Bougainvillea's Old Florida Tavern

by cindy w.

Bouganvillea's a laid back bar hangout  that allows you to drink outdoors, listen to live music, and chill with friends in a low-maintenance way. Off the path near Sunset Place, it attracts a mix of college students, young professionals, older couples, etc. from the Gables/South Miami area. My friend celebrated her 25th bday toast here and it was a great place to have a decent conversation while soaking in the balmy weather. Its a nice alternative to the Coconut Grove bar crawl.

by Jay S.

I was at this spot last night for Wednesday ladies night! I enjoyed the 80's mix set. The tunes were solid. The drink prices are reasonable! It can get stuffy when it gets busy - but they have an outside! I'll be back!

by Peter M.

Comfortable little tavern that I enjoy for happy hour as there is always interesting people to talk to.  They also have bands almost everynight starting at 10 and it gets really crowded and hard to get a drink.  The staff is pretty nice also. Coral and Manny are really cool.

by Dan B.

Bouganvillea's is a good addition to South Miami.  After an evening at Sunset Place, you can go bar hopping nearby and some definite stops are Bouganvillea and Sunset Tavern.  Bouganvillea's has become very packed.  People have gotten the word out.  They have live bands and it really gives the bar a huge advantage to other bars.  Problem is, number of people clearly outnumbers number of seats, so most people have to stand up.  There is seating outside and a bar outside too.  It's very dark in there, which I think is a positive aspect.  It really lends to the overall atmosphere.  It's a cool place but I like to go when it's not so packed.

by Jordan N.Rebecca C.Paula E.Emily V.

Well-made and reasonably-priced drinks and good live music in a laid-back old-and-woody atmosphere.The place is small. Bartenders are great. Mojitos are muddled and good, but even better were the Blue Long Islands - and yes, I know it sounds tacky.And do come early if you can - I was in a group and I guess after a while of constantly ordering Blue Long Islands and Mojitos, they ran out of both.Plentiful of patio seating - good if you want to get away from the smoke. Con: clothes smelling like smoke after you've been inside for a while.(Another) Plus: no minimum charge on the credit car if you have the bar tab open.I have to say, I wasn't a fan at first. It's cramped, it's small. There's smoke and loud music. There's no food (unless you count the pretzels). There isn't even a menu, atleast not one I've seen or noticed anywhere.But....It can be fun, depending on who you're with and what night you go. The outdoor seating is my favorite, that way you won't be too cramped. It's easy to mingle with others. The drinks are pretty average. But it's a good stop on the way to another nearby bar like Irish Times or Sunset Tavern. Especially since they have live music and if you're into it, Monday night poker.I used to frequent Bougies on a regular basis but, surprisingly enough, since I  started school, it had been a while since I stepped back into the place. Last night, after a really long period of working and editing on a project, a couple of colleagues and I decided after our night class and draft critiques that it was time for us to let our hair down and go enjoy some $4 Red Stripes while jamming to the sounds of the best reggae band in town, Jahfe. The vibe of this place is like non other, truly an old gem in the midst of an up and coming South Miami. You can find all types in here, from the tree-hugging UM students that aren't into the grove, all kinds of  South Miami locals (yuppie and veterans alike), to my mom  having girlie nights out with her friends. The old little wooden cabin welcomes all. There has also been a new addition to this place and you can now rent hookahs whilst chilling outside. I absolutely love the way the floorboards creak under your feet, the low lighting, and the reasonable prices. The awesome live music on an almost daily basis also gets brownie points, if not, their jukebox is also pretty decent. All and all, a charming little local tavern and some really good times.Bougies...you're ok in my book. Good beer, good live music, inside/outside chill spots. The inside is a bit small and you might be cramped. The outside is better but its Miami and its hot. Quite possibly you'd be standing up outside too. So take your pick. It's a bit different than what you'd expect to find in the Sunset area. But I think there are cooler bars to check out.

by Cristina E.

Bougie's is a great place to have a few drinks and laughs on any given night.  You're bound to run into someone you know there on any given night, but you'll also meet great new people.  There's something going on every night- from In-the-Biz Sundays to Reggae Night on Tuesday and bands on Fridays and Saturdays.  Ladies' night is Wednesday- free wells for the ladies.  It has seating inside and outside, and a lot of space to walk around.  Some nights, they have a hookahs.  It can get pretty smoky inside, so I prefer to sit outside some nights.  The drinks are priced well, and they often bring new beers for you to try (both on tap and bottled).

by Jordan N.

Well-made and reasonably-priced drinks and good live music in a laid-back old-and-woody atmosphere.The place is small. Bartenders are great. Mojitos are muddled and good, but even better were the Blue Long Islands - and yes, I know it sounds tacky.And do come early if you can - I was in a group and I guess after a while of constantly ordering Blue Long Islands and Mojitos, they ran out of both.Plentiful of patio seating - good if you want to get away from the smoke. Con: clothes smelling like smoke after you've been inside for a while.(Another) Plus: no minimum charge on the credit car if you have the bar tab open.

by Emily V.

Bougies...you're ok in my book. Good beer, good live music, inside/outside chill spots. The inside is a bit small and you might be cramped. The outside is better but its Miami and its hot. Quite possibly you'd be standing up outside too. So take your pick. It's a bit different than what you'd expect to find in the Sunset area. But I think there are cooler bars to check out.

by Tommy L.

An alright place. There's a little mix of everybody but mainly college kids. Nice looking with polish wooden floors and decor, reminds me of a log cabin. Small place, can get cramped when the night gets going. Everybody has been nice esp. when the GF knows a bartender and she gets drinks on the house. Has live music and a laid back vibe. Worth checking out.

by Marc F.

I would have to say I'm a wannabe regular. I live almost an hour away, yet always love making the drive over. This place is awesome for both happy hour and live music! The shape, lay out, and design of this place reminds me of a college house; the bar takes up a majority of the inside, seating is available outside and the bands perform in what I would call the "living room".The drinks are inexpensive and the ambiance is out of this world, I love going for their Reggae nights. The bar can get a bit packed, but like any other place simply start a tab and they keep an eye out for you. The worst part about leaving this place is exactly that, leaving this place! A walk outside reminds you of the normal world you are about to re-enter.