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…
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…
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…
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 –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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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