Where do I begin, when you first observe the ambiance that is Redbar, it gives you a sense of a small side bar with a homie feeling. But in reality it is quite to the contrary, my experience here was something that could be considered abhorred. Last night was by far one worst nights I've ever had in Brickell, and hands down it was to this place. To start with my review, please let me try to be as impartial as possible. The night was somewhat busy, as it is Halloween weekend, and there were only two bartenders present to provide service to a crowd of 80+ people. While at this place, I was subjected to below sub-par service in the following ways. First, while being at the bar and repeatedly attempting to order a drink, the bartender with a top knot man-bun repeatedly looked over and said to wait. Initially I was fine with waiting, until a couple of guys that apparently he knew, pushed their way to the front of the bar and received preferential treatment over those who were already waiting. Second, both bartenders repeatedely waived people back and forth to the other to get drinks. In this never ending sea of ping pong both bartenders were quite obnoxious and rude. As I was finally able to order my drink, the bartender slides my drink across the bar to me while it almost spilled all over another customers costume. This type of careless behavior is not prime service. After receiving my drink and waiting a total of 20 minutes, while being at the front of the bar, I finally receive the check with a watered down drink. The shining moment for my disgust with this place arrives at the bill. While the bill itself was $26 dollars for two watered down redbull and vodkas, the tax was $1.82, and the included gratuity of 18% (or $4.68) was present. Now, for the moment of angst. After seeing the bill, I readjusted the tip to $2 for poor service and a bad attitude. While disgusted with the service I understand that servers still have to make a living. However, according to the bartender this was not good enough. So the bartender proceeded to yell at me and I told him that I'm not obligated to pay for poor service. Afterwards he proceeded to tell me that it's the law in Brickell and South Beach for the included gratuity practice. However to the contrary that is not so. In my frustration with this unsatisfactory service, I'd like to point out that gratuity is not mandatory to Florida minimum wage laws. Gratuity and/or the practice of tipping is an agreed upon service provided that the service is good. The automatic application of tipping by a business does not make tipping at an establishment apart of the law. To the contrary this practice is a socially acceptable when a party of two or more recieve goods and services from a waiter/waitress. In this particular case with Redbar, the bartender clearly does not know his laws on fair wage practices. Just because Florida practices as an at-will-state in regards to employment, does not mean that businesses can force customers to tip. After the irritation of the bartender attempting to tell me that is illegal to reduce the tip, I stated that it was not. So the bartender called a bouncer over, and proceeded to have the bouncer threaten me. In a manner of highway robbery, the bouncer threatened to call the cops if I did not tip the expected 18% gratuity. After the bouncer arrived, I attempted to show him the receipt, and explain to him that gratuity is not the law, it is just a good social practice. Then this where the night took a turn for the worst. The bouncer stood in my way, and made me pull cash out of my pocket to tip the bartender. Believe me when I say there is no issue, of me having the money, to pay for this bill of a mere $26. It is strictly the principle of receiving good service, or at the very least the courtesy to deal with customers in a civil manner. With that being said, I will make it a point to highlight the shady business practices of this establishment. I will write to the commisionner about this incident to see that it does not happen to another customer. read more

This is one of the few good bars in Brickell. It actually might be the best in the neighborhood considering everything else is either overpriced or plagued by horrific service. The drinks are consistently good and the music is always good. It's never too crowded but never dead either. It's just right! Bar service is competent and pretty chill. Never had a bad experience here and have been going for years. My only complaint is that I find the drinks a tad expensive for what is essentially a dive bar. (I'm talking about beers and rail drinks.) But I get it, it's Brickell and they've gotta pay rent. I like supporting this bar because it's always a good time. read more

Absolutely love this bar for two main reasons: 90s hip hop and Alex the bartender. The vibe is nice and dark but extremely comfortable and intimate. The drinks are a little pricey but considering the ambiance and the area it's well worth it. They have $5 whiskey Wednesday and free champagne for ladies night on Thursday. Great spot overall. read more

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Redbar is a quaint bar tucked away on 10th St. Acelyn & I were wasting time so we were just meandering around Mary Brickell Village when we happened to come across it. We stumbled in early on a Thursday night so it was empty at the time. They use an antique looking decor that gives the feel of a small lodge or a cabin-like ambiance. They carry a great selection of bourbon - perfect for my tastebuds. Their bar has the makings of a legit mixology establishment with fresh rosemary, mint, citrus & whatnot. They were equipped with three small barrels of drinks which I cannot remember at the moment. I thought it was that was interesting. I'm glad to have come across Redbar in our pointless exploring. My return is inevitable to get my bourbon fix on. read more

I walked into a bar unfamiliar with the area & the moment I moved to the bar I was met by the endearing eyes of a bar muse by the name of Diana. She immediately made me feel at home & offered me a myriad of options that she thought I might like. I highly recommend you to come here if you enjoy good music (90's +) read more

Dayana was the most efficient fastest nicest most accommodating bartender that i have ever met in brickell and i can't wait to bring my family back :) read more

The vibe is cool and drinks are out of this world... our friendly bartender spent a lot of time carefully concocting our drinks and they were probably among the best, if not the best, we've ever had. We were there for happy hour so it wasn't too crowded (how I like it) but I hear it gets incredibly busy at night. If you want an amazing craft cocktail in a chill spot, this is the place for you! read more

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We came into redbar last Sunday and we met Dayana. We asked her what places to visit and she proceeded to write down a whole list of places that offered happy hour and ladies night as well as some gentle mens clubs ;) .... her service was beyond superb!!! We asked her what her schedule was and she told us shed be here in tuesday so we came in to visit her again. This time we met Joaquin and Gabe tbey were as friendly and attentive as her. Glad we came back to visit. Dayana is tbe best bartender in Brickell. We love redbar and will recommend it to all of our friends. Tomorrow is our last day and she said sweer caroline is the spot to be to have a good time. If redbar and sweet carime is the same team i know we are going go have a blast!!!! read more

Nice vibe, good music and free admission. I was treated very well, the service was excellent and the drinks... delicious. JC the bartender was super friendly. I would highly recommend checking out Redbar if you are in the area. read more

Had a great time here. Love that they have a big jenga and a pizza place next door. It's a very laid back enjoy some music, drinks, and games. read more

Although I live in Miami, and frequent the brickell area, I had never stumbled upon this little funky, artsy bar. The decor gives off what to me was a dark with mix of modern Victorian artsy vibes. Definitely photo whether. They have a few art pieces on the walls and light fixtures that make great backgrounds for any selfie. The music was awesome. A little mix of everything, from classics to new. Great spot for a date or just hang out with friends. You can dress up or you can dress casual, either way, you'll fit right in. They also have out door seating available. They have several different bar games, like free standing video game machines and jinga, which always makes for a good time. The drinks were GREAT! Definitely some of the best drinks that I've had in a while in any local bar. They weren't watered down and they were very tasty. The bartender was nice, which was an added bonus. I will definitely visit again. Great spot. read more

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Love Redbar but only because of the bar back Kevin.... Kevin deserves 5 gold stars. Every time he's here the service is out of this world. Outstanding. No words. Also Guillermo's pretty cool. Make sure you ask for their names. read more

Great location,awesome vibes,good DJ rolling and drinks weren't that pricey either! When I go back to Miami,this is definitely a destination! read more

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Cramped but the music and drinks make up for it. It was very welcoming from the outside and right next to a ton of other nice restaurants for food before you drink. read more

Went to the bar during happy hour, the atmosphere is always enjoyable, but I have to take my hat off to the bartender that night. she went above and beyond to please the customers with a smile and even wiping up a drink off menu for my wife. It was a good night definitely returning read more

Gotta say what a nice change! I lived in Camden for a few years and walked into Redbar a total of 1 time. It just wasn't appealing. This bar is now under new ownership and what a pleasant surprise. The drinks are great the décor is awesome and the DJ is on point. And um, Giant Jenga. Need I say more? I went to Halloween party here this year and it was AWESOME. The bar is small and can get crowded but this is true of any happening bar, so buckle down for the good times! Check this place out! read more

I've been working in Brickell for about almost 4 years now. All I can say is that Red Bar is by far one of my favorite places to go an unwind from a stressful day at work. No lie, they make the best Old Fashions in town, they have a great selection of bourbon and other types of liquor. They have amazing house cocktails that will blow your taste buds into oblivion. Highly recommend this place to anyone in the area. Great place to check out! Great drinks, activities (board games and giant Jenga), great service! Love this place! read more

2nd time visiting Miami and came back here again, dope atmosphere they had a dj every time good music def a place to chill I recommend pregaming but there drinks are good as well read more

RedBar is, hands down, the best spot in Brickell. For classic cocktail lovers, this is a no-brainer. If you've ever been inside of the bar, the first thing you'll probably notice upon turning around is the huge halogen letters stating "Your are exactly where you need to be". And that's a perfect motto for this place. The bartenders are great and attentive, especially Alex and Chris. They know their stuff, and are always happy to share that knowledge. Order an Old Fashioned, of any kind, and you won't be sorry. The Cucumber Collins is also fantastic. Although the bar does get very, very busy and you will likely have to wait a few minutes to get a drink, it is also quite the regulars spot; so every one is always friendly and the music is always jamming. read more

Cool place. Interesting decorations, you feel like you're in someone's old living room. We came on a Sunday night so it was a bit dead. DJ was great and we were requesting songs all night and appreciated that he took our requests. We definitely enjoyed this place and would come again. read more

I've been there twice for two different bar crawls and both times have been great. It's a small place that feels kinda homey and has a bookshelf with some board games. I had Jasmine Says Yes and it was freaking delicious!!! The music is great too, it's a good place to have some drinks and listen to music without a huge crowd. The second time I went though it was super crowded and you could barely move but that's just because it was for The Office bar crawl and I don't think it normally gets that packed. read more

I actually went for my birthday celebration & I was extremely disappointed. The guy making the drinks was really rude. When my friends asked him for a cubano viejo he says they didn't have that.. really?! The guy at the door gave my girlfriends attitude. This used to be our favorite spot. Not sure if changed owners or what now. I am afraid I will never go back again. read more

Just because I witnessed a bartender let a customer dip a straw into my drink as he was tasting it and you DONT EVER let someone do that idc if u know them or not!!! read more

Redbar Brickell is a great bar to go to if you are looking for some fun. Awesome atmosphere with loud music, good drinks and plenty of seating. There's even some space to dance although there are better places for that if you want it. Prices aren't the best for what you get here but all the same compared to other bars in the area. That said, this was probably one of the better bars I visited while in Miami. Overall, if you are looking for a good spot to kickstart your night, Redbar Brickell is a great bar to do it! read more

Great bar, but good luck finding seats. A big group came and took over the bar so I was literally a hawk looking for someone that was paying their tab. Once someone got up, we sat down. the bartender Alex introduced himself and made us a cubano viejo and their signature old fashioned. Both drinks were delicious. We ordered two different drinks (I can't remember right now) and they were also delicious. The DJ was a little funky and either played some throwbacks or songs I had never heard of. Cool little spot. read more

Awesome little place. Had my first date here with my bf. Music was decent , drinks were awesome and the crowd was doable. Great place to start the night read more

Nice little spot to stop by and grab drinks with friends. You can chill inside or out while you're there. The music is def loud and pumping. They have large jenga just incase you get the urge to play read more

This was the better choice of some of the other bars nearby, one place was crowded with the college crowd and got rowdy after they won the football game. That being said, this place was small, dark, and quiet compared to the other places. read more

I'll never go back here. I came here once when it was dead and ordered a canned beer, felt like i was imposing by asking for a glass. still i tipped well. next time i came back here i sat at the middle bar with a friend. the music in this place is SO loud you can't even hear yourself talk. a bartender even made eye contact with us and then continued to ignored us. we sat there for almost ten minutes then a group of girls walked in and the bartender immediately approached them. after seeing that we walked out right away. the next time i was here a friend ordered and paid for my drink. it was a mezcal margarita which was decent. we had to sit outside because the music was again so blaring and loud. there's nothing special about this place. drinks are overpriced and if it wasn't for Franky the bartender being super nice i would rate 1 star. he's the only reason i might come back one day. read more

Didn't stay long, but I will return to enjoy the night. I feel that it would be a good time with a group of friends

Nice chill lounge bar. Great service and good music. Very chill. Don't got if your tired as you might fall asleep, but great place to get night started or just chill. Knocked down one star ad we sat on cloth c I uches and got some bug bites. We moved to the leather one and it was better. So beware. read more

I sort of underrated RedBar from the outside, oops. But the inside is really cool and full of characteristics. I love the decor, I love the set up and the music, mostly Rap and chillax music which is loud enough for you to feel pumped up but still will be able to talk to people. I loved how dark it is with almost just candle lights. Bar has a great selections and the bartenders are super nice. read more

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Me and my husband came here for quick drinks. We ordered "For the bulls" without jalapeños. It taste like it was literally JUST juice in our cups. No alcohol whatsoever. We downed it really fast and still didn't taste anything. We figured they used cheap tequila or just forgot the alcohol all together. read more

EXTREMELY RUDE BAR TENDER. yelled at me and my friends for literally no reason and was completely disrespectful, regardless of the fact my friends and I were the only ones in the bar that night. read more

My favorite bar in the area. Ambient, lowkey, kinda hidden. They've got standup comedy once a week and the comics are always great. It's probably the only bar on Brickell that has happy hour 7 days a week. They've got just a handful of bar tenders, Frank and JC and Alex, and they're all seasoned, so you see familiar face serving you every time you come in, and it's only a couple visits before they start addressing you by name and knowing your drink. One of very few bars where the bar tenders are serious about their craft. Between like 5 and 9pm you'll see and overhear lotsa first dates, cuz the vibe is relaxed and dark and warm and lends well to conversation, and after that it's lively for a few hours, people dancing and playing board games and whatever, and then (one of the major stamps of approval) in the last couple hours it's all bar tenders from the area, fresh off their shift, coming in for a drink. Amazing bar. Totally unique to the area. read more

I went a Friday night. It was the firs time. I loved the music and the ambiance; but, the customer skills of main bartender were awful.

A girl was dancing a bit uncontrollably and seductively the entire night. My friend walk by on his way out of the bar and the girl thought he touched her. She proceeded to take a huge swing which left him with a cut 1.5 inches above his eye. The bad manager did nothing. It was a shame to see them take her side as we had a gang of guys all walking behind. It was truly horrible service. On top of that, this bar is sketch with bathrooms that don't lock. I'd personally stay away, girl or guy. read more

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Okay - I'm not the demographic for this bar. Went with my son as he wanted to entertain me and take me out. For a specialty drink hot spot quite a few long neck Coronas with lime on that bar and babies it was not sweltering hot. Consider that I'm probably 30 - 40 years older than anyone else there at the bar and you want me to believe I do not stand out - how is it that in 25 minutes not one of two bar tenders asked me for my order? So Monday night - Miami Comedy - not. Actually just vulgar. crass, incomphrensible gibberish. First guy was too smashed to be on the mike and who lets this !@#$heel say stuff like "hope your loved ones die before the holidays" - is this open mike and where's the MC? By the way, someone card the girls please. Probably go back as my son says it was just an off night. read more

90's Hip-Hop with a mix of current hits. Sometimes the music can be a little too loud when there's a DJ, but most of the time it's a great atmosphere where a lot of locals in the area hang out. Many people live in the area and get to know one another well at this spot. They offer craft cocktails with a ton of natural ingredients, the whiskey sour is made with egg whites. When the place is crowded on the weekend it can take a long time for drinks because the cocktails involve multiple ingredients. It takes time to crack the eggs and separate the yolk from the whites. The bartenders are great once they get to know you. They do treat the locals and regulars better than the average patron as they should. It took me awhile to be accepted as a local, but after moving to Miami this is where I made a lot of my new friends. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Beggars can't be choosers. One of my favorite spots on Brickell. Plenty of good vibes, no spoiled rich girls here. Just honest hard working young people trying to unwind. read more