Miami
CityVu Bar
CityVu Pool Bar, Hilton Miami Downtown, 1601 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. +1 305 374 0000. Daily 11.30am - 7.30pm. 100% non-smoking.
Amuse, 3rd floor, Hotel Tempo Miami, 1100 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33132. +1 877 857 7625. Amuse is a sexy, sleek, and lively downtown Miami restaurant and lounge. Entirely front-facing, Amuse provides guests with breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay, Museum Park and American Airlines Arena.
Eos Patio Restaurant
Eos Restaurant, 15th floor, Viceroy Miami Hotel, 485 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131. +1 305 503 4400.
Club 50, 50th floor, Viceroy Miami Hotel, 485 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida 33131. +1 305 503 4400. Towers 50 floors above Brickell Avenue. Visitors can see from Biscayne Bay all the way to the Everglades. Open Wednesday through Saturday evenings.
Atrio Restaurant, 25th Floor, Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami. +1 305 503 6529. Weekdays 6.30am - 10.30pm. Sat & Sun 6.30am - 11pm.
The Bar, 25th Floor, Conrad Miami, 1395 Brickell Avenue, Miami. +1 305 503 6547. Stunning vistas of the glittering city and Biscayne Bay. Daily 6.30pm - 11pm.
Dolores Lolita Roof Terrace, 1000 S. Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33130. +1 305 403 3103. Mon to Thurs 11.30am - 12 Midnight. Fri 11.30am – 1am. Sat 12 Noon - 1am. Sun 12 Noon - 11pm. email
Mike's Venetia Roof Terrace, 9th floor, Irish Pub, 555 NE 15th St, Miami, FL 33132-1458. +1 305 374 5731. Irish sports bar. Next to the Biscayne Bay Marriott Hotel. Lunch, dinner and late night until 3am. Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 4pm until 7pm. Outdoor dining available for smokers.
Sunset Lounge, 1100 West Avenue, South Beach, Miami. +1 305 514 1500. facebook
Coconut Grove
Panorama Restaurant
Panorama Restaurant & Sky Lounge, 8th floor, Sonesta Hotel, 2889 McFarlane Road, Coconut Grove, FL 33133-6008. +1 305 447 8256.
Cabana One, Mayfair Hotel Rooftop, 3000 Florida Ave, Coconut Grove, FL 33133. Great view of Miami's skyline and of Biscayne Bay. Lounge Sun to Wed 11am to 8pm. Thurs to Sat 11am to 11pm. Happy Hour Mon to Thurs 6pm to 8pm.
Miami Springs
Mirador Rooftop Restaurant, Holiday Inn, 1111 South Royal Poinciana Blvd, Miami Springs, FL 33166. +1 305 885 1941. Spectacular views of the Miami skyline. Near Miami-International Airport.
Vista Lounge, Holiday Inn, 1111 South Royal Poinciana Blvd, Miami Springs, FL 33166. +1 305 885 1941. Near Miami International Airport.
Miami Beach
Wish Roofgarden
Wish Roofgarden Restaurant, The Hotel (sic), 801 Collins Avenue (8th St), Miami Beach, FL 33139-5807. +1 305 674 9474. Hotel guests of The Hotel as well as visitors to Wish are invited to take in the memorable ocean and city views. Mon to Sun 7am - 3pm. Tues to Thurs, Sun 6pm - 11pm. Fri & Sat 6pm - 12 Midnight.
Spire Bar & Lounge, 801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. South Beach. Rooftop Bar. Thurs to Sat 6pm to 2am.
The Roof, The Webster Miami, 3rd floor, 1220 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. +1 305 674 7899. On top of a chic South Beach clothing store, very hip roof deck now open for entertainment; frequented by Jeff Koon, etc.. Dining available is sourced from the first floor restaurant Kaspia. Al fresco with direct sea views.
The Pool Bar and Beach Bar, The Setai, 2001 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. +1 305 520 6246.
Gansevoort
Rooftop at the Gansevoort Miami Beach, 18th floor, 2377 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139. +1 305 604 1000. Offspring of the NYC Plunge original.
Plunge Rooftop Bar & Lounge, 2377 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139. +1 305 604 1000.
Soho Beach House Roof Bar
Roof Bar of the Soho Beach House, 8th floor, 4385 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140. +1 786 507 7900.
Hakkasan, 4th floor, Fountainbleau Hilton, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33140. +1 786 276 1388. Known as the best chinese restaurant in Miami; offspring of the original from London.
Prime 112 Restaurant & Lounge, 4th floor, Prime Hotel, 100 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139-7213. +1 305 532 0553. Posh and right on fancy Ocean Drive.
C-Level Roof Terrace, 6th floor, Clevelander Hotel, 1020 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. +1 877 532 4006.
The Deck at The Betsy, The Betsy Hotel, 1440 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. +1 305 531 6100. email facebook
Townhouse Rooftop
Rooftop Lounge, Town House Hotel, 150 20th Street, Miami Beach, FL 33139. +1 305 534 3800.
Sanctuary Rooftop Lounge, 1745 James Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139, +1 305 673 5455. Chic pool.
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