Sugar rooftop bar and garden, Miami
Sugar, East Miami Hotel
788 Brickell Plaza, 40th Floor
Miami, FL 33131
United States
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Sugar rooftop bar and garden at EAST, Miami hotel
EAST, MIAMI SUGAR, A 40TH FLOOR OPEN-AIR BAR AND GARDEN
Designed by LA-based Studio Collective, the Asian-inspired space features 270˚ views of Miami, full kitchen serving small plates, and signature cocktails
Sitting atop the 40th floor of EAST, Miami, the lifestyle hotel & residences at Brickell City Centre, Swire Properties Inc.’s $1.05 billion mixed-use development in the heart of Miami’s Brickell district, Sugar (rooftop bar + garden), adds a new level to nightlife in Miami. Drawing upon the EAST brand’s origins in Hong Kong & China, the Asian-inspired space was designed by Los Angeles-based Studio Collective to represent a lush, verdant Southeast Asian jungle, framed by stunning cement pillars developed by Arquitectonica, BCC’s lead architecture firm. Open both to hotel guests and Miami locals alike, the towering yet intimate space offers a perfect transition from afternoon cocktails to extended evenings under the stars.
Serving as one of two signature outlets at EAST, Miami, Sugar is more than just a bar. Built upon two levels with hidden nooks and quiet spaces to escape, Studio Collective took an organic approach to the decor. Upon entering, guests will find themselves pulled toward views of Miami from 40 stories up, while passing through a lush corridor of trees. Cocoplum, fragrant Star Jasmine, local Sea Grape, and Japanese Privet surround a central sofa pit perfect for stargazing, or daybeds designed for escaping the din of the nightlife. Sugar’s initial entryway is built upon irregularly cut charcoal quartzite, giving a natural feel to the space as it climbs out of the busy urban landscape below.
At the center of Sugar, a Balinese inspired bar built of reclaimed oak is open on all sides to accommodate 30 hand-carved teak barstools. Surrounded by a deck of Brazilian Teak, the upper level of the space is filled with trees ranging from Buttonwood to Bromeliad. A variety of seating is available for lounging or conversation, from natural wicker club chairs to upholstered ottomans, as well as aged teak sofas and loveseats. Low-lying tables offer space for Asian tapas to share in an ultra-relaxed, abundantly green space.
“With unique views of Biscayne bay and the Miami skyline, it was an easy decision to offer the experience of a rooftop bar and garden to locals and hotel guests alike. Being Hong Kong based, we chose to stick to our roots by creating Asian tapas and cocktails here at Sugar, on the 40th floor,” says Brian Williams, Managing Director, Swire Hotels.
Sugar’s kitchen has created a concise menu of shared plates perfect for a mid-afternoon snack or to accompany a variety of libations specifically created for the space. Signature dishes include Boneless Korean Chicken Wings with sesame and peanuts; Agadashi Tofu with shiitake dashi and grated daikon; Steamed Prawn and Scallop Dumplings with Hong Kong chili sauce; Tamarind Glazed Beef Satay with fried shallots and palm sugar; and for dessert, Coconut Palm Leaf Crepe with fresh Florida mangoes.
Sugar’s cocktail menu features signature drinks developed specifically for both East, Miami and Sugar. The drink menu is divided into EAST Cocktails, Sugar Cocktails, Beer Cocktails, and Mocktails, as well as wines and local and international craft beers. Highlights from the cocktail menu include the signature Lychee Blossom, with vodka, sake, and lychee; along with the EAST of Miami, with plymouth gin, green tea, ginger, lime; the Sesame Sling, with gin, mango, key lime, and hibiscus; and The Getaway, with plantation pineapple rum, tamarind ginger chutney, ginger beer, lime. Local beers on the menu include selections from J. Wakefield and Wynwood Brewing Company, both out of Wynwood, and also Funky Buddha, a Fort Lauderdale-based craft brewery. A selection of wines is available either by the glass or by the bottle, featuring a diverse selection from Uruguayan Albarino to French Champagne.
Sugar is open seven days a week, with seating to accommodate 31 guests at the bar and 78 diners on the lower deck. No reservations are required, though parties of 20 or more will require advanced notice.
For more information, visit www.east-miami.com/en/restaurants-and-bars/sugar
Address:
EAST, Miami | 40th Floor
788 Brickell Plaza |Miami FL 33131
Restaurant Hours:
Mon – Thu: 4:00pm - 1:00am
Friday: 4:00pm - 3:00am
Saturday: 4:00pm - 3:00am
Sunday: 4:00pm - 12:00am (Food menu till 11pm)
About Swire Hotels and Swire Restaurants
Swire Hotels has been created to manage soulfully individual hotels in Hong Kong, Mainland China and the USA, providing a characterful experience for well-travelled individually minded travelers who seek originality, style and personalized service. We create distinctive hotels with a sense of place that break with convention. The company’s first hotel, The Opposite House in Beijing, opened in 2008 and was followed by The Upper House, Hong Kong, and then by EAST, Hong Kong and EAST, Beijing. The Temple House in Chengdu is opened in July 2015 and EAST, Miami opened in 2016. A restaurant division was set up in 2013 to manage the company’s stand-alone restaurant operations. Our first restaurant Plat du Jour opened in November 2013 followed by Public and Ground Public in Quarry Bay. The Continental in Pacific Place opened in October 2014 and Mr. & Mrs. Fox in Taikoo Place in 2015. Our latest addition, the second Plat du Jour opened in Pacific Place in January 2016. More information is available at www.swirehotels.com.
About EAST, Miami
EAST, Miami is Swire Hotels’ first venture into North America, following the openings of EAST in Hong Kong and Beijing. Created for unconventional travelers looking for a fun and relaxing place to stay, EAST, Miami offers distinctive experiences for those seeking innovation, style, and personalized service. EAST, Miami offers 352 guest rooms to include eight suites and 89 one, two and three-bedroom residence suites (fully equipped apartments with kitchen, laundry facilities and full access to the amenities and services of the hotel). Guests can expect keyless entry, paperless check-in and check-out, a native App with locally curated insights and travel tips, art exhibits, health and wellness programing and array of other happenings to make them feel totally at EAST. The hotel boasts its signature restaurant Quinto La Huella; a poolside bar & lounge and a rooftop destination bar called Sugar; 20,000 square-feet of meeting and banquet rooms with bay and city views; a 20,000 square-foot outdoor pool deck (with four different pools) which can be used for private events; a lobby café and bar, Domain, and a 24-hour fitness center. Located at 788 Brickell Plaza, Miami, Florida 33131, the hotel is centrally located within a 15-minute drive from the Miami International Airport, and situated on top of Brickell City Centre – conveniently connected to popular districts such as Wynwood, the Design District, and South Beach. For reservations please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 305-712-7000. For more information, please visit www.east-miami.com
