The Dead Flamingo
Cuba
At a glance
The Dead Flamingo is a late-night bar and event space at 1728 SW 8th St in Miami’s Little Havana. The venue combines a cocktail-led menu with a performance-focused setting designed for social gatherings, private parties, corporate events and larger activations. Its character is playful, nostalgic and deliberately unpredictable.
The drinks list draws on vodka, rum, tequila, gin, bourbon, mezcal, fruit, citrus, herbal liqueurs and sparkling wine. Alongside the cocktail menu, the venue also offers a full food menu. The bar’s approach favors creative combinations and themed names rather than a narrowly defined cuisine, making it a place where drinks and entertainment share equal attention.
Music is central to the atmosphere. DJs move between tracks associated with the mixtape era and contemporary Latin sounds, including Bad Bunny-inspired sets. The programming gives the space a flexible identity that can shift from nostalgic singalong territory to a livelier late-night dance-bar mood. Its Little Havana location places the venue within a Miami neighborhood strongly connected with Cuba and the city’s Cuban cultural life.
Recurring entertainment includes karaoke, trivia, stand-up comedy and other live performances. Karaoke provides a participatory element, while trivia adds a competitive option with cash prizes. Comedy and live entertainment bring a changing stage program to the bar, so the experience depends partly on the event scheduled for the night. The venue’s event calendar is therefore relevant for visitors seeking a particular kind of evening.
The Dead Flamingo suits groups looking for a bar with built-in entertainment, as well as organizers searching for a distinctive setting for a private or professional gathering. It also works for guests who prefer a late-night venue where cocktails, music and programmed events are part of the same experience. The setting is less focused on a quiet meal than on conversation, shared activities and an evening that can move between drinks, performances and audience participation.
