SOFF's Lounge

SOFF's Lounge is the lobby bar at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa in Aventura, named for the city's founder Don Soffer and built around old Miami glamour. Velvet couches, high ceilings and a curated collection of bourbons, whiskeys and dark spirits set the tone for pre-dinner drinks, nightcaps and evening gatherings.

Bartenders craft cocktails like the Bitter Sweet Symphony and Tokyo Highball, alongside a strong beer and wine selection. Thursday through Saturday brings live jazz and other entertainment, while the adjoining Grand Veranda outdoor patio offers humidor-housed cigars for guests who want to linger outside.

The crowd skews toward hotel guests, groups and solo visitors looking for a relaxed drink before or after dinner, and the space is noted as LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space. Big-screen TVs stay on with the volume low, so sports fans can keep an eye on a game without it overtaking the conversation.

Whether easing into a Sunday evening or catching the weekend live music lineup, SOFF's Lounge delivers a warm, upscale take on a classic hotel bar.