The Bar & Courtyard in Miami Beach, FL

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Telephone:	+1 305-520-6700
Address:	The Setai 2009 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:	0.4 miWEST AV@14 ST 0.4 miWEST AV@13 ST 0.4 miWEST AV@12 ST
Categories:	Lounges

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Accepts Credit Cards	Yes
Parking	Valet
Bike Parking	Yes
Good for Groups	Yes
Ambience	Intimate
Noise Level	Quiet
Music	Background

Good For Dancing	No
Alcohol	Full Bar
Happy Hour	Yes
Coat Check	Yes
Outdoor Seating	Yes
Has TV	No

Today

Today	6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Local time (Miami Beach)	–

Business hours

Monday	6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Tuesday	6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Wednesday	6:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Thursday	6:00 pm – 12:00 am
Friday	6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Saturday	6:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sunday	6:00 pm – 11:00 pm

Description

Specialties

Immerse into the relaxed elegance of The Bar & Courtyard. By night, moods lift and music embraces as sophisticated Asian small plates are paired with global wine, champagne and cognac selections, as well

as creative cocktails with an Asian twist. Whether for a dining experience al fresco or live music under the stars, The Bar & Courtyard presents an elegant backdrop for whatever the night may bring.

The open air setting is perfect for live Jazz under the stars. Every Thursday evening, local and national jazz musicians perform live, playing a variety of classic, Latin and smooth jazz. Thursdays, 8pm to 11pm

Friday and Saturday nights, music embraces and moods lift with a live DJ playing the best of lounge beats. Whet the palate with creative cocktails such as the signature Chili Passion Martini, along with small plates perfect for sharing.

Meet the Manager

Executive Chef David W.

Manager

Chef Werly brings 17 years of culinary excellence to The Setai South Beach including stints at multiple Michelin star rated restaurants in Paris, the Hotel Ritz and Le Précatelan Lenotre. It was at the Private Club «Montes» in London where he trained under prestigious Chef Alain Ducasse as a Master Cook.

He then arrived to the United States to join the prestigious Le Cirque family at The Palace Hotel in New York, moving on to open the Le Cirque in Mexico City and the reopening of the most recent Le Cirque in the iconic Bloomberg building in New York. Chef Werly went on to earn his esteemed one Michelin Star and Five Diamond Award AAA at Le Cirque in Las Vegas, located in the acclaimed Bellagio Hotel.

Today, as Executive Chef at The Setai, Chef Werly oversees all of the culinary aspects of the property including The Restaurant, The Grill, The Pool & Beach Bar, and The Bar & Courtyard.

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10 reviews of The Bar & Courtyard

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John R.

Place rating: 5
New Hyde Park, NY

Great ambiance, and as far as I’ve experienced, the best cocktails in Miami beach. The head mixologist has created an amazing cocktail menu, with every drink perfectly balanced. I’ll be dreaming about his fig and burnt cinnamon old fashioned!

Elizabeth Y.

Place rating: 5
Long Beach, CA

Amazing cocktails. Beautiful view. Much less colder than the actual restaurant, and plenty of lighting. There are a variety of ages seen at this place, and the bartenders really know what they are doing.
Tip: AVOID COMING HERE ON VALENTINE’s DAY. Did just that, and service is much better, less crowded, and environment is less cliché.

Kimberly C.

Place rating: 5
Chicago, IL

The Bar & Courtyard at The Setai is almost as good as it gets in South Beach. The courtyard is stunning and although the drinks are very pricey, they are worth it. (It literally may have been the best specialty cocktail I’ve every had.) Philip, the head mixologist — who created the drink menu, was working so we were pleased to see that he is a master at his craft. I told him that I was a vodka drinker, and I believe what he made me was the Litzu Yin (had a fresh twig of Rosemary in it). My friend also had a specialty cocktail, which was also delicious and also had a fresh herb on top. What I also liked beyond the gorgeous setting and yummy drink was that the place didn’t come off being pretentious. Sometimes in these South Beach hotel bars the service is snobbish or pretentious; at The Setai we were treated with friendly service. If I had to deduct half a star for anything, it would be the crowd (or lack of one). It was pretty dead for 10 pm on a Saturday night. But, the people that were there (we met a couple from London, and two brothers from NYC) were all classy and chic. Overall A+ and can’t wait until I can afford to stay at the hotel!

D. P.

Place rating: 5
Charlotte, NC

My husband and I joined a few others for a pre-dinner drink here. We were staying at the Shore Club next door so it was a short walk over. Walking through the lobby and to the back, you are straight away drawn to what is on the other side of the doors, which whiz automatically open as though they were expecting you all along.
Upon entering the courtyard, my breath was taken away by how beautiful the whole setting was. Tall palms line around it and plenty of private spaces for couples are small groups.
The cocktail menu is very creative and it was so hard to decide which to have. I ended up ordering the Zen Rose which was refreshing and exotic all at once. Cocktails will set you back a cool $ 16 – 20 and there’s even a gold martini for $ 100 if that’s how you roll. They served complimentary sweet potato chips and a Asian chili marinated cut cucumbers for noshing. Personally, I would recommend checking it out just for the setting and enjoying at least one well-made drink while you absorb the scene. It’s too much of a gem to pass up.

Emily B.

Place rating: 4
Miami, FL

excellent cocktails & outstanding service. it’s not cheap, but you get what you pay for, and more! they have excellent standards, like the sazrac made right, and some stand out signature cocktails that will knock your socks off!

Vanessa P.

Place rating: 4
Aventura, FL

When I found out about the Thursday Night Jazz events, I knew I had to check this location out. The courtyard is beautiful, and on a day when it doesn’t rain it’s almost perfect. Unfortunately, the lights make it much warmer even though the space is open and airy. Sadly, sipping a few cold cocktails don’t help cool you down too much, so you may want to dress light since it does get very warm.
The drinks off their special cocktails menu were okay ($ 10+), but far too much sugar, so I’d recommend ordering something else. Not sure if they’ll continue the Thursday Jazz events for the fall, but I would definitely come back to relax, enjoy the live music, and be reminded why people from all over the world come to places like this. It’s a great time whether you’re a tourist or a native.

Sergio C.

Place rating: 3
Miami, FL

A good friend recently invited us to the Cosmopolitan Summer Splash Fashion Show at the Setai. My wife and I had not been there and it seemed like a great opportunity to visit a nice place and receive some complimentary drinks and goodies from the sponsors of the show. The Setai is very lavish and a very beautiful place to experience. The bar was crowded and understaffed, no doubt due to the complimentary nature of the drinks. The courtyard area was very beautiful with palm trees and lounging space around the edge of the large reflecting pool. Overall, I found the location beautiful, but disliked the view above of the Days Inn and a larger tower behind the Setai.

Doris L.

Place rating: 4
Weston, FL

I confessed my guilt at finding the food at Setai’s main restaurant a bit of a let down. But at the other side of every breakdown — and let down — is a breakthrough, or at least a fantastic cocktail– like at Setai’s Bar and Courtyard .
The bar is smooth and woody — the courtyard — comfortable, organic and spa-like.
This place is highfalutin’ but you can feel perfectly comfortable to lounge or snuggle or have a buzzin’ good time — especially in the courtyard. Swanky swank not required — but it can be observed.
[Oooh– this just in from the Miami Unilocal Queen, Maria A.: «You can also steal yourself away and retire to the outdoor, poolside seating. Albeit humid, it’s balmy in a calming, quiet way.» (Gotta try that.)]
No clouds here– just shiny lining. Enjoy.

Amanda E.

Place rating: 4
New York, NY

Stunningly beautiful pools (3) and courtyard. Lots of Asian influences: tropical plants and teak everywhere. Great service. Was surprisingly empty for a weekend in December. Maybe because the rooms are so expensive? (Started at around $ 900) Apparently about half the Setai residences were still unsold in December ’07.
Careful if you’re wearing stilettos — they’ll get stuck in the slatted wood flooring.
Strangely, they kept the red wine in the fridge at the courtyard bar. Waaay too chilled. They tried, unsuccessfully, to find a warmer bottle inside for my friend.
Also tried the supposedly five-star pan-asian fusion Restaurant at the Setai — good, but overpriced and not that memorable. Guess there’s a reason people don’t go to South Beach for the food.

Gretchen T.

Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA

The most beautiful place we saw in South Beach. I believe they only just started hosting DJs in the courtyard space (International Superstar DJ Sander Kleinenberg was spinning the evening we went). Get a glass of wine (that will be $ 18, thanks, this experience doesn’t come cheap) at the bar and sit in the otherworldy space outside.
Modern, but with all natural materials like wood tressles and stone walls and water, it feels exclusive but inviting. The green-eyed boy and I decided we would just live there in the courtyard forever – or at least until they ran out of Cabernet or the music stopped.

The Bar & Courtyard

Miami Beach, United States