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Published On09 Jun 2025
Ready to catch the Dolphins in true Miami style? We’ve built an initial list of the best sports bars in Miami to watch Dolphins games and cheer on the Fins with fellow fans who bleed aqua and orange.
From the electric energy of Wynwood to the waterfront elegance of Brickell, these venues deliver the perfect combination of premium viewing experience, quality food and drinks, and that authentic Miami Dolphins atmosphere you’re craving. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly vibes or upscale game day entertainment, I’ve quoted 20 top venues with detailed analysis and insider tips from my personal visits.
Wynwood
1. Grails Miami
Ratings:
🍗 4/5 | 🍺 4/5 | 📺 4/5 | 🏀 5/5 | ⭐ 4.3/5
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Miami's highest-rated sports bar with 70+ HD screens, sneaker-themed atmosphere, and the legendary "Miami Vice" patio. I've watched countless games here, and the energy during Dolphins touchdowns is absolutely electric.
- Sports Setup: Those 70+ HD screens aren't just for show—they're positioned perfectly so you never miss a play, whether you're at the bar, on the Miami Vice patio, or grabbing food. The sound system is crystal clear, and during big games, they'll put the Dolphins on every screen.
- Food & Drink: The elevated bar food here is legit. Their game day wings disappeared faster than Tyreek Hill on a go route, and the craft cocktail selection is surprisingly impressive for a sports bar. Beer selection covers all the basics plus some local favorites. At
- Atmosphere: The sneaker displays add a unique Miami flair without being gimmicky. Gets packed during prime time, but they manage crowds well. Only downside? Parking can be brutal in Wynwood on game days.
- Special Features: Indoor/outdoor seating, sneaker-themed sports lounge, "Miami Vice" patio, premium sound system with zone control.
Brickell/Downtown
1. Batch Gastropub
Ratings:
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: The only sports bar I've found with cocktails on tap—yes, you read that right. Chef-driven menu that puts most restaurants to shame, perfect for impressing clients or dates during game day.
- Sports Setup: Multiple screens with excellent positioning throughout the venue. Audio is clean, and the professional crowd actually knows football. The atmosphere is more refined than your typical sports bar, but the energy is there when it matters.
- Food & Drink: This is where Batch shines. The elevated comfort food is worth the slightly higher prices, and those cocktails on tap are a game-changer. Service is professional and efficient—I never missed a play waiting for drinks.
- Atmosphere: Perfect for client entertainment or when you want to impress. The Brickell location means easy access and good parking. Weekend brunch during early games is a local secret.
- Special Features: Cocktails on tap, chef-driven American fare, weekend brunch during early games, valet parking available.
2. American Social Brickell
Ratings:
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Waterfront location with Miami River views that make every game feel like a vacation. I watched the comeback against New England here, and those skyline views during the celebration were pure magic.
- Sports Setup: Over 30 screens, including outdoor TVs on the waterfront patio. The audio setup lets you hear the game clearly even outside. Great crowd energy, especially during division games.
- Food & Drink: Solid American fare with a Florida twist. The 30+ draft beer selection covers everything from local crafts to game day classics. Prices are fair for the waterfront location.
- Atmosphere: The waterfront setting is unbeatable, especially during those perfect Miami weather games. Boat access is a nice touch for the boating crowd. It can get touristy, but locals know to claim the best spots early.
- Special Features: Waterfront dining, 30+ draft beers, boat access from the Miami River, outdoor viewing areas.
3. Black Market Miami
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Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Sleek downtown sports bar that proves you don't have to sacrifice style for substance. The crowd here actually knows football, and the craft cocktail program is legitimately impressive.
- Sports Setup: Multiple large screens with optimal viewing angles. The modern design doesn't sacrifice functionality. Good crowd energy, though slightly more restrained than dive bars.
- Food & Drink: Elevated bar food and an ambitious cocktail menu. The craft beer selection is solid, and the Sunday game day menu hits all the right notes.
- Atmosphere: Perfect for groups wanting a more refined atmosphere. Two Miami locations provide options. Modern amenities and professional service.
- Special Features: Two Miami locations, modern design, craft cocktail program, group reservations available.
4. Lost Boy
Ratings:
🍗 3/5 | 🍺 4/5 | 📺 3/5 | 🏀 3/5 | ⭐ 3.8/5
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Cool downtown bar that transforms into a mini-theater for big games by pulling down a massive projector screen. I discovered this during a Monday Night Football game, and it was like watching in someone's really cool living room.
- Sports Setup: That projector screen for major games creates an immersive experience you won't find anywhere else. Regular TVs handle standard viewing perfectly.
- Food & Drink: Simple bar food done well, plus craft beer selection. Nothing fancy, but it works perfectly for focused game watching.
- Atmosphere: Relaxed downtown crowd with engaged energy. The darts and pool table are perfect for halftime entertainment.
- Special Features: Projector screen for big games, craft beer selection, darts and pool table, downtown location.
Coconut Grove
1. Sandbar Sports Grill
Ratings:
🍗 3/5 | 🍺 4/5 | 📺 4/5 | 🏀 4/5 | ⭐ 3.4/5
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: A Grove institution with 40 beers on tap and 30+ TVs. This was my go-to during college, and those fish tacos are still legitimately famous among locals. The bocce court outside is perfect for halftime.
- Sports Setup: Over 30 TVs with zone sound control. During UM games, this place is pure chaos—in the best possible way.
- Food & Drink: Those 40 beers on tap aren't just for show. The fish tacos disappear fast during games, and daily drink deals keep costs reasonable for students.
- Atmosphere: Student-friendly pricing and authentic college sports bar energy. Gets loud during big games, but that's part of the charm.
- Special Features: 40 beers on tap, outdoor bocce ball court, fish tacos, student-friendly pricing, trivia nights.
2. Flanigan's Seafood Bar and Grill
Ratings:
🍗 4/5 | 🍺 3/5 | 📺 3/5 | 🏀 3/5 | ⭐ 3.6/5
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Pure Miami DNA. My dad brought me here for my first Dolphins game in the '90s, and those green cups still hit different. This is where three generations of Miami families watch football together.
- Sports Setup: TVs throughout ensure good viewing everywhere. Staff knows local sports inside and out—they remember Dan Marino stories like they happened yesterday.
- Food & Drink: Those baby back ribs are legendary for a reason. Free wings on Wednesdays with a pitcher purchase is a Miami institution dating back decades.
- Atmosphere: Multi-generational families create an authentic neighborhood atmosphere. Late kitchen hours are clutch for West Coast games.
- Special Features: Free wings Wednesdays, legendary baby back ribs, green cups tradition, family-friendly environment, late hours.
3. Monty's Raw Bar
Ratings:
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Waterfront institution with Biscayne Bay views that make every game feel special. During that overtime win against Buffalo, the sunset over the bay created the perfect celebration backdrop.
- Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout the waterfront venue. The bay views during games are spectacular, especially for those perfect Miami weather Sundays.
- Food & Drink: Fresh seafood focus sets it apart. Stone crab during season is mandatory, and tropical cocktails complement the waterfront setting perfectly.
- Atmosphere: Relaxed waterfront vibe with authentic Miami coastal lifestyle. Boat docking is available for the nautical crowd.
- Special Features: Biscayne Bay waterfront views, fresh seafood specialities, boat docking, tropical atmosphere, sunset viewing.
South Beach
1. Finnegan's Way
Ratings:
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Irish-American pub atmosphere on Ocean Drive that somehow works perfectly for Dolphins games. The huge outdoor seating area means you can watch football while people-watching on the most famous street in Miami.
- Sports Setup: TVs everywhere, including a massive outdoor area. Never a bad sight line, which I appreciated during a crowded playoff watch party. They show all the games on NFL Sundays.
- Food & Drink: Classic Pub dishes alongside sports bar favorites. Daily specials help offset Ocean Drive pricing.
- Atmosphere: Pub energy with South Beach flair. Great for families and mixed groups, though it can get touristy during peak season.
- Special Features: Ocean Drive location, huge outdoor seating, family-friendly, great staff, people-watching paradise.
Downtown
1. Sports Grill Sunset
Ratings:
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Local chain institution and authentic Dolphins royalty. I've been coming to Sports Grill locations since I moved to Miami, and the Sunset spot never disappoints. This is pure, unfiltered Dolphins fandom.
- Sports Setup: Excellent NFL coverage with staff who live and breathe Dolphins football. The crowd energy during rivalry games is absolutely electric.
- Food & Drink: Those legendary "Dale style" wings are worth the hype. I've tried copying the recipe at home and failed miserably. Family-friendly pricing makes this accessible to everyone.
- Atmosphere: This is what authentic Miami sports bar culture looks like. Not fancy, but genuine. Multi-generational families cheering together create something special.
- Special Features: Legendary "Dale style" wings, family-friendly pricing, authentic local atmosphere, multiple TVs throughout.
North Miami Beach
1. Duffy's Sports Grill
Ratings:
🍗 3/5 | 🍺 3/5 | 📺 4/5 | 🏀 4/5 | ⭐ 3.5/5
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Over 100 televisions create the ultimate viewing experience with waterfront marina views. I've never seen this many screens in one venue—they're not exaggerating when they claim 100+ TVs.
- Sports Setup: Those 100+ televisions include outdoor screens facing the marina. The sheer number means perfect sightlines from everywhere. Special Dolphins promotions during games add authentic energy.
- Food & Drink: Solid sports bar fare with waterfront pricing. The Miami Mojitos are a nice local touch, and happy hour specials make it accessible for regular visits.
- Atmosphere: The waterfront marina views during afternoon games are spectacular. A family-friendly atmosphere works perfectly for group outings and celebrations.
- Special Features: 100+ televisions, waterfront marina views, MVP loyalty program, outdoor viewing areas, special Dolphins promotions.
Miami Springs
1. Old Tom's Sports Bar
Ratings:
🍗 3/5 | 🍺 3/5 | 📺 4/5 | 🏀 3/5 | ⭐ 3.9/5
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Local favorite right by Miami International Airport with award-winning wings and an authentic dive bar atmosphere. This place has character that you can't manufacture—pure local authenticity.
- Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout an intimate venue with staff who know their football. Close proximity to the airport makes it convenient for travellers and creates a unique crowd mix.
- Food & Drink: Those award-winning chicken wings are legitimately famous among locals. Ice-cold beer selection and no-frills pricing focus on quality over flash.
- Atmosphere: Dark watering hole atmosphere with genuine local dive feel. Loyal following of airport workers and neighborhood regulars creates a real community vibe.
- Special Features: Award-winning chicken wings, close to Miami International Airport, authentic dive atmosphere, local following.
Dolphin Mall
1. Sports & Social Dolphin Mall
Ratings:
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Massive 50-foot MEGA Screen creates theater-like atmosphere with game day entertainment, including emcees and DJs. This isn't your typical mall sports bar—it's a legitimate destination.
- Sports Setup: That 50-foot MEGA Screen media wall, plus 30+ HD TV,s creates immersive viewing.
- Food & Drink: Elevated food and beverage experience with a comprehensive sports bar menu. The scale of operation means consistent quality and professional service.
- Atmosphere: High-energy with professional game day entertainment. Perfect for families and large groups, with easy mall parking and accessibility.
- Special Features: 50-foot MEGA Screen, 30+ HD TVs, game day emcees and DJs, live fan-cams, mall convenience.
Omni
1. Mike's at Venetia
Ratings:
🍗 3/5 | 🍺 3/5 | 📺 4/5 | 🏀 4/5 | ⭐ 3.6/5
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Unique ninth-floor location with Biscayne Bay views that you won't find anywhere else. No-frills Irish sports bar atmosphere with million-dollar views—only in Miami.
- Sports Setup: Multiple TVs with spectacular bay views from a ninth-floor rooftop setting. The combination of football and waterfront views is uniquely Miami.
- Food & Drink: Irish sports bar fare with cold beer and classic pub food. Simple menu executed well without trying to be fancy.
- Atmosphere: Laid-back Irish pub atmosphere with spectacular Biscayne Bay views. The elevator ride adds to the unique experience.
- Special Features: Ninth-floor rooftop location, Biscayne Bay views, Irish sports bar authenticity, unique condo building setting.
Coral Gables
1. JohnMartin's Irish Pub Miami Blog
Ratings:
🍗 3/5 | 🍺 4/5 | 📺 3/5 | 🏀 3/5 | ⭐ 3.5/5
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Landmark authentic Irish pub on prestigious Miracle Mile with genuine Irish heart and serious sports viewing. This is what an Irish pub should be—authentic, welcoming, and passionate about sports.
- Sports Setup: Multiple screens throughout an authentic Irish pub setting with knowledgeable staff. Beer specials during games show they understand their sports-watching customers.
- Food & Drink: Traditional Irish fare including fish and chips, bangers and mash, plus an extensive imported beer selection. The Irish whiskey collection is impressive.
- Atmosphere: Genuine Irish pub atmosphere with a welcoming mix of locals and international visitors. The Miracle Mile location adds upscale neighborhood charm.
- Special Features: Authentic Irish pub atmosphere, Miracle Mile location, traditional Irish menu, extensive whiskey selection.
2. Tap 42
Ratings:
🍗 4/5 | 🍺 4/5 | 📺 4/5 | 🏀 4/5 | ⭐ 4/5
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Modern gastropub where music plays instead of sports announcers, creating a unique party atmosphere. Always busy with a trendy crowd seeking elevated food and a social dining experience.
- Sports Setup: Multiple HD TVs throughout a modern venue, though music instead of game audio creates a different vibe than traditional sports bars.
- Food & Drink: Elevated gastropub menu with craft burgers and extensive beer selection. Monday $12 burger specials are popular with regulars.
- Atmosphere: Party atmosphere with emphasis on social dining rather than pure sports focus. Always busy with a professional crowd.
- Special Features: Music instead of sports audio, modern gastropub setting, $12 burger specials on Mondays, multiple South Florida locations.
Pinecrest
1. Keg South
Ratings:
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Dark dive bar atmosphere with dollar bills stapled to walls and authentic local character. This is pure dive bar culture where everyone knows each other, and football is taken seriously.
- Sports Setup: TVs positioned around bar area in classic dive setting. Games get proper attention from the crowd that genuinely cares about football.
- Food & Drink: Grilled wings served naked with char marks are a speciality. Cold beer and dive bar pricing keep regulars coming back.
- Atmosphere: Dollar bills covering walls and an authentic dive atmosphere you can't manufacture. Loyal local crowd creates a genuine community feel.
- Special Features: Dollar bills stapled to walls, grilled wings with char marks, authentic dive bar atmosphere, loyal local following.
Brickell
1. 305 Sports Bar
Ratings:
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Soccer-focused sports bar that shows all major sports with a passionate international atmosphere. While soccer dominates, they embrace all sports with enthusiasm that's infectious.
- Sports Setup: Multiple TVs showing various sports, with soccer getting priority. The passionate atmosphere extends to all sports, including NFL games.
- Food & Drink: Robust bottle and draft beer selection with typical sports bar food. The international crowd brings different energy to game viewing.
- Atmosphere: Soccer-focused but welcoming to all sports fans. The passionate international crowd creates a unique viewing experience.
- Special Features: Soccer-focused with all sports welcome, international atmosphere, robust beer selection, passionate crowd.
West Miami
1. Lincoln's Beard Brewing Co.
Ratings:
Notable Features:
- What Makes It Special: Local brewery offering Dolphins game days with a craft beer focus and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. The brewery setting creates a relaxed community vibe perfect for football Sundays.
- Sports Setup: Multiple screens in a brewery setting with emphasis on community over pure sports bar energy. Dolphins game days bring locals together.
- Food & Drink: Unique craft beers brewed on-site with rotating selections. The brewery's focus means exceptional beer quality and variety.
- Atmosphere: Friendly neighborhood brewery atmosphere where locals gather for games. More relaxed than traditional sports bars, but with genuine football passion.
- Special Features: On-site brewery, unique craft beers, friendly atmosphere, local community gathering spot, and Dolphins game day events.
Conclusion
Miami’s sports bars for Dolphins fans are as diverse and passionate as the city itself. Whether you’re after the high-tech excellence of Grails Wynwood, the waterfront elegance of American Social Brickell, the authentic local culture of Sports Grill, or the unique brewery atmosphere of Lincoln’s Beard, there’s a perfect spot for every type of fan and every game situation.
These 20 venues are just the start of our database on great sports bars in Miami for all of the local teams to offer a combination of excellent viewing experiences with quality food and authentic atmosphere. From trendy Wynwood energy to classic dive bar character, from waterfront luxury to neighborhood brewery charm, these venues deliver the community and passion that makes every Dolphins game feel special. What’s your favorite spot to watch the Fins? Drop a comment and let me know if I missed any hidden gems!
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