Twist

This place felt like such a hidden gem. Little did we know lol Walking up it’s hard to tell what this place is. Windows tinted and etc. upon walking in, it gives you a dive bar feel. Music selection is amazing and they play music videos along with it. Wonderful environment! There are multiple levels to this establishment. All with completely different vibes! Ask your bartender when they all open and how to access them. The drinks….they could be stronger. Especially for the price. That’s our one draw back. But, it’s Miami lol plan ahead!

We were attempting to go here, me and my friend had shorts on and shirt and had a coupl drinks before coming. The people at door accused us of looking like we been drinking. Yet, when other men came in stumbling, they let them in with no problem and, while I hate playing race card, they were white. This place should not operate when they make guest feel small. This lgbtq place also, so yay for being positive and rightful to all. Neither of us were drunk and just felt small by the people at the door. Let’s close this place, and open something more positive for the community. I had just gone to the Palace where they were the friendlier, go there not here. Stay away from here and protest to close this place and fire the door men !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I had an awful experience at this bar. First of all, the place is filthy—sticky floors, dirty walls and ventilation outlets looks like they haven’t been cleaned in decades. The staff made things even worse. The bartenders were rude and clearly only cared about getting a big tip. When I didn’t tip as much as they expected, their attitude became noticeably hostile. To top it off, the security guards were extremely aggressive and acted like complete jerks. I wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone. There are plenty of better, cleaner bars with staff that actually treats customers with respect. Avoid this place if you can.

Attention everyone: We need to address a serious issue regarding security at this establishment. It's clear that there may be internal involvement in the thefts occurring here, particularly with items like cell phones. On average, 17 items are reported stolen per month—a significantly higher number compared to other nightclubs in the area, which average about 5 thefts in the same period. This is unacceptable. When you're out enjoying your time with friends and family, you shouldn't have to worry about your belongings being stolen. It's time to reconsider supporting this venue with your hard-earned money and valuable items. Each stolen item not only costs you financially but also compromises your enjoyment and peace of mind. If you've experienced theft here, I urge you to share your story in a review, detailing how it happened and what actions management took—or failed to take—in response. Remember to always keep your phones and belongings secure. Let's work together to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Thank you.

This bar was more than amazing. I had all of my expectations fulfilled. I went in and was instantly welcomed by Phoebe. She greeted me with a cordial smile. Her drinks were more than spectacular. When I spilled my drink and tripped, she courageously leaped over the counter and caught me in her arms. It was at that moment that she discovered the terminal ulcer that had been hiding insidiously in my stomach. Within moments she had a scalpel in hand, anesthetized me with a generous and elegantly poured shot of bourbon, and it was over before I knew it. The armed robber who chose that particular instant to enter the establishment turned heel and fled at a single glance from the pheromonal Phoebe. The remainder of the night passed in a blissful kaleidoscope sounds and tastes. I awoke safely in my bed, and over the course of the day discovered my student loans had been paid off, my house saved from foreclosure, my mother’s cancer go fund me filled to bursting, and a new car in the driveway. Thank you Phoebe for your heroism, and incandescent support. Please visit #twist.

They have different rooms with different themes, music was on point. People were there for fun. Fun spot to hit after 12 am bartenders were very nice and attentive

Twist is a very nice gay club! My only issue I had was we were buying many drinks and at the end of the night the bar tender would not give a cup of water. Said we could only pay for a bottle. I’m sorry but the amount I spent on drinks they should just give water for free. Come on. No bueno

I’ve been coming here for years, but tonight was unacceptable. I was here with my boyfriend, we had been there for maybe 10-15 minutes and we ran into a friend. We chatted with them for about a minute and my boyfriend started looking for his vape in his pockets when security came up and began to accuse him of being drunk and dozing off. We tried to explain that that was not the case, but the security were insisting that’s what was happening. We argued for a minute or two before they gave us a warning. After this, we decided to leave because it really killed the vibe. As we were leaving, we walked by the manager. I tried to give him feedback about what happened and the details about how we felt about our experience; saying how we felt that the security was very rude and accusatory. But he was quick to dismiss it and began to become defensive and saying that he knows that security guard, and that he would never be rude. I explained to him that if he doesn’t want our feedback, that’s fine. You guys do not have to grow and learn from what we experienced. But maybe try to avoid accusing us of lying about what we experienced and how we felt about it. Been coming here for a couple years now, and I’m extremely disappointed and angry to say the least.

Twist is amazing! Great bars, good pours and a super fun atmosphere. Plus, the Twist security team saved my buns! Unfortunately, I was pick pocketed (out of my front pocket). I can only blame myself, because there are signs warning of pick pockets the security team is actively monitoring the crowd. I stepped outside to cancel my credit cards while my boyfriend reported the loss to security. Unexpectedly, a security team member approached me outside with my wallet! I assume that the pick pocket took my cash, dropped the wallet, and a kind soul gave it to the staff. They obviously had communicated across security to make this happen, and I am extremely grateful that they took the time to find me and return it. What great professionals! There is humanity here! The security was so kind, supportive, and professional, especially Joel, who walked us through the reporting process. Thank you, Twist, for the miraculous return of my wallet and also a very fun evening! You're the best and deserve a round of applause!

We were after an after dinner cocktail and did not want to deal with Ocean Drive, so we pulled up Twist on Yelp and made our way. A big draw for us, even before arriving, was "never a cover, always a groove". While we are not the "groove" type of folks, we are also not the paying a cover type folks either! Twist is multi-level and faceted, featuring a small bar downstairs, an outdoor terrace space with bars and then an upstairs dance floor. We hung out downstairs, as we were in before the dance floor opened, but about 15 minute to 11:00 PM, folks stated flooding in and heading upstairs. Service at the bar was solid. The bartender was friendly and helpful, and quick. Overall, a tad divy, but it's still a vibe. We enjoyed our cocktails and the company!

There a lot of mixed reviews about this place. It's been a couple of years since my last visit. Stopped off to meet a friend for drinks around 10:30/11:00pm. There wasn't a line yet which was nice and they do have security that scan check you when you walk in. Just from looking at it from the outside, it doesn't look much but once you're inside it's a while different vibe. There's bar right when you walk in which seemed to be more mellow. Plus it's pretty early for them as they stay open till the wee morning hours. It's like a maze walking through the place. There's different room with a bar. Some are big enough for dancing, there's a smoking area I believe. Also, it's two story so wandering through was fun discovering a new room with a bar. If u remember correctly each room was playing different music. So you have a while different club each time. Vibe was fun. Like mentioned we were there pretty early to their standards. Majority of the crowd tends to end up here around 1 am.

Very fun visit! Non stop dancing, great music, great vibe!it's a very chill place! Love that's there's different areas and rooms with different kinds of music playing. Bartenders are fast and friendly. Restrooms are clean. Use a ride share, parking is a challenge and expensive in South beach. Never a cover! Would definitely visit again!

HOLY SHIT! This person needs a hug OR a back hand bitch slap. Either one will do... I HOPE this person is not a representation of Twist because what a mean, disrespectful, arrogant person.

I had such a fun time with my friends here. The bartender was really friendly and we loved chatting with him. His drinks were strong and the happy hour deals are soo worth it! Granted we didn't really explore many of the rooms since we were there before there was crowds, but we had fun just sitting and chatting with people. I didn't read the reviews of this place beforehand, but we didn't have anything stolen or anything like that. If I do ever come back, I will definitely keep that in mind and be more cautious.

Never a cover always a groove. This is your staple dive bar, it has been an institution in south beach. It's no frills bar, for drinks and dancing with your friends. Not luxurious, just fun.

This is a nice little gay bar it has three floors with different music and different vibes of people, a place your should check out if your in town and its next to burger king and another gay bar called Nathans the drinks are good music is fun and place is clean met alot of cool people too.

In a world full of bottoms, there can only be one Queen. And that's Carlton. Thanks for taking care of us all weekend girlypop

Really has taken a dive. Last time we were there we noticed bugs crawling all over the bar and a fishy smell in the hallway. See (smell) for yourself. Maybe the owners will take a break from the drugs and give the place a long overdue renovation. Head over to Wynwood or Uber to Wilton Manors.

Can I give less than 1 star? The way women are treated are here I will not stand for it. Who runs this place? Please reach out to me because the way this place is run is not okay. Sexist 100% and did not feel safe with the staff. Shut this place down or get new staff Just found out this might be the owner!!! Hold up no fucking way this man is allowed to run an establishment Shut this place down or honestly just don't come I promise you, you are wasting time money and your overall well-being Also hardest dress code in town

I had a fun night out with my friends here. There were many rooms with different music and bars. The karaoke room was probably my favorite. The only thing I didn't like was the straight man who thought he could grope me, a straight woman, at a GAY club. I went there to dance with my gay friends, not get groped by creepy straight guys. Lesson learned. Nobody's safe - not even in Miami gay clubs.

Loved stopping in for a drink. Definitely a safe space and a good time! Can't wait to try this place again when in town!

Lost my phone here and the owner and bartender were so sweet they were so sweet enough to charge my phone and return it to me the next day when they opened exactly at 3 PM!

A good place to dance and meet new people. It has several sections with different types of music so you can choose the one you like the most

Won't accept digital ID's. I have been to several bars in the area that can and will accept digital ID's as Florida Statutes say you can. The dark haired girl in the front was absolutely rude, obnoxious, and unprofessional. Her attitude was so rude to the point I wouldn't recommend this bar even with a physical ID. Nathan's Bar down the street is better, cheaper, and the staff was much more pleasant. I took a picture of the representative and the security guard and the security guard knocked the phone out of my hand. If they're following policy, why does it matter? DON'T COME HERE. For a place advocating for equality, this sets the standard back. Completely ridiculous.

One of the last few actual gay clubs where there is still not a huge amount of straight annoying females who have invaded our safe spaces while they think it's in support it's not

This bar is unprofessional and rude security berated my friend on her bachelorette. Would recommend treating prospective customers with respect and kindness.

Twist lives up to its name. It was a beguiling maze of various bars and rooms, each with a distinct vibe. One bar was playing top 40 hits. Another had classic 90s dance jams. Some had seating, some were standing room only. There was definitely something for everyone! The bartenders and other patrons were friendly. Definitely recommended for a fun dance night out.

Fat nightclub with 7 different rooms playing different kinds of music. There seemed to be something for everyone - whether you want a more chill vibe in a bar with oldies music or a more popping experience with Latin or EDM, you'll find it. There was a smoking area outside. No cover charge. The line when we arrived at 1am was short and moved quickly. All the emoloyees were nice and efficient, from the bathroom attendants to the bartenders to the bouncers. My group of girls and I really enjoyed this spot, and it didn't feel as scene-y as some of the other clubs in Miami Beach.

Upset with the fact that they're assuming people are drunk even on the line. Basically our experience was lining up and having a them push out the line to not let us in because apparently the group is drunk.

Absolutely love it here, the ID guy at the stand needs to figure it out though, maybe fix his eye sight or study more. Investigating ID's that aren't fake isn't cool.

Yesterday evening, I visited Twist with my girlfriends and was truly impressed by the sheer number of rooms the place had to offer. Eventually, we found ourselves in the outdoor bar area, primarily due to the room being packed with people. What caught our attention was the bartender, who was juggling taking orders, emceeing, and even queuing up songs for karaoke. His versatility left my friends and me in awe, and he somehow managed to ensure every guest felt good and had all they needed. The way he made everyone feel a sense of belonging, security, and positivity was truly remarkable. I'm planning to return, and I'm really hoping he'll be there once again.

THE ONLY BAR IN SOUTH MIAMI BEACH THAT DOESNT ACCEPT DIGITAL ID's. Every other bar I went to in the area does. The girl working the front with short dark hair isn't friendly or professional. Don't waste your time. Nathan's Bar is a gay bar in the area who does accept digital ID's, drinks are cheaper, and the staff is so much nicer.

No cover, no dress code, and different rooms with different music and vibes!! Happy hour from 3-9pm with 2 for 1 drinks, which is INCREDIBLE for South Beach. My group and I came here for pregaming the other bars/clubs and would highly suggest that to others too! The staff here is so nice too - special shoutout to Charlie!!! He was so amicable and friendly, made our experience so much better at this place. He made conversation with us, made funny jokes, made great strong drinks, and was overall the perfect bartender! I got my favorite AMF here and because of happy hour, both drinks were only $13! What!!! That's the best deal I've ever gotten somewhere for a strong drink like that. So impressed with this place, even at 4pm it was decently crowded and the music/lighting made it so fun. Highly recommend checking out this place. Cheers!

Do not trust this place. My BOA debt it card was switched with someone else's, pretty sure it was organized by the bartender. after I realized the next morning, i had several unauthorized transactions.

Haven't been here in 17 years. Place looks renovated, friendly staff and great drinks Will be back again. Great place.

It's a fun gay dance club / bar that's been going strong in South Beach for 25 years (they just celebrated the anniversary). It's filled with guys like me and my partner that have a little mileage but might look decent in a speedo, and some gorgeous guys who look ridiculously hot in a speedo. It's not particularly wild as dance clubs or gay bars go, surprisingly given the location. Club E11even is a good bit wilder (but straighter) and Palace Bar is a good bit more flaming. This actually has a neighborhood-y feel at times; the last thing you expect in Sobe. Outside it looks like just a storefront, except for the throng of Uber pick-ups and drop-offs. Inside it's all dramatic lighting and tropical colors in a sort of labyrinthine layout. Valuable tip: Flirt shamelessly with the doorman / bouncer if it's some sort of special night, and you'll get in faster (both my partner and I dialed up the volume and double-teamed him, hehe). The bartenders here tend to be hectic but friendly. The staff always seems to be in a good mood. Drinks are never watered down. Like almost every other beach establishment, there'll likely be 18% tip already added automatically, so chuck the vanity, get out your spectacles and even the cell phone flashlight if needed. If you're as cheap as me, you're allergic to being tricked into tipping twice. Thumbs up on Twist though, cheap ole' Joe and cheap ole' Doctor C both love the place.

Twist is not a safe place for women or people of age. My friend's mother was tired. I took her out of twist at 11pm and put her in a car. As I left, I told the manager, I was putting my friend's mother in a car. She was very clearly not young. We were not drunk and dressed in well. He insisted I wait in the huge line. He KNEW I was taking an amazing and yes, older woman to a car, ensuring her safety. He punished me for it. I am truly shocked. This actively discouraged patrons from making sure women and our parents (of a certain age) are safe. It would not have been ok for her to find the Uber her son ordered alone. It would also not be ok for a woman that was drunk to get a car alone. If someone that was inside, knew they could not put a woman or mother in a car without being out to the back of the line, this greatly discouraged safety. This is almost criminal. Twist was always one of my favourites. I will never go again. Shame on them.

One of the most popular gay clubs in Miami with seven DJs and no cover. Love the music however must say that one of the rooms had carpet and this was quite outdated and gross as you can imagine

Nice people. honest and kind. I lost my phone and they make sure I get it back. Thanks again. Annie

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE TODAY WITH THE SHORT HAIR LADY! I've been there multiple times before with my CONNECTICUT id and now today she decides to refuse it??? When it's a legitimate ID. ABSOLUTELY A WASTE OF MY TIME. SMH. Need to get someone who actually knows what they're doing

We went to twist for New Year's Eve and it was great! I kissed a cute girl, my friend got blackout and kicked out because the drinks were so strong, and the outdoors was a nice place to be during the novel coronavirus pandemic!

Trash bar. Terrible music and annoyingly enforced dress code inconsistently applied to patrons.

Came here on a Sunday night with a friend who wanted to introduce me to one of their fav South Beach dive-y gay bars. How this place is considered "dive-y", I don't know because it is HUGE and very labyrinthine. I loved the vibe from the minute I interacted with the bouncer at the door. Very welcoming and inclusive and just walking past the front bar, several patrons said hello and started chatting. My friend and I went to the back bar where they have go-go dancers after a time. There is also an upstairs bar, but it had not opened yet when we arrived. The bartenders in the back were gorgeous (natch) and almost immediately, the "show" started after we grabbed a barstool. The show was emcee'd by an abfab drag queen (as you would expect) who was not only interactive, hysterical, and engaging with the crowd, but just knew how to have fun and push the boundaries just enough. The go-go dancers were ridiculously hot, like you cannot believe there are such perfect male specimens in existence who can move their hips like that! When we first got to the back bar, we were one of the few there, but in a matter of 30mins, the place was packed! It was like an instant party and was so much fun! The drinks were a bit pricey for $10 you-call wells, but they make them strong and with the added entertainment, well worth the price! I can't wait to return the next time I'm in town!

Fun gal dance club with multiple rooms with different genres of music. No cover too! Come as you are. Dance like no one's watching.

Was having a pleasant and enjoyable night until a "security person" escorted me out for no reason at all... Two star's because the owner reimbursed me for the drink that he threw out for no reason; Regardless, baffled with the flashlights and extreme un-classy escorting procedure as if I was falling and stumbling #offended #Joke #AVOID

ATTENZIONE PICKPOCKET ALERT!!!!! I was in Miami to celebrate my bachelorette. Friday night my phone was stolen from my purse. Whoever took it immediately turned it off so I wouldn't be able to trace it. Shawn (security staffer) did go around to the different bar areas to ask if the bartenders had seen my phone and took me to a different area to fill out my contact info. For the record, I spend a lot of time in DC so I'm always careful in big cities and keep my belongings close. I just happened to be using a new purse instead of my usual lululemon fannypack so there was no zipper to open. I wish I could give a good review, but having your phone stolen while on your bachelorette is really disappointing. A lot of my photos weren't backed up so I've lost countless pictures dating all the way back to 2021 (lesson learned). This bar has a lot of potential, but could really crack down on protecting patrons from crime. Sure, phones are replaceable but memories are not.

Had such a fun time here with friends. The bar expands across a variety of rooms with a couple different dance floors. There are also a lot of bars so you typically aren't waiting too long. Be careful with your cell phone- many people get theirs stolen. Keep it in your hand or front pocket! One of my friends was the victim of this and then we found quite a few others who had the same thing happen to them. Verizon said they get people weekly because of this club.

I had a really fun time at the club until my phone got stolen. Ironically I warned my friends about the potential of theft, but ended up being the victim. Don't let your guard down, especially around 2:30am-3am. It felt like at that time, new groups of shady looking folks started trickling in. I made the mistake of wearing pants with shallower pockets that night, and I took my phone out once, so the thief probably saw where I put it. I would suggest putting your phone in a zipped satchel or something, that's probably safer.

Coordinated phones being stolen. Myself and 3 friends had their phone stolen last night. Total nightmare. Please be careful. Exactly what this other commenter said "definite coordinated phone stealing scam happening at the club and management seems to be flippant about it."

I was thrown out as a first time customer being accused of doing cocaine by the security manager. Never touched coke in my life. He comes up to me and says he saw me put something up my nose and without trying to reason with me he throws me out. I spent 200+ on drinks and I tried to ask for the club manager and they refused to get him for me. After waiting outside, I catch up to the club manager when I see him outside by pure chance and explained the entire situation and told him to check the cameras and even check my person (I never left the camera view at the front so they can clearly see I never tampered with anything). He says he was going to check for me. After waiting approximately 30 minutes I realized he just made me look stupid waiting outside and never made an effort to come out and talk to me. Unbelievable how they can just assume anything and ruin a night. When they threw me out I was in plain view in the middle of everything and it was an easy observation for them to clear me to go back in. Thrown out for allegedly snorting cocaine unbelievable. And to add to that I came with two first timers as well. I'm in the process of becoming a police officer and to have That accusation against me made me so disappointed and furious because that's against my wishes and well being. I work so hard and this was during Labor Day on one of my only days off to enjoy. I can't even imagine the look on the security managers face if he did check the cameras. There had to be some sort of motive to kick me out because it didn't make any sense to me.

Cute place, multiple rooms, friendly staff.... Definitely make it a stop when visiting south beach

This was my very first time at Twist and my last. A patron last night was sexually assaulted by the Manager on Duty via putting his hands down the patrons pants and grabbing their genitals. Said patron escaped to the corner of the bar where I happened to be sitting with tears in his eyes because of what happened. When I asked what was wrong, the patron told me what had happened to them. I have family members who have been sexually assaulted, so the minute this was said I asked the patron if we could talk to the Manager (at this point we did not know the assaulter was the Manager). When the Manager walked up and the patron informed me that was the man who had assaulted him, the Manager immediately kicked us out without so much as a wisp of help from them. When we were escorted out by security both security people looked at us and said many patrons AND employees have been complaining about the same Manager, but ownership refuses to do anything about it. So I called the police with the approval of the patron to have this rectified. When the police arrived, the front door security told them that I was personally belligerent, aggressive and was doing drugs in the bar. When asked for proof, they had none. When the police officer spoke to me, in front of the security, it took him 2 seconds to know the security was lying. The officer then asked for the Manager to come outside, at which point security said no he was busy. He is accused of Sexual Assault, the police are here to investigate and security STILL doesn't help with the situation. It took the police physically entering the premises for the Manager to finally show up and speak to them. Needless to say the patron is suing them over this incident. I'm here to purely let anyone who is interested in going to Twist to NOT and save not only your money, but yourself, as security, Management and ownership do NOT care about you. If you want to go out and party at a gay club, go to Palace. They have a much friendlier staff, better drinks, food and better prices. Not to mention they are bigger than Twist and have a better show. UPDATED: If you look through the reviews even as recent as 2 weeks ago, you see several patrons noticing staff sexually harassing individuals and when they didn't comply, security threw them out. Absolutely disgusting and ownership should be ashamed.

Got in line last night with some friends from out of town. Was excited to show them Twist as we are all gay and there is limited LGBT bars in Miami! The door person refused my legitimate Florida ID and refused to take my credit card, school ID and pictures of my passport as a second form. We were all really bummed out by the whole experience. I've never had trouble getting in and have been several times, this was just a rude door person (short haired woman) i suppose.

I am probably going to be suing this place for assault and battery. It was my boyfriends birthday weekend and one of his workers decided to place his hands on him and call us degrading names just because we where not moving as fast amongst the crowd from the second floor into the bottom floor. His worker pushed my boyfriend and made him hit face on a wall and called us degrading names and the manager pretty much just gave us a slap on the hands and dismissed my complaint. So see you in court twist, so sad as a Miami native and had spent over thousands of dollars on you bar thought the year on your bar and come to party. I would never ever set a foot again until management is set and I feel like justice has been served!

Love this place! 5 stars and counting!!! This is my place to unwind and let loose! The atmosphere is amazing, the people are friendly, and the drinks are great! What could be better than that!

Nice place to enjoy LGTB environment feels like at home ! Love the vibes and all the crazy bars all around the building . Price are ok according to the area and place being ! Great time so far ! Thanks to the bartender for the great picture taken !!!

I was here on Friday night (March 18th). Where I ended up being ROOFIED and my phone stolen. I had two drinks and all I remember is using the bathroom to pee and the next minute I'm outside the bar with two Puerto Rican men who were trying to figure out my hotel and room number. I knew I was in a bad spot because I kept blacking out and coming to, I was disoriented, couldn't form full thoughts, couldn't see straight, or use my hands. I'm 30 years and i have never felt like that off of two tequila sodas. The two suspicious men got me to hotel which was only a block away from the Twist and thankfully the phone they stole had my room key in it, this bought be time because we couldn't access the lobby. As one man left to get my room key from my stolen phone two people staying at the same hotel as me recognized me and somehow I was able to tell them I needed help. They saved my life! It took some time for me to piece together what happened that night. The reason I'm giving Twist bad rating is because this apparently is a reoccurring problem there. Another reason is because the door man (older man, gray hair, larger set, sits in a chair checking IDs) saw me being taken away by these two men and he did nothing. I know this because I went back a couple days later to try to see if I could remember more details from that night or see if I recognized those two men and when the door man saw me he said he remembered seeing me that night breathing heavily(in a mocking tone), then continued to check my ID. I was taken back by how quickly he disregarding the whole thing that took place right in front of him.