Ball & Chain is a historic 90-year-old bar and Cuban restaurant on Calle Ocho that pulls you in with live salsa music, a fan-mist entrance, and an infectious dance-floor energy that has strangers up on their feet within minutes. Come for the mojitos and classic Cuban dishes, and if you can make it on a Wednesday, the free salsa lesson runs 9–10pm before a live band takes over. The place gets loud and very busy, so if you're noise-sensitive or want a quiet dinner, look elsewhere.
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| Last verified | July 20, 2026 |
Friend Score
8.1/10- Value7.5
- excellence8.5
- local_love7.0
- Authenticity8.0
- fame_sustained8.5
- distinctiveness9.0
Nearby in Ask Miami
- Ball & ChainBar0.02 km · 0 min walk
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- Cubaocho Museum & Performing Arts CenterAttraction0.04 km · 1 min walk
- Little Havana (Calle Ocho & Domino Park)Attraction0.06 km · 1 min walk
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