Miami Night Life
From continental, world-class elegance to
the pounding dance rhythms of the Caribbean and South
America, Miami provides the complete spectrum of evening
and late night amusement to satisfy any taste.
821 By Night
If you want to dance ‘till you drop, mingle with
a well-dressed, energetic young crowd and snack on some
of the classier fare on the planet, then find a place
to park, leave your car for the evening and wander through
the street party that is South Beach. For a good sampling
of this completely walkable but heavily attended area,
be sure to check out the Lincoln Road walking mall.
821 By Night, a newer club gaining in popularity, where
you can dance to live music or DJs, is a good place
to begin your South Beach adventure.
821 Lincoln Road, (305) 532-7912
Martini Bar
If you are seeking the casual atmosphere of South Beach,
but without all of the pounding salsa and flesh-pressing,
you will appreciate a quieter and every bit as hip evening
in Miami’s oldest section, Coconut Grove. The Grove
is where the artists and sandal set make their home,
and the night life here reflects this calmer, more thoughtful
approach to entertainment, though if heart-starting
rhythm is what you crave, you can find that in the Grove,
too, minus the crowds. One of the more representative
Grove clubs is the Martini Bar, where you can enjoy
live jazz, blues and swing … and, yes they also
make a wonderful martini.
3390 Mary Street, (305) 444-5911
Zarabanda
For a night of elegance and sophistication, where cosmopolitan
dining and dancing is the prevailing style, you will
find Coral Gables, the city within Miami surrounding
the Univeristy of Miami, the perfect place to relax
and enjoy the best of new world culture. At the end
of your day, enjoy a rooftop view of Coral Gables along
with a great wine, an excellent selection of late night
snacks, and live bands on weekends, with a Latin flair
at Zarabanda.
550 Biltmore Way, (305) 774-9099
Club Mystique
With all that Miami has to offer, and with so little
time, you still can get out of your airport hotel room
for a while and have a great experience, without having
to spend most of it driving. In fact, each of the larger
airport hotels offers an example of the better livelier
dining and dancing alternatives in the city. If you
pick the right hotel, you may be able to leave your
rented car parked and do the entire evening on foot.
One of the more convenient and fun venues is Club Mystique,
at the Miami Airport Hilton, where you can learn to
dance on Thursday nights, and enjoy live Latin bands
on the weekends.
5101 Blue Lagoon Drive, (305) 262-1000
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