail at the Corner till 5 a.m. is a major plus for those looking for “one more round” before heading home. Dante’s HiFi 519 NW 26TH ST., MIAMI 305-965-9975 DANTESHIFI.COM Miami’s now home to several vinyl listening bars, but Dante’s HiFi, which opened in the heart of Wynwood in September 2021, is the OG. Hidden behind an unmarked black door and down a couple of corridors in, this cozy spot is dominated by raw concrete ac- cented by heavy drapes, a massive rug, and plenty of couches. With a record collection that tops 4,000, there’s no end to what you might hear on any given night, courtesy of a DJ who’s positioned at the center of the bar. Just like the Japanese listening bars that in- spired it, Dante’s cocktail menu is all high- balls, all the time, but ask and the bartender will whip up whatever your heart desires. Reservations are de rigueur, and if you aren’t a fan of tight spaces, a late-night weekend visit might not be for you. Prime time for relaxing/vibing: weekdays when Dante’s opens around 7 p.m. Duffy’s Sports Grill 3969 NE 163RD ST., NORTH MIAMI BEACH 305-760-2124 DUFFYSMVP.COM Duffy’s is a chain, but the North Miami Beach location stands alone for its uniqueness, ser- vice, and sheer square footage. The oversized bar is equipped with a TV screen over every single seat, so you can watch football while your friend can tune into badminton. If you’re on a budget, Duffy’s offers BOGO for most beers and mixed drinks, all day, every day. Translation: Literally every hour of the day is your own personal happy hour. Don’t forget to pack your swimsuit: Duffy’s has a pool (and more bars) on an outdoor deck directly on the Intracoastal. A bar with cheap drinks, water views, and a place to cool off: That’s an only- in-Miami nirvana if ever there was one. Elbo Room 241 S. FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH BLVD., FORT LAUDERDALE 954-463-4615 ELBOROOM.COM Not many bars can boast the style heft of the Elbo Room, which has been slinging drinks since 1938. The dual-level bar blessed with direct views of Fort Lauderdale Beach be- came the ultimate spring-break destination for your grandparents when a little film called Where the Boys Are was released in 1961. And, although it looks like that might have been the last time the joint was painted, the Elbo Room endures. It literally weathers the storm by staying open during tropical storms, serving cheap drinks, and hosting live music. So entrenched is the Elbo Room that it has its own beach cam. Flanigan’s Seafood Bar & Grill 2721 BIRD AVE., MIAMI 305-446-1114 FLANIGANS.NET Ask nearly anyone in Miami, and they’re likely to tell you that their favorite place to have an unpretentious round of drinks is Fla- nigan’s. Joe “Big Daddy” Flanigan opened the first Flanigan’s in 1959 in Pompano Beach. The nautical-themed bar was a hit for its ice- cold beer, fresh seafood, and baby back ribs. The only thing that has changed since then is that, with 25 locations in South Florida, you could probably spin around and throw a dart and hit a Flanigan’s. Now that’s progress. Fox’s Lounge 6030 S. DIXIE HIGHWAY, SOUTH MIAMI 305-703-6553 FOXSLOUNGE.COM For seven decades, Fox’s Sherron Inn was Mi- ami’s dark bar: a place to drink martinis, ca- noodle with a secret paramour, or forget your troubles with (or without) a buddy. Fox’s closed in July 2015, but Lost Boy & Co.’s Chris Hudnall and Randy Alonso (see also Trope- zón and Brother’s Keeper) have reconstituted the joint as Fox’s Lounge. Their loving atten- tion to detail brings instant nostalgia to all who pass through its doors. The martinis are strong, the burger is classic, and the bar is as dark and cool as a cave. Walking in, it takes a minute to adjust your eyes to the dimly illu- minated palace of cocktails, but there’s no ad- justing to the precisely crafted drinks, the classic menu, and the friendly banter be- tween you and the new friend you made at the bar. The new Fox’s is a welcome and won- derful tribute to old Miami. Foxhole 1218 14TH CT., MIAMI BEACH 305-534-3511 FOXHOLEBAR.COM Meet the new Foxhole — a complete renova- tion of the old Foxhole that delivers an ele- vated experience with Asian accents. Come for DJs playing feel-good tunes from the ‘80s and Disco eras on vinyl, plus a viewing bar for sporting events in the evenings that shifts into a listening bar at night hosted by DJs from around the world. The revamped bar boasts an elaborate cocktail menu with signa- ture “Foxtails” such as the “Spring Affair,” the “Disco,” and the “Changing Lanes.” Foxhole aims to bring back the fun in Miami’s bar scene — and this inviting new space is already doing precisely that. The Gibson Room 2224 SW 22ND ST., MIAMI 305-570-4311 THEGIBSONROOMMIAMI.COM When Michael Beltran saw a space become available just a few short blocks from where his grandparents lived in Miami’s Shenandoah neighborhood, the chef knew he had to turn it into something wonderful. The Gibson Room is a dark, sophisticated place that offers upgraded versions of classic cocktails like its namesake (a martini garnished with a pickled onion in lieu of an olive) while listening to live jazz. That in itself would make this lounge noteworthy. But Beltran’s food menu takes it up several notches with offerings like maduros fondue, baked oysters, and fish and chips, not to mention a robust late-night eats menu. It’s no surprise that Michelin added this classy venue to its Florida Guide. Glitch Bar 905 NE FIFTH AVE., FORT LAUDERDALE 954-616-5762 GLITCHBAR.COM If creative cocktails, craft beers, and an array of retro and vintage video games add up to your idea of the perfect outing, then Glitch is for you. This Fort Lauderdale bar is fully decked out in decor that transports its guests immediately to the 1980s and early ‘90s, with old-school video games like Pac- Man, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and Galaga. You’ll know you’ve found it when you spot the massive Alien and Back to the Future murals on the walls outside. One step inside and you’re in a dimly lit grownups’ playhouse where the cocktail menu rotates regularly and there’s upward of 100 beers available. (In other words, it’s a beer drink- er’s paradise.) Open until 2 a.m. on week- nights and 3 a.m. on the weekends, it practically begs you to spend all night here. That said, Glitch opens at noon on Sundays for those in search of a Funday outing. Grails Restaurant & Bar 2800 N. MIAMI AVE., MIAMI 786-870-4313 GRAILSMIAMI.COM Imagine a sneakerhead and sports fan’s dream incarnated as a Wynwood bar, and you’ve got Grails. The walls inside this sports bar are lined with shadow boxes filled with an expansive sneaker collection, while the walls outside are covered in seasonally changing, sports-themed murals. Cocktails are served in collectible porcelain sneakers and paired with upscale bar bites like cheese- burger dumplings. If there’s a game, fight, or match being broadcast, odds are it’s being shown on one of the 50-plus monitors ar- rayed both indoors and out. Pro tip: Visit Grails’ sister bar, Spanglish, next door for high-end, Cuban-inspired cocktails and bites. Gramps 176 NW 24TH ST., MIAMI 855-732-8992 GRAMPS.COM At its entrance, this Wynwood institution boasts “air conditioning, cold beer, and cock- tails.” Indeed, those are the basics for a suc- cessful Miami bar, but Gramps goes the extra mile and then some — from a robust roster of live music, DJs, and drag bingo to some damn fine pizza and more. Ensconce yourself in the bar area or find a table on the patio. A little bit hipster hang, a little bit dive bar — Gramps is a welcome respite for the beer-and-a-shot crowd and the craft-cocktail maven alike. Gramps Getaway 3301 RICKENBACKER CSWY., KEY BISCAYNE 855-732-8992 INSTAGRAM.COM/GRAMPSGETAWAY Beloved Wynwood imbibing institution Gramps has branched out. The former Whis- key Joe’s space on Key Biscayne is now home Foxhole Foxhole photo
