Ball & Chain Live Music Bar, Miami
If your day of eating feels a bit uninspired, a cure for that may come in the form of a twist of lime and maybe a splash of rum. And if you like to pair it with quality food, then head straight to Ball & Chain in Little Havana鈥攖he kind of place where cocktails and culture dance cheek-to-cheek!
Born in the 1930s and reborn in the 2010s, Ball & Chain has lived through Miami鈥檚 many moods. The legend has it that back in the Prohibition era, its owner allegedly got caught 鈥渞um running鈥� 鈥� which, in plain terms, means sneaking booze past Uncle Sam. But today, the only thing being smuggled here is joy, as mojitos, daiquiris, and Miami Mules flow freely under the glow of neon lights.
Still, even if you鈥檙e not a drinker, this spot deserves a visit, especially if you have an ear for good music. Once upon a time, giants like Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole graced its stage 鈥� the one shaped like a giant pineapple in the garden. It鈥檚 called the Pineapple Stage for this reason and because鈥� well, Miami never misses a chance for a theme.
However, it鈥檚 not just the music and drinks that steal the show here. The iconic lounge serves some seriously good food as well. Their extensive menu features over a dozen comfort dishes, including mariquitas (those sweet and crispy plantain chips) and spring rolls (the traditional fillings of pork and cheese wrapped in dough and served with mojo dipping sauce), to mention but a few.
Indeed, on a sultry Miami night, there鈥檚 nothing better than a good bite, a cold cocktail, and a live horn section that makes you forget what time it is...
Born in the 1930s and reborn in the 2010s, Ball & Chain has lived through Miami鈥檚 many moods. The legend has it that back in the Prohibition era, its owner allegedly got caught 鈥渞um running鈥� 鈥� which, in plain terms, means sneaking booze past Uncle Sam. But today, the only thing being smuggled here is joy, as mojitos, daiquiris, and Miami Mules flow freely under the glow of neon lights.
Still, even if you鈥檙e not a drinker, this spot deserves a visit, especially if you have an ear for good music. Once upon a time, giants like Louis Armstrong and Nat King Cole graced its stage 鈥� the one shaped like a giant pineapple in the garden. It鈥檚 called the Pineapple Stage for this reason and because鈥� well, Miami never misses a chance for a theme.
However, it鈥檚 not just the music and drinks that steal the show here. The iconic lounge serves some seriously good food as well. Their extensive menu features over a dozen comfort dishes, including mariquitas (those sweet and crispy plantain chips) and spring rolls (the traditional fillings of pork and cheese wrapped in dough and served with mojo dipping sauce), to mention but a few.
Indeed, on a sultry Miami night, there鈥檚 nothing better than a good bite, a cold cocktail, and a live horn section that makes you forget what time it is...
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Sight Name: Ball & Chain Live Music Bar
Sight Location: Miami, USA (See walking tours in Miami)
Sight Type: Disco/Nightclub
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Sight Location: Miami, USA (See walking tours in Miami)
Sight Type: Disco/Nightclub
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