B Bar

Representing a fresh take on vintage glamour, B Bar is a jewel box, representing something that is at once nostalgic, yet thoroughly modern at the same time. She’s the sultry pin-up side of Betsy - think Vargas Girl - the intoxicating femme fatale that you simply can’t resist. B-Bar is accessed through a hidden staircase at the lower level of The Betsy South Beach Hotel, on Ocean Drive, and makes a strong run at providing a low-key and inviting environment, while remaining classy.

As you step inside you’ll find a comforting cocoon of dark red hues, shades of lavender and deep purple. You'll be struck by its small size, dark décor, and simplicity. The highly reflective black vinyl ceiling gives an illusion of being adrift as your eyes are drawn upward to the mirror image which is at once disorienting and entirely exhilarating. Hand cut Parisian crystal lamps add just the right complimentary golden glow and a sense of the ethereal to the deep underground lounge. Evoking the classic nightclub elegance of the 1920’s, bespoke attire for bartenders and wait staff evoke the classic elegance of the Prohibition era.

The B Bar brings with it the historic art of the cocktail carried out with modern flair while maintaining the authentic tradition of a delicate swizzle. Specialty drinks require a brief shaking and careful straining of delicious hand-crafted cocktail menu. Hendricks Gin based Blue Velvet is infused with blueberries and raspberries and shaken extra cold with Luxardo Maraschino Original. Black Pearl combines Corner Creek Bourbon, fresh blackberries and elderflower liquor, while the signature Josephine pay homage to The Fabulous Ms. Baker, created with apricot liqueur and Thousand Flower runny honey. Whether a balance of sweet with the sour, light and refreshing, or kicking the flavor up a notch, they are all as inspired as the space itself, carefully crafted with precision down to an almost seemingly molecular level.