Ryan F.
Yelp
Grabbed some drinks at Barracuda Taphouse & Grill on Saturday evening. Had a few draft beers as well as a Jumbo Pretzel.
Quality
Barracuda Taphouse & Grill is probably one of the bars I have frequented the most in my time in Miami. Never really at the top of my list, but always a good time. I stopped in on Saturday evening just to have a few beers. They had an impressive line-up and I ended up having three drafts, all sours. While you may not find the hidden gems like at other beer bars, you will find a consistently good list of quality brews. I ended up also ordering a Jumbo Pretzel during my visit. The food at the bar is solid, and my pretzel was no exception. A great compliment to beer.
Quantity
It had been a while since I last visited and what I did not remember was the massive tap line. They have around fifty beers on draft, which is excellent for beer drinkers.
Value
Even selecting a few craft beers, nothing was expensive on the menu. I think the most expensive beer I ordered was $7.50. They also have pitchers available for good prices and frequent happy hours and specials.
Ambiance
Barracuda Taphouse & Grill is located in the heart of Coconut Grove. Surrounded by some of the most popular dive bars in Miami, Barracuda is probably my favorite. When you enter, the space is pretty large. To the left is the bar, where you see the incredible row of taps. There was also a large screen pulled down along the wall showing a basketball game. Two other televisions were placed behind the bar. This area also had a large table and several booths. To the right of the entrance they have more of the game area. A few booths work as a barrier to a pool table, darts, and beer pong. There is also a jukebox, and someone had decided to go crazy with The Doors. The place looks like a mix between a sports bar and an ocean front dive.
Crowd
This place always seems to have a decent crowd. There was a good basketball game on, so a small crowd had gathered for it. There were also a few folks playing beer pong and pool, as well as a group of guys just drinking at the bar. A very relaxed vibe for Saturday evening, perfect for a few brews.
Service
It is a bar that brings in a lot of locals and regulars. And even though the bartenders knew nearly half the visitors, they made sure to still pay attention to the rest of the guests. All too often I see bartenders drift towards their friends and leave other customers hanging, I'm glad to say that is not the case here.
Parking
There is street parking directly outside, though it fills up quick. With plenty of different options around the Grove, usually a loop around the area with find something.
Extra
Barracuda Taphouse & Grill is one of my favorite dive bars in Miami. With a solid selection of beer and friendly bartenders, it is a great place to relax and watch a game or mess around with some pool or beer pong.