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Where to drink in Little Haiti

Little Haiti is home to one of Miami’s oldest bars, while Little River has one of its newest coffee shops. Whether you want to rock out all night, or sip a martini in style, you’ve got plenty of options.

These are just a few of our favorite places to quench that thirst in Little Haiti and Little River.

Churchill’s Pub

Punk’s not dead at Churchill’s Pub, Miami’s historic home for live music, all sorts of sportsball drinking, and guaranteed weirdness. Since 1979, Churchill’s has been a favorite stop for bands on the up and up, both local and international, while it has also boasted the city’s most notoriously gross bathroom. It’s a Miami icon and one of the oldest, most venerated, punk bars in the country – the backdrop for everyone’s best bad bar tales. Never change, Churchill’s. Never change.

What they do: Live music, sports, cheap drinks, dive bar, punk bar
Website: Visit Here
Price: Cover varies, but drinks are cheap
Phone: 305-757-1807
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 3 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Friday, 3 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Saturday, 3 p.m. to 5 a.m.
Sunday, 3 p.m. to 3 a.m.
Address: 5501 NE 2nd Ave.

Lakay Tropical Ice Cream

In the mood for some fresh pressed tropical fruit juice? Lakay Tropical is the spot among locals. It’s easy to miss along 54th Ave, but just keep your eyes peeled for the ever-so-South Floridian mamey-colored building. The all capital blue letters up top will tell you you’re at the right place. Walk right in and order to your heart’s content. Depending on the season you can get passion fruit, lemon, mango, watermelon and if you’re lucky even papaya. If you’re not feeling juice, they’ve got ice cream and Haitian snacks, too!

What they do: Ice cream
Website: Visit Here
Phone: 305-751-2912
Address: 91 NE 54th St.

Limited Edition Caffé & Vino Buono

If you need a lift in Little Haiti, stop into Limited Edition Caffé & Vino Buono for a coffee break. Be prepared to stay awhile, because great coffee takes time. Fast wifi means you can prop open your laptop and bang out your emails at the few small tables and seating areas if you like, but we prefer meetings with actual humans here in the breezy Miami Ironside courtyard. With our tropical tastes, we recommend the iced coffee, shaken — not stirred — and served in a delightful Mason jar.

What they do: Coffee shop
Website: Visit Here
Price: $2-$10
Phone: 305-531-5055
Hours: Every day, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Address: 7610 NE 4th Ct.

Vagabond Hotel

The Vagabond Hotel’s Restaurant and Bar is one of the greatest additions to Biscayne Boulevard. Self described as “part restaurant, part bar and part art gallery,” Vagabond has a killer tequila bar, awesome martinis, and seasonal punches. We recommend sitting outside and sipping a poolside cocktail.

What they do: Hotel and bar
Website: Visit Here
Phone: 786-408-9122
Address: 7301 Biscayne Blvd.

The Anderson

Formerly the beloved Magnum Lounge Space, The Anderson opened in March 2016 to bring that 80s piano bar vibe back to the 79th Street neighborhood. Though technically not Little Haiti/Little River, this guide couldn’t be out in the world without this awesome spot for great cocktails, live music, and late night boogie-ing. Plus there’s a tiki bar! Come for the patio, stay for the gold-encrusted bathroom sinks.

(Photo courtesy of The Anderson)

What they do: Bar, music
Website: Visit Here
Price: $10-$20
Phone: 305-757-3368
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Address: 709 NE 79th St.