Seven Seas Bar

Seven Seas is the kind of place that laughs in the face of your curated cocktail menus and sterile bar stools. It’s a cash-only, no-fucks-given paradise where the music is loud, the regulars are beautifully weird, and the vibe is somehow both chaotic and comforting. The drinks are cheap, the lights are dim, and the air smells like bad decisions and better stories. The jukebox has more personality than most people you’ve dated. And the crowd? A rotating cast of punks, poets, and people who definitely don’t need your LinkedIn. This place doesn’t try to be cool—it just is. Seven Seas isn’t just a dive bar. It’s a lawless little ecosystem where time stops, nobody’s judging you, and every night feels like the last scene of a movie you’re too drunk to remember. Bring cash, leave expectations, and surrender to the chaos. Also, Tessia, Stef, Vanessa, Patty and Brittany are all amazing, sweet and the best bartenders around!

I actually love the bar and didn’t want to have to do this, but in general it’s hurtful to drink at a place and feel robbed. The first time I didn’t make a deal about it because mistakes happen but after this Monday night the bartender with the short hair has over charged me again. I don’t know if she has a hard time drinking and working but in the future if your bartender can not handle her liquor and complete a cash transaction correctly then respectfully she should put the liquor down. She did this twice now so it’s not a mistake it is unfair for paying customers to be cheated out of their money other than that the place is great.

Coming from out of town this was a pretty chill bar to come hangout and sing karaoke. The vibe reminded me of one of the small bars I visit out in CA. The drinks were fairly priced and the crowd was very receptive to all singers. The Bartender named Vanessa was really friendly and made you feel like a regular. If you want a nice place to just hangout drink and sing some tunes you should check out this spot!

The quintessential Miami dive bar, they've been around forever and have a lot of history. Not for everybody, but it definitely is a unique experience. Cheap drinks, no frills, colorful characters... worth a visit if this is your vibe.

Best karaoke in Miami! I had not gone in awhile because of work and I went with friends to celebrate mine and a friends recent engagement and we had a blast! We even sang group songs! Bernie is the best too and very funny. I enjoy the Miami local vibes. Make sure to bring cash 💵💵 the place has its charm.

They welcome you into their family and show you mad love. It was kind of amazing. Totally made my tip to Miami on a random Monday night. Karen is great and the other bartender. Everyone knows each other and I just had the time of my life on a Monday. Coming back! Love from Houston 🫶🏾

We love the vibe, the decoration, the welcome and we absolutely love the Captain! 😁🍺🍻 Thank you 7seas. Haiden gem also pet friendly 💕

The bar is adequate for fun and pool play. The drinks choice in non alcoholic is limited but the inside atmosphere is cool.

This is the kind of place you end up at when they close the club.... Cash less bar with one pool table, the drinks are strong & the vibes are spooky

Seven Seas is one of those places that I can rely on for a good time with the friends. A smaller, more intimate bar with plenty of seating and the most reliable staff. Tess always takes amazing care of me! Every other Sunday Mayflower plays live music that is always a good time! A pool table, dominos, scrabble and more are in a small room in the back for everyone to enjoy. Always open late, always reliable.

I want to start by acknowledging that I've had some genuinely good nights at this bar in the past. It has the potential to be a great spot. However, I will never be returning after the grotesque and frankly traumatizing experience I had with one of the bartenders, Tessia. While settling our tab, Tessia--completely unprovoked--verbally attacked me and my friend by calling us "c*nts" simply because she had asked our group to leave after one friend (who is over 21) showed an expired ID. We complied without issue. We didn't argue. We didn't make a scene. We were literally paying the bill and preparing to leave when she escalated the situation in a totally unprofessional and abusive way. What makes this worse is that Tessia is the owner's daughter, and it shows. She clearly believes she's above basic decency and workplace standards. According to several regulars we spoke to afterward, this isn't the only incident -- Tessia has a reputation for treating paying customers like garbage, and management never holds her accountable. It's incredibly disappointing to see a bar with so much potential being ruined by unchecked nepotism and toxic staff behavior. If ownership continues to allow this type of treatment to go unaddressed, they're going to lose even more customers. There are too many great places in this city to spend money at a bar where you're insulted for absolutely no reason. Avoid this place unless management decides to take professionalism seriously.

I usually like this spot but my last visit was terrible. Came here at 2 am on a Thursday and the husky bartender lady with the shaved head (apparently named Steff) walked all the way outside just to tell us the bathroom is for paying customers only. Im a regular here on weekends but clearly she doesn't get to know the customers from how nasty and rude she was for no reason. Some guy outside told us her name and said she's weird and nasty with customers on the regular and constantly has a bad attitude. The bar was dead empty (for a reason) and we came to check the vibe. Its was not what we hoped for so we used the bathroom and ordered an uber to our next spot. I'll avoid coming here on Wednesday nights if this angry weirdo is bartending.

What more do you want from the perfect dive bar?!!! Love the bartenders and my local locos! Night time is a different beast though. Cheers!

Wow, the people, the ambience, the vibe. It was a local bar that leaves you begging this was a chain of restaurants. It is a unique experience, was here for karaoke night. The locals treated me like family,

If you're looking for the best place in Miami to have a drink and sing karaoke with lots of great local talent seven seas is definitely the place to go best place to be on a Tuesday,Thursday or Friday the bartenders and karaoke dj are awesome if in town definitely worth the visit great service.

if you're latin please do yourself a favor and don't come to this place, the Dj is rude, and racist!!! I was waiting for 4 hours to sing 1 song at the karaoke, at some point I noticed he was putting the Latin songs to the end, even if other people came after hours, he had no intention on put the requested song. it's sad to come to this place and try to enjoy it as everyone else and get discriminated just because we wanted to sing 1 song in Spanish. If they do not intend to be open to other cultures why did they have latin artist on their list from the beginning. god bless your heart. He was picking and choose the songs he wanted not by order

A local dive bar. Note at the time I went to this location was Saturday night. The location is packed and full of people, since it was karaoke night. They only accept cash no card payments. They do offer water for free which is good. Note if you want to sign you'll need to arrive early or you'll never get a chance to since there is a huge wait time. The decor was cool and interesting. Seats and tables go out fast and you mostly be standing like half the people in the bar. If you need to uses the bath room may want to hold your breath since it feels the bath room has never been cleaned. Other than that okay place for a late night hangout to drink bears and sing karaoke with friend's.

The place is small and gross, and the urinal was overflowing... but that was just the 2nd worst part. The guy running karaoke was incredibly rude. I haven't seen anyone take the joy out of music like that since Rebecca Black. I'd go with zero stars but the bartender Vanessa was awesome.

One of the most gloriously awesome dive bars I've ever been to anywhere in the world. Cash only bar, but they've got an ATM there. They have an unrestricted TouchTunes jukebox also, so I can bump all the slow jams & Sade to my hearts content. The vibe here is awesome, always a phenomenal time. I also sang karaoke for the first time in over a decade last week, and committed blasphemy on the legacy of "Bump N Grind" by R Kelly. Such a great & ridiculous time. 10/10 always.

Only 7 seas? This place felt like it had at least 78 seas and several hundred sea lions! Never in the history of linear time has there been such a nexus of pure sexual power and energy in one location! I can say that this bar was probably the first place I've been where you can openly drink with white sharks, sexy people, and pictures of celebrities you thought died but live in our hearts. The bartender Stephanie made me a drink so strong I was sure it had recently been to a Planet Fitness. Please frequent this place and enjoy their comedy nights by Raul. Your life is missing something and that is the 7 seas.

The karaoke dj has a horrible attitude and the singers in general make your ears bleed

It's a dump / dive bar that is grungy and overpriced. $5 for a bottle or 8 oz draft bud light. Paid $8 for 8 oz rail rum and Coke and was an awful drink and not worth the price. It's for some people but not for me. If I'm going to pay that, I'd rather get a better environment and better quality which is available all over the area. Hard pass from me dawg...sorry

The drinks here are excellent and the most reasonably priced in Miami. If your looking for a neighborhood bar, that's safe, friendly, well made drinks with a decent pour, friendly patrons, UTR, and welcoming.... THIS IS IT. AND if Michelle is there, your customer experience will be heightened!!! Great job FROM: Philadelphia, The City Of Brotherly Love !

This bar is awesome for karaoke! My friends and I love coming here to sing songs and drink. Sometimes we play pool too, but it's always packed with people waiting. There is also limited space as it is not a big bar with not enough tables and chairs.

I went there a couple days ago with the girls and I had an amazing time definitely going back again. Shout out to the DJ. He's super cool was great, the service is amazing! The bartenders are amazing and the drinks are cheap. 10 out of 10 would recommend by the way, the people who are putting one star in these reviews are Karen's and a bunch of liars they're trying to ruin someone's bar

Patricia!!!! What a great Bar!!! If your looking for a great locals place without the hype this place is perfect. A dark old sailor bar that has a pool table and super friendly clientele. We made friends fast. We found ourselves hanging out here for hours. Now for the key to the whole experience, Patricia!! A beautiful woman who runs this bar and made us feel like we've been going in the place for years. She's the nicest person me met in Miami. If your looking to hang out in a dark dives bar and make friends quick, you couldn't find a better place. Thanks Patricia

After all, Heaven is a slice of wisdom on earth. What a perfect bar. Yes, it's cash only and you can't smoke inside anymore but whatever! You know what you're getting into just as soon as you walk in...full bar, quirky decor, local art, neighborhood folk, and all that 33155 glow. You know, I feel like every bar like this in miami has either been demolished, overran by a condo building and/or a CVS, or simply been unprofitable. It's a Dive Bar at the end of the day but the best one if you ask me. There's a cigarette machine, they don't serve food, and you're bound to get schwasted but who cares. Trivia is on Tuesdays and they offer discounts on tabs for the winner. There's at atm right by the bathroom to cater to your "I don't have cash" issues. Sunday nights is live music and let me tell you...it's pretty pretty pretty pretty good.

Went to this bar to get drinks with friends and even though one of our id's was expired and offered a picture of a passport the bartender because extremely hostile and made us very uncomfortable considering that who's id was expired was not even drinking ! Bartender was not pleasant and we will not be returning I would rate 0 stars if possible ! She was was wearing a orange cut out too and black hair in a bun working 3, 28 , 2023 ! Terrible terrible service there's ways to talk to people and she just doesn't have it ! We went next door and had great service !

I have been coming to this place for a long time. I like to sit and relax early afternoons. $3 beers happy hours with Jazmin are great. Poor Michelle is young and is teased a lot...something about hot dogs! She stands her ground. Always a good time!

I love the karaoke vibe and crowd but the dj is such an asshole. I've been here various times and each time he is the same pretentious cold dude. Sorry if I'm requesting a song

Almost 2 years ago, for 2 nights and 3 days, I was given a tour of Miami Hot-Spots that became known as the "I DON'T KNOW WHERE THE F&CK I'M GOING" Tour hosted by Natasha A..... My arrival in Miami on a Friday night was along the lines of "Arrival at Natasha's home... dropped off my bag... got into her car... got yelled at for asking where are we going". From this point on, my weekend was planned (without my input) for everything from morning to middle of the night, all meals, all shops, all communities, all parks and all bars. So why am I wasting your time telling you about this and not sharing information about SEVEN SEAS? Simply put... By the end of the weekend we visited 27 different establishments and the HIGHLIGHT OF THE WEEKEND..... you guessed it.... SEVEN SEAS. * * * SURPRISE ! ! ! * * * We leave one of the many weekend stops, it's very late and frankly, I'm hungry, when Natasha says, "you're going to love this next stop"... We pull up to a small building that looks somewhat distressed with what I think is ocean memorabilia... I'm thinking it's one of those iconic seafood markets I've wanted to try like La Camaronera, Don Fernando or Garcia's Grill. At this point, my mouth is watering like Pavlov's Dog. As soon as you open that door, a cloud of cigarette smoke hits you like a truck... and I realize there is really loud music coming from inside. I understand now why the girls giggled at me when I mentioned food here... it's another bar but not just a bar it's the KING OF KARAOKE bar that Natasha told me about in the past... apparently they either have no SEVEN SEAS sign outside or I totally missed it. * * * LIKE A VIRGIN * * * So I don't do Karaoke but I do love to watch... been going to Friday night Karaoke Nights at Coffee District in Delray Beach for years and have yet to ever sing a single song. I will say this though.... of all the Karaoke bars I've watched, this is the only one I've gone to that EVERYONE stays involved all night long. Everyone there is there to either sing or watch others sing. Other bars, yeah, you go to watch but you end up talking it up with friends and barely even notice anyone that takes the stage. Since I don't sing, I thought it was mighty cool that Natasha let me in on picking a song for her to sing... LIKE A VIRGIN... but first she a couple of other songs... granted this review is about SEVEN SEAS, I should let you know Natasha kicks butt on the microphone. * * * HOME SWEET HOME * * * I'm still quite hungry but I'm having so much fun watching the Karaoke entertainment that I have no interest in leaving. Plus they have a full bar and a variety of beers so I'm good for awhile. I don't want to mislead and say the inside is comfortable... it can be but the place gets very packed (at least during the Karaoke nights) and there are a limited number of tables. The interior is old and sketchy... run down but in a good way if that makes any sense. It's truly a dive bar.... including the smoke... apparently smoking is allowed and well, YOU WILL SMELL LIKE AN ASHTRAY when you leave. Granted I left that night and I smelled awful... actually our entire entourage smelled awful. For fun and great people this place is hands down the best of Karaoke and the best of Dive Bars in general.... well worth the nauseating stinky clothes.

One of the only remaining old school Miami institutions in the whole city. It's a true dive, so take it or leave it. Family-run and operated, locals are always warm, welcoming, and quirky. Decor consists of some interesting and eclectic antiques. The karaoke is by FAR the best in town and the prices are EXTREMELY reasonable - this isn't Wynwood or Brickell folks! Bartenders are personable and really look-out for the safety and wellbeing of their staff and patrons. Love the Se7as!!!

I've been coming to this bar for 15 years and it's a great local bar with locals and staff that are like family. reasonable prices, great karaoke and friendly patrons. Bartenders are amazing! Best Divebar!

I know I know...it's a "dive bar" with a reputation for living up to its classification so I should not have been too surprised by the filth factor but I guess it was just a bit over the top for me. Having read the reviews, I did expect it to be grimy but I was not at all prepared for the revolting patch of mold growing out of one of the corners in the ceiling, the view of which caused one of my friends to throw up most of what she had eaten earlier that night. The fact that I was already drunk when I stumbled over from Duffy's next door and still couldn't avoid being grossed out by the place speaks volumes to me. I honestly would be afraid to see what disgusting details would reveal themselves if I were to get a good look at this place in the light of day. I can't say that the experience was a total loss because my friends and I did have a good time here. The strange mix of decor certainly made for interesting conversation starters as did the equally strange mix of patrons that even included pseudo celebrity Nick Voss (Miami contestant on the first season of X-Factor who almost made it to the semi-finals). We went on a Thursday night for karaoke and enjoyed listening to the diverse range of vocalists who took their turn at the microphone. Having some genuine talent, Nick Voss certainly shined a little bit brighter than the rest but I happen to enjoy the off-key melodies as well. The drinks were decently priced but the selection was somewhat limited and although it used to be a seafood restaurant, the kitchen has since been closed and food is no longer served. If the place back then looked anything like it does now, I can only imagine that the kitchen accumulated a collection of health violations until it was eventually shut down altogether. Though some smokers probably appreciate being able to light up wherever they may stand, the lingering smoke and the overwhelming stench of old ashtrays was something I could only take in small doses so I did make numerous trips to catch a few breaths of fresh air on the patio where we found even more intriguing conversation pieces like the old Jet Ski and various toilets that are now serving as planters. All in all, I had a pretty good time but not good enough to convince me that I should return so if the mood for karaoke strikes again, I will most likely try and find someplace new to indulge it.

My favorite bar ! Karaoke here every Saturday ! I bring all my friends and we always have the best time ! They also have karaoke on Tuesday and Thursday also love the bar tenders and DJ !

So many things to say about this place... If you want to shorten your life by second hand smoking, be my guest. No ventilation system at all. But if you really want second hand smoking to make a impact in your life, apply for bartender here. Try to show up Thursday or Saturday, which are the Karaoke nights if my brain is in order. The other nights, it's a rough crowd out here, you really don't know if you will be robbed or assaulted. Seven Seas is that bar that opens at noon and has a clientele of bums, alcoholics, purely dysfunctional individuals that belong in Dicken's London Tales. Even the daytime bartender is scary. This place attracts a very diverse crowd, young people, college students, gay couples, old timers, roofmen, handymen, tourists, Yelpers (the worse), everything except decent people. Beer and drinks are cheap though, and Karaoke is fun. You've been warned. Cheers Mel!

So, I was in town on business and this place was down the street form my hotel so I decided to stop in. It's kinda small and dark on the inside. They have an outside patio that is dimly lit as well. They have board games, video games, and a pool table, and apparently you can bring your dogs inside the bar too. The problem I have is that there seems to be two different prices for people. There's the local's price and then there's the out of towner price. I obviously received the latter. the bartender turned his back to me to make the drink, and in my experience, that means you are doing something shady to my drink. He did. There wasn't a full shot in that drink, I paid though, obviously they need the money.

This bar is just so gross inside. So run down! I wish owners would invest money into this place and make it look nice. Its located right on a main street 57 ave. Yes I drive by there every day to go home and unfortunately have to drive by this bar!! Ugh I am not going to even comment on the food.....not worth my time.

Honestly if there was an option to give this place 0 stars that would be my rate. I went to this bar for the first time with two of my friends Monday night (which is a slow night for any bar in the area) it started off as a regular night; we had a couple of beers and filled the jukebox with cash to play our songs and play pool. As any paying customer would, my friends and I started singing along to the music we had paid for. The owner's "niece" was very unhappy with our singing because it was "obnoxious and loud" and apparently "30 people came up to her to complain about us " there was literally 8 people at the bar at the time...it was a Monday night around 11:45pm. Instead of approaching us in a professional manner to inform us that we were disturbing the other clients and to tone it down a notch, she approached us in a very obscene way; told us to stfu to the point that she threatened to call the cops if we didn't leave and insulted my friends with racial slurs. We paid to play pool, bought a whole bunch of drinks and filled the jukebox with cash (pretty sure we were the main reason why the bar was doing financially well that night). I'm honestly embarrassed for the establishment not only are their bathrooms repulsive but it's being run by a very vulgar, nasty, and entitled person. After we took a step outside to cool off we walked back in to listen to the last song we paid for; she then told us we were able to stay after the whole bar got awkward and silent... very uncomfortable situation for us. Once our song and last game of pool ended we left immediately and will not be returning , If you want a chill dive bar with professional clientele approach I highly recommend you find another bar near the area.

My daughter and I visited here recently for a night cap. (Planning her wedding all day.) We didnt dare go inside this visit, let alone get out of the car! Strange people in the parking lot. Not a welcoming environment. The men turning around hiding their hands? Very sketchy! We were very alarmed. Sad to say! We love supporting the place and always enjoyed it. I called to voice my concerns with the parking lot situation without any help. The girl could just not be bothered. I will wait couple months before I return. Hoping it was just a strange occurrence. My daughter wanted to have a pre wedding party here, now she thinks it's too rowdy of a place. Terribly sorry I had to post this. I am not going to call everyday and hope someone nice answers. Hoping things change soon.

Best dive bar in the area! Have stiff drinks, best prices in town, a pool table, good tunes and great service, thanks to Vanessa. I will definitely be back, to close this bar again, at 3 AM.

Our go-to dive bar! low ceilings, deep bar, pool tables, toilet bowl art installment, cash only, bleach vases and friendly bar staff...best nights are Thursday & Saturday when Vanessa is behind the bar and DJ Bernie aka dj asqueroso is behind the turntables

I am going to avoid the fluff. Here are the reasons I love this spot: 1. One of the best karaoke spots on a Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday night. The musical catalog is extensive, the KJs are not Nazis, the sound system is excellent for the venue size. 2. Drinks are inexpensive. Don't expect to see the frou frou shit you'll see on South Beach. The bartenders are friendly and they'll keep a cold one in your hand. 3. Parking is not a hassle. No cover, no reservations needed. 4. You'll see a great mixture of characters. Some that look like ex-felons, friendly hipsters, the ex-strippers, the beauty queen, the handsome stud, the karaoke virgins, the seasoned veterans...well, you get the picture. What you won't get here are fuckin' squares. 5. This place ain't pretty but it has that charm that will keep you coming back for more. 6. Guaranteed great time with a group of friends! Check out the links to some of me and my friend's karaoke performances...and please keep in mind, I am NOT a professional but you don't need to be if you know how to have a good time. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_oKZ5fG7jYM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OieD8tet3Ls http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNS42mjyVeI

This place is WEIRD. I used to come to Seven Seas once in a while about three years ago and came back for the first time last night. The bar was basically empty on a Wednesday at around 11. This bar is set up as if someone took a couple hits of crack, watched spongebob squarepants then went to TGI Fridays and tried to merge the two ideas into one bar. There is random nautical stuff everywhere and even more random stuff glued to the ceiling like shoes and toy story action figures. They have a main bar area, a pool table and a little side room with chillin chairs and its own stereo. The highlight of this place for me used to be the outdoor/patio area but It was closed off from both ways and locked up. I don't know for how long though. The beer is cheap and you can smoke indoors which is a plus. This place is worth a visit for sure. If you don't like it duffys is 2 buildings down and its pretty close to miracle mile.

Based off the other reviews I was excited/scared to check this place out. I didn't know what to think when I read the review that says you should get a "tetanus shot" before and after your trip to Seven Seas. 7 things to say about Seven Seas. 1. I counted a total of nine people in the entire place that night. It was a wednesday night, so apparently Wednesdays aren't poppin'. But theres karaoke on other nights so I'm sure those are the better nights to go. 2. LOL @ the Coor's light cardboard box covering up the hole on the roof. Also on the roof : A panel of different shoes all bunched up, another panel full of Hot Wheel like racecars and other random little things, Christmas lights that are only Orange and Green (Can't escape UM) 3. Smoking indoors wooooooo 4. Pool table woooooo 5. Cheap Beer woooooo 6. The poor little lonely fish in a moldy fish tank needs a friend. More importantly it needs a cleaner home. You know you need to clean the tank when the magnetic eraser cleaner thing doesn't move due to the fungus and all the glass junk. I'm surprised the fishy is alive. 7. I was excited to venture outside and see all of the broken toilets used as actual chairs. But unfortunately the back area was closed and we could not go back there. I'm not sure if it's closed for a while, or just that one night. We did see one toilet, but it was full of dirt and baby plants. God knows how many people probably pee'd and threw up in there. Seven seas, you are one of a kind.

If you're a normal customer on a Saturday night then your request will be played if you're not usual customer then your request will NEVER be played. The bartender very nice and pleased with their customer service but the DJ did not have to role his eyes when we requested one song only. Honestly, I was born and raised in Miami and that's a big reason this bar will never grow or make a profit like other bars around the area.

Not biased.... Ask for Talia or Jen. Good Miami dive bar Always a great option for a no hassle evening

Great time Mixed crowd Awesome service!!!!!! Total dive Couldn't ask for a more unique place Owner treated us like gold

Wow!!! These chicken wings were amazing. Now you can come and have a drink, Listen to music and eat. You can taste they they were freshly done as I placed my order. Came with a side of fries. But as I placed my order saw on the menu fresh beer battered onion rings. Come by and get you order. They are there on Fri 7-12 and Sunday's the hours vary.. check him out

This DJ SUCKS. What is up with him? Worst vibe. Also super slow bartender. Buncha weirdos.

This is not a karaoke bar but rather a comedy club with an eclectic and international cast of characters that allow the smoke filled former fish market to blossom into a weekly pop up of a mash up of tunes spanning the last 4 decades. Part punk, part goth, gay friendly, left-hander embracing, multi-generational, pan-ethnic, with a sliver of retirees and 6th year UM seniors, this is a social experiment that is raw, genuine and takes you back to Idaho - even if you haven't been to Iowa. Cocktails are stiff, rap is ghetto, foul language is encouraged and everyone seems to know everyone. AMC and E! Entertainment stay away. This is a side of the 305 not even the real Floridians know about. I will be back... But with clothes that I can burn afterwards. Cash only - don't even think of earning miles on your credit card. Time to hit the shower....

Seven Seas is one of the few classic neighborhood dive-bars remaining in Miami. I've lost count of how many times I've been here, but I can say confidently that this bar belongs to the eclectic locals that have been coming here for years. I liken it to "Cheers." It's open early (9am), closes late (1am-3am), drinks are uber-cheap, and if you commit to coming enough times, everyone knows your name. For those looking for a more 'typical' night out in Miami, check this place out during Karaoke or Trivia nights, where the crowd fills out a little more due to the healthy following these events have. There's also a pool table in the back. So then why 3 stars? Like most dive-bars, the bathrooms are in desperate need of some TLC, furniture (inside and outside) are in various stages of disrepair, there is only a vending machine for food, and the bar is cash-only, which sucks for those who prefer to use a credit card. With that aside, understand that Seven Seas has been around for 30 years and has no intentions of going anywhere. Great drinks, great people, great bartenders, and a healthy reminder of what a true neighborhood dive bar is all about.

Total dive bar, you would expect to see Charles Bukowski sitting in the dark corner end stool sipping bourbon puffing on a cigarette. The place is dark, dingy and smelly. Warning, you will reek of cigarette smoke once you leave this place, you might have throw away the clothing you wore.

About a half dozen of us ended up here after attending a game at Marlins Park to have some drinks and sing karaoke. I've driven past this bar lots of times, but never thought twice about stopping in. I'm not sure why, because when you look up the definition of "dive bar", I'm sure there's a color photo of this place posted as "exhibit A", and it's the kind of bar I love: Unpretentios, completely laid back and a "come as you are" kind of place where you can walk in wearing a scruffy t-shirt, a busted pair of jeans or shorts and a 3 day growth on your face and no one would think any less of you. Actually, even in that condition you might be one of the better styled people here! Seven Seas is not huge inside; it's dark, dank, there's an eclectic collection of "stuff" hanging on the walls and from the ceilings and it's packed full of characters and unpretentous people who just want to drink, maybe sing some karaoke and have a good time. There's a pool table off to the side, a room at the back with paintings and photos of bare breasted women on nearly every wall, and cheap drinks.... Double rum & Cokes were $5 each. My favorite story of the night: I was using the urinal in the not so large restroom, and this kid walks in and asks to pass behind me so he can get to the toilet in the next stall. For some reason in my buzzed state, I though it would be fun to tell him that I could move in and let him pass as long as I didn't "stop the stream", because the girl I was with out front gave me some wretched disease and it burns really bad when I try and cut it off mid stream. He started giggling and thought it was funny as hell. About 30 minutes later, the same scenario happened again...I go to the urinal, am peeing away and this same kid enters and asks to pass, and starts laughing when he realizes it's me. I said "Dude it's not funny!" and I started singing out "SHE GAVE ME AN STD!!!", and just then, as if on cue, this salty old guy in his 70's sticks his head in the restroom door and starts singing backup, and then singing "She gave me an STD" in harmony with me. The guy in the stall couldn't see who was singing backup and he yelled out "WTF? Who the hell was THAT??" and was laughing uncontrollably by that point. One of those hilarious WTF moments that one can't easily re-create and that could only happen in a bar as eccentric as this one. I'm a fan, I'll be back!

Many of the so-called "dive bars" in South Florida that get reviewed on Yelp aren't true dives, they are just low-key places. We have been conditioned to think that pretty much any place without a velvet rope, $15 martinis, or "fashionable people" inside is a dive. No. Brush up on your Bukowski-reading and educate yourself as to what a dive bar really is. Or, go to Seven Seas. Why is this place still here? I thought this place was garbage back in 1979 - shakedown 1979, cool kids never have the time! I remember coming to the old restaurant as a very little kid, and even then, being less than impressed. Yet somehow, some way, Seven Seas has endured, reinventing, reimagining itself as a bar. Walk inside, and it immediately feels cramped, dingy, shopworn and cluttered. There's weird nautical stuff all over the place - if it had been less crowded I probably would have walked around and had a closer look at some of it. Open area upon entry; this is where the karaoke happens. Bar to the left, pool table to the right. It's apparent and understood that this is a bar for cheap drinks and pitchers of crap beer. As such, it is the kind of place where you'll find everyone from just-turned-21s to grizzled old bar vets. Karaoke is the main draw - you can channel Jim Morrison here 3 nights a week if you so choose. Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday are the karaoke nights. I didn't sing, but from what I gathered, the crowd seemed to be a little more appreciative of your efforts than at other karaoke nights I've been to. Either that or they're just drunker, which could well be the case. No matter...we all want a little round of applause, even if it's just a polite one.

This place is a TOTAL DIVE! And by DIVE I mean, watch out when it is raining bc with the holes in the roof you WILL get wet INSIDE of the place! When you go to "The Seas" you feel as if you need a tetanus shot both before you step foot in the place and after you get out, but there is something oddly entertaining about this place! The characters in this place never cease to amaze me...I make up stories for each of them in my mind...for example, one lady was Smigel's (from Lord of the Rings) long lost drug lugging twin sister! I'm sure you can just imagine what she looked like and how she acted! lol. Come already buzzed so you won't be scared, and come on a karaoke night, and you'll be sure to have a fun/interesting night! LOL

Seven Seas is THE karaoke spot! The regulars are all absolutely amazing & everyone is down for a good sing along. Dive bar, yes. I'll give you that, but you just can't beat the drink prices. Though after two Tuesday night karaoke runs, I am going back to cocktails and skipping the pitchers. Bernie the motha-funkin' karaoke man is pretty darn hip and has a mad selection of songs. He also enjoys a good sing along and isn't afraid to throw his own tunes in the mix. So if you are down for a Tuesday-night-get-banged-up-karaoke-fest, bring it on!