For those with a passion for craft beer, Miami Beach is the place to be. With a serious uptick in the number of excellent breweries, pubs, and restaurants throughout the area, happy hour in Miami Beach has transformed into a virtual mecca of handcrafted brews. Whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting our sunny beach community, you’ll find there’s no shortage of great options when it comes to enjoying a craft beer happy hour.

Here are a few of the best craft beer happy hours in Miami Beach, each one serving up premium brews you’re sure to love:

Yard House

Yard House may be a nationwide chain with locations across the U.S., but don’t let that fool you – it’s a favorite of Miami Beach locals, especially those with a penchant for craft beer. Happy hour runs every weekday from 3 pm to 7:30 pm, with a late-night happy hour from 10 pm to close (Sunday through Wednesday). Not only will you get $2 off all draft beer, but you can also pair your favorite brew with a half-off appetizer to satisfy your after-work appetite. The extensive beer menu is split into handy categories to suit a variety of tastes, with everything from the Funky Buddha Floridian to the Concrete Beach Havana Lager.

Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina

When you’re in the mood to treat yourself to a high-end happy hour experience, Pizza & Burger by Michael Mina will absolutely deliver. Providing an elevated take on casual food favorites, nationally-acclaimed Chef Mina has created the perfect spot to enjoy good company and great brews. Get deals on food and drinks during nightly Social Hour, with half-off beers on tap including local brews like MIA Miami Weiss, Concrete Beach Mas Hops, and MIA Tourist Trappe.

Ricky's

Counted as one of the Miami area’s best happy hours by the Miami New Times, Ricky’s is home to South Beach’s longest running happy hour, with weekday specials starting at 5 pm until 10 pm. The extended hours make it an ideal spot for kicking back with friends for drinks and dinner, with plenty of comfortable seating to enjoy the regularly scheduled live music performances. You’ll earn free tokens to spend at Ricky’s on-site arcade with every alcohol purchase, so be sure to reserve plenty of time for games – you won’t have any trouble collecting tokens with delicious beer options like Loud Whispers, Blondes Make Me Hoppy, and Clockwork.

Blue Beer Garden Gastro Pub

Located in The New Hotel, the Blue Beer Garden Gastro Pub is a laidback gathering spot for locals and tourists alike. Whether you’re hitting up happy hour after a long day at work or a relaxing day on the beach, the half-off food and drink specials make the Blue Beer Garden Gastro Pub a great place to wind down. Choose from a variety of draft and bottled beers, including several local creations like the Cigar City Jai Alai.

Abbey Brewing Co

Abbey Brewing Co opened in the mid-90s when Miami Beach locals were far more interested in chic cocktails than handcrafted brews. Luckily, a seriously impressive collection of craft beers earned Abbey Brewing Co a permanent spot in the area, complete with plenty of loyal fans. Swing by weekday happy hours to score $4 beers including Brother Dan’s Double and Immaculate IPA.

Spend Your Next Happy Hour in Miami Beach

With such a great selection of craft beer hot spots throughout Miami Beach, the bigger challenge is choosing which one you’ll try first. Luckily, with so many local breweries, pubs, and restaurants offering up money-saving happy hour discounts and well-rounded menus of all their customer favorites, you can easily take a craft brew tour around town to make the most of your Miami Beach experience.