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Little Havana

Ball & Chain

★Best Mojito (Readers Choice)· Miami New Times Best of Miami Readers Choice★Esquire Best Bars in America· Only Miami bar on the 2026 list of 14
Cuban$$Live MusicOutdoor seatingScene2 deals

One of Miami's most iconic music venues, a 1930s-era bar reborn as Little Havana's living room. Nightly live music on the outdoor stage, famous mojitos and tropical cocktails, Cuban bar bites, and a tiki-style patio that buzzes every night of the week. Happy hour Thu–Fri 5–8 PM.

(305) 643-7820Website@ballandchainmia1513 SW 8th St, Miami, FL 33135
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The Story

Ball & Chain opened in 1935 on Calle Ocho and hosted performers including Billie Holiday and Count Basie before closing in 1957. It sat vacant for decades until reopening in 2014 with live music and a rum-forward cocktail program.

Known for

A 1930s-era Little Havana bar with nightly live music on the outdoor stage, tropical cocktails, Cuban bar bites, and a tiki-style patio. Happy hour Thu–Fri 5–8 PM.

Deals

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Happy Hour

Ball & Chain Weekend 2-for-1 & Brunch Drinks

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2-for-1 cocktails & craft beers · Buy 2 get 3rd free

Fri, Sat, Sun · 11AM–10PM

Fri starts at 4 PM; Sat–Sun full day 11 AM–10 PM; does not include bottle service

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Happy Hour

Ball & Chain Happy Hour

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2-for-1 cocktails

Thu, Fri · 5PM–8PM

Patio bar and inside bar; does not include bottle service or premium spirits

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The Vibe

Scene

A 1930s Calle Ocho bar reborn as Little Havana's outdoor living room. Come on any night for live Latin bands on the patio, hand-pressed mojitos, and a crowd that ranges from Cuban regulars to first-time visitors who never want to leave. Happy hour Thu–Fri 5–8 PM.

What to Order

  • Mojito Criollo — classic style, mint left intact, house sugarcane syrupBall & Chain menu
  • Cañita — white rum, lime, house honey syrup, fresh guarapo (sugarcane juice), sugarcane stickBall & Chain menu
  • Calle Ocho Old-Fashioned — aged rum, demerara sugar, tobacco-infused bittersBall & Chain menu
  • Ropa Vieja — shredded beef, savory tomato sauce, rice and plantainsBall & Chain menu
  • Pastelito Daiquiri — pastelito-infused aged rum, lime, simple syrup, served with guava pastriesBall & Chain menu
Formality
Casual
Music
Live Music
InstitutionOld-schoolInstagram-worthy

Entertainment

Live music every night — Latin bands, DJs, salsa nights, and special events on the open-air stage.

LatinCubanSalsaJazzReggaeton
Live MusicNo cover most nights; special events may charge

Ball & Chain Nightly Live Music

Latin, Cuban, Salsa, Jazz

Rotating local and touring Latin bands

Every day · 7PM–2AM

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