Drinks
Brickell happy hour,
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Where Miami's young professionals actually go after work, and what to order.
Where Miami's young professionals actually go after work, and what to order.
Brickell happy hour is more reliable than dinner because the discounts are real, the crowd is consistent, and the views are everywhere. Here are the seven worth knowing.
The rooftop garden bar that defined Brickell happy hour. 5 to 7 p.m. weekdays. Order the lychee martini and a small plate. Get there before 6 if you want a seat.
Sustainable seafood rooftop on the Miami River. Oyster happy hour is the move - $2 oysters Monday through Friday from 5 to 7 p.m.
The downstairs bar at Komodo runs a daily happy hour with $7 specialty drinks and half-price sushi. The upstairs is the scene, but the lounge is the actual deal.
Quieter, more sophisticated. Better for a date than for an after-work crew. Champagne happy hour Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m.
Bellinis. Always Bellinis. Cipriani is a scene but happy hour is the entry point.
The neon-soaked cocktail bar downtown that consistently makes "best of Miami" lists. The Negroni list is the best in the city. Daily happy hour from 5 to 7 p.m.
One of the newer entries. Strong cocktails, strong skyline views, and a crowd that skews older 30s. Better midweek than weekends.
Happy hour is one of the easiest first-meet plans. Bounded by time (an hour or two), low commitment, easy to extend if it is going well. Post the spot on Plus 1 with a Thursday 6pm time and you will find a +1 in minutes.
See more Miami plans in our weekend guide.