Entry No. 11 — the Miami file — filed under: basement bar

Medium Cool Cocktail Lounge

A windowless, sub-sea-level room in the actual basement of the Gale South Beach hotel — 1970s glam decor, live jazz, late-night DJ sets, and a velvet rope where getting past it is described by regulars as part of the experience rather than a formality.

The move: Go for the late set — live jazz gives way to DJs as the night goes on — and settle into the plush, subterranean room for records-and-cocktails rather than a quick stop; the venue even runs its own 'Medium Cool Records' side project.

• 📍 South Beach (inside the Gale South Beach hotel)
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 1690 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Hours: Added 2026-07-19 — confirm current hours before you go.

⚠ Seasonal or scheduled — always check before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · Time Out · speakeasiesusa.com

last checked: 2026-07-19