Broken Shaker
#2 of 4 Bars & Nightlife in Miami
7.5Friend Score / 10
A tucked-away, string-light courtyard bar at the Freehand hotel pouring seasonal, garden-driven cocktails made with house syrups, infusions and fresh-pressed produce, plus pan-Caribbean small plates. It's a genuine craft-cocktail landmark that helped put Miami mixology on the map. The honest caveat: it gets packed and loud on weekend nights, drinks run $16-plus, and it's 21-and-up after dark.
“sip some of the best drinks in Miami, swim in the pool without being asked for our room number, and feel a solid 15% hipper thanks to the very cool tropical design”
Key facts
| Hours | Hours not verified |
|---|---|
| Price | — |
| Nearest transit | Miami Beach Trolley (Collins Loop) stops nearby on Collins Ave; roughly a 10-minute walk from Lincoln Road. No Metrorail service to the beach. |
| Time needed | 1.5-2.5 hours for a couple of cocktails and a few small plates |
| Best time to go | Weeknight around 5-7pm when it opens, or a weekend afternoon poolside before the after-dark crowd arrives |
| Last verified | July 13, 2026 |
Friend Score
7.5/10- Value6.5
- Freshness9.5
- excellence8.5
- Crowd level7.0
- Authenticity7.0
- Accessibility6.0
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a reservation, or can I just walk in?
- It's primarily walk-in and famously low-key, so you can usually just show up, especially early in the week. On Friday and Saturday nights it fills fast and you may wait for a spot in the courtyard. Larger groups or peak season visits are better off checking the reservations page in advance.
- Is it family-friendly or adults-only?
- It's open to all ages during daytime hours, particularly poolside on weekends. Once the sun sets it becomes 21-and-up, so bring ID. If you want to bring kids or just soak up the courtyard vibe more calmly, come in the afternoon.
- Is Broken Shaker inside a hotel, and can non-guests go?
- Yes, it sits in the interior courtyard and poolside area of the Freehand Miami hotel at 2727 Indian Creek Drive. It's fully open to the public, not just hotel guests. Just walk through the lobby toward the back courtyard and you'll find the bar.
- What should I order?
- Go with whatever seasonal cocktail the bartenders are excited about, since the menu rotates with house-made syrups, garden herbs and fresh-pressed juices. For food, the pan-Caribbean and street-food-inspired small plates like hummus with grilled bread are made to share. Ask the staff for a recommendation, they take the craft seriously.
- What's the vibe like?
- Think an intimate, brick-lined courtyard strung with lights, tropical plants and a relaxed, bohemian feel rather than a flashy South Beach club. It's cozy and can get tight and buzzy when busy. The poolside expansion on weekends gives it a laid-back, daytime-hang energy.
- When does it open and close?
- It opens at 5pm daily. Sunday through Thursday it runs until midnight, and Friday and Saturday until 1am, with poolside service expanding in the evenings and during the day on weekends. Hours can shift for private events or seasonally, so confirm on the day you go.
- How expensive is it?
- Expect craft cocktails in the mid-to-high teens and small plates that add up, so a relaxed visit for two can run $60-100 before tip. For the quality of the drinks and the setting it's fair value by Miami Beach standards, but it isn't a cheap-drinks spot.
- What awards has Broken Shaker actually won?
- It's a genuine craft-cocktail heavyweight: named among The World's 50 Best Bars in 2014 and 2015, a multiple-time James Beard Award nominee, and winner of Best American Hotel Bar at the Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards. It grew from a 2012 Miami pop-up into a nationally respected program.