17 Best Bars in Wynwood (2026) 🎨

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

The 17 best bars in Wynwood for 2026, from Dante's HiFi and Lagniappe to Grails, the breweries and late-night pool, checked open September 2026.

🎨 17 bars · 📅 Checked September 2026

The best bars in Wynwood in 2026 run from Dante's HiFi's vinyl listening room to Lagniappe's jazz garden, Grails' sneaker-themed sports bar and the breweries along 24th and 25th Street. This guide covers 17 bars, built from The Infatuation, Miami New Times, miamitourism.org and Yelp's 2026 rankings, and every one was checked as open in September 2026.

Pick your drink

• Cocktail bars: Dante's HiFi, The White Elephant, Upside, The Sylvester
• Live music and karaoke: Lagniappe, Sweet Caroline Wynwood, Sala de Despecho
• Breweries and beer: Casa La Rubia, Cervecería La Tropical
• Sports, pool and groups: Grails, thedeck, Wynballs Billiards, Barcelona Wine Bar
• Patios and rooftops: Higher Ground at Arlo Wynwood, Wynwood Jungle, Smoke Wynwood, Mamas Wynwood

Before you go

• Timing: most Wynwood bars are busiest from 9pm, and several run to 3am or later on weekends.
• Walkability: nearly all of these sit within a few blocks of NW 2nd Avenue, so one night can cover several.
• Cover: bars here rarely charge a cover, unlike the clubs.
• Parking: garages fill on weekends, so rideshare is usually easier.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best bar in Wynwood?

Dante's HiFi for vinyl and highballs, Lagniappe for live jazz in a garden, and Grails if you want sport on and no cover.

Where can I drink craft beer in Wynwood?

Casa La Rubia and Cervecería La Tropical both brew on site, and both have large outdoor spaces.

Which Wynwood bars are open latest?

Wynballs Billiards runs to 4am or 5am most nights, and several others go to 3am on weekends. Each entry below shows its current hours from Google.

Where can I sing karaoke in Wynwood?

Sweet Caroline Wynwood has private rooms and a main stage, and Sala de Despecho is the Latin heartbreak-anthem version.

How did you choose these bars?

Every pick comes from current 2026 sources and our own local knowledge, and each one was checked as open on Google in September 2026. See how we rank our guides for the full method.

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1. 1. Dante's HiFi

   Miami's first vinyl listening bar, where a serious sound system and a Japanese-style highball program matter more than the dance floor. Moderately priced. Open daily except Monday, opening as early as 7pm and closing as late as 3am on Thursday to Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: records and highballs · 📍 519 NW 26th St, Wynwood

2. 2. The White Elephant

   A small Wynwood cocktail bar with an inventive list and a Latin and house soundtrack that keeps the room moving until 3am. Moderately priced. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as 6pm and closing as late as 3am on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: cocktails with a dance-ready soundtrack · 📍 223 NW 23rd St, Wynwood

3. 3. Upside

   An immersive bar that works as both an upscale sports room and a late-night spot, with signature cocktails and a party that builds after midnight. Moderately priced. Open daily except Monday and Tuesday, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 3am on Thursday to Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: cocktails that turn into a late night · 📍 59 NW 28th St, Wynwood

4. 4. The Sylvester

   A neighbourhood bar on North Miami Avenue, easy early in the evening and lively later, with a solid cocktail list throughout. Moderately priced. Open daily except Monday and Sunday, opening as early as 5pm and closing as late as 3am on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: a laid-back night that turns lively · 📍 3456 N Miami Ave, Wynwood

5. 5. Lagniappe

   A wine-and-cheese house with a back garden, live jazz most nights and a self-serve fridge, one of the most relaxed nights in the neighbourhood. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 6pm and closing as late as 3am on Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: live jazz under string lights · 📍 3425 NE 2nd Ave, Wynwood

6. 6. Grails

   A sneaker-themed sports bar with more than 70 screens, three spaces and no cover, named Best Sports Bar in Miami by Miami New Times more than once. Open daily, opening as early as 10am and closing as late as midnight on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

   ✅ Best for: game days and groups · 📍 , Wynwood

7. 7. thedeck

   A large open-air bar and amphitheatre on NW 2nd Avenue, open Friday to Sunday for games, food and DJ nights that run to 3am. Moderately priced. Open Friday to Sunday, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 3am.

   ✅ Best for: weekend sports and DJs · 📍 2250 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood

8. 8. Wynballs Billiards

   A billiards bar and grill open until 4am or later every night, with pool tables, karaoke, wings and a young crowd. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as 12:30pm and closing as late as 5am on Thursday to Sunday.

   ✅ Best for: pool and late-night wings · 📍 2041 NW 1st Ave, Wynwood

9. 9. Mamas Wynwood

   A colourful, low-priced Mexican bar known for frozen margaritas, nachos and empanadas, good as a first stop before the clubs. Budget-friendly. Open daily, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 3am on Thursday to Sunday.

   ✅ Best for: margaritas on a budget · 📍 2519 NW 2nd Ave, Wynwood

10. 10. Smoke Wynwood

    An open-air hookah lounge and bar on 24th Street with DJs most nights, big fans over the patio and a crowd that settles in until 2 or 3am. Hookah is the main event, with cocktails and a short menu alongside. Open daily, opening as early as 5pm and closing as late as 3am on Friday.

    ✅ Best for: hookah and a DJ · 📍 320 NW 24th St, Wynwood

11. 11. Casa La Rubia

    The brewery formerly known as Veza Sur, brewing on site with a large covered patio, a full events calendar and screens for big matches. Community-minded rather than scene-driven, and open from midday. Open daily, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 1am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: all-day beers · 📍 55 NW 25th St, Wynwood

12. 12. Cervecería La Tropical

    A revival of the historic Cuban brewery, with a garden courtyard, Cuban food from a proper kitchen and live music many evenings. The beer is brewed on site and the space is among the largest outdoor rooms in Wynwood. Open daily except Monday, opening as early as 11:30am and closing as late as 1am on Thursday to Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: beer in a tropical garden · 📍 42 NE 25th St, Wynwood

13. 13. Barcelona Wine Bar

    A busy tapas and wine bar with a long Spanish list by the glass, good for a group that wants to eat as much as drink. Moderately priced. Open daily, opening as early as noon and closing as late as 2am on Friday and Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: wine and tapas with a group · 📍 310 NW 25th St, Wynwood

14. 14. Higher Ground at Arlo Wynwood

    The bar and rooftop at Arlo Wynwood, with a pool, DJ sets and views over the murals and the skyline. Best early in the evening, before the clubs fill, and open to non-guests. Open Thursday to Saturday, 5pm to 11pm.

    ✅ Best for: easing into the night · 📍 2217 NW Miami Ct, Wynwood

15. 15. Wynwood Jungle

    A plant-filled patio bar that leans tropical, with frozen drinks, a covered deck and a slower pace than the clubs nearby. A good first or last stop rather than the main event. Open daily, 10am to 8pm.

    ✅ Best for: a plant-filled patio · 📍 51 NW 23rd St, Wynwood

16. 16. Sweet Caroline Wynwood

    A karaoke bar with private rooms and a main stage, where groups sing until late without needing a dance floor. Budget-friendly. Open Wednesday to Saturday, opening as early as 7pm and closing as late as 3am on Thursday to Saturday.

    ✅ Best for: karaoke with friends · 📍 2445 N Miami Ave, Wynwood

17. 17. Sala de Despecho

    A Latin karaoke bar and restaurant built around heartbreak anthems, where the whole room sings along to every ballad. The kitchen runs late and the crowd treats it as a group night out rather than a performance. A splurge. Open 24 hours on Monday.

    ✅ Best for: singing Latin anthems with friends · 📍 218 NW 25th St, Wynwood