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The Roof

4.2 (27 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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Jazmin R.

Probably my new favorite bar! A friend suggested visiting this bar and i loved the experience. It has nice ambiance, cocktails and great service! We sat at the bar and the bartender was helpful in making suggestions & quick at taking care of our orders. Keep in mind this place is ideal for dates or small groups. Im excited to visit again soon!

Lucia P.

I made it back to Esme's Rooftop bar. I was visiting more often but had been a bit disappointed the last few visits. Either way, I was due to come back as the hotel is a beautiful experience and I'm fan of the veggie bowl and beet hummus. We came by on a Saturday night and walked in and it was not too full so we were able to be sat. Our server was pretty attentive throughout the visit. We ordered the beet hummus to start and two of the Rice Bowl and Avocados. The server asked if we'd like to receive the hummus first and we said yes. We didn't receive the hummus as an appetizer. It came to the table with our entrees. Sadly the hummus portion is significant smaller than previous visits and there was a hair in it so we sent it back. The bowls were also lacking in portion and in vegetables. It was just tiny slices of red pepper. The egg was cooked well and the avocado was a good portion. The server brought back the hummus. Still lacking in portion but the taste is always so delicious with the little slices of manchego. The little yuca arepas it comes with are also so delicious and cheesy. The hummus ended up being comped due to the hair, which I appreciated. Overall, the rooftop is still a fun and nicely decorated place. The breeze feels nice and food is usually good. Consistency would definitely improve the experience.

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Veronica P.

Rooftop bar with a very cool vibe and a dj on the weekends (unsure about during the week). The food is not the best so I wouldnt go for that alone. I like it for after dinner cocktails. The cocktail menu has mostly sweet drinks but they have a full bar and allow you to order off menu, as well. The tropical ceviche was pretty fishy. The mini manchego arepas are the same "yuca arepas" that come with the beets hummus. They were okay. The sangria was watery with not much flavor.

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Amanda K.

Lovr this place for drinks. Decided to come for lunch since it was chilly outside and they have sun. The menu online wad not updated. They used to ha e a veggie burger. After we sat down we noticed the veggie burger wasn't on the menu. We ordered the watermelon salad and asked for that first. After everything took for forever. We asked if thr salad was coming first. Still another 10 minutes....server finally said "ohh I guess the chef decided to send it all at once" we said we didn't want the salad since we wanted it separate. The service was strange overall. And both of my parents each got the tacos and stomachs weren't okay after. Love this place for drinks, would not eat here again...

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Keyrstin F.

Absolutely loved the ambiance here! Perfect little chill hideaway. The bartender was fabulous- great service & amazing espresso martinis. So happy we went here & would recommend to anyone!

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Ayanna A.

During my stay at the Esme, I had a snack by the pool and breakfast at the roof on my last day. Obviously, it's ridiculously overpriced. 16 dollar guacamole (that didn't look fresh due to the coloring) and 22 dollar omelettes but it wasn't the worst.

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lilian s.

Want a romantic moonlit hidden rooftop bar that serves delicious cocktails and bites(including fried pickles) on cozy sofa beds? The roof is a great spot, to start or end your night when visiting south beach off española way.

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Jesse C.

Just remember, i review these spots as a local, not a tourist. That being said, this place is beautiful, absolutely worth the visit, the vibe, the drinks, the experience. Love the location. Española way has needed something like this. Only reason It doesn't have 5 stars is because, again, as a local, it's just too pricey. But we'll definitely be back for a drop in

Ephraim M.

Good experience, liked the vibe and atmosphere, food was ok... Mari Jose ( Majo ) was amazing not only she is a beautiful colombian queen she is a top notch server. If I'll come back is for her and the music.

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Erick was the best bartender and made the yummiest margs for us. food was delicious as well!

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Wonderful service and laid back atmosphere. Would 100% come back! The drinks were great.

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Great drinks and service. Beautiful spot. Relaxing and fun. Love it even when's it's hot out as it has good coverage.

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4 years ago

Great drinks. Good food. Great ambience and music. Nice people. Rooftop bar. Why not check it out. Go enjoy.

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Very good and cocktails of quality ! The Esme hotel is pretty and smells amazing walking through the lobby.

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4.9(276 reviews)
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Tucked into the basement of the Stiles Hotel, Swizzle is the real deal when it comes to speakeasy…read morevibes. Dim lighting, candles on the bar, walls lined with rum bottles glowing under red light, it feels like a secret you're lucky to be in on. Intimate without being cramped, and the bartenders clearly love what they do. I had a chocolate Manhattan that was smooth and rich without being too sweet, exactly how it should be done. Edward had something off the menu that I can't remember the name of, but he loved it, and that's the thing about this place, you can trust the bartenders to make you something great even if you don't know what to order. Five stars, easy. If you're in South Beach and want a proper cocktail in a room with real atmosphere, this is the spot. We'll be back.

swizzle rum bar & drinkery is a beautiful speakeasy hidden inside the stiles hotel on collins ave…read more you walk down the street into an unassuming hotel, go straight and there are signs to go downstairs. there's an open hall room in the front with a nice sized patio to the left, with a full bar area and seats up to 30 guests. from the hall room, just after the patio is the entrance to the smaller, gorgeous swizzle rum bar & drinkery with 54 seats. the space is elegant and sophisticated, and truly feels like you stepped into the past (in the best way). this speakeasy was created by the top miami bartenders, so you know it's top of the line. they're open from 7pm-3am every day. they're voted best cocktail bar in florida of 2025 and best cocktail bar in miami of 2024. you can have private events here, or grab some drinks with friends. they have over 150 types of rum, and many one of a kind cocktails. it wasn't too busy on a thursday evening, although there was an event in the back. i tried their mamey swizzle, as a huge fan of ginger, and it was absolutely delicious! my friends, who recommended swizzle, loved their drinks too. everything here is a 10/10, you can't go wrong if you step into this portal. mamey swizzle 10/10 swizzle rum bar & drinkery cannot be missed if you love craft cocktails, gorgeous speakeasies, and a wonderful vibe. they do add automatic gratuity for any party, and i also tipped on top of it, it's THAT good! ambiance: 5/5 food: n/a drinks: 4.8/5 service: 5/5 swizzle rum bar & drinkery: 5/5

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3.8(1.2k reviews)
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Always a great time at wet Willie's. So many drink options and flavors to choose from and mix it…read moreup. Right by the south beach which is a great location. Always a fun vibe!

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3.8(158 reviews)
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