Lapidus Bar

Lapidus Bar sits inside the Ritz-Carlton, South Beach on Lincoln Road, named for architect Morris Lapidus and designed as an homage to Miami's classic cocktail bars of decades past. The space pairs mid-century modern deco style with tableside cocktail presentations, drawing a mix of hotel guests, tourists, and locals looking for a polished night out.

Expect creative martini riffs like the Clear Conscience (a spin on the pornstar martini) and the Split Take with mezcal and tequila, alongside a food menu that includes smashed burgers and sliders served at the bar. Live music and a live DJ keep the room moving into the evening, with valet parking available for those driving in.

The bar skews cozy and trendy rather than cavernous, making it a solid stop for a nightcap, a pre-dinner round of drinks, or a dressed-up meeting spot in the heart of South Beach.