There is no lack of fun bars in Miami but the Wynwood district is where it is all happening. Wynwood is the world – famous for its colorful murals, the best street artists, fabulous craft breweries in converted warehouses, funky art galleries, quirky clothes boutiques and, of course, hip and trendy Wynwood bars.
Colorful graffiti art line the street walls and back alleys of Miami, Florida, especially in the Wynwood Walls neighborhood. Editorial credit: EQRoy / Shutterstock.com
If you are hanging out in Wynwood and feasting your eyes and your soul on so much art, you will eventually get thirsty and hungry. Here are some of the most popular Wynwood bars, bistros and lounges where the hip crowd hangs out.
Wynwood Bars
Gramps
A large orange box promising “air conditioning, cold beer and cocktails” does not inspire confidence if you are out for some good fun in Wynwood. And Wynwood invented good fun. Have faith. Gramps is the king of the Wynwood bar scene and has earned a reputation as one of the best outdoor music venues in Miami.
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Gramps has three distinct areas: The main room with a long bar, cozy booths, and vintage arcade games. Smaller, intimate Shirley’s is the venue for smaller shows. A spacious patio, with a covered dance floor, one more bar, and a pizza stand is where they have big shows. And big shows they have, with a nightly roster of great musicians.
Music is not all that is happening at Gramps. They have trivia, bingo, movie nights, comedy acts, alligator wrestling and who knows what will they come up with next.
If all that is not enough, come on Thursday. They call it Double Stubble, the bar’s big dance party and drag show.
To call the atmosphere quirky would be an understatement. Mismatched furniture, a bunch of vintage but very popular video games, and an outrageous outdoor tiki bar are the backgrounds to what you came for: great live music and plenty to drink. And they have whatever your heart desires.
There is just about anything to drink you can imagine: PBR by the can, local beers from Cigar City Brewing and Funky Buddha by the pint, sparkly wines, sake on tap, and funky creative cocktails.
You will not starve at Gramps. Pizza Tropical, located in the main room, offers Brooklyn-style pizzas, considered among the best in town.
176 NW 24th St., Miami | Tel. 305-699-2669 | gramps.com
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The Sylvester
The regulars say that if you have to be stuck somewhere during a hurricane, The Sylvester is probably your best bet. This popular bar is not ashamed of its Florida vibe – pink flamingoes wallpaper is in your eye. But the place is cozy, the seating is very comfortable and the table lamps create the atmosphere of a posh club.
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Their cocktails are cutting edge and there are a lot of them. Try Floradora (Ketel One Grapefruit, Rose Botanical, Raspberry, Cocchi Rosa, Q Hibiscus Ginger Beer.)
The food is fabulous. Chicken liver mousse, smoked white fish, sausage board, pastrami medianoche and such. All are made of locally sourced sustainable ingredients.
You can dance to the funky music or you can play pool.
They are open until three in the morning.
3456 North Miami Avenue Miami, FL 33127 | Tel. +1 305-364-5635 | thesylvesterbar.com
Brick
Brick has all the requirements for a fun bar in Wynwood: 50 craft beers, colorful and juicy seasonal cocktails, live entertainment every night and a funky atmosphere.
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Its full name is Wynwood Brick Nightclub and it combines a spacious open-air patio and a trendy Hip Hop vibe. Hip hop old school is played here by some of Miami’s best Hip Hop DJs. The patio is lovely, with plenty of greenery, creating a garden-like atmosphere.
If you get hungry, there is a standard list of bar grub.
You can have fun at the Brick until 3 in the morning.
87 NW 28th St, Miami, FL 33127 | Tel. +17864671205 | brickmia.com
SHOTS Miami
If you are not into shots, skip this hot Wynwood nightspot. Because shots are their world. All sorts of shots and tomorrow they will come up with the new ones.
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Shots Miami is considered a hot, trendy bar for more than its shots. It is lively, colorful and hopping on most nights. There is indoor and outdoor space with an open dance floor and fun décor such as colorful umbrellas hanging from the ceiling. A lot of seating places but you have to grab them in time. Murals everywhere make sure you do not forget you are in a Wynwood bar.
Music varies from day to day. On weekdays and Sundays the beat is Latin. On the weekends it is Latin in the inside bar and diverse outside. Thursdays and Sundays expect a Caribbean party.
The multiple bars both indoors and outdoors make sure you can get your shots without having to wait too long.
311 NW 23rd St, Miami, FL 33127, United States | 855-21-SHOTS | shotsbar.com
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Wynwood Smoke and Lounge
Not everyone considers dancing a sufficient requirement for a fun night out. Wynwood Smoke and Lounge offers that something extra. This popular hookah bar and lounge is located in the heart of Wynwood. It offers a pleasant, relaxing space indoor and outdoor to hook yourself to some hookah or grab a good cigar.
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The décor is chic and colorful – it has to be since you are in a Wynwood bar after all.
You can fill Hookahs with a variety of flavors such as mojito mojo or spiced chai. They have a good selection of cold beer and delicious appetizer platters with hummus, stuffed grape leaves and other treats.
Cigar aficionados can find a nice selection of cigars in their humidor.
Of course, there is great music and a giant screen for watching your favorite game. On most nights, this bar is open until 3 am.
320 NW 24th St, Miami, FL 33127 | Tel. +17863626550 | facebook.com/smokewynwood
Lagniappe
Lagniappe is a quirky wine bar, restaurant and live music venue with a unique system: you serve yourself. If the service is bad, you know whose fault it is.
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You get your beer, wine and cheese, pay for them at the counter and find yourself a cozy spot to enjoy the music. Choose a comfortable vintage sofa or grab one of the mismatched chairs and park it on the lawn under the stars. Twinkling lights make the atmosphere magical.
But the true magic comes from the music. This place is famous for some of the best live jazz, folk, blues and soul bands in town.
They have 150 kinds of bottled wine in their cooler. Expect to find some wonders. There are wines from everywhere, including France and Spain.
To go with the wine, try their Italian cured meat and cheese platters, they are fabulous.
Lagniappe is open Sunday to Thursday from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am
3425 NE Second Ave. Miami, FL 33137 | Tel. 305-576-0108 | lagniappehouse.com
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Wynwood Bars Outdoor
No. 3 Social
One of the most popular rooftop bars in Miami, No. 3 is as wonderful spot for brunch with their unlimited mimosas, just as it is at night under the starry sky. Lush tropical plants and very elegant and comfortable furniture make it a great place to invite friends or even mother-in-law for brunch.
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The imaginative cocktails are memorable – try their famous “Fly Me to Tulum.” Food is worth mentioning too, with Chef Ari Taymor treating his guests with delights like pork bao buns, sliders and other shareable bites.
No.3 Social was voted BEST outdoor music venue by Time Out. Live music and superb DJs will get you dancing all night long to the tunes of Global Disco, Spinning House, Old School and Afro tech sounds. Add to that magical twinkling lights, the view of the Wynwood spread below you and the open sky full of stars, it is the recipe for a perfect night out.
50 NW 24th Street, Miami, FL 33127. | Tel. +1 305-748-4540 | no3social.com
Wynwood Bars Open Late
Rácket
If you are discovering the Wynwood bar scene for the first time, start with Rácket. This upscale bar, lounge and nightlife entertainment spot is elegant, enormous and fun.
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The roster of live music groups makes it a hotspot for the weekend crowd. Here you can meet just about anyone: tourists, office workers having a few cocktails after work, town fashionistas and of course the local art crowd.
Racket has three distinct rooms with a very different ambiance. As you enter, you will first see a covered atrium with a rum and tequila bar. As you venture further in you will get to the main room with a central sky-lit and steel island bar where you should sample
Racket has a range of seasonal imaginative craft cocktails and a good selection of local beers. The cocktail list starts with your regular Moscow Mules and Whiskey Sours, but does not end there. There are about 20 house cocktails you can explore all night.
Further in, a staircase will take you to another bar with yet another different vibe.
The food is not your average bar grub. They are too fancy for that. Try their ahi tuna rolls, truffle salt chips, and wagyu sliders.
The bar and lounge, the main room, has a pool table, a few arcade games, a jukebox and projectors showing music videos, NFL and MLB games, and your other favorite sports.
The DJs play hip-hop and open-format music, but there is a rich program of live music performances. You have to check their website or Facebook page to see what is coming.
Racket is hopping until 3 am from Wednesday to Sunday.
150 NW 24th St., Miami | Tel. 786-637-2987 | racketwynwood.com
Wynwood Bars Happy Hour
Tropezón Miami
Tropezon calls itself an Andalusian Gin & Tapas Bar but that is just the beginning. You will come to this very charming, cozy, very European spot for cocktails but you will stay for food and atmosphere. And their happy hour, of course.
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During the happy hour, as is customary in Spain, Tropezon offers complimentary bites of food with every drink.
On weekdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. anyone who orders a cocktail, gin and tonic, sherry or glass of beer or wine, gets free bites such as the “olive oil potato chips with Jamon Iberico and manchego cheese,” “empanada murciana”, “boquerones with charcoal tempura”, to mention just a few favorites.
Outside of happy hours, you will find a large menu of Andalusian and Spanish dishes that will make you swoon.
512 Española Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139 | Tel. (305) 763-8523 | tropezonmiami.com
Strawberry Moon
Located on the third floor of the goodtime hotel (this is how it is actually spelled), Strawberry Moon will transport you to the classic Miami Beach Art Deco era. Two large pools are surrounded by lush palms and vivid colors and cabanas that call for lounging with a tall drink in your hand.
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Half Moon Happy Hour is from Tuesday to Thursday, from 6PM to 9PM. You can enjoy food and drinks special by the pool. Sip on $8 wine and cocktails and munch on $8 Mediterranean bites such as kefte meatballs, hummus and pepperoni pide. Their great DJ sets just the right mood.
601 Washington Ave. Miami Beach, FL 33139 | Tel. (786) 745-8050 | strawberrymoonmiami.com
Conclusion | Wynwood Bars
Exploring Wynwood is as much fun during the day, with its colorful murals, as it is at night, with some fabulous bars that are pumping music and making you dance until early morning.
Some are slightly dingy, others are posh and upscale. Some are famous for the live music and others have fabulous food. Whatever your preferences, you cannot help it having fun in Wynwood bars.
