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The 100 Best Miami Bars of 2023 | Miami New Times: Rosa Sky Rooftop

From beer halls to sports bars to romantic lounges and classic dives, we present Miami’s Top 100 institutions of higher imbibing.

Miami’s old-fashioned cocktail bars, dives, and wine bars blend harmoniously with the Magic City’s snazzy new craft-cocktail bars, vinyl-listening bars, and glitzy rooftop bars because each species serves the same purpose: to bring together a community.

Even in a city that seems to grow by the minute, and one in which word of new arrivals spreads on Instagram or TikTok, these establishments offer more than libations. They’re communal spaces where locals and visitors alike converge to unwind, celebrate, and sometimes even partake in meaningful conversations.

This sense of belonging and camaraderie at Miami’s best bars, whether they opened in 2023 or 1963, transcends time and trends. These bars ground the community’s vibrant spirit in tradition while embracing its contemporary pulse.

From Wynwood to Coral Gables to Miami Beach to Coconut Grove and beyond, we proudly present “Bar Exam 2024: The Top 100 Bars in Miami.”

¡Salud!

— Nicole Lopez-Alvar, Food Editor

THE 100 BEST MIAMI BARS OF 2024

ROSA SKY ROOFTOP

Rosa Sky Rooftop

If it’s a view you seek, look no further than Rosa Sky Rooftop. Located on the 22nd floor of Brickell’s AC & Element Hotel, this chic, modern lounge presents picturesque panoramic views of the Magic City skyline. Come nightfall, the space is bathed in the venue’s signature rose-hued glow, making it the perfect spot to share globally inspired small plates and sip whimsical cocktails like the namesake “Rosa Sky,” a blend of strawberry- and lemongrass-infused vodka, citrus juice, and sparkling rosé served in a martini glass with a signature rose-shaped ice cube. By day, Rosa Sky offers a “Sunday Soiree” brunch, inviting you to pair bottomless bubbles, sangrias, and rosé with Insta-worthy dishes like the “Rosey Cakes,” pink pancakes topped with maple-macerated strawberries and tufts of rosé chantilly cream. If it’s a view you seek, look no further than Rosa Sky Rooftop. Located on the 22nd floor of Brickell’s AC & Element Hotel, this chic, modern lounge presents picturesque panoramic views of the Magic City skyline. Come nightfall, the space is bathed in the venue’s signature rose-hued glow, making it the perfect spot to share globally inspired small plates and sip whimsical cocktails like the namesake “Rosa Sky,” a blend of strawberry- and lemongrass-infused vodka, citrus juice, and sparkling rosé served in a martini glass with a signature rose-shaped ice cube. By day, Rosa Sky offers a “Sunday Soiree” brunch, inviting you to pair bottomless bubbles, sangrias, and rosé with Insta-worthy dishes like the “Rosey Cakes,” pink pancakes topped with maple-macerated strawberries and tufts of rosé chantilly cream.