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1265 Washington Ave., Miami 33139
305-534-0667

The Playwright

Many lament this pub's loss of "authenticity" over the years, maybe pinned to the influx of tourists in the area. But Playwright's loyal fans wouldn't think of getting piss drunk anywhere else. Dri... read more

625 Lincoln Rd., Miami 33139
305-672-3118

Zeke's Roadhouse

You can buy a lot of mediocre food and bev for a good chunk of change on Lincoln Rd. In the middle of it all's this beer joint, offering over 100 different brews and hard ciders for just $3 each, w... read more

124 Second St., Miami
305-532-9869

Ted's Hideaway

Neighborhood watering hole for the sandals-and-baseball hat set. Plenty of laid-back dudes at this beer-and-bourbon joint, but cute girls tend to be behind the bar. With a few big screens for sport... read more

1115 16th St., Miami
305-538-8110

Abbey Brewing Co.

A down-and-dirty neighborhood joint complete with suds, studs, and even slumming models. It's the best deal on South Beach, dollar-for-ambience-dollar, with a full range of beers for heroic drinker... read more

938 Lincoln Rd., Miami
305-695-9334

Polar Bar

Unassuming doesn't have to mean dull, nor does it have to mean dreary. From the Lincoln Road action to the multi-screened sports and fashion, Polar Bar is decidedly neither. And if watching others ... read more

222 14th St., Miami
305-531-6200

Mac's Club Deuce

A relic in these parts. The quintessential dive bar where trannies, grannies, and even Colin Farrell down cheap drinks, play pool, and troll for party favors. The Deuce is aces. Open daily from 8am... read more

423 Washington Ave., Miami
305-695-8616

Love Hate

Décor is key at this hot lounge in the SoFi neighborhood, away from all the noise on the Beach. Founded by Miami Ink stars Ami James and Chris Nuñez, the place is decked out in glowin... read more

7005 Biscayne Blvd., Miami

Jamboree

The owners of Jamboree finally put a sign up outside, but make no mistake, this is still the rawest dive that you're likely to experience around here. It's dark inside—in fact, the only light seems... read more

6030 S. Dixie Hwy., Miami 33143
305-661-9201

Fox's Sherron Inn

Dating back to 1946, Fox's is one of Miami's oldest best-kept secret, far removed from all the bright lights and hooha on the Beach. Select an old swing track from the juke and enjoy your dirty mar... read more

3416 Main Hwy., Miami
305-447-3884

Tavern in the Grove

We're talking darts, abandoned bras hanging from the rafters and that eau-de-stale-beer that attracts college dudes in droves. You're here because you just bought a pair of $4 flip-flops and you're... read more

3035 Fuller St., Miami
305-448-1144

Barracuda's

If you can bounce a ping-pong ball into a plastic cup of beer, you're golden. The less coordinated pack into wooden booths or hover around the bar and pool table. Elbowing your way to the bar is a ... read more

1100 North Ocean Dr., Miami 33019
954-921-9425

Le Tub

The fish salad is heavy on the mayo, but this locale is light on pretentiousness. It's Long John Silvers meets Sponge Bob Square Pants, complete with shipwrecked toilet bowls. Get your sea legs wor... read more

28 NE 14th St., Miami 33132
305-358-3600

Bar

Space formerly known as PS14 can't seem to please everyone, but that's not Bar's problem. it's everyone else's. Indie-happy, locals-mostly dive bar with cheap drinks, outdoor patio, sometimes-free ... read more

1872 79th Street Cswy, Miami 33141
305-865-3621

Happy Stork Lounge

"Fuck with me and you fuck with the whole trailer park" reads the sign. Drink up kiddies, you're in mixed company with cheerful trash of every description. Every bar should be this sketchy. read more

650 West Ave., Miami 33139

VFW Post 3559

For adventurous types only. Seriously hidden spot may have well started whole trucker hat/logo t-shirt look sported by old-school regulars here. Side door next to the lobby of the Floridian is your... read more

218 Espanola Way, Miami 33139
305-672-1707

Lost Weekend

The place to go when you've had it up to here with discriminating doormen and $20 cocktails. Popular with Philadelphia transplants who flock here to watch "Iggles" games as well as in-the-know (and... read more

Duck Lake Rd., Miami 33148
305-361-7026

Jimbo's Place

Jimbo - the "friendliest man on earth" - has attracted everyone from Heidi Klum and Mariah Carey to Ziggy Marley and Flipper with his old-school "establishment." On first glance at the dive, you'd ... read more