Big name DJ's play for an upscale, attractive and chic crowd. Amika has a loft lounge for VIP's and a downstairs for the rest of us. Opened by SoBe's own Tony Guerra considered a nightlife guru.

This unique club serves scrumptious food with a twist. You are served in, as the name implies, bed. Yes in bed, on an oval tray, excellent food prepared by Chef Vitor Casassola. After dinner hang out as the music heats up and the party continues till daybreak. Reservations are required.

A SoBe original, Bash started the South Beach club scene in 1993.  In the past a party spot for many celebrities, Bash still serves it up with Euro-Latin music to a mixed crowd of internationals and clubkids with some older patrons.

This 2 story restaurant/lounge provides a glorious view of Biscayne Bay, the port of Miami, and downtown Miami. But the real treat is fabulous Cuban cuisine offered here along with the ambience of old Havana.

Part of the Clevelander Hotel, this club boasts five pool side bars with live performances and killer rum runners. They also have an indoor sports bar with 13 screens.

The aquarium dance floor has made this, South Beach's oldest club world famous. Beautiful people, a great VIPs area and booming sound system adds to the clubs allure.

Flaunting great DJ's and performances by the likes of Paul Van Dyk, Club Space is the premier club in Miami. Great high tech audio and visuals. I had a blast last time I visited! Definitely one of THE places to go during the Winter Music Conference.

Always packed with tourists and locals, Crobar is one of Miami's oldest and most popular of clubs.Great sound system, 3 different rooms of music, beautiful VIP area all adds up to a wonderful night out.

With it's tattoo theme added to the decor, 2 rooms with different music and chic VIP clients, this is one of the hottest clubs on the scene. Reservations are recommended and the door is strict.

A sophisticated crowd frequents Jazid for it's live performance of Jazz, Blues and Soul downstairs.  Upstairs DJ's spin as you relax to deep house music on couches. Oh Yeah they also have a pool table upstairs.

Hot Latin beats pouring onto the courtyard out front and sexy staff of dancers and models entice you to enter this Caribbean type atmosphere. Family friendly until 10 pm when the dancing becomes suited for us older people. They also offer gourmet cuisine.

With 40,000 sq. feet, 4 dance floors, nine bars, 3 levels, and a number of VIP areas this is one of the larger clubs in Miami. The latest in visuals and customized sound system delivers a great atmosphere for partying.  VIP's that have partied here are former Prez Bill Clinton and J'Lo to name a few. Strict door policy so dress well and carry some beautiful females with you. website:  www.opiumgroup.com

This downtown Miami club can serve alcohol 24 hrs and is the largest club in the nation with a world renowned sound system. There are actually 5 clubs in 1 here:

• Amazonia- Jungle beats, deep trance (o yeah!), and Brazilian beats.
• Azúcar- Spanish rock and house music in a room designed like a library.
• Prophecy- The largest room with a fantastic sound system and light show to compliment the hottest DJ's.
• Nile- VIP lounge made to look like a Pharaoh's temple. Party here with the elite.
• Shelter- Hip-Hop is what you get served here in a decor of graffiti and chain linked fences.

Sophistication abides here with it's own wine cellar and ultra modern look.  Celebs and other beautiful people hang here.

1 Ocean drive places Nikki Beach at the most southern tip of SoBe on the beach. A collection of Tepee's with bamboo lounge chairs and natural lighting (sun and stars). Beautiful mood music with great cuisine in a natural setting makes for what is call "The Sexiest Place on Earth".

Opium Garden is a 2 level nightclub that is a virtual feast for the senses.  The club has several dance floors with music ranging from Hip-Hop to House music. The latest and greatest in sound and visual systems round out the ambience of this plush club.

Privé - This is the VIP area of Opium garden and assuming you could get in you would probably run into famous people.

Reservations are required as is a bottle purchase.  www.theopiumgroup.com

For style and ambience Pearl cannot be outdone.  The decor and location (above Nikki Beach) cannot be matched.  The walls are fur lined and an orange hued lighting is used to create a retro but chic atmosphere.  The cuisine is great but Champagne is the specialty here.  Not to mention the ocean view veranda and the celebs and A-list models that frequent Pearl.  It is best to get on a guest list because not just anyone is allowed entry and dress accordingly.

This is truly one of the few Irish Pubs in Miami.  With everything Irish the decor was partially imported from Ireland.  They also serve classic Irish food such as shepherd's pie and fish and chips.  Multiple television sets are present for your viewing pleasure and sporting events.

This neighborhood bar offers pool tables and the occasional live music venues of DJs or bands.  The lounge has a loyal customer base and the drinks are good and inexpensive.  Decor is lava lamps, couches and hand shaped plastic chairs.  Definitely a retreat from the usual SoBe scene.

The Rose is located in the Delano Hotel which is a must see in itself.  The Rose Bar caters to a sophisticated crowd of celebs and politicians.  You will pick up on the Alice in Wonderland theme when you sit in the bar with it's rose colored upholstered walls, floor to ceiling white drape and large over stuffed furniture.  I hear they make a mean martini!

The food and drinks here are recommended as is the upstairs lounge for dancing and relaxing.  Reservations are also recommended.

Miami Beach's most exclusive hotel and bar entrance here is not granted to just anyone. But if you do get in you will find the back of the hotel turned into several areas.  For instance, a indoor red room with Hip-Hop, the Rum bar by the pool, or the Moroccan garden area.

This is the former Flûte Champagne Bar. This is an upscale lounge of plush velvets in hues of purples and blues. Top shelf drinks and a lush decor.

This is 12,000 feet of area transformed into 3 levels with decor including mahogany, velvets, silks and other plush and rich materials.  State of the art sound system plays 2 different types of music.  Luxurious VIP room.

One of Miami's most popular dining establishments.  Tantra feature a decor of Middle Eastern style with live grass flooring, a waterfall, music for the senses and an aphrodisiac cuisine.  Tantra is based on ancient Indian philosophy and the word means to channel energy in creative and emancipatory ways. This is done through the stimulation of the senses.  A DJ booth of mahogany with state of the art sound system and the restaurants lounge area has a fiber optic starscape.  The famous VIP area is filled with plush couches and an overhead hammock with pillows. This truly sensual dining experience is relatively inexpensive with entrees beginning at $30.00.  Reservations recommended.

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