Best Mai Tai in Miami: How to Plan the Whole Night
The $17 Mai Tai is the easy part. Here is how to book one of 45 seats, what tropical elegance means at the door, and what to order once you find the room.
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Miami nightlife guides, tiki culture, craft cocktails, and rum expertise from the team behind Miami's hidden tiki bar.
How to Order a Rum Flight at a Jamaican Rum Bar in Miami
A flight is three pours and twenty minutes of education. Here is which of Kaona Room's three rum flights to order first, what to sip alongside it, and how to get a seat.
Read More →The Mai Tai Miami Deserves, and the Rum Behind It
Most Mai Tais in this city are sugar in a tall glass. Ours is $17 of aged Jamaican rum, lime, orange curacao, orgeat and a dark rum float. Here is why the rum choice decides everything.
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Three small plates, three rum pairings, and the prices to plan around at Miami's hidden tiki speakeasy in Edgewater.
Read More →Where Miami's Secret Bars and Speakeasies Hide
Miami's secret bars and speakeasies are real, but you have to know where they hide. Here is where to look, neighborhood by neighborhood, and how to find the door.
Read More →What Makes the Best Speakeasy in Miami?
A hidden door is easy. Great drinks and a room that feels like a secret are harder. Here is what actually makes the best speakeasy in Miami worth finding.
Read More →What to Look For in a Rum Bar in Miami
A good rum bar in Miami is about more than a full back bar. Here is what to look for, from guided flights to tiki cocktails, and where to find it in Edgewater.
Read More →Your Guide to the Miami Speakeasy Scene
What makes a speakeasy in Miami worth finding, how the hidden bars work, and how to track down the secret door at Kaona Room in Edgewater.
Read More →Kaona Room Featured on WSVN Deco Drive
WSVN-7 and ABC 18 Miami's Deco Drive went behind the unmarked door at Miami's hidden tiki speakeasy. Recap, quotes from Billy Dalla Pola, and how to find the room yourself.
Read More →The Best Speakeasies in Miami (2026 Guide)
Miami's best speakeasy bars in 2026 — from hidden tiki lounges to classic cocktail rooms. The real ones, not the tourist traps.
Read More →The Best Rum Bars in Miami (2026 Guide)
From hidden tiki speakeasies to waterfront lounges — the Miami rum bars with the deepest collections, rarest pours, and best rum flights.
Read More →The Best Tropical Cocktails in Miami (2026 Guide)
From classic Mai Tais and Painkillers to modern tiki originals — the definitive guide to tropical cocktails in Miami.
Read More →What Is a Tiki Speakeasy? A Guide to the Hybrid Genre
A guide to the "speaky-tiki" format — concealed-entrance tiki bars that combine tropical cocktails with speakeasy mystery. Kaona is the definitive example.
Read More →The 7 Best Hidden Bars and Speakeasies in Miami (2026 Guide)
From secret entrances to password-only doors, discover Miami's most elusive speakeasy bars and hidden gems you need to visit.
Read More →Best Tiki Bars in Miami: Tropical Cocktails & Island Vibes
Explore Miami's best tiki bars for tropical cocktails, rum drinks, and Polynesian-inspired atmospheres that transport you to paradise.
Read More →Edgewater Miami Nightlife: Best Bars & Things to Do
Your guide to Edgewater's best bars, restaurants, and nightlife in the heart of Miami's Arts & Entertainment District.
Read More →A Guide to Rum: Styles, Regions & How to Taste Like a Pro
From Jamaican pot still to Martinique agricole, learn how to explore the world of rum with guided rum flights and tastings.
Read More →Cool Bars in Miami You Haven't Tried Yet (Beyond South Beach)
Tired of the same scene? Discover Miami's coolest bars from Wynwood to Brickell, including intimate themed bars and hidden gems.
Read More →Craft Cocktails in Miami: The Art of the Tropical Drink
Explore Miami's craft cocktail scene, from tropical tiki drinks to innovative concoctions at the city's best bars.
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