As the sun starts to set in South Beach and the sea of pastels and turquoise water turns into a glittering maze of neon, one can’t help but think, “This moment calls for a cocktail.” And as you shift from daytime fun into a night on the town, finding the best place for happy hour becomes an incredibly important mission. While Miami Beach has no shortage of bars and restaurants that will welcome you inside for early evening drinks, a handful of places do it best. Whether you want to watch the sunset with a drink in hand, or hide out in Miami Beach’s most famous dive bar, here are the best places in South Beach for happy hour.

Baia Beach Club

The Mondrian South Beach’s bayside swimming pool gained much of its fame from weekly barbecues and lavish pool parties. But with the opening of Baia Beach Club, it’s moved toward a more upscale vibe, where happy hour means enjoying rosé, prosecco and fruit-forward cocktails under Balinese-inspired décor as the sun sets over Biscayne Bay. You’ll also find specials on light bites like mini crab cakes, shishito peppers and tuna tartare so you won’t be starving by the time you get to dinner.

Santorini by Georgios

For a happy hour that doubles as dinner, head to Santorini by Georgios behind the Hilton Bentley Miami/South Beach hotel. Inside you’ll find a festive Aegean atmosphere, where music plays and savory plates of oversized kebabs and lobsters pass by. The massive dishes go for under $10 during happy hour, ensuring you leave with enough food for lunch the next day.

Pool area at the goodtime hotel — Opt for happy hour by the pool area at the goodtime hotel

Strawberry Moon at the goodtime hotel

The swanky goodtime hotel is a testament to detailed design and mid-century glam, an Instagrammer’s dream that also hosts one of Miami Beach’s top pool parties. Eating or drinking at Strawberry Moon – the hotel’s poolside restaurant and bar – can be pricey. But head there early in the evening and you’ll get the same beautiful South Beach scene with food starting at $8 a plate.

Sushi and nigiri at Sushi Garage — Don't miss the sushi specials at Sushi Garage

Sushi Garage Miami Beach

Sushi can be expensive. If you’re looking to try some of Miami Beach’s best without blowing your entire budget, go for happy hour at Sushi Garage Miami Beach. Almost everything on the sushi/sashimi menu is under $5 – and specialty cocktails, beer and wine are reasonably priced, too. The rest of the menu is budget-friendly, too, so unless you’re coming in with an entire football team, your bill should stay squarely in the low double-digits.

Tropezon

Cheap happy hour food is always welcomed. Free happy hour food, however, is even better, which is why this restaurant on Mediterranean-inspired Española Way is such a happy hour gem on weekdays. First, you’ll get to stroll the narrow pedestrian street of Española Way, one of the most unique pockets of South Beach. At the end, you can cool off at Tropezon, where every drink comes with an order of Spanish tapas, ranging from Iberico ham to pan con tomate.

Bay Club

There’s a reason Sunset Harbour locals have made the bar attached to Lucali their preferred place for happy hour, and it’s not because the Bay Club perpetually smells like pizza. Sure, the wafting aromas of fresh basil and baking bread almost insist you order a pie from the bar. But beyond its food, the Bay Club always brings a festive collection of residents from the surrounding high-rises, whether they’re drawn by weekly karaoke nights, stand-up comedy or sports on the big-screen televisions.

Mac’s Club Deuce

Some people enjoy happy hour an hour before dinner. Some like to have cocktails at breakfast. Both will find the perfect happy hour at Mac’s Club Deuce, a landmark dive bar that (among other things) hosted the wrap party for “Miami Vice.” The Deuce, as it’s affectionately known, kicks off its happy hour at 8 a.m., so if 2-for-1 beers is your morning routine, you’ve found your home. The bar’s not just reserved for daytime drinking, though – the early evening specials are just as inviting and make for a colorful way to kick off your night.

Monty’s Sunset

Monty’s Sunset is as close to a happy hour institution as there is in Miami Beach, where locals and tourists pack the bayside seafood shack for discounted drinks and fresh fish. Beyond its expansive sunset views over the Downtown Miami skyline, Monty’s also offers some of the best oysters and shrimp cocktails around. The bar is right next to the Miami Beach Marina, meaning anglers, boaters and Jet Skiers are known to pop in after a day on the water.

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