Little Torch
South Beach, Miami Beach
Bar in Miami Beach, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Little Torch is worth choosing for a quieter Miami Beach cocktail night, especially for a date, celebration, or polished pre-dinner drink. The draw is the lounge format: low light, curated vinyl, clarified seasonal punches, rare spirits, tableside pours from a cocktail cart, rather than a loud South Beach bar scene.
About Little Torch
Little Torch is a Miami Beach venue with a price point of $40 per person. The confirmed schedule is limited: it is open Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 6 PM to 12 AM, closed Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday.
Because the public details are narrow, the safest way to plan is around what is confirmed rather than assuming a particular menu, service style, room format, or drinks program. Treat Little Torch as an evening-only Miami Beach option, check current availability before going, use the $40 per person figure as the baseline planning detail.
Choose it for a planned Miami Beach evening, not an all-week option
The main planning factor is the schedule. Little Torch is not open early in the week and does not list lunch hours in the information. It is well suited to a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening plan between 6 PM and 12 AM.
Smart casual dress is confirmed, so guests should plan for a polished but not overly formal outing.
Use confirmed details to decide if it fits your night
The information supports a simple decision: Little Torch is a Miami Beach venue with smart casual dress, a $40 per person price point, a three-night operating schedule from Thursday through Saturday. Those details make advance planning useful, especially if timing matters.
For broader planning, ’s Miami Beach guides are more useful by category: Our full Miami Beach bars guide, Our full Miami Beach restaurants guide, Our full Miami Beach hotels guide, Our full Miami Beach wineries guide, Our full Miami Beach experiences guide.
Who should book the night around it
Book Little Torch if you want a Miami Beach venue that fits a Thursday, Friday, or Saturday evening plan and the $40 per person price point works for your group. Skip it if you need a Sunday through Wednesday option, lunch service, or a venue with specific menu, format, or seating details confirmed in advance.
Planning details
- Location
- The Shelborne By Proper, 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
- Website
- shelborne.com/restaurants-bars/little-torch
- Phone
- (305) 341-1400
Venue details
Ambiance
Low‑lit, intimate glamour with curated vinyl music, a refined speakeasy feel, and a relaxed yet lively atmosphere suited to quiet date nights and sophisticated pre‑evening drinks.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Curated Vinyl Selections Spanning Latin, Soul, and Eclectic Lounge Friendly Records Played at a Comfortable Listening Volume.
Signature Pours
- Spicy Guava Cooler
- Coconut Manhattan
- Shelborne Martini
Planning details
Location
The Shelborne By Proper, 1801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · Directions
Also consider
Where to go if Little Torch is not the right fit
Try Water Lion Wine + Alchemy if the group wants a wine-led evening in Miami Beach. Choose DiLido Beach Bar if the night needs a stronger beach-bar setting.
Bar context
How Little Torch compares in Miami Beach
Choose Little Torch when convenience matters more than a proven bar identity. Against Water Lion Wine + Alchemy, it reads as the easier hotel-adjacent play, while Water Lion is the cleaner cross-shop for readers who want a more wine-focused decision. If the night is built around drinks rather than dinner, Water Lion is the safer call.
Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company and Greystone Jazz Bar are better fits when the bar itself is the point of the evening. Little Torch is more useful as part of a South Beach plan where flexibility, hotel access, a date-friendly pace matter.
Lapidus Bar and DiLido Beach Bar are the closer comparison set for hotel-bar energy. Pick Little Torch if staying near Collins Avenue is the priority; pick DiLido Beach Bar if beachfront context is more important to the night.
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Comparison notes
Little Torch is the practical choice for a low-commitment Miami Beach evening. Water Lion Wine + Alchemy is the better alternate when the decision is wine-led, while Sweet Liberty Drinks & Supply Company is stronger for a drinks-first night.
For hotel-bar cross-shopping, Lapidus Bar and DiLido Beach Bar are the useful checks. Little Torch works when Collins Avenue convenience is the main filter; DiLido Beach Bar works better when beach setting matters more.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the crowd like at Little Torch?
What is confirmed is that Little Torch is in Miami Beach, has a $40 per person price point, follows a smart casual dress code, operates Thursday through Saturday from 6 PM to 12 AM.
Do I need a reservation at Little Torch?
Plan ahead for Thursday through Saturday evenings, because the confirmed hours are limited to 6 PM–12 AM on those nights.
Is Little Torch open late?
Yes, on a limited schedule: Thursday, Friday, Saturday from 6 PM to 12 AM. It is closed Monday through Wednesday and on Sunday.
Is Little Torch good for groups?
Does Little Torch have happy hour deals?
The confirmed price point is $40 per person, with hours Thursday through Saturday from 6 PM to 12 AM.
