The Rooftop Bar at Townhouse
Townhouse Hotel
150 20th Street
Miami Beach, FL
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Red is the new white in trendsetting South Beach, if this mesmerizing Miami bar-on-a-roof is any indication. The open-to-the-sky terrace at the tantalizing Townhouse hotel shows off the new "in" hue in its extra-large umbrellas, giant ottoman conversation groupings and squishy water beds. The Rooftop at Townhouse -- lesser known than its more illustrious neighbor, the Shore Club's Sky Bar -- exudes panache with unique elements like a glow-in-the-dark, glass-encased water tower. Situated high above noisy South Beach street action, the sensuous lounge allows panoramic views of big city lights as well as glimpses of the warm Atlantic waters. Dubbed "accessibly high end" (translation: inexpensive and not exclusive) by locals who frequent this sexy outdoor retreat-on-high, The Rooftop's down-to-earth clientele does not suffer Miami's usual velvet rope burn. And, since there is no enforced dress code, guests forestall glam garb for casual hip, the perfect wardrobe in which to strike up an interesting conversation while ingesting the standout bar's concoctions. The Rooftop especially sparkles on steamy summer weekends when DJ-driven sounds run eclectic, from rock to hip-hop to house. High-profilers like Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova stop by on a regular basis. And why not? This is the perfect place to chill on high and escape the ubiquitous South Beach see-and-be-seen way of life.

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