From craft breweries to fusion eateries, the places to enjoy a beer (or two) in South Florida are endless. In honor of National Beer Lovers Day, here are some of the best places to order a cold one.
Lincoln Road
For an exciting beer crawl, head to Lincoln Road, Miami Beach’s pedestrian-friendly promenade, where you won’t be required to walk more than a block between several restaurants offering specials for National Beer Lovers Day.
Stop at Tapelia Spanish Cuisine, where house beers will be the happy hour price of $5 all day, or head to Wok to Walk and enjoy the buy one beer, get one free special from noon to 12:30 a.m.
Chotto Matte
Chotto Matte is a global restaurant brand founded in London in 2013 by renowned restaurateur Kurt Zdesar.
Chotto Matte restaurants celebrate the very best authentic and innovative Nikkei cuisine (a unique blend of Japanese and Peruvian culinary traditions) set in vibrant, stylish architectural spaces in exciting cities around the world.
Guests can celebrate National Beer Lovers Day in style by sipping on a Sapporo, a refreshing Japanese rice lager, and indulging in Chotto Matte’s innovative menu of ceviche, tiradito, anticucho BBQ, sushi, sashimi and tempura.
THesis Hotel Miami
Lovers of Chef Niven Patel’s ingredient-forward concepts at THesis Hotel Miami – Mamey and Orno – can celebrate National Beer Lovers Day by sipping on its limited-edition hazy IPA, The Forager.
Created in partnership with local brewery Tripping Animals, the beer is a passion project for Chef Niven and his collaborator Mohamed “Mo” Alkassar.
The ale has notes of citrus, cashmere and Amarillo hops, offering a full-bodied flavor with a bright finish.
According to Chef Niven, The Forager goes best with Mamey’s Prince Edward Island Mussels, Conch Fritters and Ceviche and Orno’s Sunray Venus Clam Bucatini, Rancho Shikou Eggplant and Whole Grilled Branzino.
The Forager is available for $14 per can at both restaurants. It is priced at $8 during happy hour at the Mamey on 3rd rooftop from 3-6 p.m. daily.
Negroni Midtown
For a good celebratory happy hour with affordable beer and great sushi, check out Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar in Midtown this National Beer Lovers Day.
Happy hour is daily from 4-7 p.m. and includes $7 craft beers and $9 Nikkei fusion bites such as Leche De Tigre with mahi-mahi, red onions, cilantro, peppers, leche de tigre and fried shrimp.
The happy hour brews selection includes Spanglish Veza Sur, a Latin lager, and Mala Yerba Veza Sur, an IPA, both from Wynwood.
For the main beer selection, choose from draft or bottled, such as Stella Artois ($9), available both on draft and in a bottle.
Experience Negroni’s global beer inspiration with Kirin Ichiban ($9) from Japan or Peroni ($9) from Italy.
MaryGold’s Florida Brasserie
MaryGold’s Florida Brasserie at the stylish boutique Arlo Wynwood hotel is a lush, modern dining space from renowned Chef Brad Kilgore.
Beer lovers can enjoy $7 beers at the bar during happy hour from Wednesday through Sunday, starting at 5 p.m.
The main menu serves four beer specialties, three of which hail from the Sunshine State as a love letter to Wynwood and beyond.
Try Wynwood’s very own La Original Amber ($10), a 12-ounce amber from La Tropical; Walking Tree IPA ($14) from Vero Beach; or Daytona Dirty Blonde ($10), a blonde ale from Persimmon Hollow in Deland.
If coming for happy hour, be sure to pair your beer with French-inspired bites such as the French Onion Burger ($20), oxtail Beignets ($6 each) or Grilled Chicken Wings ($11) with four new flavors: Valentino, Ancho Chili Rub, Crispy Garlic and Lime.
Higher Ground
Higher Ground, located on the third floor of the boutique Arlo Wynwood hotel, is Wynwood’s go-to bar for affordable American eats, beers and cocktails set in a lush, foliage-framed courtyard.
The urban beer garden is the perfect rooftop to enjoy National Beer Lovers Day with friends, coworkers or a chill date overlooking Wynwood’s art scene.
Higher Ground offers a variety of local beers and foreign finds, such as the Italian lager Peroni. Come during happy hour for 10% off all beverages from 3-6 p.m.
Tuesday through Sunday and all day on Mondays. Higher Ground makes “Let’s do drinks” feel fresh again.
Casa Sensei
With traditional Latin American cuisine brilliantly blended with Pan-Asian staples, Casa Sensei creates the best of both worlds.
The waterfront restaurant celebrates beers from all over the world, from local brews to international beers.
The dynamic drink menu includes both bottles and drafts, such as Tsingtao ($7), a lager brewed in China; the 22-ounce Orion ($15), a lager from Japan; and Funky Buddha Floridian ($7), a wheat from right here in the Sunshine State.
Featured drafts include the Japanese Sapporo Premium ($7) and the Mexican Modelo Especial ($7).
Be sure to pair the refreshing beers with scrumptious small plates like Chino Sticky Ribs ($16) or Truffle Edamame ($8).
Quarterdeck
With over a dozen beers on tap, this family-friendly staple is the perfect place to meet with friends for an affordable brew this National Beer Lovers Day.
Sit back and enjoy Quarterdeck’s big screens playing every sports game, from baseball to hockey, golf and more.
Ranging from $3.25 to $7, the wide selection of beers includes classic canned favorites and local IPAs such as Veza Sur Mangolandia ($6), a blonde ale from Wynwood; Cigar City Jai Alai ($6), an IPA from Tampa; and Biscayne Bay Marlins Lager ($6) from Miami.
Pair the drafts or cans with 10 Wings ($18), Buffalo Shrimp ($16) or the All American Burger ($16) for that classic sports bar experience.
Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar
Similar to its Miami counterpart, Negroni Bistro & Sushi Bar in Weston is the newest destination of the Latin American hot spot, serving affordable beer and delicious Nikkei menus this National Beer Lovers Day.
Stop by for daily happy hour from 4-7 p.m. to experience $6 craft beers and $9 Nikkei fusion bites such as the fried fingerling Huancainas Potatoes with goat cheese, kalamata dust and cilantro sprouts.
The happy hour brews selection includes La Rubia, a blonde ale, and J Wakefield El Jefe, a hefeweizen, both from Wynwood.
For the main beer selection, choose draft or bottled favorites from around the globe, such as Lagunitas ($8) from California or Kirin Ichiban ($8) from Japan.
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants @ The Galleria
Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants redefines the modern casual dining experience.
While the Fort Lauderdale location at The Galleria is best known as the brand’s Broward outpost representing the nation’s largest wine club, guests this National Beer Lovers Day can enjoy draft beer and domestic, premium and craft bottles.
Enjoy Florida flavors such as Cigar City Jai Alai IPA ($7.50) from Tampa or the fan-favorite draft Cooper’s Hawk Ale ($7.50), a wine barrel-aged Belgian-style farmhouse ale by Goose Island exclusively found at Cooper’s Hawk.