Medium Cool Cocktail Lounge

WOW this is one of the best spots I've been to in Miami. I truly enjoyed my time here with some friends. We came to see the live jazz players and they were phenomenal. It's a great spot to hang and have some cocktails while enjoying the live music. Every drink was spot on, the vibes were immaculate. I will definitely be coming back again. The espresso martini is 10/10, if you like chocolate mint, you must try this cocktail. It has a mint essence to it and really tingles your cheeks with every sip. There is so many cocktails to chose from. My friends enjoyed every cocktail they had. Medium Cool has live jazz from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, afterwards they have a live dj perform. Unfortunately we couldn't stay for the dj because we had dinner reservations. I will be sure to come back another night to enjoy another magical evening.

I should have read up on these yelp reviews before trying to get into Medium Cool, bc their website faq wasn't enough. DRESS CODE: MUST WEAR PANTS (for men) and/or dressy CHIC (for women). Walked 10 mins to check out the live jazz, at 9:30p. (Website said their dress code would be enforced after 10p...and didn't mention anything about pants). Turned away by security bc not in pants. Super bummed. Might give it a try the next time I'm in Miami. Or not. 3-stars is mainly for the lack of info on their site on the dress code.

The cat's out of the bag about this bar and lounge. I was fortunate enough to go for the first time in June 2023, and going a year later in June 2024, I can see that word has gotten out (thanks to New Times listing it in Miami's 100 best bars) about the quality and originality of Medium Cool's cocktails and the celebrity visits it has received.My first visit began with trying to find the entrance to the bar. It is on the side of the Gale Hotel, so naturally like a fool, I went into the hotel trying to find a pathway from the inside. No, the entrance is literally separately on the outside of the building, down a set of stairs like you're going into an underground cellar. The owner manager made us feel welcomed, just by guiding and making pleasant conversation with us. The lounge seating area was generally empty, and the bar was packed and active with people just hanging out and enjoying their drinks. We heard about live jazz happening on some nights, just not that night.Cocktails are priced around $19-24. Okay, but it is really one of those cocktail bars where you should not be asking for beer or wine. Do they even serve beer here? Do I care? It is one of the few bars where I've seen a Corpse Reviver (I and II) being offered. Their espresso martini is so velvety smooth, I love watching a bartender make it for someone thinking of how the flavors are coming together. I got an Electric Miami, their version of a Long Island Iced Tea with curaçao, the last time, because this is the only place I'd trust to make a drink as flashy but solid as a quintessential Miami cocktail. It almost glowed in the dark to let me pretend I'm in a dive bar but was well balanced to let me be assured I'm getting tipsy with class.The next visit a year later had me seeing bunches of people who were either waiting to enter the lounge, coming out of the lounge or just standing around and waiting for who knows what. Their cigarettes to light? The velvet ropes that they had set out was a stark contrast to the unassuming approach from my last visit. No cover though, just a slight wait to be allowed in with a check of bags. Again, that was new. The inside was packed with majority out of towners partying around their tables or trying to push their way through the crowds. How could I tell? Many groups were wearing similar clothing and celebrating something, like bachlorettes and reunions. Like I said, word has gotten out about this place, far and wide. Good for them, because they are doing the cocktail game right!

Wow! I have been searching for a place like this for years! I was so excited when my boyfriend took me here for my birthday! I had seen photos of this lounge on social media but I feel that those posts didn't quite capture the experience my partner and I had. We came early on a Thursday evening and it was very peaceful and relaxing- the band was still setting up and it didn't feel crowded or noisy! The food was phenomenal- normally my partner and I are skeptical of small plates offered at cocktail lounges but the bang absolutely outdid the $$. The croquetas were phenomenal and the calamari we got was delicious! We ordered an old fashioned and another drink (I can't remember the name for the life of me) and they were great! Since we came early we got the happy hour prices and for being so close to Miami Beach they were GREAT!! The servers were all so nice too we were able to chat for a bit and they seemed lovely! We can not wait to come back- it's difficult to find time with our busy schedules but the first chance we get were having date night here again!

This place was on my list since I read an article that included it on the list of 50 best bars in America . Also, it was my birthday and we had visited a place that was a disastrous experience and we decided to tried a different one. Speakeasy style, the place is very elegant and perfect for a cocktail night. The ambiance was rounded out with a jazz trio. The service was excellent. The cocktail menu is extensive and cocktails are very well done. We even had a complementary glass of champagne for my bday. After jazz finished the vibe change and it became more in like a trendy Miami nightclub. We Loved the place. My only recomendación is getting rid of a couple of cocktail presented with a cup full of crushed ice.

Met up with old and new friends in this secret underground jazz bar. The light fan fare food was very good( cheese croquettes) & cheese board. We were there for happy hour. Great jazz band. A great locale to visit

Came here on a saturday night around 11pm, it was nice and not crowded at first the vibes were great and the people were nice, then a huge wave of people started arriving and the place was too packed to enjoy. Mind you the drinks were so good and the bartenders were nice but it took around 20 minutes to even get a drink after pushing through a sea of people to get there and I swear the crowd would just push you around and step on your toes. I know the place is pretty new and people want to experience it but it's just not enjoyable that way, I want to give it a try for it's jazz happy hours as I hear it's way more laid back and enjoyable.also want to add there is no service so good luck finding your friendsUpdate: went again for happy hour and it was such a fun spot to vibe with live Jazz music band, the bartenders again killed it with the drinks - they have a good happy hour (6-9pm) drinks menu and the drinks are cheap! So nice to sit around and enjoy the music and drinks/apps!! Will be coming back for happy hour

Came here to on a Saturday night and waited an hour in the "general admission" line. It was extremely frustrating watching people skip or go in through the table line. The bar was beyond packed and anxiety inducing. After finally finding my way to the bar, Lauren turned our night around. She is one of the most talented bartenders ever and is able to work in a very high stress environment without letting it affect her mood and communication. I'll be back for more drinks by Lauren! Order the espresso martinis (they're minty) and a cosmo -- you won't regret it!

Came here for the first time with my boyfriend to celebrate valentines. Parking is a bit of a walk. They charge you like $30-$40 to park in a public parking near by. I wish they had valet to be honest. We arrived during happy hour. The drinks were amazing! I'm very picky when it comes to drinks and J was definitely drinking here. Hehe. The live Jazz band, atmosphere, and dark setting was amazing. I definitely recommend this place to start the night. I do think the servers need to be a bit more tentative or maybe they need more bartenders? I felt like it took a really long while for us to get our 2nd drink and it wasn't until the next shift arrived that we got attended.

To management: Please don't hire the DJ from Friday July 19 ever again! Transitions were so terrible and abrupt - it significantly affected the atmosphere. I noticed many leaving because of it. My group also found it difficult to stay. Other than that, place was great.