Sip Happens at this Surf Club 🍾

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The Champagne Bar at the Surf Club brings old-school glamour and next-gen cocktails to the heart of Miami.

What to Know

If you plucked out the potted palms, you might think you were in mid-century Milan, not Miami. The Champagne Bar at the Surf Club is a throwback in the best way — all creamy neutrals, emerald accents, dim lighting and ceilings tall enough to make you straighten your posture. Forget beachy basics or boho burnout; this is a full-on Four Seasons fantasy, with a cocktail list that hits harder than the humidity. It’s no surprise it landed on the inaugural North America’s Best Bars (50–100) list.

The best part? No reservations, no gatekeeping. Just show up, find a seat and toast to whatever you feel like — a promotion, a Tuesday, a text back.

If you’re hungry, order oysters or caviar to match your glass. Or make it a progressive dinner: swing by the Italian Lido Restaurant through those dramatic open arches, or head next door to the Surf Club Restaurant for a Michelin-star meal.

What to Wear

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L'IDEE Gala Midi Dress

A pleated satin showstopper with a hidden zip and adjustable back strap, this bold green midi brings all the drama — minus the effort.

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‍Steve Madden Annie Heel

These metallic strappy heels bring major sparkle energy with a slanted square toe and just-right 3.5" lift — comfy enough to dance, shiny enough to stun.

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Armenta Old World Diamond Pave Stud Earrings

Armenta round studs with champagne diamond pavé in 18 karat recycled yellow gold and oxidized sterling silver.

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Cheers Champagne Bottle Crystal Clutch Bag

Judith Leiber Couture clutch bag in champagne bottle "Cheers" silhouette. Framed, hardshell body fully beaded in Austrian crystals.

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Swarovski Women's Attract Watch Champagne Gold

Illuminate your look in this exquisite watch, with gold-tone physical vapor deposition. The guilloche dial is decorated with modernist, crystal index markers and the crystal band screams Champagne bubbles.

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What to Order

The menu leans minimalist — but clever. Think peanut-infused mezcal and apricot-pecan milk instead of bells and whistles. There’s a scroll-stopping wine and spirits list, but let’s be real: you're here for the bubbles. With the largest Champagne selection in Miami, this bar knows its brand.

Surf Club Negroni

A power move. Bombay Sapphire Premier Cru, Mancino Rosso, Campari, Martini Bitter.

Pineapple

Dessert in a glass. Milagro Cristalino, banana, Grand Marnier Cuvée Alexandre, pineapple, Louisiana crunch cake.

Peanut

Like drinking a peanut butter truffle. Ilegal Reposado, Mancino Kopi, Amaro Ancho Reyes, peanuts.

Strawberry

A beach day in cocktail form. Planteray Pineapple, Planteray Coconut, Savoia Americano, Mancino Sakura, strawberry, coconut foam.

Guava & Vanilla (NA)

Sweet, tart and zero proof. Guava, vanilla, lime.

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