Here are nine of the best happy hours in the Magic City, served up in alphabetical order.
Baby Jane
500 Brickell Ave., Ste. 105E, Miami786-623-3555
babyjanemiami.com
Happy Hour: Daily 4 to 7 p.m.Baby Jane offers daily happy hour with an impressive spread of $4 food options including edamame with ponzu and teriyaki, charred shishito peppers, tuna poke tacos with mint and sesame, karaage (soy-marinated chicken thigh with togarashi and spicy aioli), and pork buns with chashu and tonkotsu. Drink specials feature $5 draft lager and IPA, $5 shot du jour, $6 house wines (sauvignon blanc, cabernet sauvignon, rosé, brut), $6 well spirits, $7 sake bombs, and $8 daily shaken and stirred cocktails.
Bay Club
1930 Bay Rd., Miami Beach305-695-4441
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Happy Hour: Weekdays 5 to 8 p.m. Bay Club is a local favorite, and for good reason. From 5 to 8 p.m., the hidden gem hosts a happy hour that includes $10 cocktails and delicious bites from their sister restaurant, the Michelin-recommended Lucali (no big deal). Bites include chicken parmesan sliders, breaded ravioli, and chicken wings, which are all priced at $10 during happy hour. Plus, they have great nightly programming with comedy nights, karaoke, and live music.
Bayshore Club
3391 Pan American Dr., Coconut Grovebayshoreclubmiami.com
Happy Hour: Monday through Thursday 4-6 p.m.Bayshore Club boasts waterfront views of Dinner Key Marina with half-priced cocktails, beer, and wine during happy hour. The menu includes options like Bayshore beef sliders with Caribbean sauce, lime and pepper tuna sliders, ceviche tostones, oysters, salmon tostadas, arepitas, and conch fritters. Plus, the outdoor seating area provides scenic views of boats in the marina.
Biscayne Bay Brewing
100 NE First Ave., Third Floor, Miamibiscaynebaybrewing.com
Happy Hour: Weekdays 4 to 7 p.m., weekends noon to 6 p.m. Biscayne Bay Brewing offers $4 core beers during happy hour, including Tropical Bay IPA, Miami Pale Ale, Marlins Lager, and Regatta DIPA. The drink menu also features $8 wines (Prosecco, Albarino, Rose, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio) and $10 cocktails (Old Fashioned, Margarita, Aperol Spritz, Bee's Knees, Espresso Martini). For food, guests can enjoy $10 smoked fish dip, $12 house wagyu chili dog, $8 French onion dip, and $6 classic cheeseburger slider.
Botanico Gin & Cookhouse
2820 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grovebotanicomiami.com
Happy Hour: All dayBotanico, the Coconut Grove mainstay specializing in gin cocktails, offers a wildly popular all-day, everyday happy hour with $12 cocktails, including Gin & Tonics, Negronis, Gin Margaritas (called "Margaret"), and classics like Old Fashioneds and Martinis. The $12 tapas menu features tuna tostadas, sticky cauliflower wings, wagyu sliders, and provoleta with tomato and chimichurri. Additional options like moules-frites, ahi tuna sashimi, gambas al ajillo, and yuca fries with dipping sauces, round out the happy hour menu.
The Cleat
1200 Crandon Blvd., Key Biscaynethecleatmiami.com
Happy Hour: Tuesday through Sunday 2 p.m. to closeThe Cleat sits inside Bill Baggs State Park on Key Biscayne's southern tip. Tell park attendants you're heading to The Cleat to bypass the vehicle fee. Located on No Name Harbor with tables on the sand, it offers sunset views over Biscayne Bay and coolest vibes in town.
Chill spots like Gramps attract Gen Z patrons looking for a quieter place to hang out.
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Gramps
176 NW 24th St., Miami855-732-8992
gramps.com
Happy Hour: Daily 4 to 8 p.m.The OG Gramps in Wynwood packs its courtyard with locals sipping $6 wells, $6-$7 draft beers, and $10 cocktails during its marathon four-hour happy hour. Bartenders mix up drinks like the Gramps Mule (New Amsterdam vodka, ginger syrup, fresh lime) alongside a monthly rotating specialty cocktail that have made this Wynwood cornerstone a fixture since long before the neighborhood got trendy.
Michael's Genuine Food & Drink
130 NE 40th St., Miami305-676-0894
michaelsgenuine.com
Happy Hour: Sunday through Friday 4 to 7 p.m. at the bar and high topsMichael's Genuine has been a staple in the Design District for happy hour – and for good reason. The $10 cocktail menu features Cabarete (Aperol, St-Germain, watermelon), Bulletproof Manhattan (Maker's Mark, cherry-rosemary), and En Fuego (tequila blanco, watermelon, hibiscus, habanero). Beers run $5, including Funky Buddha Hop Gun IPA and non-alcoholic Heineken. Wines by the glass are $9, with options across sparkling, white, rosé, and red varietals. They offer $6 snacks, including many of their classic hits like thick-cut potato chips with pan-fried onion dip, chicken liver crostini, falafel with tahini sauce, shrimp toast "bahn mi," deviled eggs, crispy hominy, kimchi, and marinated olives.
Rosa Sky Rooftop has one of the best happy hours in Miami with skyline views.
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Rosa Sky Rooftop
115 SW Eighth St., 22nd Floor, Miami786-745-7486
rosaskymiami.com
Happy Hour: Tuesday through Saturday 4:30 to 7 p.m.Rosa Sky rooftop lounge offers incredible skyline views and happy hour specials. The drink menu includes rosé wine, sparkling options, and specialty cocktails like The Rosa Sky (gin, rosé, strawberry), all for $10. The "Specialty Cocktails" menu also features Shiso Fine (vodka, coconut, lemongrass), Krossley (tequila, elderflower, passion fruit), and Mexican Kiss (mezcal, pineapple). Food options include spice-rubbed tuna poke bowls, spinach and artichoke dip, and Cuban "cigars."
