Wood Tavern
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Wood Tavern

Miami, Florida

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Wynwood's neighborhood bar — a no-frills beer-and-shots joint with a giant patio out back, taco truck on weekends, and a soundtrack that leans punk and Latin alternative. The kind of place that's been the same place for over a decade while the neighborhood became unrecognizable around it. No menu pretense, no cocktail program, just cold beer, a good crowd, and string lights.

Insider tip

Sit on the patio. Order a Modelo and whatever taco truck is parked outside.

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