When I was in high school, friends and I -- spurred by the Curtiss Mansion legend -- made our way across Curtiss Parkway about once a month hoping to catch a glimpse of that weekend's poltergeist only to be turned away by an apoplectic security guard. Since then, I haven't much ventured into Miami Springs. Really, I've had no cause to.
Until now.
Now, that's not to say that, since discovering Woody's West End Tavern sometime in 2012, I'm looking to buy property on the other side of the river. However, knowing that Woody's is there makes what I've always considered to be a rather dark and bland little corner of South Florida much more palatable.
Woody's was constructed employing a really inviting open concept: the interior is devoid of any walls or counters (outside of the bar and bathrooms, of course), and the entryways lead to a ton of outside seating, including a very cool little patio area with a giant TV.
I've only ever had the wings (shouldn't surprise you if you've read any of my other reviews), which are tasty and, while not cheap, are moderately priced. I think a basket of about ten is a little over ten bucks. Not great, but certainly not expensive.
Woody's also has a broad selection of beers and comes equipped with a full bar over which (and really, in all directions) a number of TVs play just about every sport at every skill level.
My only gripe (keeping me from giving it five stars) with this place is how early it closes (12:00 AM Sunday through Thursday and 1:00 AM Friday through Saturday), though I'm sure that's on account of its being located on a residential corner in Vanilla Miami Springs.
Top notch and accommodating dive bar that proves great for a quick drink before heading elsewhere.
Cozy neighborhood tavern in Miami Springs. It is a great place to spend time with friends and catch up! I visited it one other time under the old management and was not impressed. Â Since the new owners took over the place was remodeled and looks great! I really liked the beach like patio. The staff is super friendly and treats you like a guest. The food is delicious. The blackened Mahi Mahi salad, chicken wings and churrasco were definitely top notch and reasonably priced. They proudly pour wide selections of bottle and draft beers. The special all day on Monday is all you can eat chicken wings for $7.95 and $2 domestic draft mugs. For the night owls- the kitchen closes at midnight!
My friends that live in the Springs say that Woody's definitely beats the competition. If you are in the area stop by and see for yourself!
This place is definitely a NEIGHBORHOOD restuarant/bar. Â Woody's is the perfect place if you live NEARBY and want to have a drink or watch the game somewhere. Â If you live very far, I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. Â HOWEVER, if you are in the area and need a drink or want to hang out with friends, this place isn't bad. Â
The food is pretty decent, but nothing out of the ordinary... Their appetizers are good and their salads DELICIOUS! My friends love their Mahi Mahi...
Mixed drinks are great as well and a decent selection of beers... Oh and the prices are decent... No $15 Vodka Tonics here... :)
They have outdoor and indoor seating... The place has a theme that I love... Beach and Surfin'... Outside they have 3 HUGE TVs... next to some surfboards and sand :) Â
Friendly service and plenty of locals...
Ok... Now I'm in the mood for a cold beer!!!!
Treasure in the middle of Miami Springs. Small neighborhood bar but once you step inside, you're thanking yourself for trying it out. Good draught selections on tap and food is delicious. They even have grilled cheese sandwiches! Only negative is when large groups (10 or more people) decide to take the tavern hostage by scooping up each table and chair to accomodate their group. This happened to us for Game 1 of the Heat vs. Celtics in which a large group of 20 people came in mid-way through the 1st quarter and took up every table and chair in sight. What can you expect from the Miami Springs Mafia?
Review Source:We have frequented this tavern over the years (been in business since 1947) before I was born...but, with several owners since my first visit there. We were never impressed until now. The current owner has changed it from a stinking cigarette wreaking bar into a nice smoke free restaurant that I would bring out of town guests to any day. My first visit there under the new ownership had me sitting out back in the newly created 'sandy beachy' area with multiple tables and big screen TV's if desired. Only until I had to use the ladies' room did I venture inside, where I was surprised to find a clean, smoke free, pleasant area to sit and eat, should the weather force inside dining. All in our party ordered different dinners, and we were surprised by the initial presentation. Beautiful white china and real cutlery. I was expecting paper plates and plastic wear. The steak cheese wrap was delicious, as was the chicken cheese wrap, the chicken breast with bacon and mushroom sandwich, and a friend who ordered a salad had a nice sized presentable looking salad. Onion rings and fries were also excellent. They have a good selection of beers on tap and bottled. The service was decent and the manager came out several times to make sure all was well. We went back a second time on St Paddy's Day where they had a street party with bands, big tent, food trucks and corned beef sandwiches. Although service out back was slow, the waitress did an excellent job without losing her cool, which would have been easy to do, given the crowds there. We opted to bring our own table and chairs because we knew there would be a huge crowd, and the management there had no problem with that. We will surely go back again!
Review Source:Cute, cozy, comfortable, clean, friendly, in door/ outdoor eating. I have no problem bringing friends here and haven't been disappointed yet. The smell is inviting and delicious. The food is better then good. I don't have a particular favorite but enjoy the burgers.
Special credit goes for (tonight's) St. Paddy's event. They put on a great little shindig that brings the locals out. This place is hopping and the kitchen is pumping out the corn beef and Swiss sandwiches. 3 live bands and 4 food trucks. The beer special is Murphy's Irish Stout on draft.
In fact- speaking of beer- not to misinformed, but while there are not imported beers, there is a riotous selection of excellent American beers. See the tips above for the current specials on draft.
You know Springs is an "interesting" place. Is it NOT a neighborhood I expected to be bar hopping in on a Wednesday night during a Heat game. And yet, there I was.
Apparently, we saved the best spot for last and landed ourselves in an unassuming watering hole on the outskirts of our beloved and oh so random Miami Springs.
I never went to Woody's under it's old management and from what I understand it has been newly renovated.
I want to make it perfectly clear that their back patio TV situation is what I want in my backyard. It is shear genius.
1. You build a shallow shed/cabana that is weather proof with retractable doors
2. You run speakers and your cable into said shed
3. Install a GIANT TV into the center of the cabana
4. Install decent sized tv's on retractable doors to play something different than the giant TV
5. Strategically place patio furniture around the TV
And BOOM! Uhhhhhhhhmazing set up!
The inside is clean and decorated with sports memorabilia (as any good sports bar should be) and they offer a typical bar style food menu and some atypical beers. No you likely won't find anything by Dogfish Head or Stone (yet) but you can grab a Red Hook IPA or Brooklyn Lager.
I think it is safe to say, Miami Springs has a damn fine bar now and it certainly reigns supreme over its nearby competition.
Excellent! Â The full liquor bar is most welcome, and the food is great, particularly the "new & improved" mini-burgers. You have to keep watching the menu, as it does change occasionally. The staff is super friendly, and the place does get busy. It's gotten more of a "Cheers" atmosphere lately, with the mass migration of former customers from the now slowly dying Hurricane Bar & Grill. Â The "Walter's Almost Famous Steaks" are quite delicious, and the place is bright and super clean, not dark and dingy like some of the other local places still in business.
Review Source:Best neighborhood bar I've ever been to!!
My family lives in the Springs, right down the street, and I frequent this place every time I'm in town (and often!). I have been for years- and would go here over any other Miami bar any day. They changed owners not too long ago (within the last few years) and it's become more family-friendly. More restaurant-ish than simply sports bar. I often see families come for dinner and the place fills up quickly! Not a dive bar by any means.
Dozens of flat-screen TVs, good music (jukebox style), pool table, nice outdoor area. Good food and draft selection. Their menu keeps growing and it seems you can't go wrong no matter what you order.
The staff is fantastic and so are the locals who come in every day. It's the only place in which I've ever seen someone buy a round of drinks for everyone!
I've always loved- and will always love- Woodys! ;)
I went to visit a friend across the street from this joint in Miami Springs. Good neighboorhood with a sweet bike path and canal across the street. Anyways, enough babbling. Lets talk about Woddys.
VERY suprised about this place, didnt feel like I was in Miami. When you walk in you notice sport jersey memorabilia framed on the wall. Additionally you have around 8 flat lcd-plasma tv so you can view mult sports. Â Also the bathrooms , I guess they have a skateboarding/surf decor, cool concept. The service was great, both bartenders (lady and a younger woman) served us with a smile. At first didnt want to spend any money, my friend decided to pay. We had like 12 pints amongst 3 of us (It was a WHite pale ale or something, it was a special on the chalk board in front for only $2per pint!!) and an order of dolphin fingers. I didnt eat any of the dolphin fingers , but the person that did said they were good. The bill must of been around $20 or less. That was insane for a decent vibe and delicious beer (I drank 2 pints and got a good buzz, my friend drank like 4 of them and get a lil toasted).
When I was leaving I was suprised to see seating outside with big screen tvs. Big suprise! Great place, will probably go there again! Highly reccommended.
I'm a Miami Springs/Virginia Gardens patron by choice, not convenience. So maybe I'm looking for something more than just local even though I can appreciate that too since after-all I am a foster-child of the neighborhood.
Woody's is not sketchy like other spots in the hood. It's typical bar food, with a pool table, reasonable prices and a beach bar. That's right...there's tables outside with three big screens, sand, and two surf boards. But if you're here for the churrasco special that's less than 10 dollars with a side...be sure to come before 8pm because they ran out. This is a good time bar!
When I was a kid I dreamed about having a bar / tavern on my way to home after work, I've never lived in Manhattan, so the odds of fulfilling that dream in Miami were low, but then Woody's arrived into my life when I moved to the Springs, I have always wanted to love this place, I was even really excited when they remodeled, but at the end of the day it doesn't matter how many palms you plant in your backyard or new flat screens you put for your patrons if you just serve average food, average wine and average beer, you won't have my heart completely.
What I would love to see from Woody's?
1. Amazing food, comfort food, common is not that hard to do, is not just about the grease its also the soul.
2. Imported draft beers, ok I know the average American just drinks Bud, but let's get a little global minded and serve Belgian, Irish or any other ones, if you really really can't because your red & and blue heart keeps you from doing this, lets be just a little hipster and serve Pabst please.
3. Serve hard liquor, common the city major gets drunk here on a weekly basis it can't be that hard to get a license...
This is a new neighborhood tavern in Miami Springs. With a sports theme catering to football fans, I would consider this the Cheers of the neighbored. The waitresses are friendly, the surroundings unpretentious. The menu has traditional American bar food, chili fries, ribs, burgers etc. What stood out? The smoked fish dip was fresh, corn dog nuggets easy to snack on while waiting for the main meal. I would pass on the ribs, they weren't home style cooked, more prepacked and reheated. My husband had a burger which he said was good and the chili cheese fries were plentiful. I believe on beer and wine are served at the moment. For a game of pool or if you want to sit outside with your dog, this is the place to come and hang out and hopefully after a few trips they will remember your name.
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