Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern

Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern, known to regulars as Bougie's, is a live music bar and cocktail tavern set inside a wood-panelled 1920s Florida cottage in South Miami. The venue has operated since 2000, with a leafy front garden and backyard deck that host live bands on weekends alongside DJ sets, karaoke on Tuesdays, ladies night on Wednesdays and retro DJ nights on Thursdays.

Inside, dark wood panelling and a cozy living room stage create an intimate setting for local bands, while the backyard opens up for larger crowds after 10pm. Craft beer, cocktails and seasonal drink specials round out the bar menu, though there's no kitchen on site.

The crowd mixes longtime South Miami locals, UM students and visiting tourists drawn to the dive-bar character and near-nightly live entertainment. Open until 5am most nights, it draws its heaviest crowds late, especially Friday and Saturday.

With outdoor seating, dog-friendly patios and a reputation as one of South Miami's last true dive bars, it's a laid-back stop for anyone chasing live bands, DJs and cheap drinks after dark.