South Florida’s cocktail scene just keeps getting better, and National Happy Hour Day (Tuesday, November 12, 2024) is the perfect reason to gather with friends for expertly crafted cocktails, unique bar bites, and breezy coastal vibes. Here’s your ultimate guide to the best places for Happy Hour in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. From trendy rooftops to secret speakeasies and beachside escapes, there’s a spot for every kind of celebration.

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Miami-Dade

Amelia’s 1931
Location: 13601 SW 26 Street, Miami, FL
Happy Hour: Tuesday-Friday, 5PM-7PM; Amelia's After Hours Friday-Saturday, 11PM-1AM
A hidden gem, Amelia’s 1931 requires a secret passcode for entry. Head here for $7 local drafts, $8 boutique wines, and $10 craft cocktails that celebrate Chef Eileen Andrade’s unique fusion of Latin and Asian flavors. Pro tip: Check their Instagram story after 3PM on Fridays or Saturdays to unlock entry! www.amelias1931.com

Bulla Gastrobar
Location: Doral, Coral Gables, Kendall
Happy Hour: Daily, 4PM-7PM
At this Spanish-inspired spot, Happy Hour is all about tapas and sharing. Enjoy half-off wines, $9 specialty cocktails, and $7 sangrias at any of their Miami locations. bullagastrobar.com

Pisco Y Nazca
Location: Coral Gables, Doral, Kendall
Happy Hour: Daily, 4PM-7PM; Extended on Wednesdays at Coral Gables location
With $9 house cocktails and vibrant ceviche, Pisco Y Nazca is a favorite for Peruvian cuisine fans. Coral Gables patrons get an extended Happy Hour on Wednesdays—ideal for midweek relaxation. piscoynazca.com

R House
Location: 2727 NW 2nd Avenue, Wynwood
Happy Hour: Wednesday-Friday, 4PM-7PM
R House's revamped Happy Hour includes $1 oysters on Fridays, $5-$7 bites like Cuban Montaditos, and $8 award-winning cocktails. This Wynwood staple is known for its lively atmosphere and colorful drinks. www.rhousewynwood.com

Walrus Rodeo
Location: 5143 NE 2nd Avenue
Happy Hour: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, 6PM-7PM
Enjoy wood-fired pizzas for $12, beers for $6, and $8 wines at the bar. With its rustic vibe, Walrus Rodeo offers a cozy but stylish experience that’s perfect for an intimate Happy Hour. www.walrusrodeo.com

Michael's Genuine
Location: 130 NE 40th St, Miami
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday & Sundays from 4-7 PM
Enjoy an expanded happy hour at this iconic spot Monday through Friday & Sundays from 4-7 PM. Relish classics like the Chicken Liver Crostini, Crispy Pig Ears, and $10 Cabarete Cocktails. Michael’s happy hour is available at the bar and high-tops. michaelsgenuine.com

Kissaki Miami
Location: 130 NE 40th St, Miami
Happy Hour: Wednesday - Sunday from 6-8 PM 
Enjoy a Japanese-inspired happy hour with $10 martinis, house sake, and bites like Spicy Tuna Crispy Rice and Chicken Karaage. Plus, indulge in Sunday BYOB with waived corkage. explorekissaki.com

Doma
Location: 35 NE 26th St., Miami
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 6-7:30 PM
Monday through Friday from 6-7:30 PM, immerse yourself in Italian tradition with aperitivo and cicchetti at Doma. Sip $9 Negroni Sbagliato or try bites like Fried Calamari with lemon aioli at $12. DomaWynwood.com

Bodega Taqueria y Tequila
Locations:

• Coconut Grove: 3419 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133
• Coral Gables: 317 Miracle Mile, Miami, FL
• Fort Lauderdale: 21 W Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
• South Beach: 1220 16th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139
• West Palm Beach: 118 S Clematis St, West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Happy Hour: 4pm - 7pm daily at all locations
Meet us for Happy Hour at Bodega Taqueria y Tequila! Enjoy a selection of food and drink specials featuring $1 wings, $3 quesadillas and $4 tacos, plus newly launched $10 cocktails exclusively for happy hour. bodegataqueria.com

Cafe La Trova
Location: 971 SW 8th Street
Happy Hour: 4 to 7 p.m. Daily
Enjoy Happy Hour at one of the World’s 50 Best Bars, Cafe La Trova, located in the heart of Little Havana. Cocktails, beer, wine and Cuban-inspired bites are available at special prices from 4 to 7 p.m. daily, available at the bar. Highlights include $8 cocktails like the Daiquiri Clasico and the Mojito Criollo; $6 wines by the glass; $6 beer and Happy Hour Bites like $8 Pizza Croquetas and Spinach Empanadas. . CafeLaTrova.com

Cantina Beach At The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami
Location: 455 Grand Bay Drive, Key Biscayne
Happy Hour: 4 to 7 p.m. Daily

Set to a backdrop of endless blue ocean, Miami’s only oceanfront, coastal Mexican restaurant, Cantina Beach sits in the heart of The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami’s pool-scape. Cantina Beach features an innovative menu with daily specials inspired by Mexico’s culinary regions, created by Chiapas, Mexico-native Chef de Cuisine. The vibrant Mexican eatery features a Happy Hour menu with the following specials: 

• Monday: Mezcal Monday, $30++ Ceviche & Mezcal Cocktail
• Tuesday: Taco Tuesday, $20++ Any Two Tacos & Mexican Beer 
• Wednesday: Michelada Miercoles, $25++ Beef or Chicken Quesadilla & Michelada/Chelada
• Thursday: Thirsty Thursday, $8 Sangria & 2 for $5 Tacos Dorado
• Friday: Fiesta Friday, $3 Empanadas & $8 Margaritas 

Learn more at ritzcarlton.com

Fiola Miami
Location: 1500 San Ignacio Ave, Coral Gables
Happy Hour: Mondays from 5pm - 7pm, Tuesday through Friday from 4pm - 7pm
At beloved Coral Gables establishment Fiola Miami, guests can enjoy Happy Hour on Mondays from 5pm - 7pm, Tuesday through Friday from 4pm - 7pm. Specials include $5 Peroni, $10 select specialty cocktails, $9 wines-by-the-glass, and nibbles such as $12 Cacio e Pepe, Calamari Fritti, and Crispy Crab Puffs, $7 Tuscan Fries and $32 Wagyu Sliders. fiolamiami.com

Isabelle’s at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami
Location: 3300 SW 27 Ave., Miami, FL 33133
Happy Hour: Mondays from 5pm - 7pm, Tuesday through Friday from 4pm - 7pm

Located within Miami’s beloved Coconut Grove neighborhood at The Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, Miami, Isabelle’s offers Daily Happy Hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. featuring the following specials:

• Monday: $10 Martini Mondays
• Tuesday: $20 Burger & Bordeaux
• Wednesday: Half-Off Wednesdays offering half-off signature cocktails and house wines by the glass
• Thursday: Groove In Grove Thursdays featuring a live DJ, $2 Bubbles, $2 oysters, along with select cocktails, house red and white wine, and bites priced at $9 from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Learn more at ritzcarlton.com

Jarana
Location: 19505 Biscayne Blvd., Ste 5150, Aventura
Happy Hour: Monday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm
Available exclusively in the bar and lounge area of the restaurant, offerings begin at just $4 with drink specials including the Mercado Punch ($10) a goblet of infused pisco, refreshing pineapple and lime and the Mecardo Sour ($10) which includes infused pisco, egg whites, fresh limes and bitters. The bites complement the authenticity of the cocktails with Piqueos such as Carmones Amelchochados ($12), a fried boa bun, with Seco meat, crispy fries and sarza criolla. jaranarestaurant.com

SUGARCANE
Location: 3252 NE 1st Ave, Miami, FL 33137
Happy Hour: 4 p.m.- 7 p.m Daily
Nothing gets better than wallet-friendly prices during Sugarcane’s daily Happy Hour available from 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. The Midtown neighborhood favorite serving American fare including raw bar, burgers, sushi, salads, bottomless brunch, lunch and dinner in a lively welcome space, invites you to kick back and treat yourself to signature cocktails such as the Strawberry Balsamic and Beet Mojito, beer, wine and bites including Goat Cheese Croquetas, BBQ-spiced Crispy Pig Ears, sushi rolls and more. sugarcanerawbargrill.com

The Bend
Location: 6844 NW 169th St, Hialeah
Happy Hour: Tuesday - Saturday, 5pm - 8pm
For the past 10 years The Bend has been serving up amazing cocktails for South Florida residents and their happy hour is a true local favorite. Happy Hour includes "Half off everything!" (some exclusions apply).  thebend.com

Uchi
Location: 252 NE 25th St., Miami, FL 33127
Happy Hour: 5-6:30 p.m Daily
Japanese for “home,” Uchi is Hai Hospitality’s award-winning flagship restaurant that strikes a delicate balance between elevated food and impeccable service alongside a welcoming and homey atmosphere. The Wynwood location serves up daily happy hour from 5-6:30 p.m. with a select menu featuring 50% off the entire selection of sparkling wine and champagne, $10 cocktails, $9 sake, $8 wine and $7 beer, with a variety of small bites to share and snack, like Walu Walu, Wagyu Croquettes, hand rolls, nigiri and more. Those looking for a discounted experience can enjoy the signature Happy Hour Omakase ($120) featuring an eight-course tasting menu for two.  uchi.com

The Piano Bar at The Betsy South Beach
Location: 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
Happy Hour: Monday through Thursday from 3-6 p.m
The Betsy Hotel’s Piano Bar has refreshed its Afternoon Delight Happy Hour menu, offering $12 cocktails, wine specials, and discounted bites from LT Steak & Seafood. Available Monday to Thursday from 3-6 p.m., the experience pairs live jazz with signature cocktails like the Brugal 1888 Rum Old Fashioned and Corazón Tequila Paloma. Wine lovers can enjoy $20 off bottles priced at $100 or $50 off bottles priced at $200. Bites include Tomato Burrata Flatbread, Spicy Tuna Roll, and Chips & Guacamole. Set in an Old-Havana-inspired space with live jazz seven nights a week, The Piano Bar delivers a lively, art-filled Miami Beach ambiance. Learn more here.

Verde
Location: 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Museum Park, Miami
Happy Hour: Thursdays from 5-8 p.m
Verde at PAMM offers stunning views of Biscayne Bay and a menu of seasonally inspired dishes and handcrafted cocktails. Every Thursday from 5-8 p.m., guests can enjoy happy hour specials on the waterfront terrace, accompanied by live music. The menu includes $10 appetizers and cocktails like the Verde Spicy Margarita and Red Basil Sangria, along with $8 house wine and select $5 beers. The restaurant features both indoor and outdoor seating, with a lush, expansive terrace overlooking the sculpture garden and Maurice A. Ferré Park. This modern-casual spot provides a scenic experience for diners looking to enjoy South Florida’s weather, culture, and views of Downtown Miami. pamm.org/verde

Esplanade at Aventura
Location: 19505 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura
Happy Hour: Wednesdays from 5-8 p.m
Elevate your mid-week with Sip and Social Wednesdays at Esplanade at Aventura, South Florida's latest dining and entertainment hotspot. From 5-8 p.m., locals and visitors can enjoy $15 mix-and-match cocktail and food pairings at restaurants like The Amalfi Llama, JARANA, and JOEY Aventura. Each $15 pairing includes one drink and one food item, perfect for a social, center-wide happy hour experience. esplanadeataventura.com

ADRIFT Mare
Location: Hotel AKA Brickell, 1395 Brickell Ave., 25th Floor, Miami
Happy Hour: Tuesday - Friday from 5-8 p.m
ADRIFT Mare, a Mediterranean gem on the 25th floor of Hotel AKA Brickell, invites guests to savor spectacular Biscayne Bay views and crafted experiences by Michelin-starred “Gypsy Chef” David Myers. From Tuesday to Friday, 5-8 p.m., enjoy the Ocean Views Happy Hour featuring $10 craft cocktails, $8 beers, wines by the glass for $9-$13, and $4-$10 bites like Truffle Fries, Grilled King Prawns, and Crispy Calamari. Whether on the terrace or in the airy dining room, ADRIFT Mare offers an unforgettable escape. adriftmare.com/miami

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Broward

Escape Rooftop Bar
Location: 2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale
Happy Hour: Daily, 30 minutes before and after sunset
This rooftop bar at Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Resort boasts stunning views of the Intracoastal Waterway. Sip on craft cocktails, local beers, and rosé by the bottle or glass while enjoying breathtaking sunset views. www.shorebreakfortlauderdale.com/rooftop

La Fuga
Location: 2900 Riomar Street, Fort Lauderdale
Happy Hour: Daily, 5PM-7PM
Kimpton Shorebreak’s mainstay restaurant, La Fuga, offers Happy Hour bites and drinks at the bar alongside Saturday evening jazz sessions. Grab a seat at the buzzing bar and enjoy Italian-inspired specials that pair perfectly with live entertainment. www.lafugarestaurant.com

Lona Cocina & Tequileria
Location: 321 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale
Happy Hour: Various events throughout the week
Taco Tuesday? Check. Sangria specials? Check. Live DJ sets every Thursday night? Absolutely. Lona Cocina’s Mexican-inspired Happy Hour includes $5 tacos, $10 margaritas, and a picture-perfect oceanfront setting. www.lonarestaurant.com

Tacocraft Taqueria & Tequila Bar
Location: Fort Lauderdale, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Plantation, Coral Springs
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 4PM-7PM and 10PM-close
With vibrant décor and a lively atmosphere, Tacocraft is a go-to for margaritas, tequila cocktails, and satisfying bar bites like Yuca Fries and Gringo Queso Dip. Plus, all tacos are $4 on Taco Tuesday—a Happy Hour steal! www.tacocraft.com/tacocraft-locations

511 Bar & Lounge
Location: 511 NE 3rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale
Happy Hour: Wednesday-Friday, 4PM-7PM
Newly opened and quickly gaining popularity, 511 Bar’s Happy Hour features $6 premium well liquor, $7 fresh margaritas, and an inviting backyard patio with food trucks and live music. A Flagler Village gem, this spot is perfect for unwinding with friends. 511bar.com

Daniel’s A Florida Steakhouse
Location: 620 S Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
Happy Hour: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays
Daniel’s, a Florida steakhouse and Fort Lauderdale’s newest dining destination, offers happy hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesdays through Thursdays. Specials include cocktails such as the Floridita Daiquiri, Walk the Line, and the signature Canyon Paloma, along with select wines and beers. The food menu showcases a variety of signature items such as appetizers such as Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Florida Rosemary Fries, and Daniel’s Wagyu Smash Sliders. The neighborhood eatery by Gioia Hospitality Group shines a spotlight on the rich and diverse bounty of Florida, with modern cuisine and an elevated beverage program, infused with exceptional hospitality. danielssteak.com

Casa Sensei
Location: 620 S Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale
Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 2pm-6pm
Casa Sensei, Fort Lauderdale’s award-winning Pan-Asian and Latin fusion spot, hosts a waterfront happy hour Monday through Friday from 2-6 p.m., offering 50% off draft beer, spirits, and wines by the glass. Guests can enjoy 50% off classic sushi rolls and 25% off specialty rolls, plus $8 kitchen favorites like Blue Crab Rangoons and Truffle Edamame. Elevated bites, including Bao Buns and Salt and Pepper Prawns, are available for $10. cassasensei.com

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Palm Beach

Corvina Seafood Grill
Location: 110 Plaza Real S, Boca Raton
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 4PM-7PM; Saturday-Sunday, 4PM-6PM
With 50% off specialty cocktails and $10 bar bites, Corvina’s weekday Happy Hour is not to be missed. This chic seafood restaurant in Boca also offers weekly specials like Wine Wednesday, making it a local favorite for evening indulgence. www.corvinabocaraton.com

Prezzo
Location: Boca Raton, Palm Beach Gardens
Happy Hour: Monday-Friday, 11:30AM-7PM (at the bar)
Prezzo combines classic Italian dishes with a modern twist. Stop by the bar for 50% off drinks and $9-$12 bar bites, or visit on Tower Tuesday for half-off seafood towers. eatprezzo.com

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Whether you’re after a quiet evening or a high-energy atmosphere, South Florida’s Happy Hour offerings are endless. Grab your friends, plan your route, and toast to the best Happy Hour spots around!