Sip passion fruit cocktails under the stars at this chic new pool bar in Miami Beach
Pool bars and Miami go together like — well — pool bars and Miami.
This is why we are never sorry to report the opening of a new pool bar, in this case Delirio on Miami Beach.
Delirio is the creation of Viajero Hostels, which took over The Stiles Hotel in South Beach last December. Now the owners have opened the South American-inspired Delirio, which comes with plenty of outdoor seating, a funky pool to drink around, a laid-back 1970s vibe and cocktails.
A pool, great drinks, a hotel on the property: You might think of it as sort of a Latin American version of The Freehand.
“We were elated by the opportunity to create a truly unique space for young tourists and locals that felt original and unexpected,” said Lucho Gonzalez, who with partner Fede Lavagna co-founded Viajero Hostels in 2005. “There are countless Latinx-inspired bars and restaurants in South Florida, so to stand out we unveiled a stylish hangout that incorporates the colors, architecture and vibes of South Beach while still bringing a taste of our Colombian and Uruguayan roots.”
The indoor bar features palm tree wallpaper, while the retro pool deck, illuminated by hanging lights, is filled with lounging beds and a pool design highlighted by geometric shapes.
Anywhere young guests and pool bars come together in Miami, craft cocktails are sure to follow. It’s no different at Delirio. Tropical creations reign. The bar’s signature cocktail, El Viajero, mixes Bacardi rum, passion fruit, lime juice and rosemary syrup, while the Sobe Caliente is a spicy blend of tequila, lime, muddled jalapeños, agave and Tajin.
Drinkers with a sweet tooth can try Crazy Pineapple, with rum, grapefruit and pineapple juice, coconut cream, real pineapple chunks and lime. The drinks run around $14 and can also be served in a pitcher or punch bowl ($60 and $90).
A menu of Caribbean-inspired plates includes jerk wings in several flavors; coconut shrimp or ceviche. You can also order a fried chicken sandwich or the Viajero burger. There are also vegetarian options like the impossible burger or the mango salad.
Delirio
Where: 1120 Collins Ave., Miami Beach
Hours: 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Wednesday-Sunday. Valet parking available.
