Miami - Nightlife - Live Music

729 SW 1st Ave., Miami 33130
(305) 671-3307

Blackbird Ordinary

A speakeasy-inspired bar outfitted with a DJ, live music acts, and mixologist-crafted cocktail menu, the buzz about BlackBird Ordinary calls it "anything but." Probably because of this morsel of no... read more

697 N. Miami Ave., Miami 33136
305-377-4477

Grand Central

The latest nocturnal offering from indie-infatuated hipsters responsible for Poplife. Grand Central in all its lofty, warehouse-y glory goes beyond the exposed ceilings and raw concrete to bring to... read more

500 South Pointe Dr., Ste. 180, Miami 33139
305-532-2699
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Cozy Piano Bar

Lots of red. The walls, the leather seats, the throws, the baby grand itself. Draws equally from the first-date crowd and the hip, music-loving crowd with better taste than most. Champagne is the n... read more

30 NE 14th St., Miami
305-379-0508

The Vagabond

A chilled-out anomaly among Miami's ostentatious club scene. Hipsters rub shoulders with classic hip-hop and rock 'n roll lovers in the name of gin and great music, while hard-core dancers take to ... read more

6752 Collins Ave., Miami
305-865-1752

Sandbar Lounge

Winner of "The Bar with the Most Appropriate Name" award as this is probably one of the oldest joints on the sandbar. What to expect? A noisy crowd, mostly made up of local Argentineans, boozers of... read more

1342 Washington Ave., Miami
305-673-9372

Jazid

Though Jazid is more given to scrappy rock gigs, it also has Brazilian shows, reggae/ska, hip hop fusion, and electronica. Not to mention local legend DJ Spam and the Spam Allstars—the best contend... read more

1 Seminole Way, Miami 33314
954-315-9112

Hard Rock Cafe

It's a Hard Rock, by the numbers. Cavernous, loud, garish, and just edgy enough to get you out of the mall. No surprises here, but that's no surprise. Lots of hearty food, copious booze, bored kids... read more

5501 NE 2nd Ave., Miami
305-757-1807

Churchill's

Come in an old Buzzcocks or Clash T. Low-down English pub in the heart of Little Haiti. Meaning you've gotta have grit just to show up. So don't mess up your cred now by ordering a wussy light beer... read more

7221 SW 58th Ave., Miami
305-669-8577

Bougainvillea's

Technically in South Miami, but close to the Gables, which doesn't offer enough nightlife choices anyway. This 1929-era rustic Florida tavern is best enjoyed on quieter nights when the Latin meathe... read more

1700 Washington Ave., Miami

The Fillmore

If the ghost of Jackie Gleason isn't enough to pique your curiosity, the Live Nation line-up may—at least on a mainstream, big-name performaces level. At press time, acts slated to play at the Jack... read more

770 NE 125th St., Miami 33161
305-893-6211

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)

So how does a museum warrant mention as nightlife in North Miami? Well, aside from the fact that there is no real nightlife of substance in this tropical version of American Beauty-ville, MOCA play... read more

775 NE 125th St., Miami 33161
305-799-7123

Luna Star Cafe

Storytellers, poets, singer-songwriters. Tons of imported beers, coffee, tea. Tiny stage, tiny cat (it wanders around the premises), tiny space in general. Luna Star is quaint, cozy, and might actu... read more

2212 SW 8th St., Miami
305-541-2631

Hoy Como Ayer

Little Havana's hottest spot. A smoky cabaret where some of the best Cuban musicians beat out sweaty son, cha-cha-cha, mambo and rumba. Fridays belong to Cuban powerhouse Albita. Saturdays bring Ma... read more

833 SW 29th Ave., Miami
305-649-9313

Bodeguita de Martinez

Run by relatives of the original owners of Cuba's famed Bodeguita del Medio, where Hemingway knocked back mojitos. The Miami version lets you scribble graffiti on the walls just like the original a... read more

100 SW 3rd Ave., Miami 33311
954-449-1025

Revolution

When it comes to a concert, the venue is make or break. The crew behind Fort Lauderdale's Revolution gets that, which is why they've pumped in over $1,000,000 in lighting and sound equipment. Yes, ... read more

2826 N Miami Ave., Miami 33127
305-456-5613

The Electric Pickle

Divey lounge draws DJs and a crowd of hipsters and indie-types with ironic facial hair who fancy the skate ramp out back and Pop Life, Miami's longest running indie dance party. 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

N. Miami Ave. & NW 34th St., Miami 33127
305-576-5570

Bardot

Sticking to the traditions of its swingin' contemporaries, Bardot is about as clandestine as it gets. Address? Nope. Instead it's hunkered down under an unmarked awning in trendy Wynwood. On the DL... read more

16701 Collins Ave., Miami 33160
305-949-1400

Kitchen 305

Not since Barton G. has eating been so much fun...and indulgent. Kitchen 305 has really struck a chord with locals, with plates like Meet the Potatoes and Sun and Sand Pail Mussels—the chef c... read more

1471 South Miami Ave., Miami 33131
305-381-6651

Brickell Irish Pub

A brand new, authentic-looking Irish bar worthy of a place in the Epcot World Showcase where foosball and darts beckon a little sloppy competition. Where else in Miami you gonna chug imported ... read more

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