17th Feb 2026

Freehand Hotel - Broken Shaker Cocktail Bar - Miami Beach, Florida

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Tropical After Dark: Inside Broken Shaker, Miami

Broken Shaker in Miami, FL is a lush, candlelit escape where tropical planting, warm lighting, and relaxed seating shape an atmosphere that feels inviting and easygoing. Designed by Melissa Bowers, founder of MA Bowers, the space unfolds as a series of connected moments, moving naturally between social gathering areas and quieter corners. The overall experience balances hospitality performance with a sense of comfort, creating an environment that encourages guests to linger as the evening unfolds.

Along the garden pathways, the pace softens. Tucked-away seating moments offer a brief pause from the energy of the main lounge, with low lighting and layered greenery creating a more intimate feel. Sika Design pieces like the Madeleine Outdoor Bistro Arm Chair paired with the Nicole Café Table help define these quieter pockets, blending into the landscape while still offering inviting places to sit, gather, and take in the surroundings.

Dining moments are woven throughout the space in small, approachable groupings beneath the palms. These casual settings support the social rhythm of the garden, offering guests a comfortable place to settle in without formalizing the experience. Their placement creates a natural balance between the livelier lounge areas and quieter places to pause, reinforcing the easy, open flow that defines the venue.

The poolside lounge anchors the social core of Broken Shaker, where seating invites guests to move easily between conversation and relaxation. Centered around the George Teak Round Table from Sika Design, relaxed dining groupings create approachable places to settle in along the water’s edge. These small-scale moments support circulation around the pool, offering places to pause without interrupting the energy of the surrounding lounge areas.

Along the water, sculptural groupings of the Sika Design Exterior Olympia Nest introduce a more lounge-driven rhythm. These seating moments create intimate pockets for gathering, giving guests a place to settle in while remaining connected to the activity of the poolside environment. Framed by palms, umbrellas, and warm ambient lighting, the furniture helps define zones while maintaining an open, organic flow throughout the space.

Broken Shaker brings together atmosphere, comfort, and performance in a way that feels cohesive and considered without becoming overly formal. Through thoughtful furniture placement, layered lighting, and a balance of social and intimate seating moments, Sika Design’s pieces help shape a hospitality experience that feels natural, flexible, and perfectly suited to its Miami setting.