It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere: The Haute 5 Happy Hours in Miami

Smith & Wollensky

For one of the best Friday happy hours in the Magic City, look no further than Smith & Wollensky “where there’s plenty to see, sip and snack on.” Boasting renovations to the upstairs deck and patio bar, this New York-originated steakhouse is the perfect place to relax over a cocktails and nibble on haute cuisine. According to Miami.com, General Manager Henry Delgado likes to say “It’s always Happy Hour,” so prices don’t change, regardless of the day of the week. After a long day in the office, watch the ships embark over the sea with one of Smith’s famous mojitos priced at $11. It’s sure to delight!

1 Washington Ave., Miami Beach; (305) 673-2800

Mandarin Oriental

From exotic cocktails to delicious tapas, Miami’s Mandarin Oriental is redefining happy hour with their new “Tapas on the Bay” every Friday from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the hotel’s chic poolside bar. The cocktail menu is offered at half-price with signature cocktails starting at $14. Our faves include the Geisha, Spring Blossom Ginger Mojito, Brasilia Breeze and Lycheetini, among others. Complement your cocktail with a savory tapa, like the Peruvian-style Corvina Ceviche or the Soppresata and Brie Panini. Delish!

500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami; (305) 913 8383

The Biltmore Hotel

When you’re having a case of the Mondays, the famous Biltmore Hotel eases the pain with “Martini Monday” located at their famed La Cascade poolside bar in Coral Gables. With a series of half-price martinis from 6 to 11 p.m. at around $7, this gorgeous Mediterranean-inspired national landmark with 15 stories of rooms is the perfect happy hour destination for sophisticated professionals who know how to get down.

1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables; (305) 445-8066; www.biltmorehotel.com

Il Grissino

Il Grissino, Coral Gables’ newest Italian hotspot, is doing happy hour Italian style! From 5 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, enjoy complementary snacks like wood-fired pizza, house-cured olives and mini mozzarella balls at their signature happy hour. Located on Giralda Ave., this 70-seater gourmet pizza bar boasting leather chairs, peach-colored walls, a marble bar and charcoal-stained wood floors is the perfect place to unwind when you’re looking for more than just traditional bar food in a stylish yet comfortable setting.

127 Giralda Ave., Coral Gables; (305) 461-3391

Level 25 at The Conrad

Noted as one of Miami’s premier hotels, Level 25 at the Conrad boasts exceptional views and even better happy hour specials from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Just check out the below lineup.

MONDAY
Mojito Mondays
US$6 Mojitos, Caipirinhas and Caprioskas
Made-to-order with your choice of fresh fruit

TUESDAY
Go Green Tuesdays
Save green while going green with weekly specials that are both body-friendly and Earth-friendly

Organic wines and spirit specials; Go Green menu offering dishes such as slow-cooked or non-cooked foods and US$1 menu options

WEDNESDAY
Wine’ Down Wednesdays
Take a break from your weekday worries and unwind at Wine’Down Wednesdays
50% off all wines and champagnes by the glass and bottle; US$5 glasses of featured wines of the week; exclusive wine and champagne flight specials

THURSDAY
Skinny Thursdays
All the indulgence. None of the guilt.
Low-calorie cocktail specials on signature drinks such as skinny margaritas, skinny beach and bikini martinis; “Beach-Ready” menu offering lo-cal small plates

FRIDAYS
Elevated Fridays
Brickell’s most elevated happy hour, 25 stories in the sky
50% off the entire wine, champagne and cocktail menu; DJ spinning lounge-friendly beats

1395 Brickell Ave., Miami; (305) 503-6500