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Jan 2Saturday
7:00 PMDoors / ET
$0Cover charge
75+HD TVs
Heat at Pelicans
No cover Walk-ins welcome No dress code

Heat basketball on the road, and Grails Miami is the Wynwood room carrying it. Miami travels to the Smoothie King Center for an early January date in New Orleans, a Saturday night slot that lands right in the middle of the holiday stretch. Heat fans in this city treat road games the way other markets treat home games, and the patio fills accordingly. Screens inside, the projector up, and the outdoor wall of TVs for anyone who wants the night air with the game.

This is an Eastern Conference club visiting the Western Conference, Southeast Division against Southwest Division, the kind of cross-conference date that comes around twice a season and still feeds the January standings math for both sides. Miami built its reputation on defense, conditioning and the Heat Culture identity that defined the franchise for two decades. New Orleans has had the Smoothie King Center loud for its own postseason pushes, a basketball market with a Gulf Coast personality all its own. Two warm-weather cities, two different ideas of how the game should look.

Game Details

Saturday, January 2, 2027. Tip-off 7:00 PM ET. NBA Regular Season. Smoothie King Center, New Orleans, LA. Meeting point: Grails Miami, Wynwood.

Where to Watch Heat vs Pelicans in Miami

• 75+ TVs across indoor and outdoor areas
• Large projector for tip-off and key moments
• Full game sound on the main feed when this is the featured matchup
• One of the largest covered patios in Wynwood
• Full kitchen with shareable plates and sandwiches
• Walkable from every Wynwood hotspot

The room builds through the first quarter and the covered patio takes the overflow after halftime. Short walk back to anywhere in Wynwood once the final horn sounds.

Basquetbol del Heat de visita, y Grails Miami es la sala de Wynwood que lo transmite. Miami viaja al Smoothie King Center para una fecha de principios de enero en Nueva Orleans, un sabado por la noche justo en medio del tramo de fiestas. Los aficionados del Heat en esta ciudad viven los juegos de visita como si fueran de local, y el patio se llena igual. Pantallas adentro, el proyector encendido y el muro de televisores afuera para quienes prefieren el aire libre.

Es un equipo de la Conferencia Este visitando la Conferencia Oeste, Division Sureste contra Division Suroeste, ese tipo de duelo que solo ocurre dos veces por temporada y que aun asi mueve las cuentas de la tabla en enero. Miami construyo su reputacion sobre la defensa, la condicion fisica y la identidad de Heat Culture que definio a la franquicia durante dos decadas. Nueva Orleans ha tenido el Smoothie King Center a todo volumen en sus propias campanas de postemporada, un mercado de basquetbol con personalidad propia del Golfo. Dos ciudades calidas, dos maneras distintas de entender el juego.

Detalles del Juego

Sabado 2 de enero, 2027. Tip-off 7:00 PM ET. NBA Temporada Regular. Smoothie King Center, Nueva Orleans, LA. Punto de encuentro: Grails Miami, Wynwood.

Dónde Ver Heat vs Pelicans en Miami

• Más de 75 pantallas entre interior y exterior
• Proyector grande para el tip-off y momentos clave
• Audio completo del juego en la pantalla principal cuando es el juego destacado
• Uno de los patios cubiertos más grandes de Wynwood
• Cocina completa con platillos para compartir y sandwiches
• A pocos pasos de todos los puntos clave de Wynwood

La sala se llena durante el primer cuarto y el patio cubierto recibe a los que llegan después del medio tiempo. Caminata corta a cualquier punto de Wynwood cuando suena la chicharra final.

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About Grails Miami

Miami's #1 Sports Bar, and a whole lot more

Highlights

  • 75+ HD TVs
  • Sneaker-themed lounge
  • Covered Miami Vice patio
  • Craft cocktails
  • Hyper-local beer
  • Sneaker cocktail
Inside Grails Miami with sneaker-themed bar, red booths, and big-screen TVs Friends toasting the famous Grails sneaker cocktail in Wynwood Five friends at the covered Miami Vice patio at Grails Miami with cocktails Grails Miami interior with patrons at lounge seating and bar

Located in Wynwood, Miami, Grails is more than your average sports bar. It's an experience. We bring together hyper-local beers, hand-crafted cocktails by world-class mixologists, and unique shareable dishes, all packed inside a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

The Grails Experience spans three rooms. An indoor "sneaker-themed" sports lounge decked out with one-of-a-kind art pieces and rare sneakers on display. A colorful, spacious covered "Miami Vice" patio with its own patio bar, hookah service, and Miami–Wynwood palette. And The Yard, a tented adjacent space with a giant projector screen for the major game. Whichever room you're in, you'll have your sights set on one of our 75+ TVs.

Grails is the perfect location for families, large parties, or a get-together with close friends, with plentiful space and shareable drinks and dishes. Be sure to try our famous sneaker cocktails and check out our happy hour for discounts on our most popular items.

Address
2800 N Miami Ave, Miami, FL 33127 · Get directions
Phone
(305) 912-9924
Hours
Mon   3 PM – 12 AM Tue–Wed   3 PM – 11 PM Thu   3 PM – 12 AM Fri   12 PM – 12 AM Sat   10 AM – 12 AM Sun   11 AM – 11 PM
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The Grails Experience

What makes Grails different

Sneaker-themed bar interior at Grails Miami with rare sneakers on display

The World’s First Sneaker-Themed Restaurant & Bar

Hand-restored, well-known sneaker grails line our walls, collected from collaborations and drops throughout the last two decades. Our indoor lounge feels less like a sports bar and more like a sneakerhead’s dream living room, with red booths, ambient lighting, and a custom sneaker bar centerpiece.

Whether you’re a hypebeast, a casual collector, or just here for the wings, the indoor lounge is a vibe, and unlike any other sports bar in Miami.

The Grails Miami covered Miami Vice patio at night: a packed crowd on lounge couches under a tented, string-lit roof with multiple TVs and Wynwood murals

The Covered “Miami Vice” Patio & The Yard

Spacious. Vibrant. Pure Miami. The covered Miami Vice patio seats up to 120 across multiple table configurations and has its own patio bar, with TVs angled for visibility from every seat. The Yard sits adjacent under a giant tent with a projector screen for the major game. Hookah service runs all evening on the patio.

The color palette pulls straight from Miami Vice: pinks, teals, neon accents. The patio walls flow with rotating mural work that fits Wynwood’s art-district vibe.

A smiling Grails Miami bartender holding the signature Holy Grail 1 sneaker-shaped cocktail vessel behind the bar

The Famous “Sneaker Cocktail”

Yes, you really do drink it from a Jordan-inspired sneaker. The Grails sneaker cocktail is our most-photographed creation, equal parts conversation piece and craft cocktail. It’s been featured in local press, racked up millions of Instagram impressions, and is now a Wynwood rite of passage.

Pair it with shareable dishes from the full menu or post up at the bar with a flight of hyper-local beer. There’s no other drink experience like it in Miami.

Tuna poke wonton nachos at Grails Miami: ahi tuna, mango, red onion, microgreens and spicy aioli over crispy wontons in a white bowl

Not Your “Typical” Sports Bar

Award-winning craft cocktails. Hand-crafted shareable dishes. A bartender who actually remembers your name. Hyper-local beer on tap. 75+ TVs, two full bars, and three distinct seating areas, including a Wynwood-art-district patio. Group tables for 4 to 40+. Hookah on the patio. DJ-curated music.

This isn’t beer-and-wings-on-a-flat-screen. This is the Grails Experience. It’s why we’re consistently rated Miami’s #1 sports bar.

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The watch-party crowd, the sneaker cocktails, the DJ sets, the patio at sunset. The Grails feed is the easiest way to see what tonight will look like before you head over.

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What people are saying

Trusted by Miami

Miami New Times Best of Miami: Best Sports Bar 2020, 2022, and 2025 Thrillist on Grails Miami: 'The creative cocktail menu surpasses anything you'd expect from a sports bar.' The Infatuation on Grails Miami: 'A solid place to cheer on your team — lots of outdoor seating and TVs everywhere.'
Top-rated on Yelp — Grails Miami Top-rated on TripAdvisor — Grails Miami

Vanessa was our bartender and she was amazing. So attentive and very patient. The food came out fast and was good. Highly recommend !!

Lexus Bonnette — 5 out of 5 on Google on

Grails Sporting Bar has consistently been a favorite of mine, and today’s visit raised the bar even higher! Our server, Austin, was incredibly attentive and guided almost our entire experience with excellent recommendations from the drinks to the hookah flavor and the food. His service made our visit that much more enjoyable. They even changed it to the game I wanted to watch!!! The manager, Booker T, also stopped by to make sure we were having a great time. He warmly welcomed us back to Miami and invited us to return, making us feel truly appreciated. With an amazing atmosphere, attentive service, and welcoming hospitality, this spot continues to deliver a great experience. We’ll definitely be back!

Rondan Ballard — 5 out of 5 on Google on

My boyfriend and I are visiting for the night and decided to stop by and patronize. Vanessa was our waitress and she was absolutely amazing and extremely attentive to our needs. The manager, Booker T was extremely nice. Came over and introduced himself and also checked on us more than once. The food was also great, extremely fresh and there was not a long wait. We will definitely be back when we come back to the city off of the service alone. ❤️

Tonie McCormick — 5 out of 5 on Google on

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Looking for the best bar to watch Miami Heat in Miami? Grails Miami in Wynwood is the spot — see every upcoming Miami Heat watch party at Grails on our schedule.

Grails is Miami's #1 Restaurant & Bar to Watch Heat vs Pelicans
If you're a Heat vs Pelicans fan, there's no better bar to watch basketball than Grails. Located in the heart of Wynwood, Miami, Grails is a basketball-themed bar that's famous for its abundance of TVs and its lively atmosphere. During the NBA playoffs, NBA Finals, or March Madness, Grails is the place to be, as it's always packed with fans cheering on their favorite teams. And even if your team isn't playing, it's still fun to watch the games at Grails and experience the excitement of basketball. So whether you're a diehard Heat vs Pelicans fan or just looking for a fun place to watch the game, make sure to head to Grails during the NBA and college basketball season. You won't be disappointed.

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