29 Best Bars in South Beach (2026) 🌴

By Fernando Yemail, owner of Out.Miami and a Miami yacht captain and broker.

The 29 best bars in South Beach for 2026, from Sweet Liberty and Swizzle to Ocean Drive classics, rooftops and dive bars. Checked October 2026.

🌴 South Beach · 🍸 Cocktails to dives · 🔞 21+ · 📅 Checked October 2026

The best bars in South Beach in 2026 are Sweet Liberty, Swizzle, The ScapeGoat, Stormy Monday and Mac's Club Deuce. These 29 bars were chosen by the Out.Miami team, and every one was checked as open in October 2026.

Pick your bar

• Cocktail bars: Sweet Liberty, Swizzle, The ScapeGoat, Stormy Monday, Minibar, Brother's Keeper, Macchialina
• Hotel bars: The Bar at the Shelborne, Monterrey Bar
• Tiki and rum: Swizzle, Delirio Tiki Bar
• Hidden bars: Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, Room 55
• Dive bars: Mac's Club Deuce, Ted's Hideaway, Lost Weekend, Kill Your Idol
• Pubs and beer: Mickey Burke's, South Pointe Tavern, Abbey Brewing, South Beach Brewing Company
• Wine: Water Lion
• Ocean Drive: Palace, The Clevelander, Wet Willie's, Carnaval Rooftop
• Rooftops and the beach: Watr at the 1 Rooftop, Highbar, Room 55, Dilido Beach Club
• LGBTQ+: Palace, Bar Gaythering

Where they are

• South of Fifth: The ScapeGoat, Ted's Hideaway, South Pointe Tavern, Minibar
• Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue: Palace, The Clevelander, Wet Willie's, Carnaval Rooftop, Room 55, Swizzle, Delirio Tiki Bar, Highbar, Water Lion, The Bar at the Shelborne
• Washington Avenue and Española Way: Mac's Club Deuce, Mickey Burke's, Lost Weekend, Kill Your Idol, South Beach Brewing Company
• Lincoln Road and 16th Street: Bodega Taqueria y Tequila, Abbey Brewing, Bar Gaythering, Dilido Beach Club
• Alton Road and West Avenue: Stormy Monday, Macchialina, Brother's Keeper
• Collins Park: Sweet Liberty, Watr at the 1 Rooftop
• Belle Isle: Monterrey Bar

Before you go

• Reserve: Stormy Monday and Swizzle fill up on weekends, so book ahead.
• Ocean Drive: drinks on the strip cost more, so check prices before you order.
• Budget: Mac's Club Deuce, Ted's Hideaway and Lost Weekend are the value picks.
• Getting around: most of these bars are within a short walk or ride of each other, so plan a crawl by area.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best bars in South Beach?

Sweet Liberty, Swizzle, The ScapeGoat, Stormy Monday and Mac's Club Deuce are the best bars in South Beach for 2026.

What are the best dive bars in South Beach?

Mac's Club Deuce, Ted's Hideaway, Lost Weekend and Kill Your Idol are the best dive bars in South Beach.

What are the best bars on Ocean Drive?

Palace, The Clevelander, Wet Willie's, Carnaval Rooftop and Room 55 at the Pelican Hotel are the best bars on Ocean Drive.

Are there rooftop bars in South Beach?

Yes. Watr at the 1 Rooftop, Highbar at the Dream Hotel, Carnaval Rooftop and Room 55 all have rooftop bars.

Which South Beach bars stay open late?

Sweet Liberty and Mac's Club Deuce stay open until 5 a.m., and The Clevelander and Kill Your Idol run late on weekends.

What are the best gay bars in South Beach?

Palace on Ocean Drive is the best-known gay bar in South Beach, with drag shows every day, and Bar Gaythering is the pick on Lincoln Road.

Are there hidden bars in South Beach?

Yes. Bodega Taqueria y Tequila has a hidden bar behind a door at the back of the taco counter, and Room 55 is a rooftop speakeasy at the Pelican Hotel.

How did you choose these bars?

Every pick was chosen by the Out.Miami team for 2026 and was checked as open in October 2026. See how we rank our guides for the full method.

Which of these bars have the highest ratings?

Swizzle, Carnaval Rooftop, Stormy Monday and Delirio have the highest ratings on this list, followed by Mickey Burke's and Water Lion, based on places with at least 100 reviews.

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1. 1. Sweet Liberty

   An award-winning cocktail bar in Collins Park, named one of the top 10 bars in the country this year, open until 5 a.m. with a long happy hour. Moderately priced. Open daily, 4pm to 5am.

   ✅ Best for: the classic South Beach cocktail night · 📍 237 20th St, Collins Park · 🌙 Open till 5 a.m.

2. 2. Swizzle

   A rum-focused cocktail bar on Collins Avenue with tropical drinks and a hidden-bar feel. Moderately priced. Open daily, 7pm to 3am.

   ✅ Best for: rum cocktails · 📍 1120 Collins Ave, South Beach

3. 3. The ScapeGoat

   A neighborhood cocktail bar in South of Fifth, named this year's best bar in Miami Beach. Moderately priced. Open daily, 5pm to 3am.

   ✅ Best for: a neighborhood cocktail · 📍 100 Collins Ave, South of Fifth

4. 4. Stormy Monday

   A craft bar on Alton Road from bartender James MacInnes, known for the Dahlia, that became permanent in August 2026. Moderately priced. Open daily except Tuesday and Wednesday, opening as early as 5pm and closing as late as 1am on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: a new craft bar · 📍 820 Alton Rd, South Beach

5. 5. Mac's Club Deuce

   Miami Beach's classic dive, pouring cheap drinks under neon since 1926 and open until 5 a.m. Budget-friendly. Open daily, 8am to 5am.

   ✅ Best for: a real dive bar · 📍 222 14th St, South Beach · 🕰️ Since 1926

6. 6. Palace

   The LGBTQ+ landmark on Ocean Drive, with drag shows on the sidewalk, a famous drag brunch and a party every night. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 2am on Friday to Sunday.

   ✅ Best for: drag shows · 📍 1052 Ocean Dr, Ocean Drive · 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+

7. 7. Minibar

   A small South of Fifth bar that won this year's readers' award for best bar in Miami. Budget-friendly. Open daily, 4pm to 2am.

   ✅ Best for: a South Beach night out · 📍 418 Meridian Ave, South of Fifth

8. 8. The Bar at the Shelborne

   The lobby bar at The Shelborne by Proper, known for its pandan negroni in a restored oceanfront hotel.

   ✅ Best for: a hotel lobby cocktail · 📍 1801 Collins Ave, South Beach

9. 9. Delirio Tiki Bar

   A tiki bar from the Swizzle team, with rum drinks, tropical decor and a small, lively room. Moderately priced. Open daily, 4pm to midnight.

   ✅ Best for: tiki drinks · 📍 1120 Collins Ave, South Beach · 🌺 Tiki

10. 10. Watr at the 1 Rooftop

    The oceanfront rooftop pool at 1 Hotel South Beach, serving Japanese-Peruvian food and apothecary-style cocktails. A splurge. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: an oceanfront rooftop · 📍 2341 Collins Ave, Collins Park · 🌇 Rooftop

11. 11. Ted's Hideaway

    A South of Fifth dive with cheap drinks, sports on the TVs and a loyal local crowd. Moderately priced. Open daily, noon to 5am.

    ✅ Best for: a cheap beer · 📍 124 2nd St, South of Fifth

12. 12. Room 55

    A rooftop speakeasy at the Pelican Hotel on Ocean Drive, with cocktails above the crowds. Moderately priced. Open Thursday to Saturday, 6pm to 2am.

    ✅ Best for: a hidden rooftop · 📍 Pelican Hotel, Ocean Drive · 🌇 Rooftop

13. 13. Bodega Taqueria y Tequila

    A late-night taco counter on 16th Street with a hidden bar and DJs behind a door at the back. Budget-friendly. Open daily, opening as early as 11:30am and closing as late as 3am on Thursday to Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: tacos and a hidden bar · 📍 1220 16th St, South Beach · 🚪 Hidden bar

14. 14. Kill Your Idol

    An indie dive on Española Way with DJs, karaoke and a crowd that stays late. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 8pm and closing as late as 4am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: indie music and karaoke · 📍 222 Española Wy, South Beach · 🎤 Karaoke

15. 15. Lost Weekend

    A simple bar on Española Way with pool tables, games, sports on TV and pub food. Budget-friendly. Open daily, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 5am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: pool and a pint · 📍 218 Española Wy, South Beach · 🎱 Pool

16. 16. Macchialina

    An Italian bistro on Alton Road with a strong bar program and a regional top-10 nod for best restaurant bar. On the pricier side. Open daily, opening as early as 5pm and closing as late as 11pm on Friday to Sunday.

    ✅ Best for: cocktails with Italian food · 📍 810 Alton Rd, South Beach

17. 17. Brother's Keeper

    A neighborhood cocktail bar on Alton Road with a short, well-made drinks list. Moderately priced. Open daily, 4pm to 2am.

    ✅ Best for: a quiet cocktail · 📍 1710 Alton Rd, South Beach

18. 18. Water Lion

    A wine and cocktail bar on Collins Avenue with a cozy room and a thoughtful list. Moderately priced. Open daily except Tuesday, 5pm to 11pm.

    ✅ Best for: a glass of wine · 📍 1671 Collins Ave, South Beach · 🍷 Wine bar

19. 19. Mickey Burke's

    A friendly Irish pub on Washington Avenue with burgers, sports and a busy bar. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 9am and closing as late as 4am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: a pub night · 📍 1265 Washington Ave, South Beach · ☘️ Irish pub

20. 20. South Pointe Tavern

    A cozy bar near South Pointe Park with craft beer, wine, ceviche and charcuterie. Moderately priced. Open daily, 9am to 2am.

    ✅ Best for: a drink after the park · 📍 40 South Pointe Dr, South of Fifth

21. 21. Abbey Brewing

    A long-running brewpub on 16th Street pouring its own beers in a dark, easygoing room. Budget-friendly. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 5am.

    ✅ Best for: house beers · 📍 1115-1117 16th St, South Beach · 🍺 Brewpub

22. 22. South Beach Brewing Company

    A taproom on 11th Street serving its own beers with food, a few blocks from the beach. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11:30am and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: local craft beer · 📍 210 11th St, South Beach · 🍺 Taproom

23. 23. The Clevelander

    The open-air pool bar on Ocean Drive, with DJs, big games on the screens and a party crowd. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 10am and closing as late as 5am on Thursday to Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: a pool party · 📍 1020 Ocean Dr, Ocean Drive

24. 24. Carnaval Rooftop

    A rooftop bar and restaurant on Ocean Drive with views over the strip and the ocean. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 5am.

    ✅ Best for: Ocean Drive views · 📍 928 Ocean Dr, Ocean Drive · 🌇 Rooftop

25. 25. Wet Willie's

    An Ocean Drive classic for frozen drinks, with a balcony over the street. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 1am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: frozen drinks · 📍 760 Ocean Dr, Ocean Drive

26. 26. Highbar

    The rooftop pool lounge at the Dream South Beach, with cabanas, plants and city views. Open daily, opening as early as 9am and closing as late as 11pm on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: a rooftop pool · 📍 1111 Collins Ave, South Beach · 🌇 Rooftop

27. 27. Dilido Beach Club

    The beach club at the Ritz-Carlton South Beach, with drinks served on the sand at the end of Lincoln Road. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 11am and closing as late as 10pm on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: drinks on the sand · 📍 1 Lincoln Rd, South Beach · 🏖️ Beachfront

28. 28. Bar Gaythering

    An LGBTQ+ bar on Lincoln Road with creative drinks, games and karaoke nights. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 5pm and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: an LGBTQ+ night · 📍 1409 Lincoln Rd, South Beach · 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+

29. 29. Monterrey Bar

    A hotel bar at The Standard Spa on Belle Isle, just over the Venetian Causeway, pouring paper planes and sazeracs by the bay. Open daily, 5pm to midnight.

    ✅ Best for: a calm drink by the bay · 📍 40 Island Ave, Belle Isle