Matador Bar

A wonderful experience. The hotel, bar and terrace restaurant are absolutely beautiful, especially at night. It’s like an Italian oasis mixed with a Miami flair. The food and drinks were exceptional. Please visit, you will thank me.

I really enjoyed my time at the Matador Bar and found the service to be fantastic. Great selection of cocktails and really cool atmosphere.
This bar will always be near and dear to my heart because it’s where I taught my husband a valuable lesson. What happens when you drag your wife from bar to bar for no apparent reason and are extremely bossy about where to sit when finally reaching a bar that meets your standards? It means your wife might very well order a $ 75 cocktail. Yes, I did order the $ 75 cocktail here and it was worth every penny. Not just to see the look on my husband’s face but also because it was extremely tasty. For the record we have joint finances so the joke is also kind of on me…

This place was awesome! Went there with friends yesterday night, food was DELICIOUS! Would definitely go back, we sat outside and the atmosphere was on point.

I’ve had the pleasure visiting the Matador Bar on a number of occasions and always leave dreaming of the next time I can return.
To start, their cocktails are killer, but know you will spend a pretty penny (think $ 18). They have a rotating menu of specials with some standbys like the Barcelona G&T or Mexican Bull. On my last visit, I had the Mission Viejo which is their take on a mojito. Whatever mood you’re in or liquor you prefer, I’m confident you could find something you like. You can also count on quality ingredients and a strong drink that’s worth the money… I’m wary of the $ 30 pineapple drink but alas, if you have the money to spend go right ahead!
They also serve a small bites menu of dishes like spicy tuna tartare, sweet pea guacamole, and «crunchy potato nuggets» which are essentially patatas bravas. On my last visit, we ordered fritters of comte cheese and truffle that were really delicious. The menu reflects plates you can also find next door at Matador Room.
The atmosphere is what really stands out in my mind. The high walls are lined with photos from French photographer Lucien Clergue that portray the art of bullfighting. There are plenty of seats lining the circular bar, or there are comfier couches if you want to lounge.
The bartenders are courteous (like everyone at the Edition), and it’s fun to watch them mix and shake in front of you.
If you’re in the area or dining at one of Edition’s restaurants (Matador Room or Market) or partying at Basement, definitely make this a Miami Beach stop!

Great bar!

We stopped in before dinner to enjoy a nice cocktail in a relaxing environment. The Matador Bar was just the place for that! I enjoyed a bittersweet symphony — nicely mixed and so delicious. We stopped in later that night after dinner and had to try a drink in the golden pineapple — what a treat and highly recommended!

Definitely one of the coolest bars in Miami Beach.
Upscale vibe, great atmosphere and even better drinks. No riff raff or low class crowd here. Elite all the way without being pretentious.
This and Living Room at the W are my two favorite bars on Sobe.

Beautiful Place! I was recommended by a friend who told me I had to come check out this bar for the golden pineapple. Me and my bf came on a sat night and indeed had the golden pineapples. They tasted amazing, smoky flavor since they torch it at the end as a finishing touch, made w rosemary and a dried pineapple. The place was cute, sexy dim lighting, and they were playing good vibey music.
We checked out the terrace for a bit and also found out they have an indoor bowling and ice skating rink downstairs. We went and to our surprise there was also kind of like a club down there too!(playing hip hop)
We had a blast! Such a fun place to go!

Matador Bar can stand on its own and is separate from the Matador Room. The two should not be mixed up since they both serve very different purposes. The bar is the first point of access when entering into this side of the lobby and it is tucked away in a dimly lit lounge. The room is accessed through the bar, but is further down the corridor and up a short flight of stairs. The bar serves a variety of high-​end liquor cocktails and some are very unique. I had been following the postings and news articles since the original inception of the Edition Miami Beach property opened back in Fall 2014 (
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I kept seeing this copper pineapple cocktail glass photo floating around social media and I just knew immediately that I had to try it. In all honesty, I didn’t really care much about what went inside it, just that I got to use this ornate vessel to drink a fancy schmancy cocktail #bliss. I scanned through the cocktail menu with my mind already made-​up. My husband got the Mai Tai, after confirming with the bartender that it was a legit drink and not just some girly, sugary, washed-​up South Beach cocktail that the chicks order on girls’ nights on the town. Side note: Ever since we tried the Mai Tai and Painkiller cocktails at the Emeril’s restaurant (Orlando) a few months back, we’ve had an interest in tasting tropical drinks that are worth trying, albeit if they’re truly made well. Back to Matador: The pineapple cocktail was made with a vodka base and topped with a variety of homemade bitters, syrups, liquors; in sum, it ended up tasting like a sweet herbal cocktail. The Mai Tai was mildly sweet, strong, and most importantly pretty darn close to the real deal. Both drinks were tasty. Cost was on average $ 15 per drink with the exception of my pineapple thing at $ 30 and the pink flamingo party drink which serves six at around $ 95 (which we’ll save for next time).
The bartenders were non-​personal, but efficient as they took care of us quickly so, no complaints from this girl. The bar was slammed for a Wednesday night at 10:00 pm so we didn’t really expect anything more. We were in and out in about 35 minutes. We decided to walk around the outdoor terrace and pool deck which was pretty spectacular for an evening stroll with fashionable cocktails and people. I would return for this again in the future during a nicer time of the year (July is too freakin’ hot!).
Also, you can get bar snacks (guacamole, appetizers, chips, etc.) at the bar, but we didn’t since we were holding off for the grand event: dinner at the Matador Room.
I’ll be back. Cheers!

Five stars for ambience and Five stars for our awesome server! Negative stars for literally the worst drink I’ve ever had and negative stars for value! 2 stars is being generous. We have been staying @ The Edition for a few days. This is our last night, so we sprung for the famous «Pineapple.» $ 30++=$ 38. You are essentially paying for a photo prop. If you want an awesome craft cocktail go to the Broken Shaker down the street and pay 12++ for delicious, thoughtful, and fresh cocktails. P. S. I am always skeptical of reviews that recommend somewhere else to go, but this is legit. I do not have a vested interest in either place.

Matador Bar should not be confused with the restaurant it sits outside of — Matador Room. Yes, they both serve craft cocktails and delicious bites, but the feel of Matador Bar is completely different. Whether you happen to be at the Edition or just in the area, Matador Bar is worth checking out.
Granted, some friends and I came by for drinks on a random weeknight during the off-​season. The bar was empty when we got there, but definitely filled up as the night went on.
The bartenders working that night were nothing but friendly and eager to please. The drinks they expertly concocted definitely effected my ability to remember their names. We started out the night with the famed smoked pineapple cocktail, made with Absolut Elyx and served in a very ornate golden pineapple vessel. It was very good, and definitely worth ordering once, but I wouldn’t rush back for it. We were also treated to a «bartender’s choice» cocktail, which was a wonderful raspberry-​flavored libation. Heavenly.
We also sampled some light bites, which have some overlap with Matador Room, but offer some other unique dishes. The guacamole with peas is definitely worth checking out — the peas add a really nice sweetness. The fish tacos were also quite tasty. I was disappointed we couldn’t order Matador Room’s famed avocado pizza at Matador Bar, but the pizza on the Bar’s menu was pretty tasty in its stead.
Prices are typical — expect to spend $ 12-​$ 18 for a cocktail, unless you go for the golden pineapple concoction (it’ll set you back about $ 30). Bar bites are in the same range. But for the quality of service and the gorgeous atmosphere of the Miami Beach Edition, you can’t beat it.