Must-see nightlife in Eastern USA

  • Microclimate

    Finger Lakes

    This cool little wine bar, a good place to meet locals in the industry, serves tasting flights that compare locally produced varietals with their…

  • Coffee Labs Roasters

    Hudson Valley

    This award-winning coffee roaster serves up great drip and espresso drinks made from ethically sourced, organic beans from around the world, some roasted…

  • Otherlands

    Memphis

    Laptops here. Laptops there. Laptops just about everywhere in this sprawling coffee shop that exudes an appealingly scruffy vibe. Live music on Friday and…

  • Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall

    Boston

    Take an hour-long tour ($5) to see how the beer is made and to sample some of the goods. Or just take a seat at the bar in the beer hall and watch the…

  • Woods

    Orlando

    Craft cocktails and craft beers hidden in a cozy, smoke-free, 2nd-floor setting (in the historic Rose Building), with exposed brick, a tree-trunk bar and…

  • Wild Bean

    West Virginia

    Indie coffee shop with big windows and lots of space for laptops and lounging. Serves breakfast burritos ($5) in the morning and wraps and sandwiches ($9…

  • Great Dane Pub

    Wisconsin

    Big, friendly and rambling like its namesake dog, the Dane is a popular brewpub cooking up some 14 beers on site. In warm weather, head to the ivy-walled…

  • Park House

    Pittsburgh

    A friendly bar in Deutschtown on the North Side, with free peanuts, popcorn and music. A menu of hummus and falafel balances out the beer. Wednesday is…

  • Joe Coffee Company

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Superb coffee is served at this always-bustling joint sitting squarely on bucolic Waverly Pl in the heart of the Village. Some say this is the best cup of…

  • Raglan Road

    Walt Disney World

    Traditional Irish ditties. Irish dancing, solid tasty fare, cozy pub decor and beer flights with Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks and Kilkenny complete the…

  • Coffee Obsession

    Cape Cod

    At this lo-fi cafe, you can buy global beans by the pound or a toasted bagel to accompany your quality espresso, cappuccino or latte. It's a welcoming…

  • Rocks on the Roof

    Savannah

    The expansive rooftop bar at the Bohemian Hotel is breezy, fun and best when the weather is fine and the fire pit is glowing.

  • Woodshed

    Charlotte

    Charlotte’s best-known gay men’s bar, an old-school Levis ’n’ leathers place with a welcoming neighborhood vibe, is near the airport, 6 miles west of…

  • Blake's

    Atlanta

    Just off Piedmont Park, Blake's bills itself as 'Atlanta's favorite gay bar since 1987.' It's straight-friendly, hosts a drag revue and serves some decent…

  • La Colombe

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Popular coffee shop serving strong, rich cups of Joe. This location has plenty of seating and a busy crowd, making it a good spot to get work done while…

  • J22 Tap and Table

    Rhode Island

    Jamestown's most popular bar (due to a veritable lack of competition) also tries its hand at upscale Modern American food. Our tip, drink here and dine…

  • Nick's English Hut

    Indiana

    Popular with students and professors from nearby Indiana University for 90 years, Nick's has also filled the cups of Kurt Vonnegut, Dylan Thomas and…

  • Baby's on Fire

    Baltimore

    Flip through new and used vinyl as you wait for your crimson-and-clover maple latte at this appealingly hip (yes, that's possible) small coffee shop and…

  • Redlight, Redlight

    Orlando

    Beer aficionados will love the impressive offerings of craft beers on draft at this contemporary local hangout housed in a former Weathermasters repair…

  • Montauket

    Long Island

    Experts agree: this is the best place to watch the sun go down on Long Island. An unassuming slate-blue-shingled building, full of local flavor (and…

  • Café Integral

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Refuel with exceptional single-origin coffee at Café Integral, an airy spot with a crowd on Elizabeth St. Tasty pastries are another reason to stop by.

  • Allen Street Hardware Cafe

    Buffalo

    One of the more sophisticated options in Allentown, with a good restaurant (mains $17 to $22) and eclectic local music which usually begins around 9pm.

  • Fager's Island

    Maryland

    On the bay side, Fager's is a draw for its pretty sunsets, chatty bartenders and deck parties. Boogie down to the DJ at the nightclub. Open year-round.

  • Sweetness 7

    Buffalo

    On Buffalo's edgier west side, this indie cafe is known for its coffee, freshly baked goods and other light meals. The atmosphere is relaxed and arty.

  • Paddy Barry's

    South Shore

    No food, just friendly folks, inviting atmosphere and perfectly poured Guinness. You might catch some live music, but the good craic is guaranteed.

  • Green Bench Brewing

    St Petersburg

    A red-brick garage now does duty as a 15-barrel brewhouse with a family- and pet-friendly beer garden. Hosts live music and movie nights regularly.

  • Tribe

    Nashville

    Ultra-friendly Tribe caters to a largely gay male crowd, although everyone is welcome to sip martinis, watch music videos and dance the night away.

  • OK Bicycle Shop

    Alabama

    This sweet bar carries a bicycle theme throughout; there's a fantastic outdoor space for tipping back a beer or a cocktail on humid Mobile nights.

  • Maxine's

    Arkansas

    If you’re looking for some (loud) night music, head to this infamous cathouse turned live-music venue. It hosts bands out of Austin regularly.

  • Independent Bar

    Orlando

    Known to locals as simply the 'I-Bar,' it's hip, crowded and loud, with DJs spinning underground dance and alternative rock into the wee hours.

  • Colectivo Coffee - On The Square

    Wisconsin

    Good coffees, cakes and sandwiches right on Capital Sq. You'll find lots of tables inside (though this place can fill up) or you can take away.

  • Rasputin's

    Burlington

    A popular UVM student hangout with pool tables, oodles of TVs, regular DJ nights, occasional live music and dirt-cheap Thursday drink specials.

  • The Stable

    Providence

    Not as rough as the name implies, the stable caters to a classier, older crowd, with an intimate outdoor patio and an excellent cocktail list.

  • Apothecary Ale House & Cafe

    West Virginia

    You'll find 27 different beers on tap and 140 bottles, from West Virginia to California to Germany, at this dark and intimate craft-beer bar.

  • Rooftop at the Vendue

    Charleston

    This rooftop bar has sweet views of downtown and the crowds to prove it. Enjoy craft cocktails, and live music on Sundays from 2pm to 5pm.

  • Blue Moose Cafe

    West Virginia

    This indie coffee-shop has big windows, two large rooms, no-attitude staff and four daily coffees. It's $2 for a 16oz coffee – not bad!

  • Poor People's Pub

    Rhode Island

    Poor People's Pub with its barbecue, beer and bands is a hit with everyone, not just the handful of visitors who actually have a budget!

  • Matador

    Orlando

    Deep red walls, a pool table and furniture you'd expect in your grandmother's parlor. Low-key vibe perfect for sipping that Bulleit Rye.

  • Dudley's on Ann

    Charleston

    A great little bar, full of glitz and glam, with drag karaoke nights on Wednesday. Definitely a haven for gender-bending pop stars.

  • Club Prana

    Tampa

    Many nightclubs come and go, but Club Prana, rising five floors from its lounge to the rooftop Sky Bar, has stood the test of time.

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