Basement

2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA

Address:	2901 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140, USA
Phone:	+1 786-257-4548
Site:	editionhotels.com
Rating:	4
Working:	5PM–2AM 5PM–2AM 5PM–2AM 5PM–5AM 5PM–5AM 5PM–2AM 5PM–2AM

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Victoria Brambilla

The only reason I am not giving it one star is because I had gone to Basement with my friend about three Fridays in a row because there was never a huge line and it was simply a blast in there. However, about 3 weeks ago, I went out with three friends (one girl and two men). We were 23, 22, 21 and 21 years old. I had to show them my FL license + passport + credit cards to prove it was me on my ID, mind you, I am a 22 year old woman. After I walked in, one of the 21 year olds ID would not work on the scanner and so they started to yell at him to get out. Of course, they had made sure to check the IDs AFTER the two guys had each paid the $20 cover. We asked for them to call an officer so they could confirm my friend was indeed 21 years of age and they refused. I asked to speak to the manager and once he came, the bouncer did not even give me a chance to speak and said "those girls are trying to get in some underage kid" and the manager himself grabbed us both and threw us out telling us to, and I quote, "GET THE F**K OUT." I understand that underage drinking can be a huge issue for nightclubs, but that is why we had asked for them to call an officer since they have the ability to verify my friends age. After being treated this way, I will not go back to Basement. I was yelled at, insulted and accused of engaging in illegal activities. I even tried to call the next Monday to get my friends money returned (the $20 they had paid on cover), saying I could scan them their passports or any documents they need but they never called me back. If you happen to go there, make sure you bring fingerprints, a blood sample and a birth certificate.

Ezra Van

Basement is a good place to go out clubbing when in Miami Beach. Its typically old school hip hop and some 80s but they book DJs that vary so check the calendar. It definitely has a 70s retro feel to it and is a hybrid lounge/dance club that holds about 1000 people. Sound system is good. I live here and go about once a month and always have fun. I recommend it often. The crowd is late 20s to mid 40s and no sneakers, shorts so you should dress it up a little. Nice shoes and dress for girls; nice shoes, jeans, nice shirt for guys. Its very typical of South Beach clubs where: 1. there is a velvet rope so if you wear shorts or look like you didnt shower, you arent getting in. If you get there between 12-2 you may have to wait a bit 2. drinks arent cheap (you will pay about $15-$20 anywhere in south beach where there is dancing) 3. its a little more grown up than a college crowd. Its people on vacation from around the world. 4. if you look like you know what you are doing and are dressed right, you probably arent paying or waiting in line. Again, this goes for most Miami Beach nightclubs. One thing that people really like about Basement is the club is on one side and the ice rink and bowling alley is on the other so you can hang out there and it is more loungy with a quieter DJ so you can chill and talk if you dont feel like being on the dance floor. Its also much less of a scene/hassle at the door as Liv or Story.

Daniela Urbina

One of the worst experiences I have had at a Miami beach Lounge/ club to date. A group of friends and I decided to try this place out on a Saturday night since it is a new, different, hip spot. Who wouldnt want to go listen to some good music and have the choice to ice skate and bowl? I should have known it would not end well once we showed up and there was a herd of people waiting to get in. I have never been shoved so many times BEFORE getting into a club. After 25 minutes of waiting and pushing and shoving, we finally entered only because one of my friends had already entered the club. The males in the group had to be a cover of $20, the females went straight through. Once we entered the actual spot, I thought things would look up... Wrong again. The place was overcrowded with the rudest people. Of course there was even more pushing and shoving, barely any room to even enjoy the music. Drinks? Forget about it, $20 for a mixed drink and $9 for a beer. My friend had a drink spilled on her TWICE because there was barely any room to move. Definitely not a place I would recommend for people coming from out of town unless they want to see the ugly side of Miami. Never again.

docemel26

Came here with a friend on Wednesday for Ladies night. It is such a cool spot in SoBe. Its one of those places if you have out of town guests or you have never been and you live in South Florida you should check it out. They are located in the downstairs "Basement" level of a hotel. Which is actually Street level as the Hotel is built up on a slope. They have a "pick your entertainment" style feel. You can walk in and see people dressed casual chic or dolled up High Life. You have the choice of bowling, ice staking, lounging, playing arcade games or dancing. Its got enough for each person. The place offers ladies free sluchy Rose drinks until midnight. The place starts getting full around 12:30am. Ladies there is no cover. Not sure about the gentleman. But I know a guy and if there is anything about Miami its if you are a gentleman make sure your Girl to Guy ratio of your group is 3-1 at the minimum.

Jordan H

Went on a Saturday. Drinks are not very good and overpriced for not being very good. Almost $20 for a mixed. Didnt bowl but the ice skating is a joke. I realize this isnt a professional place but the ice hadnt been redone in forever and the skates were terrible and missing hooks for the laces. The music was disappointing. Im not sure how they can claim to have DJs when all I heard was a Top 40 YouTube mix from the last decade. My SoundCloud playlist would have done a better job. One waitress at the bar next to bowling served one of my friends and then my other friend tried to order when she got her drink but the bartender said the bar was closed. Rude. Overall, I wouldnt recommend this place. Its overly-pretentious what it actually offers.

May Thu

I am extremely disappointed by the service I received from this club. I went out on a Friday night with about 18 people and the only people the bouncers denied to let in into the club were my four Burmese friends and me. We all brought our valid IDs issued from our countries and we werent allowed to enter the club. My other friends, who happen to be from Italy, and other European countries, also presented their national IDs and were allowed in. I am extremely awed by how the bouncers treated me and my Asian friends and would go far enough to call it racism. Im extremely, extremely disappointed by this club.

Spencer S

Drinks, skating, and bowling were all pretty ridiculously priced considering this isnt a top tier club. Also saw bouncers kick out a seemingly sober man who was getting shoved by two very drunk guys twice his size, and then shake hands with one of the big guys who was bullying him. Bouncers are obnoxious enough already, doesnt help that theyre friends with the rowdy beligerant regulars. Their beer selection was pretty laughable too. Im glad I checked it out but I would not go again or recommend to anyone else.