Freehand Miami
EST. 2012
PREMIUM VENUE
2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL, United States

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Our reinvention of the historic Indian Creek Hotel, one of Miami Beach’s classic 1930s Art Deco buildings
The Lowdown
Type
Bar / Club / LoungeBoutique HotelHotel / Resort / Spa
Views
CourtyardGardenWater FeaturePool
Style
Bohemian
Eclectic
Mid-Century Modern
Tropical
Vintage
Best type of Celebrations

Venue Setting

Freehand Miami is your South Beach oasis with award-winning food & beverage served in a lush and inviting environment. Enjoy one-of-a-kind cocktails from Broken Shaker and laid back hometown bar vibes from Ray’s. Both serve carefully crafted bites using fresh ingredients from our garden. Okay to leave the photo for now.

Broken Shaker: Escape to our backyard oasis and revel in the Tales of Cocktail’s award-winning Best American Hotel Bar. A favorite hangout amongst visitors and locals alike, join us for handcrafted cocktails and Caribbean inspired bites by Michelin starred Chefs Jeremiah Stone and Fabian von Hauske.

Ray's Hometown Bar: A hometown bar serving bites, beers and cocktails with a disco ball and pool table.

Opened in December 2024 by Authentic Hospitality, Ray’s Hometown Bar joins Freehand Miami’s food and beverage offerings with an array of comforting bar classic bites, beer and cocktails, all inspired by the familiarity found amongst local bars across America.

Capacity

Seated
115
Buffet
250
Standing
300
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Estimated price per head

from $25 to $150

Additional charges

- 9% tax
- 20% service charge
- 7% Administrartive Charge
- room rental fee to privatize the space (based on seasonality) 

Full venue buyout option

from $20,000 to $50,000

Insurance

Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

Connect
Call Venue
Event Logistics and Amenities
(Essential event logistics and amenities to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for you gathering)
Celebrations hosted here since
2012
Curfew
No Curfew
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Use The Catering Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
Provided By Venue For Fee – You Must Use The Venue For All Alcohol Services
Corkage/Bottle Fee – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol For A Fee
Licensed Server Is Required
Music
Indoors & Outdoors
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Accommodations
All rooms are designed by Roman & Williams and feature comfortable bedding, linens, and en-suite bathrooms. Whether you’re vacationing or “staycationing”, our state-of-the-art accommodations will provide the quintessential home away from home. Room types include Kings, King Suites, Quads (4 bunk beds), Super 8s, and Bungalows.
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Other
Yes
Amenities
  • A/V Equipment
  • Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
  • Street Parking
  • Valet Parking
  • Wifi
  • Dining Chairs
Venue Features
The scene:
Freehand Miami is our reinvention of the historic Indian Creek Hotel, one of Miami Beach’s classic 1930s Art Deco buildings. We’ve incorporated handcrafted design, inventive cocktails, and tasty food to accessorize our hotel accommodations and lush backyard oasis.
Design:
All venues designed by Roman & Williams with found and custom pieces.
Extra perks:
  • Super Fast, Complimentary Wi-Fi
    24 Hour Front Desk and Security
    Multilingual Staff
    Conveniently Located Offsite Parking Near Hotel
    Curated Activities and Events
    Complimentary Bicycles
    Easy Access to Public Transportation, Including Miami Dade Airport Flyer Bus 150
    Complimentary Happy Hour
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
FREEHAND AWARDS (as of June 2017)

FREEHAND MIAMI
  • Named “Best Hangout Hotel” by National Geographic Traveller UK (2017)
    Named one of the “Top Ten Boutique Hotels in Miami” by Daily Telegraph UK (2017)
    Included in ELLE France’s list of “The World’s Coolest Hotels” (2017)
    Nominated for “Best Budget Hotel” by Independent UK (2016)
    Named one of “The 50 Coolest New Business in America” by Business Insider (2015)
    Named one of “The 13 Best Hipster Hotels in America” by AFAR (2015)
    Included in Suitcase UK’s list of “9 Best Places to Stay in Miami” (2015)
    Named “The World’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies in Style” (2014)
    Won “Best Deal” Award by Outside (2014)
    Included in Casa Brutus Japan’s list of “100 Best Hotels” (2014)
    Nominated for Travel + Leisure’s Design Awards (2014)
    Named one of The Most Booked Properties in Miami Beach by Booking.com (2013)
    Included in Bon Appétit’s list of “Best Food Lovers Hotels” (2013)
    Included in The Guardian’s list of “Top 10 Budget Hotels, Hostels, And B&Bs in Miami” (2013)
    Named one of “The 15 Most Awesome Hostels Around the World” by Complex Magazine (2013)
    Received Certificate of Excellence from Trip Advisor (2013 & 2014)
    Won “Highly Recommended” Award by Hostelz (2013)
    Won “Best Value” Award by HostelBookers (July 2012 & December 2013)

THE BROKEN SHAKER
  • Named #1 on the list of “The 25 Best Cocktail Bars in America” by Business Insider (2017)
    Named one of Esquire’s “Best Bars in America” (2017)
    Nominated for “Best Bar Design” at the TimeOut Miami Bar Awards (2017)
    Named one of TimeOut’s “Best Bars in Miami (2016)
    Elad Zvi & Gabriel Orta nominated for “Mixologist of the Year” by Wine Enthusiast (2016)
    Finalist in Taste Talks Food & Drink Awards for “Outstanding Bar Program” (2016)
    Included in “World’s 50 Best Bars” (2014, 2015 & 2016)
    Won “Best Hotel Bar” at Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards (2015)
    Won “Best Bar / Lounge” at JWU Zest Awards (2015)
    Named one of Liquor.com’s “13 Most Influential Craft Cocktail Bars in the USA” (2014)
    Included on Eater’s list of "38 Essential Cocktail Bars Across America" (2014)
  • Finalist in Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards for “Best American Cocktail Bar” and “Best Hotel Bar” respectively (2013, 2014)
    Semifinalist at the James Beard Awards (2013 & 2014)
    Included in Playboy’s list of “Best Bars” (2013)

27 RESTAURANT & BAR
  • Nominated for “Best American Restaurant Bar” at Tales of the Cocktail Spirited Awards (2017)
    Included on Eater’s list of “Hottest Restaurants in Miami” (2016 & 2015)
    Named “Best Brunch in Miami Beach” by Miami New Times (2015)
    Randy Perez named “Best Bartender” in Eater Awards (2015)
    Named one of Miami’s "Best New Restaurants” by Thrillist (2015)
Food Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Lounges
This section provides insights into our diverse culinary and social offerings.
27 Restaurant & Bar
In its second year of operation, 27 Restaurant & Bar has continued to attract tons of local and national press. The restaurant has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, New York Post & Travel & Forbes. The restaurant won locals hearts and has consistently ranked in the top spot of Eater’s “Heat Map” of Miami’s hottest restaurants and was voted “Best New Restaurant” by locals in the Miami New Times. The menu is a fusion of Miami’s cultures and encourages guests to experiment and try new cuisines.

Cafecito Integral
Cafécito Integral brings you exceptional Nicaraguan beans with a twist on your Miami favorite Cuban-style coffees such as the beloved Cortado and the classic Cafe con Leche. Also, enjoy delicious pastries and On-the-Go wraps provided by 27 Restaurant.
Broken Shaker
Broken Shaker consistently receives many accolades. Broken Shaker continues to be nominated for top 10 bars in Miami in numerous local publications and continues to receive awards and has remained on the World’s 50 Best Bars List in the top 20. Escape to our backyard oasis and revel in the Tales of Cocktail’s award-winning Best American Hotel Bar. The Broken Shaker’s handcrafted cocktails are composed of elixirs, syrups, and infusions made from garden herbs and spice, and fresh-pressed produce and exotic ingredients from around the world.
Celebration Locations
This section outlines the various spaces available within the venue for different types of events.
Ray's Hometown Bar
Broken Shaker
Escape to our backyard oasis and revel in the Tales of Cocktail’s award-winning Best American Hotel Bar. The Broken Shaker’s handcrafted cocktails are composed of elixirs, syrups and infusions made from garden herbs and spice, and fresh-pressed produce and exotic ingredients from around the world.
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