daytime pool scene is priceless. bodies, bodies everywhere. when we made a comment to our miami born-and-bred friend about the month-long beach-body prep for the Miami vacay, she replies "oh the people at this pool have been preparing since they were born". can't compete with that...
lay around on the beach beds, swim in the glorious pool, dance to the best djs, and bring out your twenty year old self for some serious stiff day-drinking. top-notch food and drink, and great service from the waitstaff, bartenders, and bouncers alike. prepare to feel a little worse about yourself after seeing all those bodies though...
Seamless in-and-out of Red Room, Skybar is one of my favorite places on South Beach for allowing me a not-so-simple break from reality.  In the evening, this place is perfect for lounging as tables and bed-lounges are canopied  by trees, the moonlight and the stars are seen through the leaves.  Lanterns give this place a nice, sexy glow. Â
Bring a small group of friends here, as this is an 'older' establishment, but still very cool and very nice. Â Be warned, though, you'll be disappointed if its raining as the bar is outside.
It was just last week I stepped in around 12am. Â Maybe it's just me or is Miami really slow in January! There wasn't that many people, but the ambiance was trendy and romantic. Â I don't really want to incorporate the type of crowd or energy of the place in my rating because there was hardly anyone there. Â But one thing good were the drinks!
Review Source:Love this place, the energy is so on point. The ambiance is dark, private, quaint, and nice. The only negative thing is the drinks are probably too much but that's  anywhere on the beach. I have been here day and night and I prefer the night much over the day pool parties.  Definitely check it out if you're looking for something upscale but less low-key than a Miami club but not a dive bar this is it. Dress up, go out and chill somewhere beautiful :)
Review Source:A bit on the small side, this lounge is near the pool area of the Shore Club Hotel....nice crowd...good tunes..but way overpriced drinks...a vodka cranberry was $21 plus tip. If you feel like indulging then yes..go ahead..but for that kinda money..I'd rather go somewhere else...
For being a Saturday Night...the place was kinda empty...We didn't pay any cover charge..not sure if there's one.
A very nice bar and lounge at the back of the Shore hotel. Not over crowded, drinks pricey but inline with most sophisticated bars in Miami.
Great place chill out and drink on the many hairs or poolside lounges! Â Or dance away in the bar red room.
It ended out last night in Miami brilliantly! Â Best thing was that there was no cover charge to get in which was very surprising!
Love love love this place! Â I make it a point to stop here every time I am in Miami. Â This year, I did find it to be very dead. Â It was the off season and a Thursday night, so maybe that is why? Â Also, closes at 2a, which for Miami is on the earlier side. Â The bar near the pool was closed when I visited this time around (probably due to the lack of patrons). Â I ordered the Skybar Martini, which is one of the best drinks I've ever had in my life! Â It was a creamy martini with pureed strawberries and coconut (which was strained before pouring to avoid any tiny coconut pieces floating in the drink) and spiked with vanilla vodka. Â So delicious it didn't even taste like alcohol. Â I would drink this even if it had no booze in it! Â We went back on Saturday during the early evening to get another Skybar Martini fix. Â Apparently, if you are a guest, and can access the pool (or if you attend the Sunday pool party), you get the privilege of trying this beverage frozen! Â
Aside from the best drink ever, the grounds are very pretty, but very dark. Â The crowd is usually friendly and you are pretty much guaranteed to talk to at least one bachelor party. Â It was definitely more low key this time around, but still a great place regardless.
Side note: Not sure what they spray the air with at the Shore Club, but the second you walk in the lobby you notice that the hotel smells heavenly.
The outdoor area is very bohemian--lanterns and couches with a Moroccan feel, somehow. Drinks a a bit pricey for the pour you get, but the laid back vibe makes up for it. Not sure how nearby hotel patrons sleep with the loud outdoor music, but if you're hanging out it's not your problem.
We didn't pay a cover to get in, which is always a plus.
Sky Bar is one of the actual bars located inside the Shore Club, and the only one that was open when Alexandra and I popped in to take a quick tour of the outside area. I think all the lounge stuff may technically be related to Sky Bar, but since I reviewed that under the Shore Club as a whole this review is specifically about the Red Room bar located at the center of the place. It somewhat embodied everything I expected Miami Beach to be, on a smaller scale than all the mega-club places are, and thankfully without the insane $20-30 covers.
This is the kind of place you can hear from two blocks away, and I'm surprised that it was this loud given that people are staying in rooms very nearby in the very same hotel. I'm not just talking loud where you can't hear the person next to you, I'm talking loud as in you don't need a straw for your drink because the liquid is bouncing out of the glass. Considering the place wasn't all that packed on the night we went I'm not really sure the need to be putting on the front of a loaded dance club. And honestly, not that many people were even dancing, as we were pretty much the only pair in there not hooking up or looking to do so. The bouncers did ID us at the door, but I swear a lot of this crowd was rather underage...
The drinks are fairly expensive at $14-16 per cocktail for their signature mixes, but thankfully they were quite strong. Our bartender changed one of the spirits in my drink by mistake, since it was a new addition, but she was possibly the hottest woman I had seen so far in Miami, so I let it go, and was rewarded with a double pour the next go 'round. By the end of the night she was just making me drinks as soon as I walked back in the door from the outside patio, which says something good for an awesome bartender, but not so much about how busy (or lack thereof) it was.
I'm not entirely sure I would enjoy this experience more on a crowded night, which I'm pretty sure happens more often than not. It was nice to be able to take in the plush surroundings just outside the booming music and still hear it, as well as getting away from the enclosed smoke, but I can totally see this as the kind of place where douches go to form their horde for the evening.
I almost feel like whatever room you're in determines your experience here.
The red room you walk into first is definitely the best time. There was a band playing when we got there, and definitely an older-ish crowd. However, toward the back there are pool tables and one of the bartenders had a dance-off with on of my girlfriends, and then started a congo line. A+ for employees who really know how to keep a customer happy.
The outside area by the pool is absolutely gorgeous but was pretty dead the night we went. Also, the bathroom is not super close which is inconvenient for a drunk girl in uncomfortable heels.
We also did NOT pay to get in, love you miamiiii!
I always have a good time at the Shore Club. Beautiful patio, great bar, and the Red Room if you want to dance.
As far as the drinks are concerned, I was pleasantly surprised. I had two of the "Tequila Frescos," and they were delicious. I'm always up for mixed tequila drinks, and these didn't disappoint. They end up being about $17/each after tip, etc...so that's like a bargain on South Beach! However, for drink quality--I'd hit up the Martini Bar at The Raleigh. This is more for the all-around beach experience.
Nice, nice, nice.
Tip: Avoid the creepers that ask you if you're going to SkyBar. Just go on your own...you don't need 'em.
Super classy and lots of available seating without having to buy a bottle; this place is exactly what you hope for when touching down in MIA.
However, you may want to get drinks somewhere else. Â Two mixed drinks cost me $30. Also, beware of the 18% gratuity that is automatically added to the tab.
This is my kind of place when I'm in the mood to dress up, lounge and still show off South Beach nightlife to my out of town friends without dirty club nubbin'.
The outdoor patio offers an ideal 'a la fresco' atmosphere to enjoy the night and lounge on some modern outdoor furniture. The overgrown vegetation is so cozy and comfortable if you want to sneak out away from the bar and music. I love the lights and lanterns. Inside is on the smaller side but still has table service, a pool table in back, small dance floor, and standard bar offerings. DJ's are there most every Thurs-Sun nights and every time I've been, they play spin really fun dance music. Not all Euro House music that floods most of the south beach scene. I love the more intimate feel of it as opposed to hyped up clubs and super exclusive lounges. If you're a guest at the hotel they can put packages together for you that include Sky Bar table service and/or pool cabana service during the day. Otherwise if you're a walk in expect $10-$20 per drink. No happy hours that I know of.
A big downside is the restrooms are out the back door and way down the hall. Sometimes making the trek multiple times per night can slightly buzz kill your night because round trip it's def over 5 minutes. But no worries, the DJ will get you back in the groove!
Skybar is an almost perfect blend of upscale and laid back. The outdoor lounge is dark and intimate. It might be one of the best places for drinking under the stars.
The service is fast and friendly and the drinks they serve up are worth the price. That price is going to be fairly high...about the same amount you would pay for a cocktail lounge drink in NYC...and they add the 18% tip on top of that, but I plan to go back again and you should too.
Have fun.
G
Such an awesome spot! Great atmosphere, chill music, and a ton of private cozy nooks to relax with a date or a group of friends. The hanging  balls of light in the trees were lovely. We went on a Sunday night around 8, so it was nearly empty when we arrived. By 11, all the beds and and tables were full but the cabanas by the pool were still open. Seems like the drinks would be expensive, but our were bought for us so I wouldn't know :)
There's a lady who walks around with a shelf around her waist with snacks- chips, candy, sort of like a baseball. Kind of ruins the atmosphere a little bit.
Chill spot with a great view.
Experience:
I came here after 3 nights of partying and just wanted a chill lounge to hang out in warm MIA weather. Â The outdoor pool was beautiful and the light show was pretty cool. Â There were plenty of bed/cabanas to get cozy and friendly. Â
Overall:
I definitely recommend this place over a lot of other pool side lounges in SOBE.
I REALLY like this place.  We were looking for a relaxed place with a bar, good music, and good company for the night.  We didn't want to go crazy the night before our first Ultra Music Festival (<a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/ultra-music-festival-miami#hrid:YzK1Q4vIgZ8gIyAmTIsOag">http://www.yelp.com/biz/…</a>) experience, so we decided it was going to be a low-key night for us.  We found this place on Yelp, and I totally fell in love the minute we walked in.  This is the way all clubs and lounges SHOULD be!  You wouldn't even know this lounge existed in the Shoreclub Hotel if someone didn't tell you about it.  We saw tons of people walking in and out of this hotel, and we figured this was where we were going. Â
The entrance to Skybar was towards the back of the lobby. Â It was so inconspicuous until we heard the sound of the music blasting throughout. Â There's a narrow walkway that led to a bar and an open space with lounge chairs and a little dance floor. Â It felt like we were in a little forest party with all the trees and flowers that surrounded the place. Â There's also another indoor bar off to the side. Â And a little beyond that was the pool area. Â This was my favorite part - there were lounges and cabanas all over the place, and you don't have to purchase bottle service! Â It was just so nice to lay out in the warm night with a drink in my hand and great company to share it all with. Â
There's no cover and they're opened until 5am! Â There's no dress code, so you can walk in with shorts and flip flops if you choose. Â Prices for the drinks are a bit steep though, but the bartenders definitely make them really strong :)
I highly recommend this place!
I stumbled in here around 2am Saturday night and wasn't impressed. It didn't feel like fabby southbeach. Then again, that's what I was hoping for/expecting so inevitably it fell short. Â This place is way more chill than the rest of Collins I think and is more of a relaxed spot. The outside attests to this and has a bunch of plush couches to relax on. Â The lanterns yield a chill glow to outside. I'd like a drink outside there with a friend, not inside the actual bar.
Inside is relatively small. The crowd wasn't glamorous or trendy. It was a mixed age group. There's a small bar right when you enter that sells $17 vodka sodas that aren't that good. The bartender was relatively nice.
The interior is red and around the perimeter are little cushioned benches and tables. there's a pool table or few in the back.
Overall, the place lacked excitement. I recommend this place if you're looking to grab a chill nightcap and you're staying in the hotel. Try to hang outside a bit because that is the highlight of this place.
I didn't like this place and for the $ I highly  recommend you hop over to a spot that's actually hot, unless you're looking for a chill place ;p
I had a great time at this bar on the two nights that I came here.
The first night just for a little while, but with a group of friends and we played some pool on the modern table secretly hidden in the back.
The second night we stayed a bit longer and I started to loosen up and get my boogie on. My Manhattans were mixed well and were very tasty, I don't remember how much $$$ everything was because my friend was hooking me up all night long. It helps to Yelp people!
One of my best memories from my weekend in South Beach this trip was the awesome sax house music some performer was belting out from atop the bar. I really didn't pay too much attention to who was actually playing that night I was just having a good time and dancing, but the music is stuck in my head a few days after.
SkyBar rocked!
We went because it was 1 am and we were looking for a place that was good but did not require a cover. Â This fit the bill...
The people here are a wide mix. Â I wouldn't say they are beautiful.. but they are interesting. Â My gf and I were hit on by a bunch of interesting people here. Â
Drinks are pricey.. it includes tip though.. $13-14 per drink. Â No cover though! Â And it fills up.. pretty late though.. I'd say around 3 am or so.
Couches on the side.. and you don't have to buy a bottle.. another plus. Â It's a little run down though.. I wouldn't say it's posh. Â More posh outside.
I can still count on SkyBar for an easy drink with friends in a nice setting. It might not be the shiny, new place or the most exclusive, over priced lounge/bar. But the lanterns still offer a nice touch, the lighting is still enchanting and somewhat reminiscent of what romantic nights should feel like.
The interior bar is still accessible perhaps maybe even more than it ever was. It no longer feels like an "it" spot. Instead, it's casual in a well-etched, heard-earned way. Walking around recently it was more of a homey party of familiars and tourists that want the familiar feel. I do wish more people would dance here but alas nothing is perfect, this place is mingle and sway.
I enjoy sitting outside, I can still listen to the music but there's nothing like a crisp Miami night.
I hope more people remember this place is here.
This place was so chill. Â There was no line... no cover charge... and the venue itself is really comfortable and picturesque. Â There was an overabundance of places to sit - which is raaaaaaaaaaaaare anywhere, and it seemed like everyone just wanted to have a good time. Â The waitresses weren't skanky at all, and were VERY accommodating. Â They kept coming by asking if we were good, and always said, "Okay, my name is BLAH BLAH, just let me know if you need anything!" Â Such service!! Â The main room played hip-hop, and there were never lines at the restrooms.
1 negative star for the weak, expensive drinks. Â $15-$18 per cocktail, and it doesn't seem like there's any alcohol in there! Â I actually went back to the bartender thinking he mistakenly just heard the word "cranberry" outta my mouth. Â I think I insulted him when I said, "I asked for VODKA cranberry." Â He thankfully tipped about a shot more of goose in my cup w/ no hesitation... but never tried to serve me again when I returned to the bar =P
We wanted to go to a hot club in miami and we stumbled upon this place which is in the back of some random hotel. the entrance was cool. you could party outside in the sweaty ass heat or you could chill inside. we went inside and thankfully there was no cover charge because we only had one pricey ass drink and then bounced. but before we could do that we had to PEE realllly badly. we found the bathroom which was through another door in the back by the hotel elevator of some sorts. when we tried to get back in, the door was locked!! i had to bang on the door numerous times before someone could let us back in!
now the bar was another different story! the jackass bartender took FOREVER to acknowledge me and was paying more attention to what looked like to be regulars. then when he finally paid attention, the lady bartender was going to get our drink but she passed it on to the douchebag bartender! we ordered two drinks and he came back with four! he certainly was not listening! Horrible experience! it was so bad that our newly found rich German friends wanted to leave! thats when you know this place sucks!!!
Super classy, posh, sophisticated, trendy and hip. Â Laid back and relaxed. Order a drink and find a couch or bed to sit on and have a romantic night with your significant other or chat with a bunch of friends.
This place is gorgeous with it's beautiful garden and beautiful ambience. You'll never have to worry about your glass being empty. The waitresses are very attentive!
Another sexy place in Miami!
I agree with my friend Elizabeth. Â Great place. Â Super swanky and hip. Â Lots of really cute people who are well coiffed and well dressed are lingering around the indoor and outdoor space sipping their uber expensive drinks.
I don't remember the background music but I did love the ambiance regardless. Â There are plenty of place to sit too. Â Indoors or out.
I have to say, I didn't think it but Miami has a lot of super fun lounges. Â I think I liked the lounges more than I like the clubs there. Â If only we had some places like this in SF.
This was my first taste of nightlife in Miami and boy was I impressed. Â I loved it! Â Beautiful, beautiful people, gorgeous rose colors, everything was aesthetically pleasing. Â My favorite thing about Miami were all the outdoor lounges and SkyBar was no exception. Â
I also had my first $19 Miami drink here. Â Woo hoo! Â And now I'm brokey broke.... Â :)
Beautiful decor - I love the lobby of The Shore Club. Â Walk outside and you're at the Skybar. Â Grab a drink and lounge around on comfy couches and/or cushions. Â Make sure you spray some OFF! before you go - because it's a very leafy area, there are many mosquitoes waiting to prey on your blood.
I was slightly freaked out by the fake frog croaking noises in the water, but I suppose that adds to the ambience?
Expensive drinks, but overall, a nice chill place to hang out and people watch.
The door policy is strict, but fortunately we got the tip to head over early, around 10. Â Everyone else is still waiting for dinner or eating at Ago.
A bit of attitude at the door, but we appreciate it as the place was busy but not too crowded later on.
The servers/employees were all sweet. Â Very laid back yet sophisticated at the same time once you get in.
Beautiful outside area and most importantly, an A/C area inside. Â Don't like the fat that it's all reserved seating inside, but we just danced instead.
Best place to dance: right in front of the DJ in the inside lounge.
another MUST-GO-TO in south beach!!! Â you've got to go when the weather is nice, as it's an outdoor spot. Â You will NEVER see anything like this in the Midwest. Â The people are very nice as well as nice to look at!! Â bienvenidos a miami.... Â : )
I have heard Nobu called the best sushi in the world, however, I haven't tried it yet, as I didn't like sushi at the times I've been to Shore Club! Â yes, I know.....i'm a late sushi-bloomer! Â I will definitely stop there for some rolls next time I'm there.
I wouldn't stay all night at the Sky Bar, as it's pretty low key and when in Miami, I always have to kick it up 5 notches! Â It's a nice place to start off the night off though.
If you really want to feel like you are in South Beach (like it looks on TV or in a movie) go to SkyBar. Â The outdoor lounge area is very Mediterranean with lights in the trees and pillows on the ground to sit on. Â There are cabanas and beds around the pool filled with people looking too cool for school. Â Drinks are NOT cheap but we didn't have to pay cover to get in (on the Saturday night that we went) and we even checked out the 'red room' where they play hiphop and some salsa music for free.
Some nights it is a major scene and is hard to get into, but we had no problem last week--maybe not the place to go during high season.
Lashanda's explanation is pretty darn accurate!!
Absolutely love the shore club - Â but you will waste a ridiculous amount of time getting in unless you either A. Know someone there. B. Get on a guestlist. C. reserve a table.
This is a super posh Miami hotspot...i had a hell of a time and GOT LUCKY with no entry issues..2 ropes, one at the main entrance and one at the VIP red room bar. It was a chilly night, so the red room bar was especially slammed. My friend was DJin in there so we didn't have any waiting probs, but i watched a lot of beautiful people, both girls and guys get turned away.
I usually like to skip this kind of pretentiousness, but wtf, you're in South Beach!
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