Sugar

Before you arrive at Sugar, the ultra-hip rooftop lounge at the EAST hotel that has swiftly become one of Brickell's most popular bars, the elevator will travel 40 floors. If you're patient, you'll eventually be rewarded with 360-degree views of the city and its nearby canals, Asian-inspired drinks (such as the Sweet Life, a sugary concoction made with Thai iced tea, lemon, and whiskey), and a setting that seems more of a secret garden than a bar.

It's a regrettable byproduct of being a well-liked bar, but if you arrive at the wrong time, you will have to wait in line to enter Sugar. That line can be quite long at times. That line is typically pretty long on Friday and Saturday nights. The bar has a tiny seating area-possibly the size of a basketball court. Arrive early, before the happy hour mob, and you should be alright if you truly don't want to wait.

Despite its simplicity, the drink menu ought to contain something for everyone. You should expect to pay between $12 and $15 for a drink in Brickell. The Lychee Blossom, which contains vodka, sake, and lychee, is a favorite. Options based on rye, rum, and gin are also available. It is recommended for you to try a light cocktail with gin, green tea, ginger, and lime that goes great with the tower atmosphere. Sugar is definitely one of the best rooftop bars in Miami.

Rating: 3.7 (1,125 Google reviews)

Address: 788 Brickell Plz Miami 33131

Phone: 786-805-4655

Opening hours: Mon–Wed 4pm–1am; Thu, Fri 4pm–3am; Sat, Sun noon–3am

Website: www.east-miami.com/en/restaurants-and-bars/sugar