Must-see nightlife in The USA

  • Toyose

    San Francisco

    Hidden in a converted garage in the Outer Sunset, this little Korean late-night spot has adorable environs in which to throw back pitchers of Hite beer or…

  • Frothy Monkey

    Tennessee

    The patio at this primate-themed coffee shop is the perfect place to relax, the buzz of espresso machines whirring behind you. From dawn til dusk, Frothy…

  • VFW Post 76

    San Antonio

    We're giving this hidden-away joint, on the River Walk near the Pearl development, a medal for outstanding service as a dive bar. But don't get us wrong –…

  • Plowshares Coffee

    Upper West Side & Central Park

    Plowshares got in the specialty coffee game way back in 2008, when this small-but-exquisite espresso haven opened in the Bloomingdale district of the UWS…

  • High Wire Distilling

    Charleston

    A bright downtown tasting room where you take shots of small-batch gin, whiskey, vodka and amaro, right in a row. Tasty cocktails are also available, and…

  • West Seattle Brewing Co

    Seattle

    The beer at the promenade-adjacent Alki Beach location of this popular microbrewery is fantastic, but it's the experience of sitting on one of the many…

  • Six Rivers Brewery

    North Coast & Redwoods

    One of the first female-owned breweries in California, the ‘brew with a view’ kills it in every category: great beer, amazing community vibe, occasional…

  • Mother Road Brewing Company

    Flagstaff

    Chill out with a hoppy Tower Station IPA and a wood-fired pizza from nearby Pizzicletta at this popular, stripped-back taproom beside the old Route 66…

  • Two Stones Pub

    Delaware

    The bartenders make this craft-beer bar something special, answering questions with friendly aplomb and making all feel welcome. Settle in at the long bar…

  • Williwaw

    Anchorage

    It almost feels like you're in the big city when you spend a sunny evening at the rooftop bar surrounded by Anchorage's downtown buildings. A hidden…

  • Matt's Saloon

    Arizona

    This dark beer barn occupies a 1901 store that became a Prohibition speakeasy in the 1920s, a legitimate saloon in 1934, and the honky-tonk palace it is…

  • Gorilla in the Cafe

    Waikiki

    Owned by Korean TV star Bae Yong-joon, this artisan coffee bar brews Waikiki's biggest selection of 100% Hawaii-grown beans from independent farms all…

  • Postino Winecafé Arcadia

    Phoenix

    This convivial, indoor-outdoor wine bar in the former Arcadia Post Office is a perfect gathering spot for friends ready to enjoy the good life – but solos…

  • Thinking Cup

    Boston

    There are a few things that make the Thinking Cup special. One is the French hot chocolate – ooh la la. Another is the Stumptown Coffee, the Portland brew…

  • Bluejacket Brewery

    Washington, DC

    Beer-lovers' heads will explode in Bluejacket. Pull up a stool at the mod-industrial bar, gaze at the silvery tanks bubbling up the ambitious brews, then…

  • One-Eyed Mike's

    Baltimore

    Santa Claus sent us a shot of Grand Marnier during a December jaunt to this cozy gastropub where bottles of the orange-flavored liqueur line the shelves…

  • Urban Chestnut Grove Brewery & Bierhall

    St Louis

    Just a couple of blocks from Forest Park in The Grove, this brewery has a venue that feels like Germany. Among the many classic European-style beers…

  • Ratio Beerworks

    Denver

    In a spacious warehouse with a peppy mid-mod feel, Ratio Beerworks has quality brews, an upbeat crowd and plenty of indoor and patio seating. It’s a good…

  • Weather Up

    New York City

    Walk through the barely-marked entrance into a dimly lit den of dark wood and tile, joining an elegant throng of cocktail aficionados. Sit at the bar to…

  • Elysian Brewing Company

    Seattle

    Elysian Brewing’s Immortal IPA personifies the strong, bitter ‘hop-forward’ beers that have become part of craft-beer folklore in the Pacific Northwest…

  • Pump Bar

    Oklahoma

    This bar is, er, a real gas! A former filling station has been transformed into a whimsical bar. The large patio (which is where the gas pumps were once…

  • 440 Castro

    San Francisco

    The most happening bar on the street, 440 draws bearded, gym-fit 30- and 40-something dudes – especially on furry Sundays and weekend nights, when go-go…

  • Midnight Sun

    San Francisco

    'Servicing the Castro for over 40 years' is no small claim to fame – and Midnight Sun lives up to its motto daily with a steady flow of good vibes and…

  • Linger

    Denver

    This rambling LoHi complex sits in the former Olinger mortuary. Come nighttime, they black out the 'O' and it just becomes Linger. There's an interesting…

  • Treo

    New Orleans

    My Whole Life Is Thunder. Shochu Wanna Party. The Rubio. Treo knows how to name a cocktail – and, more importantly, how to mix one. Tipplers have a choice…

  • Noble Experiment

    San Diego

    A stack of kegs masquerading as a door inside the Neighborhood restaurant is your key to this 'speakeasy' that is so well known you need to make advance…

  • The Gate

    New York City

    The Gate is an amiable, locally loved pub that feels immediately comfortable. Facing the oasis of Washington Park, it offers two-dozen interesting craft…

  • Monnik Beer Co

    Louisville

    Megapopular Monnik is in up-and-coming Schnitzelburg. There are 20 taps – the IPA stands out – in this restrained hipster environment where the beer isn't…

  • Prohibition Lounge

    San Diego

    Find the unassuming doorway on 5th Ave with 'Eddie O’Hare’s Law Office' on it, then flip the light switch on to alert the door staff, who'll guide you…

  • Crú

    Denver

    This classy Larimer Sq wine bar is decked out in wine labels and glassware, with dim lighting and gentle music. It looks so bespoke it’s surprising to…

  • First Draft

    Denver

    Young and hopping, this is a great place to sample craft beers, wine, cider, kombucha and more. Instead of a bartender, there’s a line of 20-plus taps…

  • Freddy's

    New York City

    This old-time bar with fascinating Prohibition-era history is just past the southern fringe of Park Slope. Tip one back at the vintage mahogany bar while…

  • Skylark

    Chicago

    The Skylark is a bastion for artsy guzzlers, who slouch into big booths sipping on strong drinks and eyeing the long room. They play pinball, snap pics in…

  • Church Brew Works

    Pittsburgh

    There are some who put drunkenness next to godliness, and they probably invented Church Brew Works. Gleaming and shining, giant brewery vats sit in what…

  • Other Room

    Nebraska

    Look for an unmarked black door with a lion door knocker next to it. If the light above the door is green, give the lion a knock. If it's red, you'll have…

  • Innisfree Poetry Bookstore & Cafe

    Boulder

    A cool, quiet spot on the Hill, Innis serves up a mean cup of fair-trade coffee along with a menu of innovative sandwiches, breakfast burritos and bagels …

  • Cobra Arcade Bar

    Phoenix

    Nostalgia overload for Gen X and its predecessors, this slinky downtown bar has 40 vintage arcade games to accompany 14 different draft beers and game…

  • Midnight Sun Brewing Company

    Anchorage

    One of a growing handful of brewpubs in Anchorage, Midnight Sun sits in a loft in an industrial/suburban neighborhood on the south side of the city…

  • Mario's Fishbowl

    West Virginia

    Pushing open the door to Mario's is like walking into the best party in town. And you immediately feel like you belong. A bar since 1963, with the…

  • Seymour's

    Greater Palm Springs

    In the back of the updated steakhouse Mr Lyons hides this furtive libation station named in honor of owner and entertainment lawyer Tara Lazar's dad. The…

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