Girls night should be a change of scene, not another round at the same old spot. The good ones come with gossip, something to eat and drink, and a deal that makes the outing even sweeter. Here are Miami’s weekly ladies’ nights, with the vibe, offers and hours to help your group pick somewhere new.
Tuesday: Mini Martinis and a Late Dance Floor
Bijou Social Club — Brickell
Bijou is a polished cocktail lounge for a dressed-up catch-up, and its mini tinis suit the friend who wants to try something new without ordering a full-size cocktail. Tuesdays bring $6 mini tinis, wine-bottle specials and a complimentary welcome mini tini with RSVP; arrive early for happy hour, 5–9 p.m., with featured drinks and bar bites. bijousocialclub.com
Blackbird Ordinary — Brickell
The big glass roof, outdoor space and DJs give Blackbird a party feel before anyone makes it to the dance floor. Its Tuesday ladies’ night runs 10 p.m.–1 a.m., with complimentary drinks; check the event listing for the eligible selection, then stay for the music if the group’s not ready to call it. Blackbird Ordinary
Wednesday: Margaritas, Live Music, Rooftops and Karaoke
SOLA Miami Beach — South Beach
SOLA works for an earlier start: settle in over dinner and catch up before the night gets loud. Wednesdays from 6–8 p.m., ladies can have up to two complimentary margaritas each, with the full dinner menu available. solamiami.com
Kill Your Idol — Española Way
This live-music dive on Española Way is a welcome change of pace from rooftop reservations. On Wednesdays, drinks are half-price for everyone from 8–10 p.m., then free for ladies until 1 a.m.; the live bands give the room a soundtrack beyond the usual DJ set. www.timeout.com
9 Feet Under — Downtown
The intimate lounge pairs handcrafted cocktails with karaoke, so the friend who needs a microphone before she’ll admit she’s having fun is covered. Wednesday’s deal is 50% off drinks all night, with karaoke from 9 p.m. to midnight; reservations are encouraged. www.9ftundr.com
Rosa Sky — Brickell
Rosa Sky gives the group skyline views, a DJ and a complimentary Mini Tini with RSVP for Wednesday ladies’ night, 7–11 p.m. Want to get there early? Happy hour runs 4:30–7 p.m., with $10 specialty cocktails and $10 bites before the specially priced ladies’ night menu. Rosa Sky Rooftop
Astra — Wynwood
At Astra, the open-air rooftop and DJs make the view part of the evening. Start with happy hour from 6–8 p.m., when drinks are $6–$9 and bites are $10–$16, then head to the bar for complimentary cocktails during ladies’ night, 8 p.m.–midnight. www.astramiami.com
Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar — Brickell
There’s a public karaoke stage, which gives the friend who “doesn’t sing” time to change her mind. Wednesday ladies’ night brings complimentary well drinks from 8–11 p.m.; get there for the 6–8 p.m. happy hour first, with $3 beers and $7 specialty cocktails. www.sweetcarolinebar.com
Tipsy Flamingo — Downtown
Neon, tropical drinks and pop, Latin and throwback music give this Downtown bar an easy sing-along feel. Ladies drink free from 9 p.m. to midnight on Wednesdays; come early for happy hour, 5–9 p.m., with $4 beers, $5 wine, $6 mixed drinks and $7 select cocktails. tipsyflamingomiami.com
Mango’s Tropical Cafe — South Beach
Mango’s is for the group that wants a show around its night out: dinner performances, live dancers, DJs and an Ocean Drive dance floor. Ladies’ night starts at 10 p.m. with free entry, a complimentary glass of prosecco until midnight and a free shot at 11 p.m. miami.mangos.com
Thursday: Bubbly, Throwbacks, Line Dancing and More
Kitchen 57 — South Miami
Kitchen 57 makes an early start feel like a full plan: meet for bubbly, then share oysters or stay for dinner. Ladies get complimentary bubbly Thursday from 4–7 p.m.; the same window includes $3 oysters and $12 Gray Whale gin specials, with happy hour also running 4–7 p.m. Restaurant in South Miami, FL
Glass & Vine — Coconut Grove
Settle in by Peacock Park for Thursday live music and a happy hour that lasts all night. Ladies get complimentary bubbles from 5–7 p.m.; the menu adds $2 oysters, $7 cocktails and bites, plus $5 jello shots if the evening needs a silly little toast. Glass & Vine
Thorn — Miami
Thorn pairs food and drink specials with a DJ spinning throwbacks, 6–9 p.m. Thursday. Weekday happy hour runs 4–7 p.m., with specialty cocktails, draft beer, oysters and pizzas, so the group can get dinner started before the music takes over. Events
Mayami Wynwood — Wynwood
Mayami turns Thursday into a dinner party with Latin and house music, live entertainment and a late-night crowd. Ladies get a complimentary La Clandestina cocktail and sushi platter from 7 p.m. to midnight; groups of four or more also get a free bottle from 10 p.m. to midnight. Earlier, happy hour has $5 select cocktails and wine, $4 beer, $8 sushi rolls and $1.50 oysters. Mayami Wynwood Reservations, Dress Code, Hours
Sweet Caroline Karaoke Bar — Wynwood
The Wynwood location has its own Thursday ladies’ night, so the group can trade the Brickell stage for karaoke in the art district. Ladies get complimentary well drinks from 8–11 p.m.; the venue lists daily happy-hour specials from 6–8 p.m., so check the location’s menu for that evening’s prices. sweetcarolinebar.com
PBR Miami — Dolphin Mall
For a group that would rather learn a line dance than circle around a table, PBR brings country music, Thursday lessons and a mechanical bull. Ladies get free drinks at Buckle Bar from 9–10:30 p.m.; bull rides are listed as free nightly. vivodolphinmall.com
Monty’s Coconut Grove — Coconut Grove
Monty’s is the waterfront pick: open-air tables, a raw bar and live music on weekends, with a DJ Thursday night. Its current official schedule lists weekday happy hour from 4–7 p.m., including $7 margaritas and frozen cocktails, $6 wine and a happy-hour raw bar. The venue does not currently list a ladies-only Thursday offer. Monty's Raw Bar
Tomorrowland — Downtown
Tomorrowland is a cocktail-bar stop for a smaller group that wants to talk between songs. Thursdays bring a complimentary cocktail from 9–11 p.m.; come earlier for daily happy hour, 4–7 p.m., with $5 draft beer, $6 wine, $7 well liquor and $10 classic cocktails. www.tomorrowlandmiami.com
Magic 13 Brewing & Distillery — Little Haiti
Magic 13 brings ladies’ night to a beer garden, where the band backs up karaoke and nobody has to carry the chorus alone. Thursdays, two-for-one drinks run 8–11 p.m. and live-band karaoke starts at 9; the taproom is open until 1 a.m. Magic13brewing
Saturday: Retro Dive-Bar Energy and a 92-Cent Pour
The Bend — Hialeah, near Miami Lakes
The Bend’s orange booths, wood paneling and late-night DJs make it feel like a neighborhood bar with its own time machine. Its current online menu lists 92¢ vodka and gin pours for ladies’ night, and the bar is open until 3 a.m.; the current site doesn’t show the offer’s hours, so check its social schedule before heading over. Hialeah, FL
For something to do before the first round, browse CultureOwl’s Miami events calendar or Miami jazz bars and live-music experiences.
