Celebrating a birthday? Partying with your intramural team? Organizing the office happy hour? You're gonna need a bigger bar (or restaurant, or bowling alley). Never fear: we've rounded up five spots around Miami that are perfect for big groups, and where everyone is sure to have a great time.
Private Dining: The Forge
Miami Beach
For private parties, this lavish steakhouse—which was first launched in the 1920s and recently underwent a $10 million renovation—pulls out all the stops. You can choose to seat up to 25 guests in the wine cellar's intimate dining room, stocked with the world's rarest vintages. Another of the eight private dining rooms is equipped with massive, classic wingback chairs and ornate chandeliers, is also the perfect setting for an glamorous dinner party.Renting out the entire place for a wedding (of up to 145 guests) is not uncommon.
Urban Brewery: Concrete Beach Brewery
Wynwood
With a spacious taproom and dog-friendly back patio, the artsy brewing company is one of the better beer-centric options for large gatherings. Get there early to stake out a corner indoors or out, or, better yet, email ahead to make a reservation.
Trivia Night: Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant
Brickell
Tuesdays nights are trivia nights at Brickell's popular pub. It's free to play, there's plenty of seating for teams large and small, and bar tabs are discounted 20 percent for those who stay until the end of the game.
Karaoke: Sing Sing Karaoke
Miami Beach
Whether your crew prefers taking the big stage or rocking out in private, Sing Sing's got you. Private rooms accommodate 10-22 people comfortablely for $8 per person per hour. During the daily happy hour, standard rooms are half price until 8pm. Alternatively, pay $42-$100 to cover two hours plus drink specials, ranging from well cocktails to bottle service. Or, if you don't mind waiting your turn or simply cheering on others, there's always the karaoke lounge after 8pm, where song tickets are complimentary with drink purchases.
Fun Fact: Celebrities often make appearances. Recent sightings include Serena Williams, who threw her bridal shower here, and NBA player Kyrie Irving.
Bowling: Splitsville
South Miami
Splitsville takes bowling seriously—and nourishing its competitors even more seriously. Each lane at this chic, retro alley accommodates up to eight people. Reservations can be made online, and attentive servers keep surprisingly tasty finger food—including sushi, burgers and pizza—and drinks coming. With spacious sections throughout (or the option to buy out the place for the night) it's also a popular spot for larger parties, from corporate Christmas parties to children's birthdays. For a for-person fee, it keeps the buffet stocked for the duration of your stay.
