Ball & Chain
Eat & Drink
Get a solid taste of Little Havana’s nightlife at Ball & Chain, a restored jazz era nightclub where luminaries like Billie Holiday, Chet Baker and Count Basie performed during the 1950s. In its latest revival, the storied bar combines the old world charm of a classic Cuban nightclub with a tropical-themed ambiance represented by its lush open courtyard and Pineapple Stage. Planning to grab a bite to eat? Ball & Chain’s lunch and dinner menu offers tempting tapas and an enticing selection of craft cocktails. Can’t decide on the cocktails? Word has it that the mojito is exceptional and boasts a New Times 2019 Best Mojito Readers Choice mention.
If you’re a fan of live music or drawn to the dance floor, a relentless lineup of live salsa, jazz, mambo, and live DJ-themed parties ensure that you’ll get your fill of Latin rhythms every night of the week. Into karaoke? Let loose and belt out your fave tunes every Wednesday for Ladies Night and Karaoke.
Reservations aren’t necessary but booking a table ahead of time is recommended for large parties. Ball & Chain is open Monday through Wednesday from 11am to 12am, Thursday from 11am to 2am, Friday and Saturday from 11am to 3am and Sunday from 11am to 1am.
Restaurant Amenities
Meals Served
Dinner
Lunch
Located on iconic Calle Ocho in Little Havana, Ball & Chain is a historic live music venue offering a lively and authentic setting for events. The venue features indoor and outdoor spaces with a classic Havana-style atmosphere, live Latin music, and a full bar. Ideal for receptions, networking events, and evening gatherings, Ball & Chain delivers an energetic Miami experience for memorable meetings and celebrations.
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