Best South Beach Happy Hour Spots

When the sun begins to set, happy hour becomes a hot commodity. Fortunately, South Beach is packed with bars, lounges and restaurants ranging from classics to award-winning bars.

Whether you're looking for a chic cocktail bar, a local dive with character or waterfront restaurants that catch every bit of golden hour, this iconic neighborhood in Greater Miami & Miami Beach has it. These are the best happy hours on South Beach right now.

Santorini by Georgios

Santorini by Georgios delivers one of the most satisfying happy hours and is conveniently located in the Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach. Try the happy hour menu with over twelve items for $7.

From lamb and chicken gyro to salads, a mini burger and a bucket of fries – this is easily the most generous happy hour food menu around. Inside its festive Aegean-inspired dining room, you can cozy up with a few friends to sip on $7 drinks and really go to town with your order.

If you want a South Beach restaurant that blends big portions, bold flavors and good value, this is the spot to bookmark. Happy hour is available Mondays to Thursdays from 3 to 7 p.m. and Fridays to Sundays from 3 to 5 p.m.

Tropezón

For one of the most charming happy hours in South Beach, follow the cobblestones of Española Way to Tropezón, a gin bar with Andalusian soul. Expect plates ranging from croquetas to pan con tomate, served alongside craft cocktails that lean both refreshing and inventive.

It’s a delightful stop for anyone looking to explore one of the top restaurants in South Beach on one of its most photogenic pedestrian streets. Happy hour takes place Mondays through Fridays from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Bay Club at Lucali

Attached to the beloved Brooklyn-born pizzeria Lucali, South Beach’s Bay Club has become a neighborhood go-to for happy hour, thanks to its lively atmosphere, strong drinks and casual charm.

The scent of pizza wafts through the air, the bartenders feel like friends and regulars from nearby high-rises swirl in for the happy hour that takes place Mondays to Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m.

Minibar

Tucked inside The Meridian Hotel (formerly Urbanica), Minibar remains one of the coolest, most intimate bars in South Beach. This tiny, aptly named neighborhood hangout is a beloved staple for locals. The atmosphere is cozy and unfussy, and the bartenders keep things fun without pretense.

Sip inside the charming courtyard, enjoy the rotating cocktail menu (which includes drinks inspired by South Beach chefs) and take in one of the most low-key, happy-hour deals in the area. Happy hour runs daily from 4 to 8 p.m. with beers for $6 and house wine and well drinks for $8.

Uchiko Miami Beach

A standout among the best South Beach restaurants, Uchiko Miami Beach brings a refined twist to happy hour with one of the most impressive offerings in the neighborhood. Known as the “child of Uchi,” Uchiko pairs its signature Japanese techniques and inventive flavors with a nine-course omakase for two priced at $120 during happy hour – a rarity in South Beach restaurants.

Guests can also choose from an array of cold and hot bites, nigiri and even dessert, all joined by $10 cocktails, $9 wine and sake and $7.50 beers. It’s an elevated, flavor-packed experience ideal for date nights or adventurous, food-loving friends that’s available daily from 5 to 6:30 p.m.

The Setai Miami Beach

For one of the most elegant happy hours, head to The Setai, where Jaya (weekdays) and Japón (daily) host refined “Sunset Hours” from 5 to 7 p.m. Cocktails are $12, wine is $10 and dishes include $12 appetizers and $24 entrées – a remarkable value for one of the most luxurious hotels in the destination.

Jaya leans vibrant and Southeast Asian, while Japón delivers modern Japanese flavors. Both take place in The Setai’s serene courtyard, surrounded by reflecting pools and soft lighting. It’s perfect for early evening sophistication.

Café Americano Ocean Drive

If you want that quintessential Ocean Drive energy filled with people-watching, palm trees, breezy cocktails and a front-row seat to all the action, Cafe Americano Ocean Drive delivers.

Happy hour runs Mondays through Fridays from 3 to 7 p.m. with drink specials and approachable food options. It's one of the most reliably fun restaurants. It’s upbeat, social and easy to drop into – whether you're starting your night or ending your beach day with a bang.

Mac’s Club Deuce

A destination icon and one of the oldest bars in Miami, Mac’s Club Deuce is the city’s most legendary dive and home to one of the most outrageous happy hours anywhere. Every day starting at 8 a.m., the bar offers two-for-one drinks until 5 p.m.

The Deuce is smoky, neon-drenched, full of stories and cash-only – having hosted everyone from locals to celebrities (including the “Miami Vice” wrap party). It’s the perfect counterpoint to South Beach’s glitzier side.

Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Co.

Easily one of the best bars in Miami, Sweet Liberty continues to be a favorite among locals for its approachable atmosphere and award-winning cocktails. Happy hour runs nightly from 4 to 8 p.m., featuring unique cocktails, discounted wine and beer and some of the best oysters on the Beach (including East and West Coast steals). It’s industrial-chic, tropical, slightly kitschy and always fun, making it the perfect spot to kick off a night out.

Monty’s Sunset

For waterfront views, fresh seafood and a sunset backdrop so good it feels cinematic, Monty’s Sunset is a South Beach happy hour institution. Mondays to Fridays from 5 to 8 p.m., locals and visitors pack the open-air tiki bar for discounted drinks, frozen cocktails and a seafood-heavy menu featuring peel-and-eat shrimp, oysters and conch fritters. It’s casual, breezy and right on the marina – perfect for boaters after a day on the water.