Nothing beats being poolside with your friends while enjoying some drinks. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long week of work, and the view is usually not too bad. There are many pool bars in South Florida where you can relax, hang out, and listen to some great music. The ones on this list are some of the best ones Miami has to offer.
HIGHBAR
HIGHBAR is a high design rooftop pool bar outfitted with low-slung seating, contemporary décor, lush landscaping and cool atmospheric lighting. By day, you can lounge, soaking up the sun while sipping decadent craft cocktails, cold brews, and excellent wines and by night relax under the stars with an unparalleled view. Located in Miami Beach, HIGHBAR is a beautiful and relatively cheap option for you to spend a fun day, or night, by the pool. The bar itself is on the third floor of the Dream Hotel and features a great selection of food and drinks. On top of that, the delicious food comes directly from the hotel’s restaurant: Naked Taco.
Rooftop Bar at 1 Hotel South Beach
Also known as The 1 Rooftop, this bar features a beautiful view of South Beach and has a classic Miami Beach vibe. With its great environment and commodity, The 1 Rooftop Pool Bar is the perfect choice if you want to spend a day with your friends grabbing drinks by the pool while enjoying spectacular views.
Clevelander
Clevelander South Beach is an Ocean Drive landmark built by famed architect Albert Anis in 1938. Located in 1020 Ocean Drive, Clevelander is home to some pretty great parties. Although it’s open to all ages during the day, the hotel’s bars are known for hosting many tourists at night, especially on the weekends, making it one of the most popular pool bars on Miami Beach. Don't be surprised if you run into a celebrity or two at this rooftop bar in Miami.
Broken Shaker at Freehand Miami
Broken Shaker is a little more underground than the other pool bars in Miami, but it never fails to deliver a good time. It’s located inside the Freehand Miami Hotel on Miami Beach, and it’s a go-to spot for tourists and locals alike. The bar is known for its chill vibe, friendly crowds, and features fun games every day. Whether you’re looking to lounge by the pool or just play board games with your friends, this is a Miami Beach hotspot you do not want to miss. Enjoy twinkling lights, and ping-pong, amidst mismatched patio furniture, at this rooftop bar in Miami with a complete roster of cocktails ($12-$13) that rotate according to season using locally sourced ingredients. Curb your hunger with bites like these artichoke fries with spicy herbed yogurt ($8), fish tacos topped with mojo crema ($12), and a double cheeseburger with Miami Smoker's bacon on Zak the Baker bread ($13).
There are several rooftop and pool bars in Miami where you can relax, hang out and listen to great music while enjoying friends, or meeting new ones. The rooftop and pool bars on this list are some of the best Miami, and the beaches have to offer.
