Bars & Breweries

If you forgot your gloves at home or simply don’t own a pair, fret not — you’ll want to hold these drinks with both hands.

Revolutionary War-themed Bar Nancy opened in Little Havana last May with rustic, nautical-inspired decor and a healthy selection of craft cocktails. Now the laid-back drinking den has shortened its name and upped its offerings with a full menu of bar bites.

Lincoln’s Beard is much more than a place to drink beer. The brewery, whose tag line is “Weird at the Beard,” makes a point of using its taproom as a community gathering place.

There has been a disturbance in the Force since the release of Star Wars: The Last Jedi two weeks ago. J. Wakefield Brewing founder Jonathan Wakefield is an extreme Star Wars fan whose taproom is filled with collectible art. During a conversation, the topic of The Last Jedi came up, and his tone changed with his responses about the movie as tepid as a beer forgotten out in the sun on Tatooine.

Miami bartenders and industry professionals are pros at fighting hangovers. Here are some of their favorite cures to help you survive the aftermath of New Year’s Eve.

It’s hard to believe, but a few short years ago, Miamians had few options for locally brewed beer. Now the choices are varied, with breweries offering everything from crisp lagers to complex cask-aged selections. The growing beer scene in South Florida saw many operations debut in the past year. Here are some of the best places for beer that opened in 2017.

Gravity Brewlab has collaborated with Denmark’s Evil Twin Brewing on a beer that’s being distributed throughout Miami. It’s called Two Tickets, and there’s an interesting story behind it.

Christmas is nearly here, and with all the tinsel and carols comes stress. For a few minutes, take a break with a holiday-inspired cocktail or skip cooking and take the family out for a meal. Retain your sanity this Christmas with these five stories that will help you enjoy the holiday.

Better Days in Brickell found its niche by creating an vintage, intimate bar vibe unlike any other in Miami. This holiday season, it’s making good on that promise by bringing a northern Christmas to Miami. Partner Will Thompson describes Better Days as a bar that’s very “to ourselves” — for…

North Miami is getting a second brewery, and the first one hasn’t even opened yet. Lost City Brewing Company signed a lease for a location at 12207 NE 13th Ct., two blocks from MOCA Plaza, according city documents. Descarga Brewing Company, North Miami’s other brewery, is slated to open at 12355 NE 13th Ave. Neither brewery has announced an opening date.

Christmas is a wonderful time to gather with family and unwrap presents. At least that’s what the Hallmark Channel would have you believe. But sometimes family can be too much or you’re simply spending the holidays with friends and want to get a few drinks. Either way, Miami’s bars feel you. Here’s a list of bars that will be open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Brickell will get a pop-up beer garden tonight with the debut of the Brickell City Centre Biergarten. Spend the evening sipping local brews, nibbling on bites from food trucks, and listening to live music performances, all produced by Prism Creative Group.

Christmas is coming and nothing is as festive as some holiday cheer.Sure, you could go out and but a bottle of Scotch, but isn’t it more fun to make a custom libation?

Star Wars-themed cocktails will be available at these bars just in time for the premiere of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi.”

Now that cooler temperatures have swept in, it finally feels like the holidays, and the Magic City is ready to celebrate. Good thing New Times’ Sips and Sweets is tonight, December 14. Think of it as Miami’s ultimate holiday party, with treats, drinks, and enough yuletide music to get you in a giving mood.

Christmas just came to Brickell with a pop-up holiday-themed bar at Fado Irish Pub. Christmas on 10th St. turns Fado Irish Pub into a festive holiday fete complete with floor-to-ceiling decor, lights, trees, and plenty of mistletoe, according to Fado’s event manager, Ley Zapata. “We’ve transformed the pub and the…

You’ve likely been to a wine-pairing dinner, where each course is heightened by the perfect wine selected to complement the dish you’re enjoying. But have you thought about what wine to pair with your pot? Canna Vinus calls itself the perfect wine for the cannabis lover.

Winter wonderlands are in short supply in this part of the world, but the Miracle pop-up bar is here to make all of your Christmas dreams come true. The temporary libation station debuted in 2014 in New York City and has become an international phenomenon, with 50 locations worldwide — one of which is now at Delray Beach’s Death or Glory. Basically, it’s a cornucopia of Christmas, from drinks to music to decor.

This week, the Museum of Ice Cream will open in the Faena District, Kosher Food & Wine will return to Turnberry Isle, and New Times will host Sips and Sweets in North Miami.

New Times’ food editor Laine Doss will chat with Dylan’s Candy Bar’s Jemm Prospere today, December 7 at 3:30 p.m. Together, they’ll discover this season’s most outrageous holiday candies.

On December 15, Mathews Brewing Co. will open the doors to its Lake Worth brewhouse and taproom located just west of the city’s downtown, in the newly recognized Artisanal Industrial District.

This week, the annual Whisky Extravaganza returns to Fort Lauderdale, one of just three host locations on the East Coast this year. On Thursday, December 7, the event will offer whiskey novices and aficionados the chance to explore a wide range of the most prestigious single malt, premium, Scotch, and other unique whiskeys from around the world in addition to curated culinary pairings.