Miami · Miami-dade County, FL

Nightlife in Miami

Scout analyzed 148 Miami places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

148

Matches

Typical spend

$100

Typical visit

1.4 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Downtown Miami

3 matching spots

Riverside

2 matching spots

Brickell

2 matching spots

Coral Shores

1 matching spots

Edgewater

1 matching spots

Flamingo / Lummus

1 matching spots

Scout-verified spots

Downtown Miami

CLUB SPACE

Club Space is ideal for a late-night outing to dance, often starting after other evening plans. Expect to spend 4+ hours and typically $75-$200 per person on drinks and cover.

CocktailsLive musicOutdoors

★ 3.8$75–$200 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Riverside

Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts Center

Cubaocho is a unique stop for an afternoon drink and art viewing, or an evening of live music and rum tasting. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $20-$50 per person on drinks.

FoodCocktailsArts

$20–$50 typical45 min visitmoderate parking

Coral Shores

Culture Room

Culture Room is a standing-room-only live music venue best for an evening out to see local bands, often pairing with dinner beforehand. Expect to spend 3-4 hours and $30-80 per person on entry and drinks.

CocktailsLive musicSocial

$30–$80 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern

Bougainvillea's is a laid-back bar with indoor and outdoor seating, often featuring live music. Plan for a 2-3 hour visit, spending $30-$70 per person on drinks and bar food.

CocktailsLive musicFood

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown Miami

Floyd Miami

Floyd Miami is a sophisticated speakeasy perfect for a pre-dinner cocktail or a full evening out with drinks and DJs. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $50-$100+ per person.

CocktailsLive musicRomantic

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Edgewater

Lagniappe

Lagniappe is suitable for an evening outing, offering live music, drinks, and barbecue in a New Orleans-style setting. Expect to spend $20-$50 per person for an hour and a half, fitting well as a relaxed social stop.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Downtown Miami

Giselle Miami

Giselle Miami is a good choice for a refined evening meal or celebratory drinks, pairing well with pre or post-dinner entertainment nearby. Expect to spend 2 hours and $100-$250 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsRomantic

$100–$250 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Flamingo / Lummus

Voodoo Lounge & Rooftop

This rooftop lounge is a good spot for evening drinks and light bites with a view, possibly paired with a dinner elsewhere or as a main outing. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person over 2-3 hours.

FoodCocktailsSports

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Brickell

Rosa Sky

Rosa Sky is a good spot for an upscale evening drink or light bites, offering panoramic views. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $75-150 per person on drinks and tapas.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$75–$150 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

South Fort Lauderdale

Rooftop @1WLO

This rooftop lounge is suitable for a couple of hours of drinks and light bites, especially for a date or a small group. Expect to spend $30-$70 per person for drinks and some small plates, offering a scenic break from street-level activities.

FoodCocktailsViews

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Brickell

Sugar Rooftop

Sugar Rooftop is a chic rooftop bar good for evening cocktails and city views. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for drinks over 1.5 hours, making it suitable for a date or a special night out.

CocktailsViewsOutdoors

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Riverside

Sala'o Cuban Restaurant & Bar - Live music

This is a good spot for an evening meal with live music, suitable for a date or a group celebration. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and around $50-100 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking