"Sweet Liberty is starting to reach classic status in South Beach. For a decade now, the bar has been a rare common ground. It makes just as much sense for tourists seeking a neon sign and shots as it does for locals who want a good happy hour and excellent drinks. There are almost 30 cocktails on the menu, and it’s a selection made for South Beach. They’ve got banana juleps, lychee martinis, and the best piña colada in Miami (it’s the coffee beans they blend into it). Perhaps the most impressive thing is how they maintain the quality of their drinks even when the bar is slammed." - ryan pfeffer, virginia otazo
"Sweet Liberty is an excellent cocktail bar with the personality of a carnival ride. Everything in here is bright and loud and the bar is literally stacked to the ceiling with alcohol they put to delicious use. Around midnight on the weekends, Sweet Liberty usually has a crowd right in that sweet spot between annihilated and apathetic. No one’s going to step on your shoes here, but they also won’t judge you for voguing if the right song comes on. There’s usually a DJ at night and occasionally they book a live band, which tends to make this place feel like a very fun wedding reception." - mariana trabanino, ryan pfeffer
"While Sweet Liberty might be best known for its world-renowned cocktails, its food menu should never be overlooked, as it’s just as good at the beginning of the night as it is at the end. The highlight is the cauliflower nachos by James Beard Award-winning chef Michelle Bernstein, which, according to the menu, serve two, but sharing with a crowd is optional. They’re made with blended cheese, sauteed cauliflower, avocado crema, radishes, pickled jalapenos, and pomegranate seeds on top of still-warm tortilla chips, with an option to add grilled chicken. Burger lovers can satisfy their cravings with the Liberty Burger that truly rivals the Big Mac. Bonus: the kitchen is open until 4 a.m. nightly." - Amber Love Bond
"There is really never a bad time to come to Sweet Liberty. They’ve got one of our favorite happy hours that includes oysters and some of the best cocktails in the city. The late-night scene is always fun without feeling sloppy. And if there’s a live band playing, the entire space turns into one big dance floor. This place is everything we love about South Beach: sexy, colorful, and not afraid of a hot pink neon sign, without any of the nasty overpriced stuff you’ll eat and drink on Ocean Drive." - ryan pfeffer, mariana trabanino, virginia otazo
"An absolute can’t-miss when craving cocktails, Sweet Liberty is one of Miami Beach’s best cocktail bars for a reason. Open from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. (and at noon on the weekends), start the night with happy hour oysters and cocktails or end the night with the famed cauliflower nachos (the kitchen is open until 4 a.m.) and an ice-cold apple martini. Protip: Try to snag the back bar table, it’s like a chef’s table, except it’s behind the bar where you get to see all the action up close." - Amber Love Bond