1826 Lounge, Miami Beach

A stylishly refined alternative to its party-centric siblings, the lounge takes a distinguished approach to the South Beach scene. The spot-on crowd is drawn as much to the exclusive ambience and the swanky, clean-lined interiors, as they are to the perfectly mixed cocktails and late night indulgences of Chef Luke Bergman’s award-winning cuisine. Through the plate-glass window that spans the entire façade, a long, glossy bar leads the eye into the buzzing room then up to double-height ceilings surrounded by gilded bronze accents, and powdered white and wood seating.