Monterrey Bar
Cocktail bar · Sunset Islands
40 Island Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Highlights
Tucked inside The Standard, Monterrey Bar charms with dim retro luxe vibes, creative cocktails, vinyl tunes, and an intimate, sultry ambiance.
Tucked inside The Standard, Monterrey Bar charms with dim retro luxe vibes, creative cocktails, vinyl tunes, and an intimate, sultry ambiance.
"If you’re looking for a sophisticated cocktail bar that’ll make you feel slightly James Bond-ish, head to Monterrey Bar. The upscale cocktail spot is located in The Standard. The small room can seat just over 20 people, with couch seating, a beautiful T-shaped bar, and dim lighting that’ll make you want to dramatically sip your cocktail like an evil villain slowly revealing their evil plot. Those cocktails are great and also range from $18 to $24. So, you know—not cheap." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino
"There are so many reasons why Monterry Bar is a perfect martini bar. It’s dim, it’s sexy, it’s intimate, it’s inside a fancy hotel (The Standard), and it has a long U-shaped bar where you can make smoldering eye contact with that handsome stranger over there. They also have a really impressive cocktail menu with a stellar vesper. But the great bartenders here will be happy to make your martini any way you prefer. During Happy Hour, they even offer mini martinis." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"South Beach nightlife rarely feels mature. But this is a cocktail bar for adults. The intimate spot inside the Standard makes you feel sophisticated. The balanced cocktails are served in fancy glasses with crystal-clear ice cubes. The room is dim, sexy, and has a communal horseshoe bar that makes it easy to strike up conversations with tourists. The Standard is the best place to pretend you’re on vacation in Miami, and since we can’t go near much inside the property without spending a jabillion dollars, this bar has become our favorite place to hang out here." - ryan pfeffer
"The Price: $12 Here’s another Happy Hour mini martini, and another that feels like a medium martini (once again, not complaining). Monterrey Bar in the lobby of The Standard does its mini martini Happy Hour from 6pm to 8pm Monday through Friday. These are the priciest mini martinis on the guide by a dollar. But for that extra dollar, you get atmosphere. Dim lighting, a vinyl soundtrack, and a high chance of overhearing tourists recount the harrowing tale of their Uber from the airport make this place one of our favorite spots in Miami to drink any size martini." - ryan pfeffer
"This cozy drinking den is ideal for date nights. Those looking for a little liquid courage in the form of a margarita should check out the Belle Margarita made with Mijenta Blanco tequila, lime juice, cane sugar, green cardamom, pink and white pepper, coriander, and himalayan salt or for a little something super earthy — Le Lido made with Tequila Ocho Plata, Kleos mastiha, Chareau aloe, honeydew melon, and cucumber." - Amber Love Bond
