Dive bars are hard to find in Miami. In a city where developers and restaurant groups are eating up locals and taking over with overpriced menu items and cocktails, it is refreshing to be able to experience a local bar in a unique and beautiful location without the insane prices. The location also offers valet parking at a decent cost. Mike's is fairly large, with both indoor and outdoor seating, as well as 2 pool tables. The bartender, Stacy, was a sweetie. On a Saturday night it was fairly busy but not packed. We were able to get bar seating and ordered Teeling green tea shots, which were super yummy. (And Teeling! I haven't had Teeling since my visit to Ireland). We also ordered draft beer. They had daily specials for both drinks and food. We wanted food and ordered but apparently it was never put in. And by the time that was figured out we just would rather go home than wait any longer. (But it didn't detract from the dive bar experience, just added to it.) We also loved hearing one of the bartenders be told that they were acting kinda bitchy the last time they were in there (regulars, that lived in the building), the bartender's response, "that's because I am a bitch." Pure gold. read more

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Walked in after searching for it for a while. It's in a residential condo building. Overwhelmed by 20 guys smoking cigarettes with an incredible cloud of smoke over the patio. Mt wife started coughing. We chose not to stay, even after seeking it out and hearing it had good food from other reviews. Again that's the jam of the place but it wasn't for us. To be clear no food reviews here as we chose to leave. read more

I decided to have lunch here while visiting Miami and it was walking distance of my hotel. I got there right when they opened and I sat the bar. My server was nice and quick with taking my order. I ordered the Philly cheesesteak and a summer lemonade that was that days special. The lemonade was good and slightly strong. The Philly was good and had a huge amount of cheese on top. The fries were fresh and crispy. I noticed they have pool tables as well. read more

Mike's At Venetia - Philly Cheese Steak with fries - American Near Me - Miami, Florida

This was a last-minute find on a hunt for a dive bar in the vicinity of the Venetian Marina. What a unique find! This is a dive/sports bar located on the ninth floor of a condominium building. It is open to the public and even though it is under construction right now outside, you still have some great views from the ninth floor. The bartender was friendly, the drinks are cheap, and this is a place I would definitely visit again. read more

Mike's At Venetia - American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Had such a great experience here! The food was delicious, the portions were great, and the prices were honestly amazing for the quality. Our server, Karen, was wonderful--friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without being overbearing. It's always nice to find a place with both great food and great service at a really good price. read more

Mike's At Venetia - The quesadillas, Chicken Wings, coconut chicken and the fries were soooo good and fresh!! - American Near Me - Miami, Florida

The restaurant was horribly hot. We had a dirty knife. They have 27 tv's but only had 3-4 games on. The staff was horribly overworked. We had a blackened grouper sandwich with fries. The sandwich was good the fries were hot. We would not go back. read more

Hard to explain this place in comparison to south beach and biscayne bay bars. You have to go into the condo building Venetia, take the elevator up to the ninth floor and then you find this beautiful patio overlooking the bay. Inside is like an Irish pub that you would find looking for dive bars in any major city. Attentive bartender that gave out affordable drinks. I didn't try the food, but a perfect spot for a late nightcap after the misery of ocean avenue. read more

Love this great hole in the wall spot! It can be tricky to find since it's located on the 9th floor of the Venetia building and parking can be tricky (limited street parking or valet). The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating and they allow smoking outdoors. They have lots of tvs as well so it's a great place to catch a game. It's definitely a no-thrills type of place so definitely more on the casual side. Their menu consists of bar food and their wings are our favorite! Highly recommended! Their prices are super good too. Service can be a little slow but always pleasant. Food and drinks come out at a timely manner. Love this hidden gem! read more

Wow. What a treat. Always loved this place, now even more. Old school dive bar on 9th floor worth a good vibe. Jacqueline the bartender was so sweet. Turns out she and 3 patrons there were all from Pittsburgh like me. So freaking cool. Had the wings which were amazing. This is a sister bar to Brysons in Miami Springs so I figured the wings were good and they were. Looks like I have a new bar to come watch my Steelers play during the football season. Keep up the solid work Miles. read more

Cool sports bar up on the 7th floor I think. You go in the building and jump on the elevator and there are signs for it. Building is Uber going renovations right now so a little messy getting there. The food was outstanding, I had grilled mahi and it was perfection. I was surprised and was debating on getting fish in a sports bar but I'm glad I did. Check this place out if your in the area, we were there at lunch so very little people And got served right away read more

Local dive bar but hey this is what I came to Mike's for so I'm not complaining. Drinks and food is average but consistent. Enough tvs to make into a sports bar. read more

I stopped in for a quick bite on a Tuesday afternoon. At 4 PM there were very few people there, just a couple of guys at the bar. I ordered the French Onion soup and a Reuben. The food was predictable/fine, and it came out really quickly. The bartender was efficient - friendly. She didn't hover, just checked on me from time to time. If you're looking for haute cuisine, you're in the wrong place. But if you like solid food (sports bar stuff), and decent prices, then you'll be pleased. read more

A bit hard to find on the 9th floor of the Venetian condos. We stopped in here for a quick bite with friends while staying at the Hilton Downtown the night before a cruise on a recommendation. Food was predictably good, not great but good for a local sports bar. Had the mahi Reuben blackened. It was a unique twist on the original, quite good. Service was quick, kind and polite. Wife had the seafood trio, it was not prepared correctly, ordered blackened, it came out something resembling boiled. Scallops were good but not hard seared like she likes them. Shrimp fettuccini alfredo was heavy and a large portion. Next time skip the wings, nothing special there in my opinion. Overall an okay meal for a reasonable price. Give it a try. read more

We stayed a week at a hotel within walking distance of Mike's, so it was usually our last stop for the night. It's a dive bar for sure, which is usually the most fun. All week, the servers were great and the food was very good. We were lucky to be there the night the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup, a great sports crowd! read more

Mike's At Venetia - American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Hard to find a good dive bar in Miami, with a local feel - this place is it! A hidden gem with pool tables and TouchTunes (iykyk)!

Ok location, the food was ok. The fish gumbo was very fishy tasting, the chicken tenders & fries were cold and flavorless. Service was very slow. read more

Gr8 fun & food! HH is a must and lots of specials throughout the week and during sports!!

This place is so good in every aspect that I am actually leaving a yelp review. The food was delicious and the prices are more than affordable with great proportions. The service was perfect and the view is pretty as well for an added bonus. I wish I could give this place more than five stars!!!! (Came back the next day and tried two new plates, so f*%#ing good) Drinks were amazing as well. I literally love this place read more

Mike's At Venetia - Chicken Marsala and Tenderloin Tips - American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Food great! Service great! Atmosphere was exactly what the group needed! It was great and we were back the next day

We were looking for somewhere to grab a bite. It was late and didn't want to drive much. What an interesting location. Classic neighborhood bar. Service is great. We got wings which were so good. Fish and chips was more batter than fish. Friend ordered the patty melt and said it was really good. Full bar. It's open late read more

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We checked the Yelp community to guide us to this definite dive bar. Nice views of the bay. The service was fast and super nice. The food was underwhelming at best. Our party of 6 had various food items and none of us were impressed. The place was very dirty, dust was on everything. Makes you wonder about the kitchen. I hate posting negative reviews, but this place could do so much better! read more

The pizza was amazing. The toppings were cut perfect. The crust was perfectly toasted. The sauce is amazing and just the right amount. Absolutely need to try read more

Mike's At Venetia - Amazing pizza! - American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Came here for a Reuben sandwich on St Patrick's Day. It was decorated festively and they had Irish food and drink specials! An interesting place for sure as it's a bar on the pool deck of some apartment building near the Venetian causeway. Would be nice to sit outside bc there's a view of the ocean and a pool but it was under construction and had a weird smell. We had the Reuben and fish and chips which were both great. Reuben was definitely the best though. Also at a great price point for Miami. Definitely worth coming if you want a dive bar atmosphere and some bar food. Service was friendly and quick too. read more

Mike's At Venetia - Classic Reuben Sandwich - American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Service wasn't the best. I ordered a drink and our waitress completely forgot, so I asked her to cancelled it when she came back 30 mins asking if I still wanted it. read more

Great casual food, strong drinks, saucy service, and the #1 view of Downtown Miami from the outdoor tables. Not for dilettantes. If you want to pay three times as much for "craft" cocktails, and battle with bone marrow, go elsewhere. You don't want to ruin the beautiful atmosphere here. read more

If you know you know, Perfect for Game days , fantastic for rainy days, and a gold mine for art installers during one of the art fairs ! If you know. Also food is old school dive bar and the staff is fire! Pool tables in the back, smokers in the front! If I don't forget is on the 6 floor up in a vintage elevator! Good stuff read more

We visited Mike's on July 19, 2025 based on the website and reviews. Location was okay, generally looked like lots of construction was in progress, so not the best ambiance as we approached. Server was sweet, but food runner seemed a little "off". We had an order of grilled salmon, which seemed more baked. The kicker here was it took more than an hour to arrive at the table and it was mixed up with the special. A special this night was parm-crusted salmon, and that topping was "rubbed" off to correct the order. Overall food taste was just "so-so", too, and it lacked seasoning. Our son labeled this experience as "click - baited", since the website looked much better than the real experience. read more

Building under construction very dodgy. The smell inside was so bad couldn't eat had to leave we felt ill. Cross between bleach and drain cleaner was terrible. read more

Late night menu is actually abysmal... mixed drinks are absolutely terrible and so poorly made. Got a special Bloody Mary and it was so watered down. The day time menu looks good but wouldn't recommend as a late night option read more

Mike's At Venetia - American Near Me - Miami, Florida

What can I say about my favorite bar in all of Miami! I've reviewed this before and I'll review it again! Hands down the best bartending staff in town and a bar who really takes care of their clients. Heather, Aly, Chelsey, Susan, Eli, EVERYONE! These bartenders are phenomenal, spectacular, stupendous... I don't have enough words to describe these individuals, cause they are all truly amazing! It's definitely not your typical bar, it isn't something glamorous or fancy, just a great bar to catch the game, hang out with friends, play some pool while playing your favorite song over the jukebox and enjoying the libations! Listen... if you want to have a good time while having really good food and enjoying a well made drink, look no further! ***Special shout-out to Heather and Aly for ALWAYS being on point and just plain being awesome!*** If you happen to go to Mikes and talk to these wonderful people, let them know you saw my review and that's why you're there! You'll see for yourself why they're so flipping great! read more

Mike's At Venetia - a beer and a glass - American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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We went on a Saturday from 3-6pm to watch a couple of basketball games that were on. Immediately after stepping in it smells pretty horrible (all the bad smells you can imagine a bar having) - it was so bad we actually had to move down to the other end of the bar by the door that went to the outside so we could get some air any time someone opened it. Nothing seemed to be cleaned or wiped down. We some multiple people leave who had ordered food and the bar was dirty from that, but was never wiped down after that. New patrons were wiping it down with napkins. Took quite a while for someone to acknowledge us and take a drink order... almost 10 mins - there were maybe 8 people at the bar at this time. Ordered a bucket of beer and it barely came with any ice - had to ask for more ice and it seemed like an inconvenience. As for the outside, the "view" the mention is hindered for what appears to be construction going on. The pools are torn up and you actually cannot step outside of the bar area to go enjoy the view. Not sure if this is temporary construction, but was told it's been like that for quite a while. read more

Covid has done a lot. Covid has ruined a lot. What a year.... One thing that survived through in it's purest form is Mikes!!!! It feels like all the time has passed but yet somehow none at all. I guess that's how it goes when you're a classic. Food is delicious, beers are ice cold, and everyone knows your name. Welcome back!!! read more

Mike's At Venetia - Beers and such on the deck - American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Nice affordable spot to grab a beer and play pool. Bartenders are nice! If I lived in the area, I would definitely come here!

If u are looking for a sport bar with good vibes, great craft beers and ok food well, welcome to Mike's at Venetia. Located on the 9th floor, this place has outdoor seating ( the building pool constructions are on u fortunately ) but u can see the beautiful view of downtown and Brickell as week.. inside is big, 2 pool tables if u want to bet your friends... bartenders, all women are amazing. Love them, always smiling and ready to serve or help you... great music and big tv screens. I had different food items like the burger, some app like chicken tender, nachos and chicken wings.. definitely perfect with a very cold beer during a NBA Or NFL game. Also, they have a football special starting from $16 for a bucket of 5 beers .. what else... u just should come and try it. Cheers read more

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Food was great! I ate every bite of my fish & chips, and my daughter ate most of hers too, which is largely out of character. If you're in a hurry it might not be for you, as it took a good while before our appetizers came out (apparently due to a large table next to us having just placed their orders). Notably they were the only restaurant I can recall in this area that did not automatically tack on a 15-20% "service fee," which was a lovely surprise & earned them an extra star! read more

The food was excellent and the service, though efficient and pleasant, was very slow. Food took a long time to arrive. The wait staff was great at clean up and refills and were very attentive. The drink menu is extensive and impressive. The desserts are amazing! I highly recommend anything with the vanilla ice cream. read more

Mike's At Venetia - Bar - American Near Me - Miami, Florida

It's a local spot right by my condo literally 3 min walk lol ! Love the people love the crowd ! This place is a cool local hangout , great food ! 8/10 read more

Went to this place today and I loved it! My bartenders (3 of them) were amazing! Aly, Chelsea, and Andra.. excellent service and nice vibe!!! read more

Mike's At Venetia - American Near Me - Miami, Florida

This place needs a DEEP CLEAN Not only is it in desperate need of a remodel, it smells HORRIBLE Bar staff is fun and the drinks are very reasonable Really love this place but with new management and some serious cleaning/remodeling...it could be awesome Food looked decent but didn't eat Need Bud on tap! read more

Hidden away in the elevated pool deck of one of Miami's older highrise condos is a funky little dive bar. This is a great little spot to either hide from your wife :) or have a nightcap with a new friend. Oh, and you can even buy Girl Scout cookies with your drink! I stopped by last weekend after dinner and a stroll with a friend since our night was still young at midnight. Though there are pool tables, we sat at the bar where I indulged in a (couple) of smooth yet potent Rum old fashioneds. The alcohol content was on point, and it was well mixed with bitters and an orange slice. The music was a nice alt-rock mix, perfect to chill out to. Toward the end of the evening, I ordered us a helping of mozzarella sticks. We did have to wait a little because of a minor miscommunication, and once we got them the taste was a little salty. Not bad for late night grub, but definitely stick to the drinks next time. read more

Mike's At Venetia - Rjum old fashioned - American Near Me - Miami, Florida