Located on Miami Beach, just east of Miami city, South Beach have some amazing rooftops. Many of them with both refreshing swimming pools and stylish bars.
South Beach is well-known for a great and glamorous party- and nightlife. The rooftops here though, tends to be a little bit more on the relaxed side. Mostly because they are located at hotels. But, you can also find some South Beach rooftops perfect for a night out or a day party.
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Here is our list of the 6 best rooftop bars and pools in South Beach.
Found on the second floor of the hot and trendy Moxy Miami South Beach, Serena Rooftop brings all the Latin vibes to South Beach.
The open-air, colorful and lush terrace comes with both lounge and table seating, taking inspiration by the alfresco patio dining of Oaxaca and Mexico City.
Overlooking South Beach, here you can enjoy an expansive menu of shareable dishes and a modern take on traditional Latin and Mexican cuisine. The rooftop bar serves a list of wines and beers, as well as creative cocktails by the acclaimed mixologist Christian Rubio.
Open daily for lunch, dinner, and buzzy weekend brunches, or drinks anywhere in between, Serena Rooftop offers a laid-back yet sophisticated vibe, just as you would expect from a South Beach venue.
SERENA
Easily one of Miami's most impressive rooftop terraces, this modern venue offers jaw-dropping views of the ocean, a wonderful rooftop pool, comfortable furniture, delicious food, and a laid-back atmosphere.
Inspired by the ocean, this rooftop venue focuses on Peruvian and Japanese inspired dishes, like Charred Octopus and freshly made Sushi rolls.
This same inspiration carries to the bar's drinks, with expertly-mixed cocktails, frozen drinks, sake, draft beers, wines, and more.
Open only to guests staying at 1 Hotel South Beach throughout most of the day; up here, you can enjoy a relaxed and laid-back atmosphere, perfect for lunch or afternoon cocktails that taste even better when you're enjoying the sunset.
After 6pm, though, Watr opens to the public and takes on a more club-like atmosphere, with live DJs shows, a trendy crowd, happy hour specials, and even pool parties, transforming an oasis into one of Miami's hottest rooftop venues.
WATR
The quintessential rooftop party destination, HIGHBAR has everything you could think of, including a swimming pool, a fun atmosphere, and beautiful views of the ocean.
HIGHBAR is a pool bar by day, and a cocktail lounge by night, which means it can entertain a large variety of people throughout the day.
The rooftop pool is surrounded by comfortable sunbeds and lounge sofas, as well as shaded areas to protect you from the sun.
The rooftop bar serves a large selection of Margaritas, fresh signature cocktails, delicious food, and has a 4 to 7 happy hour with fantastic prices.
Though it's located in a hotel, HIGHBAR is open to all, offering a vibrant atmosphere, live DJ music, and both excellent drinks and food.
HIGHBAR
Elevated above Lincoln Road in the heart of South Beach, MILA offers a Miami rooftop experience unlike any other.
Aiming to transport diners on a culinary journey through the shores of Mediterranean and Japan, MILA offers flavorful MediterrAsian cuisine. Dishes are served in the informal izakaya dining style, meaning they are perfect to share.
Complementing the food, the mixology bar offers a menu that pays homage to the artisans, brewers, distillers and farmers across the globe, with re-imaginations of the classics with a modern twist.
MILA
At the chic and design-driven Boulan South Beach, guests can enjoy the big and spacious rooftop with an ocean blue pool placed in the center, together with lounge seats, cabanas and beautiful palm trees.
At this lavish rooftop oasis you can indulge in a drink from the rooftop bar, socialize with friends and family in the big lounge area, play some lawn games, and just bask in the fantastic ocean and city views.
If you feel like changing the environment, the hotel offers a private beach where you can relax before heading back for a sunset drink above Miami Beach.
BOULAN SOUTH BEACH
Perched on top of the eventful and fun Clevelander Hotel in South Beach, C-LEVEL Rooftop is both a fantastic event venue, and one of the prime spots for elevated weekend fun in Miami.
Completely isolated from the nightly party on Clevelander's iconic POOL + PATIO, it caters as a more formal-style event space, with capacity of up to 200 guests.
Weekend nights, the rooftop is usually more public, when everyone are welcome to dance the night away at the C-LEVEL ROOFTOP PARTY.
Overlooking the ocean and the Miami skyline, the vibrant Friday and Saturday nights include a 3 Hour Open Bar special with spirits, beer and wine (starting at $75), and a full cash bar with premium liquor and specialty cocktails.
As the byline of the C-LEVEL Rooftop says: 'Up here, every moment is magic'.
C-LEVEL ROOFTOP
Rikard has spent the last 10 years exploring, enjoying, researching and working with rooftop venues. During these years he has visited more than 700 rooftops across the globe. The experience he has gained is used to create helpful, in-depth and accessible content, and to share his knowledge and rooftop expertise with fellow rooftop-lovers.
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