What are El Vecino's hours?

El Vecino is open Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday from 4pm to 12am or 1am, and Friday and Saturday from 4pm to 2am.

Does El Vecino have a happy hour?

Yes, El Vecino runs a daily happy hour from 4pm to 7pm with discounted cocktails, beer, and wine, plus a food-focused happy hour with cocktails priced even lower from 5:30 to 6:30pm.

What kind of venue is El Vecino?

El Vecino is a cigar lounge and cocktail bar at Miami Worldcenter in Downtown Miami, featuring a walk-in humidor, craft cocktails, and a small food menu.

Is there parking available at El Vecino?

Valet parking is available on 1st Avenue in front of the Caoba building for $12 with validation, and it's complimentary for El Vecino members. A public parking garage, Bezel at Miami World Center, is also nearby.

Does El Vecino take reservations?

Yes, El Vecino offers reservations through OpenTable.

What's on the cocktail menu at El Vecino?

Specialty cocktails include Rick's Old Fashioned, the Chef's Negroni, Martillito, and El Patio, along with a cigar and cocktail pairing featuring an Old Fashioned paired with cigars like Padron Family Reserve #50 or Davidoff.

Does El Vecino have memberships?

Yes, El Vecino offers a membership program with exclusive event hosting privileges and complimentary valet parking.

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El Vecino

7.9

698 NE 1st Ave Ste 172, Miami, FL 33132, USA

OpenUntil 1:00 AM$$$

Downtown Miami's elegant cigar lounge pairing handcrafted cocktails with a curated humidor at Miami Worldcenter

LoungeUpscaleDowntown Miami

About El Vecino

El Vecino is a cigar lounge and cocktail bar at Miami Worldcenter in Downtown Miami, brought to life by Ariete Hospitality Group and Chef Michael Beltrán. The space pairs plush leather seating, a fireplace, and a walk-in humidor with handcrafted cocktails like Rick's Old Fashioned and the Chef's Negroni.

Guests come for the curated cigar selection, including rare vitolas, paired with specialty drinks and a small food menu featuring Barry's Burger and steak frites. The vibe stays calm and conversational rather than loud, with a top-of-the-line AC system that keeps the air clear.

Evenings often include UFC fight broadcasts on a big screen alongside the regular rotation of bourbon, scotch, and rum pours. Daily happy hour runs 4 to 7pm with discounted cocktails, beer, and wine.

Whether you're closing a business deal or settling in with friends for a slow smoke, El Vecino's knowledgeable staff and quiet, upscale setting make it a go-to spot next to the Miami Worldcenter development.

Highlights

Date Night

Cocktail Night

After Dinner Drinks

Food Menu

Air Conditioned

Valet Parking

Indoor

Drinks & Nightlife Info

Dress Code

Upscale

Happy Hour

Daily 4pm-7pm: $12 cocktails, $6 beer, $12 wine, plus half-dozen oysters. A secondary window from 5:30-6:30pm offers $10 cocktails, $10 wine, and small bites like Mofongitos Bravos and octopus salad.

Verified

7.9

/10

Atmosphere

9.0

Drinks

8.0

Service

8.0

Value for Money

6.0

Entertainment

6.0

Score derived from 100+ public reviews

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Open Until 1:00 AM

Monday4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Tuesday4:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Wednesday4:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Thursday4:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Friday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Saturday4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

Sunday4:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Reviews

El Vecino holds a very strong reputation among guests, with the vast majority of reviewers rating it 5 stars and praising the cigar selection, cocktails, and calm, upscale atmosphere.

Cigar SelectionCocktailsAtmosphere

The Experience

Venue Type

Lounge Cocktail Bar

food_drink

Food MenuCraft CocktailsHappy HourBeer SelectionFull BarWine List

environment

Air ConditionedIndoorSmoking Area

facilities

Valet ParkingFree WiFiParking Garage

entertainment

Sports TVs

accessibility

ADA CompliantWheelchair Accessible

scene

UpscaleIntimate VibeChill Atmosphere

policies

Credit Cards Accepted

access

ReservationsWalk-Ins Welcome

Perfect For

Date Night Cocktail Night After Dinner Drinks Business Lunch Local Favorite Special Occasions

Location Downtown Miami

698 NE 1st Ave Ste 172, Miami, FL 33132, USA

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elvecinomiami.com

+1 (786) 412-1811

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What People Love

Cigar Selection: Guests repeatedly call it one of the best cigar lounges in Miami, highlighting a curated humidor with rare vitolas and knowledgeable staff who guide newcomers and aficionados alike.

Cocktails: Visitors praise the handcrafted cocktails, especially the Old Fashioned, describing them as well made and perfectly paired with a cigar.

Atmosphere: Guests describe the space as elegant, cozy, and calm, with comfortable leather seating, a fireplace, and effective ventilation that keeps the air from feeling smoky.

Service: Many guests mention attentive, knowledgeable bartenders and hosts who make first-time guests feel like regulars.

Know Before You Go

Reservations are available through OpenTable; walk-ins are also welcome.
Valet parking is available out front for $12 with validation, and a public garage (Bezel at Miami World Center) sits nearby.
Daily happy hour runs 4 to 7pm, with an additional discounted cocktail and food window from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
Expect premium pricing: cigars and bourbon can run $40 or more per round, typical for an upscale Miami cigar lounge.

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El Vecino

7.9

698 NE 1st Ave Ste 172, Miami, FL 33132, USA

OpenUntil 1:00 AM$$$

Downtown Miami's elegant cigar lounge pairing handcrafted cocktails with a curated humidor at Miami Worldcenter

LoungeUpscaleDowntown Miami

About El Vecino

Evenings often include UFC fight broadcasts on a big screen alongside the regular rotation of bourbon, scotch, and rum pours. Daily happy hour runs 4 to 7pm with discounted cocktails, beer, and wine.