Blackbird Ordinary is a favorite on the Miami bar scene. The decor is inspired by a Mad Men, 1950s and 60s-type lounge with its black leather booths and dim lighting. Blackbird Ordinary prides itself on being the type of place anyone can come, feel comfortable and have a good time. The menu features a host of original, signature cocktails as well as the usual suspects. For entertainment, the bar has classic games like Jenga and Rock Em Sock Em Robots available. The bar hosts live music acts on its outdoor stage frequently.
From the outside, this little bar might seem like any other dingy dive, but step inside and you will find yourself in a cocktail connoisseur's dream. Visitors can choose from classic, pre-Prohibition Era cocktails or order from the list of new, creative specialty cocktails. Or why not try both? Moonshine and Absinthe are combined with freshly made mixers and classy accoutrements for a drink like you've never had in your life. The vest-clad bartenders are happy to help you with any cocktail conundrums you may encounter or even mix up a custom cocktail on the fly just for you.
Famous for its tapas and fusion cuisine, Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill is a sweet spot to drop in for a bite. The menu is split into three sections, sushi, grill, and crudos (raw meat) and offers an extensive cocktail menu. Eclectic dishes such as the duck and waffles tapas which includes crispy leg confit, mustard maple and a duck egg are a great example of their fusion creations. Perfect for groups large or small, Sugarcane Raw Bar Grill offers a relaxed and friendly dining atmosphere sure to delight patrons.
This is beach-front dining with a tropical theme. The café menu features island-inspired lunch and dinner entrees. The wait staff is definitely an attraction, sporting skin-tight, leopard-print uniforms. The occasional group dance routine keeps things interesting for diners and passers-by alike. Things really heat up around 9p, when a live band plays upbeat Latin music. It can be hard to manouvre past the businessmen and tourists who come to Mango's Tropical Cafe to down shots, so come early.
The Broken Shaker, located in the Freehand Miami Hostel, began as a pop-up bar, and got so popular that they set up shop permanently. The specialty cocktail menu changes with frequency, according to the fresh ingredients they have on hand for the day, week or season. Many of the ingredients are grown at the bar's very own herb garden. Grab a seat in the cozy bar or on the beautiful brick patio and gardens to enjoy your signature creation.