Miami
Miami International (MIA) is the United States' busiest international airport for Latin American flights and runs a drinking programme that reflects its geography. La Carreta, the iconic Miami Cuban-coffee chain, has airside outposts across multiple concourses pouring proper cortaditos, Cuban espresso shots, and the local mojito-on-the-rocks at airport-grade prices. The Centurion Lounge MIA in Terminal D is the polished Amex Platinum play — bartender-attended bar, proper Cuban-cocktail programme, restaurant-grade complimentary food.
Wynwood · $$
1-800-Lucky draws a steady local crowd in Wynwood. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.
City centre · $$$$
1 Rooftop is the 1 Hotel South Beach's open-air rooftop pool deck — a sprawling oceanfront terrace with panoramic Atlantic views and a polished daytime-into-nig
City centre · $$$
Alter Ego is the Wynwood speakeasy hidden behind a flower shop — push past the cooler, into a candle-lit room with brick walls, brass fittings and one of Miami'
Brickell · $$$
Baby Jane Miami draws a steady local crowd in Brickell. Booking is recommended on weekends. Walk-ins are usually possible early in the evening.
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