Phil Brown | Last Updated: July 18,2008 4:00:25 pm
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  ummer in Miami means showing off the goods and cavorting with like-minded stylers for whom threads and rides are as salient as scoring. The temperature goes up and the volume of clothing goes down, making it an exciting time to be a consenting adult.
As you already know, there are a variety of nightspots around town that are ideal for the single area dwellers and tourist types alike. Almost every club in the city promises bikinis and promiscuity, so the only real trick is finding a place that is hip enough to attract a worth clientele.
You need to find somewhere new, somewhere hot. Perhaps, you could use some Plunge.
During the day, Plunge - the rooftop bar at the recently opened Gansevoort South Hotel - is a beautiful pool perched atop the 18-storey building. But show up at night, and the space has transformed into arguably the most exciting new nightspot in the city.
The 26,000 sq foot Brazilian Ipe deck is loaded with poolside lounges, palm-trees, and cabanas - your basic tropical-paradise substitute, where customers can pretend to be cavorting on a Hawaiian island for a night (at least until the drugs wear off).
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AT A GLANCE
Plunge Miami
2377 Collins Avenue, Miami, FL
305 604 1000
Miami Beach
Venue:
Lounge
Hours:
Mon-Sun: 6:00pm-3:00am
Price Range:
$$$ (Within Reach)
Payment:
Master Card, Visa, American Express
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THE BUZZ
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IN THE AREA
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15 Reader Reviews | I heard a lot of hype about this place. The wait in line was longer than usual, probably cause it was boiling out. The crowd trying to get in was huge. When I finally got inside it was quite the experience. There were hot women everywhere and the atmosphere was fantastic. It recomended me of early South Beach days.
1. Brent Fowler's Review :: September 25, 2008 Brent Fowler's Rating: 4 Stars |
I heard a lot of hype about this place. The wait in line was longer than usual, probably cause it was boiling out. The crowd trying to get in was huge. When I finally got inside it was quite the experience. There were hot women everywhere and the atmosphere was fantastic. It remended me of early South Beach days.
2. Brent Fowler's Review :: September 25, 2008 Brent Fowler's Rating: 4 Stars |
Arrived a little after midnight, following the Sunday night session at another spot a couple blocks away. It was quite mellow, only a few other couples lingering, but the perfect scene for us to wind down our evening with a few rounds of drinks. The martinis were probably good, but I honestly don't recall (photos from that night reveal that I was a lot more drunk that I thought I was).
3. Ron Davie's Review :: September 05, 2008 Ron Davie's Rating: 4 Stars |
Highly overrated. I heard about the opening, and thought it to be yet just another "scenester bar." And it was. Big budget... but it's soooo over.
4. Mitch Potter's Review :: August 28, 2008 Mitch Potter's Rating: 1 Stars |
Yes, there is a lot of hype about this place. Yes, in the cliched sense, it is all deserved. The staff here, both servers and bartenders, do a fantastic job. I'm really bad at reviews, but just know it's good.
5. Gail Sherwood's Review :: August 22, 2008 Gail Sherwood's Rating: 3 Stars |
Great place to hang out. Go early or late - or you'll be waiting for to get in for at least a glass or two of wine. And, you'll need to be nice to the hostess if it's busy...they can get, shall we say, cocky.
Otherwise, a great scene.
6. Anonymous's Review :: August 01, 2008 |
Great place to hang out. Go early or late - or you'll be waiting for to get in for at least a glass or two of wine. And, you'll need to be nice to the hostess if it's busy...they can get, shall we say, cocky.
Otherwise, a great scene.
7. Manuel P.'s Review :: August 01, 2008 Manuel P.'s Rating: 4 Stars |
Fuxking Phenominal. Hot Gals and Guys all day long!
8. Anonymous's Review :: July 23, 2008 |
Fuxking Phenominal. Hot Gals and Guys all day long!
9. Sara T.T.'s Review :: July 23, 2008 Sara T.T.'s Rating: 4 Stars |
This place is truly amazing. The Plunge ambiance is great, the servers are energetic and enthusiastic (without being tooo obnoxious), and the crowd is simply delicious.
10. Anonymous's Review :: July 21, 2008 |
This place is truly amazing. The Plunge ambiance is great, the servers are energetic and enthusiastic (without being tooo obnoxious), and the crowd is simply delicious.
11. Sarah Brantford's Review :: July 21, 2008 Sarah Brantford's Rating: 4 Stars |
Very hot! Be prepared to wait though. The line is usually hard to pass.
12. Anonymous's Review :: July 19, 2008 |
Very hot! Be prepared to wait though. The line is usually hard to pass.
13. Glenn Peters's Review :: July 19, 2008 Glenn Peters's Rating: 3 Stars |
Love this place.
Guys, take your girl here! That's all I can say!
14. Anonymous's Review :: July 18, 2008 |
Love this place.
Guys, take your girl here! That's all I can say!
15. Derek Smithe's Review :: July 18, 2008 Derek Smithe's Rating: 4 Stars |
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  2377 Collins Avenue, Miami, FL
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