Must-see nightlife in Eastern USA

  • Strange Brew

    Louisiana

    Head into Strange Brew to meet some locals, catch a game on the TV, sing karaoke, listen to live music, or sink a, well, strange brew (it's got 200 beers…

  • Embargo

    Cape Cod

    Live jazz accompanies creative tapas dishes during dining hours, then DJs hit the decks from 10pm. Signature martinis and a long cocktail list keep the…

  • Gazebo

    Nantucket

    Great stargazing (both kinds) at this bustling open-air bar right on the wharf. You can keep one eye on who's getting off the ferry and the other on your…

  • Beer Barrel Saloon

    Ohio

    The Beer Barrel Saloon has plenty of space for imbibing – its bar is 406ft long, supposedly a world record. Live bands and Jello shots are also part of…

  • British Beer Company

    Cape Cod

    On summer nights visitors flock here for grog, pub grub and Red Sox games on monster-size TVs. There are events most nights, from live music to karaoke to…

  • Yellowhammer Brewing

    Alabama

    Head into the taproom of this beloved local brewery for some 20 draft beers. The attached beer garden and pet-friendly patio hosts live music and special…

  • Brewers Tasting Room

    St Petersburg

    Experimental brewpub with a rotating lineup of beers made by home brewers, accompanied by Cajun food and live music. Located 10 miles north of the Museum…

  • Pink Pig

    The Adirondacks

    This rustic cafe, attached to a gift shop of the same name, is a year-round place to drop by for organic coffee and snacks such as avocado on sourdough…

  • Safari Bar

    South Beach

    Perch on some prime Collins people-watching real estate and get your daily dose of hip-hop and zebra-print gazing. It's a fine place to start out the…

  • Westville Pub

    Asheville

    There's no better spot in West Asheville to bond with local 20- and 30-somethings, over a bottle or two of organic ale, than this veteran neighborhood bar.

  • Fox and Crow

    Cape Cod

    You can stop in this charming cafe for a coffee fix on your way down to the waterfront. It also has a small menu of burritos and sandwiches ($7 to $12).

  • Chequessett Chocolate

    Cape Cod

    Make a stop here to get a primo caffeine and choc fix. Chequessett makes delicious, artisanal bean-to-bar chocolate from sustainably grown cacao beans.

  • Raven

    New York

    SUNY Oswego students can be found letting off steam throughout the week at this popular dive with cheap drinks and a fun trivia night on Monday (10pm).

  • Hog’s Breath

    Key West

    A good place to start the infamous Duval Pub Crawl, the Hog’s Breath is a rockin’ outdoor bar with good live bands and better cold Coronas.

  • Red Cup Coffeehouse

    Midcoast Maine

    This simple cafe has good (if expensive) coffee and baked goods, and is a decent spot to load up on rocket fuel so you can get through the day.

  • Satori Coffee

    Alabama

    Well-made coffees, a laptop-friendly vibe and a commitment to a good cup of joe (or tea) makes Satori one of our favorite cafes in the region.

  • Brit's Pub

    Minneapolis

    A lawn bowling green on the roof, plus Brit's sweeping selection of Scotch, port and beer, is sure to unleash skills you never knew you had.

  • Merwin's Wharf

    Cleveland

    It's a lovely spot to sip on the riverfront patio with views of the skyline, bridges and boats gliding by; located on the Flats' West Bank.

  • A1A Ale Works

    St Augustine

    This waterfront brewery has a bit of a cheesy vibe, but it's on the water, and there's good, fine-crafted beer, so we're not complaining.

  • Beer Garden

    Chicago

    If you're dying for an alfresco drink while on Navy Pier, the beer garden pours them. Rock cover bands add to the quasi-cheesy vibe.

  • 10th & Piedmont

    Atlanta

    This snazzy, airy bar, popular with the local LGBT community, serves up Southern favorites and has DJs spinning hip-hop on Sundays.

  • Sweetwaters

    Burlington

    Drenched in heavily nouveau-Victorian decor, this local watering hole attracts the young and upwardly mobile.

  • Blue Martini

    Fort Lauderdale

    It's a chain but partygoers love it for live music, hot staff and high-energy bands. Good happy hour deals.

  • Gay Nineties

    Minneapolis

    This long-standing club has dancing, dining and drag shows that attract both a gay and straight clientele.

  • Fat Mama's Tamales

    Mississippi

    The famous 'knock-you-naked' margaritas at this easy-going tamale joint are pretty darn potent.

  • F&M’s Patio Bar

    New Orleans

    If you’re old enough to be paying off your student loans, you may want to give F&M a pass on weekends, when every college student in Louisiana tests the…

  • Candibar

    South End & Chinatown

    Welcome to the future, where the walls and ceiling are covered with multicolored lights that throb in time with the music. A state-of-the-art sound system…

  • Milk & Pull

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    There's limited seating for coffee-drinkers to linger, but the baristas at Milk & Pull certainly pour a good single-origin espresso.

  • Misha’s Coffee Roaster

    Alexandria

    Great concept and vibe. Disappointing house-roasted coffee. One can only hope that this puzzlingly popular cafe lifts its game when it comes to the…

  • Twin Schooner's

    Midcoast Maine

    There's not a ton of nightlife in Wiscasset, but this pub, attached to a cozy cafe, has TVs showing games, and a good selection of beers from Maine and…

  • Ms Mae’s

    New Orleans

    Ms Mae sold the bar in 2010, but this legendary place keeps on. Despite its gritty reputation, this dive bar is a popular spot for pool, arcade games …

  • VFW Hall

    Illinois

    The VFW Hall provides an opportunity to sip cheap beer and watch TV alongside veterans of long-ago wars. Don't be shy: as the sign out front says, the…

  • Ale & the Witch

    St Petersburg

    The ‘Burg’s favorite tap house, serving over 32 craft beers and a $7 ‘witch flight,’ consisting of four 4oz sample servings.

  • Funky Monkey Bistro & Bar

    Orlando

    Come for a glass of wine and the Friday and Saturday night drag shows (9pm), but eat elsewhere.

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