Must-see nightlife in Eastern USA

  • Kimball House

    Atlanta

    Housed in an atmospheric period dining room in a restored train depot slightly off the grid in Decatur, Kimball House harbors a vaguely saloon-like feel…

  • Drip

    South Carolina

    Belly up to the framed chalkboard menu of seven or so daily caffeine-delivery options from Peru, Colombia, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda and the like at this…

  • Golden Fleece

    Delaware

    The best bar in Dover also serves up some good food – that you can order from the local pizza joint. First priority is maintaining the atmosphere of an…

  • Ocracoke Coffee

    Outer Banks

    Locals and tourists converge at Ocracoke Coffee, home of the Grasshopper Latte (chocolate mint and toffee) and Island Smoothie (various flavored smoothies…

  • Thirsty Pig

    Portland

    This is a great summer bar, where you can drink mainly outdoors on a spacious porch, with a young crowd and easy breezy vibe. It can get a little fratty…

  • Barrel Proof

    New Orleans

    Do you like whiskey? We sincerely hope so, because there are almost 300 to pick from here, including smoky, smooth and sublime. The crowd is young…

  • Donovan's

    Connecticut

    The former saloon that became Donovan's was established in 1889. With an antique vibe, there's standard pub fare and cold beer. Known for its ½lb burger,…

  • MJQ Concourse

    Atlanta

    This club inside a former underground parking garage remains the place for young indie scenester rage – you enter through a small retractable garage door…

  • Abbey Brewery

    South Beach

    The oldest brew-pub in South Beach is on the untouristed end of South Beach (near Alton Rd). It’s friendly and packed with folks listening to throwback…

  • 24 South Coffee House

    Coastal North Carolina

    Super-chilled atmosphere to enjoy a cup of coffee, with friendly baristas and unusual seats – like comfy armchairs and a church pew. Speciality drinks…

  • Wang's

    Chicago

    The low red light, paper lanterns, floral wallpaper and carved peacock mirror give Wang's a Chinese-opium-den vibe. It's mostly guys sitting around the…

  • New South Brewery

    South Carolina

    Tucked behind a lumberyard in a warehouse district 1 mile inland from Ocean Blvd, this hyperlocal craft brewery has been at it since before craft was a…

  • McGarvey's Saloon & Oyster Bar

    Maryland

    Join the chatty crowd at the bar at this locals' spot near City Dock for an evening of good cheer. There's been a bar here since 1871. Domestic bottles…

  • Vice District Brewing

    Chicago

    Vice is a favorite gathering spot for neighborhood residents. The large, mod-industrial taproom is just right for a pint of black IPA or English-style…

  • Farmhouse Tap & Grill

    Burlington

    This place labels itself a gastropub, with over two dozen craft brews on tap (most of them Vermont-made) and a farm-to-table menu of regionally sourced…

  • Old Dominick Distillery

    Memphis

    Memphis jumps into the distilling game at this sleek spot where Alex Castle, the head distiller – she's the first woman in the state to wear that title –…

  • Drink

    Burlington

    A lengthy wine list dominates, complemented by an armada of nightly special cocktails (mojitos, cosmopolitans and more) for those in search of stiffer…

  • Silky Jones

    Finger Lakes

    Silky Jones is a popular watering hole on the Commons known for being the closest thing that Ithaca has to a gay bar – the first Thursday of every month…

  • Lost Forty Brewing

    Arkansas

    As local breweries go, Lost Forty stands out from the (admittedly small) pack. Its brewpub is a big, industrial-chic facility that regularly hosts guest…

  • Tailgate Brewery Music Row

    Nashville

    The satellite location of the main brewery on Charlotte Pike, this beer outpost has over 30 taps pouring some of the most creative brews you'll find in…

  • Yards Brewing Company

    Philadelphia

    There are some 20 different beers on tap at this microbrewery that began life in 1994 and moved into this impressive new space in 2018. Sample a flight of…

  • Dedalus

    Burlington

    After a decade in business, this purveyor of fine wines (mostly Italian and French, many organic) has recently expanded into seductively spacious new digs…

  • Rathskeller

    Indianapolis

    Quaff German and local brews at the outdoor beer garden's picnic tables in summer, or inside the deer-head-lined beer hall once winter strikes…

  • Whiskey Room

    Burlington

    This refined wood-paneled refuge, entered from College St or through the back door of Ri Ra the Irish Pub, makes a convivial, refined refuge for sampling…

  • Cave à Vin

    New Haven

    This jovial little wine bar is a top spot for a tipple, with an extensive wine list and expert sommelier to take the pressure off (or put it on) you (or…

  • Adirondack Brewery

    The Adirondacks

    In business since 1999, this well-respected microbrewery makes a good variety of ales including IPAs and seasonal styles such as an Imperial Mocha Coffee…

  • Happy Gnome

    Minnesota

    An impressive range of craft beers flow from the taps here and are best sipped on the fireplace-warmed outdoor patio. Also on offer is a full menu of well…

  • Please & Thank You

    Louisville

    The kind of indie cafe that makes a neighborhood. It does creamy espresso and home-baked bread pudding, creative scones and coffee cakes, zucchini bread…

  • Quill's

    Indiana

    You'll find most of your Third Wave coffeehouses around these parts in Louisville, but minimalist Quill's bounced across the river, giving New Albanians…

  • Highball Social

    Burlington

    Bringing effervescent pizzazz to Burlington's nightlife, this pink warehouse in a parking lot specializes in highballs made with Stonecutter Spirits'…

  • Stir Lounge

    Philadelphia

    If the LGBT-orientated watering holes of the Gayborhood just don't cut it for you, give this tiny dive bar a try – it's a friendly spot steps from ritzy…

  • Craft & Carry

    Union Square, Flatiron District & Gramercy

    Brew lovers will find something for every taste at this small bottle shop and tap room, with over 400 international craft beers available and 14 regularly…

  • Pints & Pixels

    Alabama

    This downtown bar has dozens of beers on offer, and some 50 classic arcade games, so sink a beer, get in a few rounds of Galaga, have another beer, take…

  • Dirty Crow Inn

    Memphis

    The Dirty Crow calls itself a five-star dive bar, and with its cozy red booths, comfy back patio, regular live music (Thursday to Saturday) and good pub…

  • Piccolo

    Alabama

    This clubby, wood-and-leather accented bar, located at the Hotel at Auburn University, feels like a good spot for something strong and a cigar. There's no…

  • La Colombe

    Chicago

    The giant windows of this industrially fitted-out corner shop afford an excellent vantage for people-watching over an espresso or cold-brew coffee. It's…

  • Caffe Nero

    Boston

    Italian coffee. Antique Alsatian bar. Comfy couches and cozy fireplace. Cosmopolitan clientele. This place oozes Old World ambience, and we mean that in…

  • Small Bar

    Chicago

    Its ace jukebox, affordable food menu and kindly staff make this unpretentious gem an easygoing place to spend an evening in the Avondale neighborhood…

  • Strange Brew

    New Hampshire

    On a sunny Sunday afternoon the patio is the place to be at this long-running craft-beer bar with more than 80 beers on tap, from ales to shandies and…

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