Forget South Beach—Sweet Liberty is known as one of the best bars in Miami. Period. This flashy cocktail bar whips up amazing cocktails alongside a menu of fresh seafood and delicious bar food. Happy hour (95-cent East Coast oysters, $5 beers, $7 to $8 wines and $10 select cocktails) is every day from 4 to 8pm.
South Beach is a lot of things, and one of them is undeniably touristy. This is for good reason: The oceanfront neighborhood is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, renowned nightlife, an abundance of shopping and internationally recognized cultural institutions (ever heard of Art Basel Miami Beach?). For a lot of people, Miami is synonymous with South Beach.
But just because it’s teeming with tourists year-round doesn’t mean South Beach is all overpriced fishbowl drinks, untz-untz nightclubs and souvenir shops filled with tchotchkes. If anything’s a testament to this fact it’s the many worthwhile watering holes that line South Beach’s pastel-hued streets. Whether you’re in the mood for a dimly lit cocktail lounge, a bustling rooftop or an old-school, seedy dive, you can find it in South Beach. Skip the tourist traps with our expert-vetted guide to the best South Beach bars right now.
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