Broken Shaker

Broken Shaker is the original outpost of the now-international cocktail brand, tucked inside the Freehand Miami hostel in Mid-Beach. What began as a 2012 pop-up grew into a James Beard Award semifinalist and Tales of the Cocktail Best American Hotel Bar winner, and the Miami location remains the one that started it all.

Guests wind through a bohemian courtyard filled with string lights, greenhouse-style seating, and a palm-lined pool deck, ordering inventive cocktails, punches, and rotating seasonal drinks from a bar team known for creative, ingredient-driven builds. The kitchen turns out street tacos, wings, and pizza pop-ups alongside the drinks menu.

Expect a casual, trendy, and cozy atmosphere that draws a mix of hotel guests, local Miami Beach regulars, and tourists looking for a laid-back alternative to the area's bigger clubs. Regular happenings like DJ-driven brunches, women-led music showcases, and rotating pizza nights keep the courtyard lively most weeks.

It's a favorite for solo drinks at the bar, group hangs around the pool, or a relaxed date night under the trees.