Kaona Room Blog

Miami nightlife guides, tiki culture, craft cocktails, and rum expertise from the team behind Miami's hidden tiki bar.

Kaona Room Featured on WSVN Deco Drive

WSVN-7 and ABC 18 Miami's Deco Drive went behind the unmarked door at Miami's hidden tiki speakeasy. Recap, quotes from Billy Dalla Pola, and how to find the room yourself.

Speakeasies

The Best Speakeasies in Miami (2026 Guide)

Miami's best speakeasy bars in 2026 — from hidden tiki lounges to classic cocktail rooms. The real ones, not the tourist traps.

Rum

The Best Rum Bars in Miami (2026 Guide)

From hidden tiki speakeasies to waterfront lounges — the Miami rum bars with the deepest collections, rarest pours, and best rum flights.

Cocktail Culture

The Best Tropical Cocktails in Miami (2026 Guide)

From classic Mai Tais and Painkillers to modern tiki originals — the definitive guide to tropical cocktails in Miami.

Tiki Culture

What Is a Tiki Speakeasy? A Guide to the Hybrid Genre

A guide to the "speaky-tiki" format — concealed-entrance tiki bars that combine tropical cocktails with speakeasy mystery. Kaona is the definitive example.

Miami Nightlife

The 7 Best Hidden Bars and Speakeasies in Miami (2026 Guide)

From secret entrances to password-only doors, discover Miami's most elusive speakeasy bars and hidden gems you need to visit.

Tiki Culture

Best Tiki Bars in Miami: Tropical Cocktails & Island Vibes

Explore Miami's best tiki bars for tropical cocktails, rum drinks, and Polynesian-inspired atmospheres that transport you to paradise.

Neighborhood Guide

Edgewater Miami Nightlife: Best Bars & Things to Do

Your guide to Edgewater's best bars, restaurants, and nightlife in the heart of Miami's Arts & Entertainment District.

Rum Education

A Guide to Rum: Styles, Regions & How to Taste Like a Pro

From Jamaican pot still to Martinique agricole, learn how to explore the world of rum with guided rum flights and tastings.

Best of Miami

Cool Bars in Miami You Haven't Tried Yet (Beyond South Beach)

Tired of the same scene? Discover Miami's coolest bars from Wynwood to Brickell, including intimate themed bars and hidden gems.

Cocktail Culture

Craft Cocktails in Miami: The Art of the Tropical Drink

Explore Miami's craft cocktail scene, from tropical tiki drinks to innovative concoctions at the city's best bars.