Little Torch

Little Torch is a small, low-lit cocktail lounge tucked inside The Shelborne By Proper on Collins Avenue in South Beach. The space draws on Latin American flavors, pouring clarified seasonal punches and rare spirits tableside from a signature cocktail cart.

Sculptural seating, illuminated liquor shelves, and mosaic tile finishes set a moody, speakeasy-style backdrop for quiet date nights or a sophisticated start to the evening. Guests describe the bar as a hidden gem, with curated music and personal attention from the bartenders who walk through each drink on the menu rather than taking off-menu orders.

It's a compact lounge sitting beside the hotel's main restaurant, Pauline, open Thursday through Saturday evenings. Expect specialty cocktails like the Coconut Manhattan and Modern Vices, plus mocktail options for non-drinkers.

With only 21 reviews logged so far and a perfect score among them, it's becoming known among both Miami Beach locals and visiting guests as an under-the-radar spot for a refined cocktail experience before or after dinner.