Soak up the tropical vibes at the Broken Shaker
The Broken Shaker at everyone’s favorite high-end hostel, The Freehand, started as a pop-up cocktail bar before becoming something more permanent—and its success as a mainstay kicked off the Mid-Beach neighborhood’s renaissance. Inside, the tiny award-winning bar is like the love child of New Orleans and Paris, while the outdoor courtyard and poolside area feel very Eden: old-school fountain, mismatched and wildly patterned chairs, lush trees. The cocktail list changes often based on what’s fresh, and most ingredients are grown or made on the property. The drinks skew tropical, but the bartenders are fully equipped to serve anything you request. The brains behind the Shaker also oversee the food and beverage program at 27 Restaurant, the neighboring eatery located inside a quintessential Florida house from the 1930s. And soaking up the tropical vibes at the Broken Shaker is one of the best things to do in Miami.
For the tropi-cool vibes, you can only get hanging poolside at Miami’s OG cocktail bar. If you’re hanging in a group, try one of the epic punches—they’re seasonal and a boozy bang-for-your-buck. The rotating list of daily specials is great too if you’re not into sharing. The upstairs lounge above the adjacent 27 Restaurant is now its own nightlife enterprise called the Eagle Room. It’s hot, sweaty, and will keep you dancing till late.
Address: Freehand Miami, 2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami
Contact: 305-531-2727
Website: www.thefreehand.com
Opening hours: Wed–Fri 4–10pm; Sat, Sun 2–10pm
Google rating: 4.4/5.0
