Miami is a subtropical Florida city of about 450,000 people (about 6.1 million in the metropolitan area) on Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic coast, known for South Beach, Art Deco architecture, Cuban and Latin American culture, Wynwood street art and year-round warm weather.
Miami nightlife runs late: dinner after 9 PM, bars from 10 PM and clubs from midnight until sunrise. South Beach has superclubs and beach lounges, Wynwood and Downtown have underground techno and live music, Little Havana has salsa and Cuban cocktail bars, and Mid-Beach hotels host pool parties.
South Beach and Mid-Beach offer superclubs and pool lounges; Downtown and Wynwood have underground and live-music venues; Little Havana has Cuban bars with live salsa.
At a glance
- Peak hours
- Clubs fill from midnight to 3:00 AM Friday and Saturday; bars are busiest 9:00 PM-1:00 AM; live shows start at 8:00-9:00 PM.
- Average drink
- Cocktails $16-$24, beer $8-$12, club bottle service from $400-$600; Mac's Club Deuce has cheaper drinks (cash only).
- Dress code
- South Beach and Wynwood clubs often require dress shoes and no athletic wear, flip-flops or shorts; superclubs prefer upscale outfits. Bars and Little Havana venues allow smart casual.
- Cover charge
- Hours and cover change with events; check venue calendars. Last call varies by area: Miami Beach restricts large venues in the South of Fifth neighborhood to a 2:00 AM alcohol cutoff, while many other Miami-Dade licensed venues serve until 5:00 AM. Confirm with each venue.
Nightlife districts
Where the action happens after dark.
South Beach (Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive)
Superclubs, beach lounges and bars along Collins Ave and Washington Ave.
Best for: Clubbing and people watching
Wynwood
Murals, galleries, the Wynwood Marketplace events yard and warehouse parties around NW 2nd Ave.
Best for: Street art and live events
Downtown and Brickell
Rooftop bars in Brickell and electronic venues around NE 11th Street.
Best for: Rooftops and late-night dancing
Little Havana (Calle Ocho)
Cuban cocktail bars, live salsa and son venues on SW 8th Street.
Best for: Live Latin music
Bars & pubs
Where locals drink.
Broken Shaker
Known for: Garden cocktail bar in a hostel courtyard with craft cocktails and live music
2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33140
Sweet Liberty
Known for: Craft cocktails, oysters and a punch bowl list
237 20th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Cafe La Trova
Known for: Cuban cocktails, live son and salsa, from chef Michelle Bernstein and cantinero Julio Cabrera
971 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33130
Ball and Chain
Known for: Historic Calle Ocho bar with live Cuban music and a patio
1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
Mac's Club Deuce
Known for: One of Miami Beach's oldest bars, known for cheap beer and a jukebox
222 14th St, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Clubs
For dancing into the early hours.
LIV Miami
Cover: Typically about $50-$150 depending on night; tables extra
Hours: Thu, Sat and Sun from about 11:00 PM-5:00 AM; check site
E11EVEN Miami
Cover: Typically about $20-$75 depending on night
Hours: Open 24 hours, check site for day-of listings
Club Space
Cover: Varies by act; check site
Hours: Late nights into the morning on event nights; check site
Do Not Sit On The Furniture
Cover: Varies by night; check site
Hours: Wed-Sun about 10:00 PM-5:00 AM (sources differ; check site)
Basement Miami
Cover: Varies by event; bowling and ice skating extra
Hours: Bowling lanes Thu-Sat; late-night events 21+; check site
Live entertainment
Music, theatre, and performance venues.
Nightlife tips
Stay safe and have fun.
Bring a valid government photo ID; most venues check everyone and the legal drinking age is 21.
Reserve tables or put your name on the guest list on the venue's website to avoid long lines at LIV and E11EVEN.
Use Uber or Lyft; parking in South Beach costs $20-$40 and is difficult after midnight.
Watch drink tabs and add-ons; check the bill for automatic gratuity of 18-20%.
Watch your drink and belongings, especially in crowded South Beach clubs.
Walk in groups on Collins Avenue after dark and avoid unlicensed vendors.