Miami
Nightlife – Miami is the party city
and from dusk to dawn you can find something to get
you going – shows, dance, food, drink the lot.
And what a range! You wanna dance – well hip
hop, disco, reggae, salsa, flamenco, whatever, it’s
all available around the next corner. And add to that
the moon over the bay and you have the perfect setting.
Same with eating – the variety is endless with
American, Italian, Cuban, Spanish, Polynesian restaurants
of a very high standard and reasonable prices to whet
your appetite. And of course you can eat while you
dance, watch theatre, cruise on the Bay, go to the
casino, the choice is yours.
You can plan ahead or just let it happen. To check
out the Miami Florida Nightlife options
take a look at the local papers to find out what’s
in on the evening and set off. If you don’t
want to plan just head for Ocean Drive at South Beach
and look around you.
Some Miami Nightlife possibilities
that might appeal to you:
Mango's Tropical Café
This is the world famous Miami spot and you can eat,
drink and watch the night develop. Mango’s puts
on a special Rio midnight show – great glitz
and fun. Expensive but worth it to do a bit of people
watching – not to mention the bar staff dancing
on the tables and trying to serve drink over the dance
floor. And the reggae music, what a beat, gets the
hips shaking. A great venue you really feel you’ve
been somewhere so make sure you pay a visit.
900 Ocean Drive
Miami, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 673-4422
Opium
This is the hot, hot venue complete with sushi bar,
zen garden and oriental lamps and tip top DJ’s.
With an entrance fee plus two bottle minimum per table,
this will cost you. But you’ll have the chance
to look for celebs and the cool set. Open from Wednesday
to Sunday from 10.30 pm it’s a good idea to
book a table in advance. Make sure you spend some
time in the Opium Garden, take photos and do your
posing.
136 Collins Avenue – Miami
305.531.5535
Bongos
This is the nightclub of Gloria and Emilio Estéfan.
Friday and Saturday a nightclub par excellence, rest
of the week a huge restaurant. Around midnight they
shift the tables and hey presto the lights come on,
the noise blares and it’s a dance floor. At
the weekend, the music is great from techno-pop to
rock and latin. Can be very crowded with a fabulous
atmosphere but there’s a live Salsa band outside
and you can get some air. With Cuban food and nostalgia,
your best bet is to arrive early, enjoy a meal and
then go for the dancing. Tip – Sunday afternoon
hosts a great Salsa set from 3 pm.
601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami.Phone:
786-777-2100
Tobacco Road
Set up in 1912, this spot has stood the test of time
both with locals and visitors. Just outside Downtown
Miami has live bands, marvelous juicy chicken wings
and all kinds of drinks 626 S. Miami Ave.
Miami, FL 33130
Phone: 305-374-1198
Web: www.tobacco-road.com
Casino Princessa
Want to try your luck, this is a casino with a difference.
A 200 ft yacht with roulette, blackjack, slots and
so on. On a 5 hour gambling cruise you can make, or
lose a fortune so take care. There are several decks,
most of them enclosed. But there is an openair deck
and when not winning at roulette or blackjack, you
can have a drink while enjoying the fabulous views
and breathe in the ocean air. Trips are at 12.30 pm
and 7.30 pm and you get lunch or dinner on board.
Departure point is in Downtown Miami beside the Bayside
Market Place/Bayfront Park. A sightseeing cruise with
a difference or is it a casino visit with a difference.
Phone: 305-379-5825
Lincoln Road
Lincoln Road is a nice stroll if you want variety.
You’ll come across all kinds of outlets, bars,
coffee shops, restaurants, not to mention fortune
telling, mime artists, art galleries, theaters,and
so on, Lincoln Road has it all. Start just a few blocks
west of the ocean and try it at the weekend when the
Farmer’s Market is in full swing for honey,
nuts, orchids, roses, cookies, etc.
Directions: Lincoln Road - Just a few blocks west
of the ocean.
Phone: 305-531-3442
