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tables and chairs with candles on them
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Hidden cheers!
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Follow the stars to delicious drinks
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Mai Tai nightcap
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Esmé hotel--outside El Salon. Feels like you are in Europe!
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Sergio F.
Aug 24, 2022
When your drinks are that good that you forget your phone...Even though my friend and I are in our 40s , we're not dead and want to continue the halcyon days of 1990: and early 2000s South Beach. Our tastes may have grown up from $5 Long Islands and burgers but now with the early closing times the beach has become desolate. Well the stars, and Yelp Mobile, saved us!El Salón is tucked away into the lobby of the Esme Hotel, a great boutique remodel of the old hostel off Washington and Española. It is listed as a speakeasy, so part of the fun is finding it so...like Walter Mercado would say, look for the stars :)We got there for a nightcap and close to last call thanks to the silly early bar closings on the beach. The dim lights, the cozy couches and tables make for a great late evening vibe. Their menu does the basic cocktails right. I enjoyed a strong and well mixed Mai Tai, made with white & dark rums as well as an orange liqueur.I'd love to come back for more of their varieties as well as some of the hotel's food offerings. I hear they also have a rooftop pool!
Read MoreLucia P.
Jul 11, 2022
I have frequented the Esme Rooftop and Bar Pintxo but never have sat down at El Salón. So happy I did! I came by on a Saturday night and it was not too full initially but that changed within 30 minutes. I was greeted by the bartender and a server when I came in and was given the choice to pick my table. We chose a corner which gave a nice view of the entire bar. The drink menu is great, and you have lots of options to chose from. They blend their own spirits so you will not see any brand names when choosing your drinks/alcohol. I am a big gin drinker so decided to try the Signapore Sling. It is a gin base and several other liqueurs with pineapple and grenadine. It was a great cocktail. Not overly sweet and you can taste the different flavors and alcohol. They also serve bites but as I had just dinner I didn't order any. The service was great and attentive. The decor and ambiance is absolutely breathtaking and so worth a visit! Can't wait to come back soon and try other cocktails on the menu.
Read MoreJazmin R.
Feb 1, 2023
Where to start... hidden gem in South Beach! Love these cute bars, perfect for a date, chill night out, catching up with friends. Located on Espanola way, they have indoor & outdoor seating. Wide variety of craft cocktails, it's best to uber so you can indulge & not deal with parking. Highly recommended.
Read MoreCourtney K.
Feb 27, 2022
El salón will be my new go toA little hidden in the back of Esme hotel, this bar is cozy and intimate Great service, great drink menu10/10 recommend the Cosmopolitan
Read MoreAlexis Andrea N.
Nov 20, 2022
Like walking into a intimate lounge that could be a scene in Casablanca. Hunter greens, pale pinks, delicate lighting and palms. Add in great service, comfortable seats and strong spirits and you're there in 1920. First arrived around 8ish and it was crowded and we went to another spot to wait for it to die down. Came back around 10 and it was perfectly spacious for our group. They feature house blends of different spirits so that you can customize your drink to fit your mood. You might want to check out menu ahead of time if you're as indecisive as me! I went with the rose vesper with gin, rose lillet, lemon oil and the extraordinary vodka (buttery pear, stone fruit, floral aromatics). It was delicious! What more do you need in a lounge beside dark intimate comfort and strong cocktails?! Excited to go back and try more of the house blends!
Read MoreSarah H.
Oct 31, 2022
I loved everything about this speakeasy tucked inside our hotel! I would seriously recommend Esmé to anyone going to Miami! Perfect location, stellar vibes (also the whole entire place smells GORGEOUS), rooftop pool and bars with delicious food--what more could you want? El Salón was the perfect place for happy hour before dinner reservations elsewhere in Miami. Loved the bees knees cocktail and the Cubano sliders!
Read MoreDiandra L.
Feb 23, 2022
El Salón just such a dream. This tiny bar inside the Esme hotel makes you feel like you're in another country when you walk in. It's dark and cozy and oozing with ambiente.They actually don't sell name brand spirits, they mix their own! Meaning- whatever libation you'd like they can serve it. They have spirits meant for sipping and a few categories of killer cocktails for yoi to choose from. Martinis are always it for me and these were no different. I also popped in during dry January and they made the most DELISH cocktail. Find this awesome spot in the courtyard adjacent to the first floor of the Esme hotel. If you didn't know it was there, you could totally miss it. But trust me, you do not want to miss out on this.
Read MoreRoger G.
May 13, 2023
The drinks were fantastic, great flavor and with plenty of alcohol. Love the dark intimate mood, and the service was excellent.
Read MoreJenny Z.
Sep 9, 2022
The coziest speakeasy hidden inside the Esme hotel, I can honestly say it's my new favorite. The bartender was amazing, he really knows what he's doing and puts so much creativeness and passion into all his cocktails. We made new friends at the bar and enjoyed our happy hour cocktails as we all talked and laughed all night. Such a great experience, I can't wait to go back and check out the rooftop and have more delicious cocktails!
Read MoreDana L.
Dec 28, 2022
I had a good experience here. This bar is very cozy and the drinks are good. I found the customer service to be welcoming and friendly considering it was the bartenders first day on the job.
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