Have been going to this bar for like 10 years, and I still love it to this day. It's a small little place, that you wouldn't even know is a bar if you're just walking by if not for the line outside or all the people standing and smoking haha. This place is so homey and cute and always has good vibes. I do hate that they only have like 2 bathrooms in the whole place, but besides that it's a 10/10. They always have great music and great bartenders. I used to love coming to emo nights back in the day. read more

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This hidden small cocktail bar has been my favorite bar to go to in Brickell. They've made this place so chill that you can go with friends and it feels like home with the couches and chairs all around the bar. The servers are fast and great at recommending cocktails and if you like billiards they have a table right next to the bar. On late nights the DJ is blasting and the crowd gets huge so make sure you're ready to be nice and close to everyone. For chill vibes go early and to party i recommend going no earlier than 11pm. read more

A clean dive bar tucked away in a busy part of Brickell. Good beer and cocktails. Polite and efficient service. 5pm to 5am. There is a pool table as well. read more

Pros: Excellent service, chill vibe, the bartenders were attentive and very accommodating with drink preferences (as far as sweetness and spice level). Cons: They must be having plumbing issues, the good thing is that they have a plan (spray and open the door to air out the place), but for a bit the smell was pungent, we were gonna leave but opening the door really helped. read more

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The kind of grime you grow to love If you're looking for velvet ropes and craft cocktail smoke shows, keep walking. But if you want a bar where the lights are low, the playlist hits just right, and the bartenders pour like they actually like you--welcome home. This place is dark, a little rough around the edges, and somehow perfect for losing track of time. The kind of joint where "one drink" turns into closing time and a round of shots with the bartender. Drinks are strong, stories are stronger, and the regulars might just convince you to become one. I almost missed my flight. read more

Mannn we had a ball in Better Days the other night! Good drinks, the staff there are amazing and the vibes were immaculate. Shoutout the DJ for giving us free shots! I'll def be back! read more

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Jose is an AMAZING bartender. He has treated my friend group so well over the years and has been the most fun of the group. We look forward to coming every weekend to see him!!!‍ read more

I have been coming to this bar on and off for many years and it is a Brickell staple. It is super centrally located, we were able to walk here tonight from the restaurant. We ate dinner at and catch the rest of the Heat game on the singular tv adjacent to the bar. They have a very good drink menu, with lots of different kinds of seltzers, which is often my drink of choice after a big meal. I tried a tequila-based seltzer, Chido, and I liked it. The prices are not too unreasonable even though it's a Brickell, and the vibe gives an eclectic authentic atmosphere. I do miss when they had a pool table though! It's not very big, so we were lucky to find some spots by the bar and we were very happy they were showing the game. The bartender was quick and attentive and the music was good. I love the spot and I will of course be back again soon. read more

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Unfriendly atmosphere and overzealous security. I've been a long time original customer and will not return unless things change drastically. I advise everyone reading this to find another bar. read more

There's always better days ahead, if you want a relaxed game night or simply a fun time with your best buddies. This is the place to be! Great low dim lights ambiance and excellent straight to the point service. read more

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Jose is my most favorite bartender in Miami! I have lived here for 5+ years and he is always the sweetest, providing recommendations and top tier service! There is never a bad time when you're with Jose! The only thing I will say, is that there has been a recent decline in the decor and overall ambiance (lack of holiday decor) which was previously a staple at this place! Quick turnover of experienced staff is disappointing to see from a Miami staple! Hopefully (new) management can stop trying to fix something that isn't broken. read more

We love this place. Good drinks at reasonable prices and, despite its location in Brickell, doesn't feel like hoity toity Miami. The bartenders are very friendly and know their regulars. Old school, nostalgic vibe. We frequently end our Miami nights here. P.S., espresso martinis are 10/10! read more

Place went downhill. Only one bartender gives a crap. The odds that you get her is low because she takes her time. The head bartender (I think) cut the bathroom line to do something with some girl that could barely walk straight. He threatened to kick everyone out who complained. This place is no longer a chill vibe. It's a "watch your wallet" place. Go to Dom's. read more

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Great place to chill with friends and family. This is a after hours spot too. Pools table was easy to get in line and play. read more

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It's a vibe! Came out with some friends, music on point and the crowd was fun. Casual place to unwind and have fun. read more

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I have never met a more rude set of bartenders in my life. People being escorted out just for asking for their drinks to be made right. I was not even with them but was shocked at how horribly they were treated. They were rude to every one in the bar. We will never go back. It was really bizarre read more

Meh. Overrated. They claimed to only have one vodka (expensive Kettle One). Their pours are very light, despite charging $13 (plus 20% tip). Very young crowd. AC must have been set to 65 degrees or something. Music was pretty good, however. read more

This bar is really festive and goes all out with Christmas decorations. There always seems to be a line out the door on any given Friday or Saturday and plays really fun hip hop most of the time. The one thing that wasn't my favorite was the lack of any specialty cocktails. They don't have any sort of menu and the bartenders were pretty inattentive and sometimes rude. read more

Better Days is a fun bar located in Brickel, they are on the first level of a residential building and have a fun & pretty lively atmosphere while adhering to covid-19 regulations. They have a DJ with great selection, and he will gladly take requests... the bartenders are nice and have good recommendations of cocktails. I asked for ideas of cocktails to try and Mike suggested the Daquiry, not something I would usually try, but Mike said it would be the best ever. He was right, l liked it so much i ordered 2 :) I look forward to visiting again and trying new cocktails! Keep in mind they close at 12, due to the current curfew situation.. read more

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I've seen better days! In other words, I miss the days this was a little more low key and off the beaten path. Now it's pretty crowded and amped. Bar tenders still have their charm as before, but I can see the strain of the staff dealing with the crowd. Good selection of drinks. Not the cleanest place, nor very spaced out. Loud music. It's become a trendier, hipper spot to be. Lots of drunk people and a perpetually long bathroom line. Could be that I'm just getting old. Some of my other friends still love it dearly. read more

Super cute spot ! Love the decor ! Happy Hour was cheap for Brickell !!! Def enjoyed the drinks ! read more

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Betters days is the type of bar that you can chill or get hype at. Drinks are great and service is just as good. They have a pool table as soon as you walk in! And self serving popcorn machine on the back end of the bar! The bartenders here are very helpful if you're not sure what to order. I asked for something spicy and they hooked me right up! Music here is sure to put you in the right mood after a long day at the office. What's great about this bar is that it caters to all styles of individuals which is great in the downtown miami area! I will continue to come back here. This Bar speaks Miami Vibe Don't forget to grab some merchandise when you're there. #DeadFlamingo thanks Will for yet another great experience and dope hat! read more

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I was there me with my Gf and friends to warm up the day and we asked for some cocktails, the bartender was rude and their mixes taste like sh*t Not recommend that place to do "la previa" Also they charge 18% read more

A great spot to take refuge from the pretentious air of Brickell partying. Play pool, eat free popcorn, hobnob with the bartenders and/or friends on distressed couches, do your thing. Apparently their thing is to be serious, creative and accommodating with their cocktails, so much so that they don't have a list or pricing. That does mean cocktails will cost you something close to your first born. Either bite that bullet or bring a friend/sugar daddy/momma with a fat wallet, because the drink is worth it. If you told me I could only drink their Old-Fashioned for an entire week, I'll risk the liver damage for that privilege. I've never had a bad time at Better Days. Yes, I have a friend who used to be a manager there, but I still go even though she no longer works there. That says something about the bar, or me, right? read more

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I typically don't write reviews for bars but this was the worst bar I've ever been to. I cant believe the horrible service we got when it wasn't even busy. The bouncers were extremely rude and started the night off horribly and were questioning us before even letting us in. I would never come back here. read more

This bar is super chill. I definitely liked the art and the old timey feel it has to it. Very small. I was barhopping with some friends of mine and we landed here they have some games and a pool table if you want to play. Some decor that gives a classic feel to the bar. This bar makes me feel like I was transported back in time in a great way. I only had one drink at this place. The bathrooms are in the back area. But I loved the overall look to this bar and how chill it was. read more

I asked for two drinks and I needed to add a third one so I was trying to get the bartender to look at me for him not to do another bill, however the other bartender/manager mocked me and told me to wait which I was doing, then when I had the drinks I told the bartender that I apologized but I need another drink. I paid and a few minutes later the bouncer came in and asked me to leave. I was in the place maybe 5 minutes, I paid my bills and I left as quietly as I came in.thank God I had witnessed because nobody understood what happened. It was really sad. read more

A bar That has Christmas lights year round is my kind of bar! Visited Better Days with some friends on a Friday night and it was SO FUN! First of all the vibe is amazing. Music is a mix from chill do dance-y (depending on how many cocktails you have, anything is dance-y). They also have a pool table, a serve yourself popcorn machine, and other entertaining surprises at every turn. Now on to the drinks- they are SO GOOD! The bartenders are wonderful. We had the pleasure of being served by Will and Nikki. At one point I asked Will to surprise me with some tequila based shots and surprise & delight he did. The drinks are also super affordable. Love the vibe here. In my humble opinion depending on your selected journey for the night - be it chill or party- a stop at Better Days surely makes any night's journey better. Can't wait to go back! read more

Horrible don't go here the manager and other workers are rude only nice ones are security I was told I can't sing if I don't pay or unless I know someone the karaoke host is in so called business with .secondly my friend tried waving this manager bartender down and he got mad and started making faces . SMH . read more

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Local hole in the wall bar. Dj is pretty good playing a mix of 90s to 2000s hip hop etc... has fun 80/90s shows on tv and a jute box etc... heads up though ladies...bathrooms have no toilet seats so you have to hang! read more

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Great place to grab drinks and spend time with cool people. Bar on point and extremely friendly. Service all around it's outstanding. But, very uncomfortable when you have to step outside to grab a cigar. You can literally be harass by people trying to sell you drugs and such, please management don't allow this decay. Better Days rocks!! read more

Come here late night to grab a drink. Always a big crowd here. Don't sleep on the free popcorn in the back! read more

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Cute little spot tucked away in Brickell where you can go to find a (mostly) local crowd full of eclectic individuals looking for some drannkksssss. It is a little spot so keep this in mind if your group is in the larger variety, but overall, there is a good amount of space inside. Through the front door (after getting carded) you will find a pool table which mostly pokes at everyone throughout the night but it helps to fill up the space. There is a popcorn machine in the back near the bathrooms which are gender neutral (thank god). The music that is pumped out is a good array and keeps you shufflin'. For a cocktail bar it surprisingly does not offer any menus. So.... if you know you're cocktails then order away and enjoy I guess. But, if not, then order a beer and enjoy that. This was probably the most disappointing and threw our group for a bit of a loop. When we then inquired what might be good the bartender just listed off different liquors. So... cocktail bar? Not so much. Bar, yes. read more

The namesake is true if better days reminds you of a young 16 to 25 something frat house, garage intimate ambience. Some Christmas lights in the back seemed reminiscent of Stranger Things and lots of couch corners to get cozy from better days or just a regular fwb situation (no judgment). 4 stars for service, drinks and atmosphere but other reviews were misleading. Go to Baby Jane if you don't feel at home but drinks are by far better here (and cheaper). read more

Yesterday, my friends and I went for some drinks before a concert, and we had never experienced such terrible service. When we asked if they served food, the bartender rudely replied (si te da la gana, pídelo por uber eats) that they didn't and suggested we order from Uber Eats if we felt like it. We were never given a menu to see drink options. When my friend requested a sweet cocktail, the bartender made it terribly, tasting disgusting and nothing like what she wanted. When we politely asked if he could add something sweet, he behaved rudely, throwing glasses and mixers. I ordered two mojitos; the first one was delicious, but the second tasted awful, in reality it was something untakeable. When we mentioned it, the bartender muttered insults, fuck you, stupids and flipped us off, and threw the glass, while he threw the glass he gave us the middle finger !!!! He asked his partner to attend to us, in the same way referring to us as insults! He clearly thought we didn't speak English! man's big mistake !!!! To top it off, after this atrocious service, they added an 18% tip! I don't recommend this place! Terrible service and customer treatment !!!! We don't know the name of the bartender, but we have a photo of him, if the place wants to know who it was. read more

Cozy spot in a prime location. They can make some good drinks here. Mezcal? Oh yeah. Lots. Try a Jalapeno margarita with mezcal ;) I like the bar but I don't like the couches. Everyone is trying to sit at the bar to avoid the couches. It would be perfect if those couches turned into pub tables. If the bar is full your options are to stand around or take a seat at a sofa. I don't like sofas at bars period, never did. Seems like a regulars bar. Everyone was friendly. Definitely keeping this spot on my go-to list but I'll probably walk away if there is no seating at the bar. read more

It was one of my best friends her birthday so we were trying to find a nice bar to hang out with our group of 10. We tried some others but most were boring, smelly or closed. It was my first time here and this place was so much fun!!! We didn't need to look further for another place, we had a blast here until closing time when they kicked us out:) We played pool, games.., hang at the bar, sit in the chairs, played arcade games. Such a blast! read more

Went last night with some friends. Hyper aggressive security yelled at me cause my foot lifted up the mat next to bathroom, I said okay relax and he gets in my face calling me the N word and many other things for a good 30 seconds at least. This security guy tried to escalate a fight with me in front of the bathroom and got in my face. Of course I'm not trying to fight especially for something like this. Crazy to see "security" actively trying to start a fight and trying to instigate it, putting his hand on my chest. Making it unsafe for others in the bar. No concern for security just trying to fight for stupidity. Not coming again. read more

Brickell's first pop-up bar! Yet, you don't feel like you're in Miami at all. I don't know what took me so long to check this place out. Thankfully, what started as a 90-day pop-up has stuck around and hopefully will be permanent soon. If you're a fan of places like Blackbird and Radio, this place is for you. I checked it out early on a Tuesday so there was zero crowd, making it ripe for just lounging and taking in the atmosphere. It's pretty retro, with antique furniture and bobbles scattered throughout. They have a menu with four select cocktails. I started with Dat Fizz Shizz, made of vodka, simple syrup, lemon juice and candied fruit soda. After that, I tried a spicy michelada which wasn't on the menu, so make sure to ask if there is something specific you know you might like. The cocktails are great, but there are also plenty of craft, domestic and import beers in both cans and on draft to try! For eats, you get complimentary popcorn and they also have hotdogs and potato chips for sale. It's all no frills and it works. The plus side of coming when it's dead? You can enjoy the games like Jenga and pool! I can only imagine this place filling to the brim on the weekends (and later in the night with industry folks). I'll definitely be back soon to see. read more

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The name is perfect for this place. Days certainly have been better, this was a tolerable spot in 2019 but lately it's packed to the gills with dudes, music is some of the worst early 90s stuff that is embarrassing to listen too so people stand around confused and all of this pairs great with the absolute worst old fashioned ever created. read more