Eater Miami - The Eater Guide to Drinking in MiamiThe Miami Restaurant, Bar, and Nightlife Bloghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/52682/favicon-32x32.png2024-03-21T09:30:00-04:00http://miami.eater.com/rss/stream/158587572024-03-21T09:30:00-04:002024-03-21T09:30:00-04:00Where to Go for First Date Drinks in Miami
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<p>Great drinks and buzzy vibe to get the date going</p> <p id="TU37g4">Let’s face it; first dates are almost always better with a cocktail in hand. Dating in Miami is already a feat on its own, so once a date is scheduled, it’s best to have it take place somewhere with an exceptional cocktail menu and a cool atmosphere. There’s something about a little liquid courage that helps make the moment a bit smoother. </p>
<p id="qw42dz">Here are 13 bars in Miami waiting for first dates to happen where the vibe is semi-romantic, the cocktails are fun, and the bartenders know how to help set the mood. </p>
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https://miami.eater.com/maps/best-first-date-drinks-spots-restaurants-bars-miami-map-guideAmber Love Bond2023-11-09T10:00:00-05:002023-11-09T10:00:00-05:00Miami’s 15 Essential Cocktail Bars, Mapped
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<p>Drink up.</p> <p id="lQlwBy">Miami’s cocktail scene has grown up. With a slew of award-winning watering holes popping up throughout the city, it’s safe to say that Miami has officially become a cocktail bar hub. </p>
<p id="5xQBxn">So, with that in mind, below is an updated list of Miami’s go-to cocktail spots to grab a well-balanced drink. This list only includes cocktail bars in the most traditional sense (i.e., ones that are more focused on drink than food — and doesn’t include <a href="https://miami.eater.com/maps/miami-best-brewery">breweries</a>, <a href="https://miami.eater.com/maps/best-wine-bar-miami">wine bars</a>, or <a href="https://miami.eater.com/maps/best-miami-bars-new">newcomers to the Miami bar scene</a>) and have been open for at least a year or more.</p>
https://miami.eater.com/maps/best-miami-cocktail-bars-guide-mapOlee Fowler2023-08-15T11:00:00-04:002023-08-15T11:00:00-04:00Best South Florida Spots to Chill With Frosé
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<p>Keep cool with this boozy slushy</p> <p id="Tus5z4">There’s nothing dainty about summer in South Florida. The heat index swells, inhumane humidity levels wreak havoc on once-perfect hair, and people are still expected to hold a job instead of lounging on the beach all day. Thank goodness someone invented a wine slushy to make everything okay. Here are ten spots where one will find the top contenders.</p>
https://miami.eater.com/maps/miami-fort-lauderdale-frose-guide-map-drinkAlona Martinez2022-09-29T11:00:00-04:002022-09-29T11:00:00-04:009 Miami Hot Spots for the Perfect Ladies Night Out
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<p>Where to take on the town </p> <p id="yNb697">A ladies' night out can easily be the highlight of the week. Whether it’s to blow off steam at the end of a long week or is a bonafide celebration — Miami is always ready to cater to an epic ladies' night out. No matter the group consensus, there’s something for everyone because in a city where the party never stops is almost endless.</p>
<p id="df9t2r">Not a lady? Everyone will find these to be great spots to mix and mingle or just catch up with friends, listed in geographic order from north to south.</p>
https://miami.eater.com/maps/best-hot-spots-perfect-girls-night-out-restaurant-bars-nightlife-miamiJuliana Accioly2021-07-13T12:00:00-04:002021-07-13T12:00:00-04:00Where to Find Weekend Happy Hours in Miami
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<p>Because these drink deals are too good to be offered only Monday through Friday</p> <p id="RJc0JX">Happy hour is no longer just for the weekday 9-to-5’ers. Several Miami restaurants and bars have extended this time period to include the weekends. Now, all can enjoy food and drink at discounted prices every day of the week. Grabbing a drink before a night out? Looking for a local spot to have a couple of cocktails and snacks without breaking the bank? Then here’s a list of weekend happy hours available throughout South Florida that offer happy hour deals even on the weekends.</p>
<p id="nVOwxC"><em>The latest CDC guidance for vaccinated diners during the COVID-19 outbreak is </em><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html"><em>here</em></a><em>; dining out still carries risks for unvaccinated diners and workers. Please be aware of changing local rules, and check individual restaurant websites for any additional restrictions such as mask requirements. Find a local vaccination site </em><a href="https://www.vaccines.gov/"><em>here</em></a><em>.</em></p>
https://miami.eater.com/maps/best-weekend-happy-hours-miami-saturday-sundayStacy A. Moya