Ball & Chain Happy Hour — Little Havana, Miami

The happy hour

Fri	4–7 PM

Drinks

2-for-1 specialty cocktails (all weekdays 4–7 PM)
Pineapple Happy Hour on Fridays: Buy 1 Get 2 specialty drinks, 4–7 PM with DJ OZZ
World Famous Ball & Chain Mojito (regular price $16)
Maracuya Punch (regular price $16)
Piña Basil Mezcalita (regular price $16)
Passion Fruit Daiquiri (regular price $16)
Cervezas – $9 (regular)

Food

Live music and full Cuban menu available during happy hour
Mariquitas de Maduro (sweet plantain chips, garlic sauce) – $13
Cuban Nachos (plantain chips, mojo pork, pickled red onions, avocado aioli) – $15
Empanadas de Carne (three beef empanadas, mojo and chipotle aioli) – $15
B&C Elote (roasted corn, chipotle crema, cilantro, cotija) – $12
Chicharrones con Guacamole – $18

Deal last verified 2026-06-07.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

Historic Miami nightlife institution dating to 1935, fully reimagined as a lively Cuban restaurant and live-music lounge on Calle Ocho. Live salsa, jazz, and Latin music every day from noon onward. Outdoor patio and indoor stage. One of Miami's most iconic destinations for an authentic Little Havana experience.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Hip
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Live music
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Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Miami, and across the US. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.6 10,071 ratings ↗

In Miami 203 rated venues At the median

3.1 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.6 5.0

Rated higher than 43% · tied with 18% · lower than 39% of the others · median ★ 4.6

Across the US 2,042 rated venues Above median

3.1 3.5 4.0 THIS SPOT 4.6 5.0

Rated higher than 56% · tied with 21% · lower than 23% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 4 1,539 reviews ↗

In Miami 194 rated venues Below median

3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 23% · tied with 9% · lower than 67% of the others · median ★ 4.2

Across the US 1,993 rated venues Below median

2.0 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 27% · tied with 11% · lower than 63% of the others · median ★ 4.1

TRIPADVISOR ★ 4.2 182 reviews ↗

In Miami 164 rated venues Below median

1.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 38% · tied with 7% · lower than 55% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Across the US 1,653 rated venues Below median

1.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 4.2 5.0

Rated higher than 34% · tied with 11% · lower than 55% of the others · median ★ 4.3

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 6, 2026.

Getting there

1513 SW 8th Street, Miami, FL 33135

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