Ted's Hideaway

Ted's Hideaway on 2nd Street in Miami Beach is exactly what the name suggests: a low-key neighborhood bar tucked away from the more theatrical parts of South Beach. It has a decidedly local regulars-bar feel, the kind of place that long-time Miami Beach residents come to when they want a cold drink without the scene. For visitors who want a genuine break from the Ocean Drive tourist circuit, Ted's offers something refreshingly unpretentious. The pool table, simple bar fare, and cash-only ethos keep it grounded in a neighborhood where authenticity is increasingly rare. It is a South Beach dive bar in the best sense of the term.