PUB 52 Gastropub & Kitchen - South Miami

Really cool vibe here! Love the decor, lighting, and came specifically for the live entertainment which was the star here. Plan B was the live band, and they sounded great! For pub fare, the food was much better than expected (and better than other reviews I read would lead you to believe) with a great presentation (see pics), although the fish was a bit overcooked yet still hot, tasty, and enjoyable. Really appreciated the attentive service with servers coming and checking in on us multiple times. Overall definitely recommend!!

04/18/2024 This unique restaurant offers live jazz music every Thursday; they do not charge an entrance fee to see musicians who aren't the best but still play wonderfully. I ordered a flatbread and it took me two days to digest it because it was so bad. The drinks are affordably priced and the service could be improved. The most striking thing is the sparse audience for musicians who entertain the attendees, which should prompt the local marketing to analyze what they are doing. I will definitely visit this place again on another Thursday.

Leo is the Best thing here. He is a breath of fresh air. Friendly, Funny, and all round nice guy. Makes me start my work week on the right step.

Not trying to knock this place, because they mean well. There is a reason why it’s always empty. 1- music is wayyyyyy too loud, regardless of whether the band and/or music starts playing late night or not. It’s so loud, you can’t even enjoy the music. 2. The band starts their “sound check” and it’s obnoxious. You are trying to eat, have a drink, enjoy a conversation with friends and you have a loud random noises scaring you. 3. Bartenders are nice but slow. The place is empty yet no one comes to ask you what you want to drink for 10 minutes when you are 1 of 3 people at the bar, and there are 2 bartenders, and a bunch of staff. They take 20 minutes to make a cocktail. Very inefficient Food is good, place is cute, and it’s conveniently located, though. Hopefully they make some of these tweaks so that more people go.

Cool place with friendly staff and good service. We didn't eat, just had a few drinks. Unfortunately there was a problem with the beers, a lot of the beers on the menu were not available. Not good on a Friday night. The band Wide Awake was great.

A Hidden Gem for Jazz Lovers! Jazz Thursdays at Pub52 exceeded all my expectations! From the moment I stepped in, I was captivated by the soulful melodies that filled the air. The talented musicians transported me to a different time and place with their incredible performances. The intimate setting of Pub52 created the perfect atmosphere for enjoying jazz music. The acoustics were spot on, allowing every note to resonate beautifully. The staff were attentive and made sure that everyone had a great experience. The food and drink options were also top-notch. The menu boasted a variety of delicious small bites and an impressive selection of wines and craft beers. Whether you're a jazz aficionado or simply looking for a unique night out, Jazz Thursdays at Pub52 is a hidden gem that should not be missed!

Male bartenders were terrible. 5 stools at bar taken and it took 20 mins to be recognized. Ordered two drinks and came back with only one. Seem to like to play instead of serve. Female bartender was excellent.

Amazing Brunch spot. Great fast friendly service. Amazing is food & huge portions. Had the banana putting French toast... delicious.. wife had build your own Benny. Mimosa bottomless for $20... Simba approved.

Great ambiance, food, service and live music! Food is fresh and delicious, service was good, and great place to listen to live music. Always have a great time here!

Meh. The Korean ribs were so fatty I didn't eat them. The artichoke dip was okay. Service was sparse we had to look for our guy to get a drink. The menu is unspectacular nothing stands out. There was a live band on Saturday night which garnered my intention to slip inside and see what this place is all about. Aside from the band the evening was uneventful. This place is like so many other pub food ale houses etc Meh.

Pretty awful food. As in AWFUL. So loud despite being empty. Loud band playing to a crowd of 4 people. Can't hear conversation at 7:30pm. Drinks took 20 min (which would be fine if crowded but it wasn't even 3M ABLES full) and martini half full when served. So many better options. Don't go here.

Stopped in for a drink but didn't eat so I'll have to circle back sometime and try some of their food. The ambiance was cool! I'd qualify it as an upscale sports bar. There are lots of TVs, a full (cool) bar with a few seats on an outside bar connected to the bar inside. I learned they have love music most days with a variety of genres. We were the only people in the establishment at the off-time we went so the bartenders were very attentive and cool to talk to. Price-wise, it's high like most places in Miami. There is metered street parking and metered lots nearby.

Quick stop after brunch, music outside was good. We sat at the bar, it was pretty dead. They had quite a few beers on tap and pricing was realistic. Id stop in again.

Came here on a weekday right when they opened so we were the only people in there for a while. Even with that being said the service was a little slow. Typical bar food for the most part but they have a fun variety of menu items that I enjoyed such as the taco bites, and the tostones rellenos. We also had a tartare which was decent and a chicken flatbread that was terribly undercooked even though it took a long time to arrive to the table. The truffle Mac and cheese was very good! Definitely the best thing I had.

I've been wanting to visit for a while but always to busy to do so. It's been a rough work day and I needed a couple of drinks and to seat alone and decompress. This place was perfect for that. I came around 6ish on a Thursday and set at the bar. I was greeted by a super welcoming bartender (Anthony) he was very friendly and knowledgeable of the drink menu. Gave me great options I tried the raspberry drop martini it was delicious but I'm a Prosecco type of girl so I had to try their Prosecco mule and loved it. Ambiance for a early Thursday was dead but that's normal and I prefer it that way to be honest. I will be returning on a regular base for the happy hour and the spectacular service! Keep up the good work guy's!

I'm a bit behind in writing my review as this concerns a lunchtime visit almost two months ago in early August. My wife had a 1pm medical appointment near UM so after I dropped her off I decided to drive over to South Miami for lunch. After walking around for a bit, I decided to stop in at Pub 52 and I'm glad I did. The restaurant was almost empty on a Wednesday afternoon so I had a choice of booths near the bar. My server, Javier, approached me immediately, provided a menu, and took my drink order, which was a draft Guinness. When he returned with my drink, I ordered the Veggie Burger without the cheese. He then inquired if I had done so because I'm Vegan and when I answered yes, he advised me that the cole slaw that normally accompanies the burger contained mayo so he would ensure that it wasn't on the plate. I then ordered fries as my side dish. After delivering my food, Javier kept checking on me to make sure everything was satisfactory and to see if there was anything else I needed. So often servers in these type of pub/casual restaurants deliver your food (or worse, it's simply delivered by runners), and you don't see them again until it's time to pay your bill. It was a pleasure having a server who checked on me several times throughout my meal. Now I know from reading earlier reviews that service has apparently been an issue here, but I had absolutely no complaints with my service from Javier. I also found my food to be delicious; one of the best Veggie Burgers I've ever had. I hate when restaurants simply use a pre-packaged commercial frozen veggie burger. Here it was obvious that this was a hand-crafted veggie burger. I don't want to take anything away from earlier Yelpers who had less than satisfying experiences at Pub 52 due to slow service from both the kitchen and their servers, and I'm sure that the fact that the restaurant was nearly empty had an impact on the excellent service I received from both, but I can only rate my own experience here this day. And that experience was definitely worth 5 stars. If and when I return at a busier time and on a busier day, I'll write a revised review to see if Pub 52 still warrants 5 stars. But until then, this is what it deserves from me.

I went we t the place was not crowded and got excellent service. Live music play afro cuban jazz was incredible. I'd definitely come back to try their food.

When an establishment has their happy hour clearly advertised outside but when you enter they tell you it's no longer offered, without an apology I might add, just keep walking and go else where. No wonder they're always empty.

Not impressed at all. We had a party of 10 for mother's day brunch. They charged $60 per person plus $30 per child. The food was basic, looked and tasted like prepackaged food. The eggs tasted like box eggs. They offered crab legs and no utensils to Crack the crabs open. When I asked the waitress she seemed confused. Complete waist of money.

The servers go out of their way to be nice. The food is excellent! And the bands are wonderful. We are enjoying the music of Alexa and the Old Fashioneds. Great time!

I don't know how places with such awful service stay in business. Stopped by on a slow night for drinks. Three bartenders looking busy and providing no service. Waited for ten minutes. One made eye contact for a split second and quickly averted her eyes. Stood at the bar for 15 minutes. The bartenders walking back and forth, wiping the bar, talking to waiters but nobody offered any service and with the exception of the brief eye contact they were masters at the art of pretending you're not there. Left and went elsewhere. Few things more useless than a bar where you can't get a drink.

During the day, Pub 52 is another pub with large screen TVs, a long bar that covers the entire length of the wall, and menu with items you would expect, such as burgers and wings, and if you are looking for something a bit different, they may have that as well. During the day it is rarely crowded and at times the service can be slow. But when the sun goes down during the weekend, this place starts to buzz as people slowly walk in and fill the long tables and the band starts setting up. By the time the band starts, the crowd is anticipating a night a music, dance, drinks, and food. I don't think I have ever seen a band there that was not good, and although the space designated as dance floor in front of the band is rather small, this never stops anyone from dancing in between tables. As you may imagine, the service can be slow, but I always find the bar area less crowded than the main room and I order my drinks there. This makes things simple and easy to close the tab. Overall, if you are looking for a fun evening, Pub 52 is a good bet, especially for larger crowds.

The churrasco was not churrasco. It was a cheap block of leather for $32. Likely Vacío or flap meat choice grade. Nice vibe. But stay away from that steak. Good for music and beer, but don't come here expecting a good meal.

Came here for Happy Hour with a coworker and upon walking in, we realized there were 2 other parties seated but no host or server in sight. We stood around for a good 5 minutes or so just wondering where the employees were until finally we were seated. Just an FYI, there's live music so you're going to be practically shouting to speak. Doesn't matter if you sit at the bar or at a booth/table, the music gets LOUD. Once we placed our order with the bartender, the drinks took a while to come out but the food took 40 minutes! Keep in mind we only ordered bite sized food and when we complained to another employee, he seemed to be unaware of our order. I will say due to this inconvenience, he took some things off our tab and said it was on the house due to the delay. As far as the food, we got the Taco Bites with the Korean BBQ ribs and some tostones on the side. I would recommend the Brie, Procuitto & Fig flat bread. This was what saved the night for me. The drinks were ok, no complaints there. Personally, there were too many cons versus pros about this restaurant so I will not be trying it out again.

Terrible. Service was bad and it took us 20 minutes to get the servers attention to tell her our chicken was RAW. They brought out a new plate and it was still chewy. Just bad bad bad.

My experience at Pub 52 was great! My friends and I ordered from the Miami spice menu. This allowed us to taste a variety of menu options. The food was tasty and well presented but left something to be desired. The drinks were refreshing and decently sized. I gave them 4 stars because of the ambiance and service. Our server Ruben was helpful in choosing from the menu and was extremely attentive. They have plenty of tvs inside for viewing sports and a small stage for bands on special days of the week. They also had a pool table but it was tucked away because of the pandemic. Everything was clean and the staff was wearing masks throughout every interaction. Overall I look forward to stopping by again on a night that a band is playing and have some more of their tasty sangria.

We came last Saturday 7/30 for our friends live band event and had so much fun! This place really set the ambiance for the whole evening. Our waiter was nice and made sure we were taken care of! The food was pretty good, I got the beef sliders. Overall it's a great place to hang in the South Miami area. You can street park or park in the garage near by.

We decided to give Pub 52 a second chance after our first fiasco . The restaurant was still busy with large parties on a random Sunday . The $15 bottomless mimosa / sangria is a great deal for Miami. Our food was A LOT better this time. We had the patatas bravas, chicken and waffles and bread Pudding French toast. The chicken and waffles was nothing special , no distinct wow factor . But let's talk about the bread pudding French toast! It's like a warm hug in your mouth. It's crispy yet soft and fluffy, sweet without being over bearing and a huge portion. The service was still a little slow but we enjoyed our mimosas and food this time around. We will be back.

This place is AWFUL!!!!! Please stay away. The flat beard was still partially frozen and the fries were soggy. I don't know how this place is still open. I mean the reviews are accurate, awful food waste of money

Went on Halloween for a quick bite before I took the kids trick or treating. Sadly the service was so bad only 1/2 of my group was able to eat... you see the server came to our table, took 1/2 the order and left. When we finally were able to enter the rest of the order we were told the kitchen was backed up. Over the course of the "meal" I would head to the bar to ask for water and refills. How did they make the experience better??? They removed the items we NEVER received off the bill. Can't make this up. Also never seen so many TV's without Sunday ticket or at the least the NFL red zone channel.

This place is amazing first time here love the atmosphere, the food is amazing, the chef came out and said hello, his name is Andy he's amazing guy. I love that he shared his passion for cooking and why he makes the dishes that he does. And she make sure allAnd the bartender Javier is amazing he's very attentive and always smiling it was crazy I feel like I had to smile every time he came to my table regardless lol. We were going to go somewhere else this Friday but we change our venue to hear they have live bands Fridays and Saturdays.

I met some friends on a Sunday afternoon to watch a game and have some drinks. The restaurant was pretty empty. The food took over a hour to arrive. Chiken fingers with fries . Our waitress disappeared. I have been to this place before and it's a very hip restaurant with nice bands. The service is horrible!!

I'll give credit to the food if I ever make my way over to that side of south Miami. The service speaks for itself, bad or good? Ask the two managers that came to another local spot and began harassing the bartender, egging the worker to jump ship and join their pub. The ambiance was just nice before they arrived, and what better way to ruin it than to speak out loud about where you work? I ended up going to your spot afterwards. Mhm.

Great ambiance to eat and listen to a live band. I highly recommend this establishment in the heart of South Miami.

Great food, server and fun ambiance during a particularly busy time. It was lots of fun.

I worked in the area in the past so I heard about management before even applying. I thought people were exaggerating. They weren't. The floor manager Rebecca was very nice in person but seemed all over the place so I forgave her for leaving my follow-up texts on read. 2 weeks passed of her leading me on and telling me I got the job to wait for the schedule to come out. Nothing. At this point I finished my 2 weeks at my last job and stopped my job hunt because she's telling me to wait for training to start. I can't explain how absolutely inconsiderate you have to be to not just staff but to people in general. Months later and I'm still trying to recover financially. I heard about her going to the bar next door getting sloppy wasted. It's embarrassing and I should've listened to the people around me. On top of that the GM or owner of whatever he is was so rude and dismissive. Don't waste your time trying to work here.

I worked here for less than a month they're understaffed and the manger sucks. I was paid for my tips however when I asked for my hourly pay he ignored my countless text and refused to pay me. Don't support their business and save you time with the bad service. The food is also overpriced! (:

We were so disappointed~ my husband and I finally went out for a date night and started with some drinks- unfortunately my husbands whiskey glass was dirty- like someone had a fruit drink in it and the crust was never washed!!! Nasty!! Needless to say we canceled our order and left! Crossed the street to Ceviche lovers had an awesome time ms delicious food! Totally recommend Ceviche Lovers' not Pub 52!

I went to this great restaurant last week for the 1st time and it was wonderful. Great food, great service and so immaculate! They have live music on some nights. Wednesday is jazz night.. You gotta check this place out!

Love love loved this whole place! This beautiful modern space use to be Raw Sushi..later for them Pub 52 has arrived. With a great location blocks from local bars and restaurants. With Damon, the best bartender, pouring out all different cocktails and concoctions imaginable. We sat at the bar and just enjoyed the cool and sleek ambiance. TV's were on with the latest football game to make the day even better. We had difficulty in deciding what to drink and Damon came up with some delish drink and told us to name it,real cool dude. The drinks were fantastic and then hunger hit us. I didn't want an entree so I went with some truffle fries and shared the beer braised pork sliders. OMG, I think these sliders were the best I've ever had. They were true sized sliders and the pork was so tender and had to die for flavor.I savored every damn bite and secretly thought of ordering more. I really loved them and wish I hadn't shared, lol. Boyfriend got the churrasco with chimichurri. Steak cooked to perfection and that sauce just made it even better. We had such a cool time here. We enjoyed everything here and can't wait to come back!

This is a good place if you have a large party. Came here for my niece's 30th birthday party (I am aging myself!) and they were able to accommodate us not only with social distancing, but also with separate checks. Our server Victoria was great and made sure that we were all taken care of. The manager (Cora) went our of her way to get those separate checks for us despite the size of the group. The unlimited mimosas were good and they gave me the champagne with the OJ on the side which is always appreciated! The veggie omelet is huge and was super tasty! Thank you Pub 52 for making our especial day all the more special :)

I don't like writing negative reviews, but I am hoping it will help this restaurant make changes. We went for lunch on a Sunday and sat inside because it was very hot outside. They had called to let me know they were not serving brunch, which was fine because we really wanted lunch from the menu. Their menu is very limited. There were only three tables with people inside, but our order took 45 minutes for hamburgers. We had a very nice waitress, but our requests were completely ignored in the kitchen. They ignored a request for no cheese on one of the burgers. Asked for bacon, got none. Asked for onions, got two little pieces. Our soft drinks and refills were charged at three dollars each. Every time we asked for anything it took forever to get it - ketchup came when we were half done. And although we were still thirsty And would've wanted to order dessert, we didn't want to wait any longer. Had to beg for the check. They charged us for the bacon that we didn't get and for the two little pieces of onion, rather than wait to get someone's attention we just paid and left. Not going back. This place may be better at night as a bar when people don't really care about the food. Sorry no pics, the burgers were mediocre.

Way way way way way too overpriced. The employees don't even smile cuz they're not happy to be there either. Not a place I would ever recommend as it is way overpriced and does not deliver on quality or atmosphere

Asked the server if I could substitute chicken for a burger. He said the chef wouldn't do that. No explanation. Not busy. Seems pretty unreasonable.

Service here is great. Menu is good and there are consistently new options on it and/or improvements on shit they already have. Pretty damn good drink selection also. Look. The place is great. They have make your own old fashion. MAKE ONE. Unless that's not your thing or you just want to be one of "those" people (sigh). Oh yeah, the Sunday brunch is great. THEY HAVE KNAUS BERRY FARM CINNAMON ROLLS AS PART OF ONE OF THE BRUNCH OPTIONS! I said KNAUS BERRY FARM CINNAMON ROLLS!!!!

It is amazing how every time a business opens up in South Miami, it barely lasts a year. Judging from the management at Pub 52, seems like history will repeat itself. Since we live in South Miami we decided to give it a try. My boyfriend actually put together a group of almost 30 of his friends to go and enjoy live music from a fantastic local band called Nightshift. When we were ready to order, I thought the menu was a bit pricey and the selections quite limited. I ordered a kale salad and added tuna, which ended up being a 22$ salad, The tuna was not rare which is what I expected, it was actually pretty well cooked. I guess it was my fault because I should've asked instead of just assuming it was rare. My boyfriend ordered a churrasco steak (pretty scrawny)which was about $21 and came with one side, Our server, Mario did not even bother to ask how he wanted the steak cooked. We were trying to gather our group together which was a pretty large one and with the hustle and bustle and greeting everyone, it slipped my mind and by the time I tried to wave him down he was gone. The band started playing, we all started dancing , drinks came and went and we were having a good time enjoying the music. One of the servers commented it was the biggest crowd they had ever had. I spent most of the evening on the dance floor and when the bill came it was $200 including tips. My boyfriend is not a big drinker and asked Mario Our server, what had happened to his Johnny Walker. It was no longer on the table. Mario said he would get him a new drink. A couple of minutes later he came back saying that his manager did not allow it. We were in shock. Imagine having brought in 30 people to a club having them spend maybe $100 per couple (our bill May have been higher because we treated some guests to drinks)and the manager not approving one lousy-drink. To add insult to injury, the manager Tony came out and basically got into a one on one argument with my boyfriend, implying that we were making all of this up just to try to get a free drink. Imagine after having spent $200 and brought in almost $3000 into the club which would not have otherwise come in. What kind of management would even blink at offering a free drink when the server mistakingly took the drink off the table? My boyfriend told him he was the worst f-ing manager he had ever seen to which Toni replied that he had spit on him and he would need to leave the restaurant, someone from the kitchen , maybe a cook? actually came out for back-up! Never since we have been together has my boyfriend EVER had an issue at a restaurant, it is Usually me who has the high expectations. And it is not even the drink but rather the principle. Of the whole thing. Not only did Tony handle this in an unprofessional and tactless matter, he also lost us locals customers, and it is guaranteed that we will never bring our group of friends into this establishment again. Congratulations. Tony!

Tonight I ordered from here off DoorDash. The order was confirmed and when the dasher was picking I got a text to cancel the order as they don't take DoorDash. I called the South Miami location and asked if they took DoorDash which they do. I asked if they received my order which the man said they didn't but they have doordash and their machine is on and working but they didn't receive my order. I canceled my food and reordered it. I then called a second time to see if they received my order and they had my on hold for 15 minutes while he talked to his manager. I ended up hanging up and canceling my order

Went to this establishment for lunch today. They have a good lunch special. There were five of us TRYING to support a local business. After a half hour of placing our order we were told the lunch special was not available. After an hour of placing our food order we had not yet received our food. We asked to speak to the manager. The manager eventually came to our table and informed us 1. A health inspection was going on which delayed delivery of our lunch (now over an hour). 2. He had lost over $2m during the last year. He said he wasn't trying to make excuses yadi yadi yadi. He then turned hostile when we weren't sympathetic and told us to get the F*#?! out. Wow! Wish I had videotaped his performance. It was astonishing! Won't be surprised if the Health Dept inspection wasn't going well and they are shut down soon.

Nice vibe in a Wednesday night. Live music, good food, good mood. Jamie was a great server and a very nice guy! Would recommend for a nice night activity

A great place to hang out on Saturday night and listen to live music. We sat at the bar, and the waitress was great. Large selection of beer, wine and mixed drinks.

Pub 52 was our selected venue to participate in the spectacle that is Super Bowl 2019. Thankfully it wasn't packed and our host was super friendly! Right away we had a booth and were armed with Dead Guy Ales by Rogues Ale, chicken tenders and a burger. Excellent service and friendly staff. Mayla also loved walking around introducing herself to everyone in the restaurant probably outdoing the half-time show. A low scoring Super Bowl drained the fun-factor as the teams appears evenly matched, but in the end the Patriots found a way to prevail once more. This restaurant has excellent facilities, a nice stage, and is definitely worth a visit.

We went with a group of friends and had a wonderful time! Our server was very friendly and helpful. She took our drink order and the drinks came pretty fast. Once she took our food order, she came by to make sure that we had water. All of the food that we ordered was tasty. We shared calamari, ropa vieja sliders, truffle fries, sweet potato fries, short beef sliders and a spinach artichoke dip. They were all well cooked, and delicious! We will definitely return!

Great place to just chill, listen to music and have a drink!!! 1st time here, n it won't be the last. Had the shrimp Flatbread, so delicious. Cooked properly. There's usually a live band on Saturday nights. Ruben was our waiter, so very patient with the noise, and the crowd...look for him!!!

I was hoping by now they would overcome lot of these pretty bad reviews... but it did not. Ordered the short rib boa buns, which at most places are tender, juicy, shredded short rib, but what we got were underseasoned slices of beef. We ordered the 52 Royale burger as a signature burger they named after the restaurant, it had to be good at least right? No. The burger was way overcooked and the patty tasted like it wasn't seasoned at all, there wasn't the slightest hint of truffle, there was absolutely nothing special about it at all- I would even consider it below average, as it was very disappointing. If this place really wants to succeed, and I really want them to, they need to kick it up to the max to bring some flavor to that food, and I least more marketing as well because nobody else was there when we were there

Very greasy food. Generally not good. Slow service... and extremely Overpriced! I went there once when Tacocraft was too full. Never again

Great place for a quick bite! It is located in South Miami restaurant. They had a live band playing and tv's playing sports. The food was decent, I ordered the spinach artichoke dip and the beer braised short ribs sliders. Both dishes were executed perfectly.

This is the 3rd time I've come for brunch and Pub 52 never disappoints. The food is so delicious with great, tasty options. Can't go wrong with $20 bottomless either. Staff is always extremely friendly with quick service. Our server this time, Ruben, was very knowledgeable and made sure our breakfast was perfect. DJ Brando had some great music playing too. Thank you Pub 52! We will see you again real soon

Great food and ambiance. They had live music on Friday which was awesome. We came in a large party of about 20 and they were able to accommodate us perfectly. Food and drinks were delivered very quick Food: Everything everyone ordered was delicious. Favorites are crispy cauliflower, lamb lollypops, and shrimp and arugula flatbread. Really can't go wrong with what you order. Drinks: Lots of beers on tap to choose from as well as specialty cocktails. Staff is super friendly and helpful.