16 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 | duPont Building downtown offers a cocktail lineup that ranges from tropical (a “Banana Painkiller,” with coconut rum and house coco cream) to spirit-forward (a “Mezcal Negroni Blanco”). Classics shine too: The penicillin el- evates blended scotch with honey and a smoky Laphroaig mist. Bartender’s block? Just say “My Idea!” and let the pros work their magic. Bonus: A 4-7 p.m. happy hour slashes drink prices in half on weekdays. Lost City Brewing Company 12207 NE 13TH CT., NORTH MIAMI 305-456-0318 LOSTCITYBREWING.COM Lost City Brewing, which opened in the sum- mer of 2020 amid the pandemic, feels like a rare find amid Miami’s burgeoning beer land- scape. The taproom is located in a warehouse complex, which suits its industrial setting. Inside, you’ll find a small bar and a comfort- able lounge with leather sofas. The beers are straightforward and well-crafted — not many novelties here. Instead, you’ll enjoy infinitely drinkable ales in a convivial setting. Lost Weekend 218 ESPAÑOLA WAY, MIAMI BEACH 305-672-1707 SUB-CULTURE.ORG/LOST-WEEKEND- MIAMI Step off Collins Avenue and into Lost Weekend, and you might forget you’re smack in the center of South Beach. The bar is named for John Lennon’s affair with his and Yoko Ono’s assistant, May Pang — a “lost weekend” that lasted 18 months. The bar offers cocktails, craft beers — and cheesesteaks. For those who crave a little competition, bar games abound, including pool, air hockey, darts, and foosball. Pro tip: Pop into Kill Your Idol, Lost Weekend’s sister bar next door — it’s chock full of fascinating adornments, including an astronaut hanging from the ceiling and a life-size Bruce Lee statue sticking out of the back bar. Mac’s Club Deuce 222 14TH ST., MIAMI BEACH 305-531-6200 MACSCLUBDEUCE.COM One of the few remaining dive bars in Miami Beach (and one of the oldest), Mac’s Club Deuce is the seaside town’s definitive spot to drink, feed the jukebox, and shoot pool. Not much has changed inside this legendary es- tablishment, which opened in 1926. Find a se- lection of craft and domestic beers and enough hard liquor to satisfy even the picki- est barfly. From 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., all drinks are two-for-one. After that, the bar stays open for another ten hours, serving up cheap drinks and spontaneous misadventures. Anthony Bourdain, who was a frequent visitor, loved the Deuce’s retro vibe. The dark bar is also a hangout for celebrities seeking refuge from paparazzi, so be chill if you spot an A-lister holding a PBR. Oh, and bring cash — the Deuce accepts legal tender and nothing else. Magie 8281 NE SECOND AVE., MIAMI 305-982-7881 In a town filled with clubstaurants and fancy out-of-town imports, a low-key, no-fuss, high-quality wine bar was a welcome addi- tion to Miami’s dining scene when it arrived in 2024. Located in Little River, Magie opened as a counter-service wine and snack bar where guests pair bottles of wine or craft beer with no-fuss snacks in a lovely, dimly lit setting. The snacks range from tinned fish and caviar to an array of charcuterie choices, designed so you can vibe as if you’re having a wine night at home. It’s the perfect spot to top off a date-night dinner or to catch up with an old friend. Founder Caroline Strauss, a vet- eran of the Miami restaurant scene, wanted to create “a pop-up space for the community to hang and do their thing” — a description that fits Magie to a T. (And so popular that a Coconut Grove location debuted in 2025.) Mama Tried 207 NE FIRST ST., MIAMI 786-803-8087 MAMATRIEDMIA.COM Mama Tried is a homage to the 1970s, an era when carpeting and red velvet were consid- ered the height of chic. This is a drinker’s bar, and it’s designed as such. The windows are heavily tinted. Spherical copper lamps hang above a wooden U-shaped bar flanked by green banquettes, and the only other piece of furniture in the room is a pool table. The daily happy hour (till 8 p.m.!) at this downtown spot features discounted classics such as a rum-based dark ‘n’ stormy, a French 75, and traditional three-ingredient daiquiris and margaritas. The regular cocktail list, offered alongside a curt selection of beers and wines, includes nearly a dozen pop culture-inspired drinks, like the “Porn Star Martini,” the “Raspberry Beret,” and the “Smokey and the Bandit.” Mango’s Tropical Cafe 900 OCEAN DR., MIAMI BEACH 305-673-4422 MANGOS.COM/MANGOS-MIAMI- BEACH Anyone who’s visited South Beach has, at the very least, walked past Mango’s Tropical Cafe, famed for its exotic tropical atmosphere and lively dance shows that feature Cuban conga, Brazilian samba, and other Latin styles. Mango’s, though, is even more famous for its supersized, tropical-themed cocktails. Served in souvenir glasses, most are offered in 15-, 32-, and 45-ounce portions. Along with riffs on mojitos and daiquiris, Mango’s bar- tenders have created a number of specialty cocktails since opening in 1981. A fan favorite, the “Coco ‘Nuts’ For You,” is made with black rum, coconut rum, coconut puree, and pine- apple juice and served in a fresh coconut that assures you the vacation (or staycation) is on. Margot Bar & Bistro 25 SE SECOND AVE. #700, MIAMI MARGOTBARANDBISTRO.COM Named after Ernest Hemingway’s grand- daughter, Margot Bar & Bistro comes to us from the guys at Bar Lab (creators of Broken Shaker). The menu includes more than 75 natural wines, from bubbles to whites to reds to rosés and skin-contact wines. You’ll also find low-alcohol cocktails, as well as a sea- sonal rotation of small plates. Martini Bar 1677 COLLINS AVE., MIAMI BEACH 305-423-7226 NATIONALHOTEL.COM/MARTINI-BAR Elegantly renovated to its 1939 glory (and then some), the National Hotel is home to a quaint and cozy imbibing den, Martini Bar. Here, the National’s original marble flooring anchors an intimate, Gatsbyesque space that — in authentic Gatsby fashion — offers views of the property’s infinity pool. Soak up the decadent vibe as you contemplate the list of specialty cocktails with which to accompany it, including the “Pear With Me” (pear vodka, amaretto, lemon, pear syrup, and foam bit- ters) and the “Hibiscus Beauty” (hibiscus-in- fused vodka, St. Germain liqueur, lemon, ginger syrup, and sage). Medium Cool Cocktail Lounge 1690 COLLINS AVE. #2, MIAMI BEACH 305-704-3600 MEDIUMCOOL.MIAMI Plenty of places on South Beach lay claim to “cool” status, so you have to hand it to a joint that classifies itself as merely “medium cool.” Located in the subterranean space once occu- pied by the dear-departed Rec Room (ah, nostalgia!), this lounge oozes sophisticated ‘70s Miami glam. Once you make it past the velvet rope, you’ll be escorted downstairs into a dark bar illuminated by a disco ball and a roving spotlight or two. Banquettes line the room, and there are plenty of places to rest your drink if you’re of a mind to dance. A handful of Miami’s best-known bar vets (Dan Binkiewicz, David Martinez, Josh Harris, and Naren Young) created Medium Cool as a place for those who seek the night-owl club- bing vibe without the hassle and cover charge. Table reservations are allowed, but you’re not compelled to buy bottle service. Looking to drink with a crew? Opt for a large- format cocktail served tableside just like bot- tle service. There’s also a jazz night and fun guest DJs — you never know when Diplo might drop in for a surprise set. MIA Bruhaus 10400 NW 33RD ST., DORAL 786-801-1721 MIABRUHAUS.COM If it’s variety you crave, MIA Bruhaus is the brewery for you. Owner Eddie Leon created this Doral brewery and distillery (formerly M.I.A. Beer Company) as an experimental playground for all things beer and craft booze-inspired. Today that means a beer gar- den and tasting room with a 50-plus roster of craft IPAs, lagers, ales, sours, and stouts. In true experimental fashion, MIA was one of the first U.S. breweries to create its own fla- vored hard seltzer. Can’t decide what to try first? Choose any four and order a flight. The in-house restaurant, “powered by” Farm- house Barbecue, offers everything from ev- erything from pretzels and wings to tostones, croquetas, burgers, and pulled pork sand- wiches. Miami Brewing Company 30205 SW 217TH AVE., HOMESTEAD 305-242-1224 MIAMIBREWING.COM There’s nothing like a day trip to the Redland to shed those urban blues. Sharing the prop- erty with Schnebly Redland’s Winery, Miami Brewing Company is situated amid a lush landscape blessed with waterfalls, a koi pond, live music on the weekends, and more. The taproom is a family-friendly affair that offers Magie Magie photo
