Must-see nightlife in Eastern USA

  • Bier Baron Tavern

    Washington, DC

    Enter the Bier Baron's underground lair and prepare your liver for an onslaught of brews. The dark, dingy, pubby bar taps 50 different beers – emphasis on…

  • Pegu Club

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Dark, elegant Pegu Club (named after a gentleman's club in colonial-era Rangoon) is an obligatory stop for cocktail connoisseurs. Sink into a lounge chair…

  • Long Trail Brewing Company

    Vermont

    Halfway between Killington and Woodstock, the brewer of 'Vermont's No 1 Selling Amber' draws crowds for self-guided brewery tours and a sunny riverside…

  • Blind Tiger

    Charleston

    Opened in 1893, this cozy and atmospheric former dive, reborn in 2016 after an extensive restoration, seduces with stamped-tin ceilings, good pub grub and…

  • Wilbur Bar

    Mississippi

    The four-seater bar is an inviting spot for a craft cocktail, but if you want in on the secret, we recommend pushing your way through the bookcase – where…

  • Upland Brewing Co

    Indiana

    Northwest of downtown Bloomington, rustic Upland Brewing Co makes mostly true-to-style suds, including a very drinkable Dragonfly IPA and Champagne Velvet…

  • Globe Pub

    Chicago

    This warm, dark-oak pub is ground zero for English soccer and rugby fanatics, since it shows all the international league games on satellite TV. It even…

  • Barracuda

    Miami

    Coconut Grove has its share of divey, pretension-free bars, and Barracuda is one of the best of the bunch, with a fine jukebox, pool table, darts and…

  • Black Pearl

    Newport

    Tucked away among the docks of Bannister's Wharf you'll find this uber-popular bar. Its sprawling outdoor patio is perfect for watching all the action on…

  • Silky O'Sullivan's

    Memphis

    You'll find crowds of locals carousing at this Beale St old-timer after Grizzlies basketball games at FedEx Forum. The nightly dueling pianos keep the…

  • Railgarten

    Memphis

    If they set up a camping area, folks'd probably never leave. A former rail yard, this rambling place is a one-stop destination for all-day fun. And…

  • Kill Your Idol

    South Beach

    Kill Your Idol is a bit of a dive, but it has plenty of appeal, with graffiti and shelves full of retro bric-a-brac covering the walls, drag shows on…

  • Ralph's Chadwick Square Diner

    Massachusetts

    Hands down the most interesting night spot in Worcester, this old diner attached to a rock club serves chili dogs, great burgers and cheap booze. But…

  • City Tap House

    Washington, DC

    What's not to like about a wood-paneled, lodge-like gastropub with craft beers flowing from 40 taps? The vintage photos of folks boozing set the good-time…

  • Lyon Street Cafe

    Michigan

    Cozy Lyon Street has a European feel. Grab a seat at one of the butcher-block tables, sip your latte with the swell foam design, nibble a sweet treat…

  • Rose’s Lounge

    Chicago

    Once your eyes adjust to the dark of Rose’s, the eclectic bric-a-brac, drop ceiling and groovy jukebox make it an odd duck among Lincoln Park’s cocktail…

  • The Bar at AS220

    Providence

    A long-standing outlet for all forms of Rhode Island art, AS220 (say 'A-S-two-twenty') books experimental bands, hosts readings and provides gallery space…

  • TradeWinds Lounge

    St Augustine

    Tiny bathrooms and big hairdos rule this nautical-themed dive. Smelling sweetly of stale beer, this classic dive bar has survived two locations and six…

  • Fair Grinds

    New Orleans

    Like many of the best indie coffee shops, Fair Grinds is comfy, hip and unpretentious. And, of course, it serves a good cup of joe. It also showcases…

  • Boathouse

    Walt Disney World

    A series of three bars are spread over this smart waterfront place, with classic craft cocktails and a good wine list (that showcases American wines)…

  • Portland Brew 12 South

    Nashville

    Watch the shoppers stroll by from a seat on the patio or hunker down inside to pop open your laptop. The 411? Cool art. Concrete floor and velvet curtains…

  • Robert Bar

    New York City

    With a side-room dartboard and jukebox full of 1970s and '80s hits, this place looks kinda like a dive bar, but the young, cool Brooklyn crowd listening…

  • 124 Old Rabbit Club

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    You’ll wanna pat yourself on the back when you find this well-concealed bar (hint: look for the tiny word 'Rabbit' over the door). Once you're inside the…

  • HopCat

    Detroit

    Detroit's outpost of the regional bar chain rocks: paintings of local musicians adorn the walls, and the Stooges and old Motown bang on the speakers…

  • Mustang Lounge

    Michigan

    A lot of locals hang out at the Mustang, as it is one of Mackinac's rare, year-round businesses. It also occupies one of the island's oldest buildings,…

  • Juniper Room

    Kentucky

    The 1852 Smedley-Yeiser house in Lower Town makes a charming backdrop for the Juniper Room’s craft cocktails. Swirling a beverage in vintage glassware in…

  • Huettenbar

    Chicago

    Pay homage to Lincoln Square's German roots at the stalwart Huettenbar. The kitschy, wood-paneled ambience is straight out of the Black Forest. So are the…

  • Lava Lounge

    Atlanta

    In a converted 1920s home, contemporary Lava Lounge offers three levels, each with an independent sound system, and is more design-forward than your…

  • Alex&nder

    Louisville

    Dapper Alex&nder unfurls fab views of the skyline, especially from its outdoor patio. The bar sits on the third floor of Copper & Kings distillery, maker…

  • Beehive

    South End & Chinatown

    The Beehive has transformed the basement of the Boston Center for the Arts into a 1920s Paris jazz club. This place is more about the scene than the music…

  • Station Bar & Curio

    Catskills

    The 1900 Ulster & Delaware Railroad Company station that this bar occupies was once located 10 miles south in Brown's Station, a village now lying beneath…

  • Bin 228

    Connecticut

    It's a wine bar that serves real-deal Italian fare – toasted freshly baked panini with tomato and buffalo mozzarella, cheese platters and small plates –…

  • E & O Tap

    Providence

    E & O is brighter, louder and more raucous than other Providence night spots, with a pool table, a rockin' jukebox and a clientele that tends toward the…

  • Randolph

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Randolph serves diverse, creative cocktails in an expansive, dark-wood spot that seems perfect for crowds. Afternoons are quiet, almost contemplative, the…

  • Best Place

    Milwaukee

    Join the locals knocking back beers and massive whiskey pours at this small tavern in the former Pabst Brewery headquarters. A fireplace warms the cozy,…

  • Winnipesaukee Belle Brews Cruise

    New Hampshire

    On Tuesdays in high season, step aboard an 1800s replica paddleboat for craft beer and live music. Enjoy bands and dancing on the Thirsty Thursday cruises…

  • North Point

    Portland

    On the outside: a cute, oddly residential-looking building in the middle of downtown. On the inside: a dark bar decorated with a skull, wooden chickens…

  • Uber Tap Room

    Milwaukee

    It's touristy, in the thick of Old World 3rd St and attached to the Wisconsin Cheese Mart, but Uber Tap Room is a great place to sample local fare. Thirty…

  • Charleston Distilling Co

    Charleston

    A farm-to-bottle, independently owned, small-batch distillery on King St. Grab a flight of spirits or a cocktail and take a tour ($5) of the distillery, a…

  • Mynt

    South Beach

    Join the partying stars – Justin Timberlake, Vin Diesel, Britney Spears, Real Housewives, etc – by bottle servicing yourself into the VIP section…

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