Miami is one of those places where it’s hard not to have a good time. South Beach in particular is so full of history and lots of great places for a cocktail. But starting in 2020, it became a not so fun place for Spring Break unless you had a bulletproof vest. So, we went looking for fun in other neighborhoods. And we found Wynwood! (We’ll cover South Beach in another post soon.)
This neighborhood just north of downtown Miami is exactly
our vibe – a former industrial area now full of bars, restaurants, breweries
and lots of street art! A first visit to this area should always include the Wynwood Walls.
But this is a blog about finding fantastic, local drinks, so
let’s move on …
First, there are breweries
everywhere in Wynwood. We’ll save that for another time, but a few worth
mentioning here are J. Wakefield
(total Star Wars theme including a fantastic “carbonite” table) and Cerveceria La Tropical (one of
the oldest in the area and a very cool space). Check them out and all the
others!
Our top #tipsypick for Wynwood is on the edge of the area, but worth a little walk. Lagniappe House is an indoor/outdoor wine bar that calls itself “New Orleans” style, which we appreciate. They have live jazz inside most nights and a massive outdoor space filled with mismatched furniture. The wine selection is incredible! Basically, you pick out a bottle from the shelf or cooler, then pick some meat and cheese and they turn it into amazing charcuterie! This is our favorite spot for sure.
One of our #tipsypicks for a date night would have to be Spanglish. The food, drinks and
atmosphere (think art deco meets street art) are all top notch – classy and
authentic Miami! Make sure to try the Cafetera Old Fashioned.
If you want to dress up a bit (maybe after dinner at
Spanglish) then The Sylvester is
a good choice in Wynwood! No shorts allowed at night here, guys! They have an
excellent list of classic cocktails in an upscale environment – including an
excellent Rob Roy. Lots of photo ops! Definitely gets busier as it gets later
in the evening.
Beaker & Gray
is an excellent cocktail bar with some very inventive cocktails. The Midnight
in Paris was a favorite … almond-infused cognac and whiskey with a piece of
marzipan on the side. Take a bite, take a sip … next level!
If you like rooftops, Copal is a cool space in the
heart of the #Wynwoodjungle.
Don’t go for the view, because the building isn’t that tall, but definitely go
for the drinks! In the middle of a menu full of tequila and mezcal, Christy
found an authentic Select Spritz, one of the few we’ve seen since Venice,
complete with an olive garnish! Kudos to the bartender for knowing that one.
Gramps
is basically the backyard bar you wish you had in your neighborhood. The indoor
space is what you would expect, but the outdoor space is what sets it apart.
Lots of cool tables, chairs and spots to just hangout and chill. It reminds us
of a bigger version of one of our favorite bars in Carolina Beach, the Fat Pelican. It’s an excellent spot just
to hang out with no pretention – and the cocktails are actually quite good too!
Wynwood is a neighborhood we keep coming back to because
there’s always something new and more places to try. A few on our list for next
time – Coyo Taco (a
taco shop with a speakeasy in the back) and Dante’s
Hi Fi (a vinyl listening bar).
Did we miss any that you would recommend? As always, we
appreciate your feedback!
