There\u2019s a new spot in SoFlo that\u2019s upping the bar when it comes to going out. That\u2019s because this isn\u2019t your typical bar. It\u2019s a hidden oasis where drinks and music come together to create a unique experience. Deco\u2019s party animal, Alex Miranda, is ready to hit the dance floor.<\/p>\n
When you step through the doors, you\u2019re transported into a hidden world tucked away behind a mysterious entrance. So the first challenge? Getting past the lion.<\/p>\n
You don\u2019t need a secret code word to visit the hottest new spot in SoFlo. You just need to feed the lion.<\/p>\n
The secret is out! Bar Shishi, located inside the new Rivani building near Lincoln Road, is taking Miami Beach by storm.<\/p>\n
Robert Rivani: \u201cBar Shishi was inspired to bring a Japanese cocktail speakeasy, similar to what you\u2019d see in Tokyo. We wanted to create an adventure, with a high-end cocktail lounge.\u201d<\/p>\n
This place is serving up more than just drinks and vibes. They\u2019ve got a collection of hundreds of vinyls, and yep, they\u2019re playable.<\/p>\n
Robert Rivani: \u201cWe want to experience something different and unique and not just a restaurant with a bar. And we want to create an experience where you can have a great bar, great food, but also a vinyl DJ that plays here right in the middle of the space, where you can dance and have fun.\u201d<\/p>\n
The space isn\u2019t just attracting locals. It\u2019s making stars, like Anderson Paak, feel right at home too.<\/p>\n
Robert Rivani: \u201cWe had him. Bruno Mars was here. I was taking shots with him, right in front of him, so it was an absolute blast. He enjoyed his time and had a great time with the crowd, and he made the night for us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speaking of drinks, Bar Shishi prides itself on unique offerings.<\/p>\n
Robert Rivani: \u201cI\u2019m always a believer: if you\u2019re making a stronger effort for the cocktail, the cocktail tastes better once you get it. So that\u2019s the fun experience that we create here. When you have a foldable menu that shows you all these different craft cocktails, where you\u2019re first eating with your eye.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s not just about the taste; it\u2019s about the show. From bar tricks to smoke and even a little ice action.<\/p>\n
Robert Rivani: \u201cWe wanna again play with your emotions via your eyes to create this experience where it\u2019s like, I wanna come back here because I\u2019m getting something new every single time.\u201d<\/p>\n
Add some high-end bites to the mix like caviar, oysters, and sushi, and you\u2019ve got a recipe for success. I\u2019ll drink to that!<\/p>\n
Robert Rivani: \u201cWe\u2019re feeding you. We\u2019re having great drinks for you. You can dance. You might as well just live here at that point.\u201d<\/p>\n
Bar Shishi is open Wednesday through Saturday. <\/p>\n