Must-see nightlife in The USA

  • Captain Tony's Saloon

    Key West

    Propagandists would have you believe the nearby megabar complex of Sloppy Joe’s was Hemingway’s original bar, but the physical place where the old man…

  • Mayflower Brewing Company

    South Shore

    History has it that the Pilgrims drank more beer than water (because the water contained unsafe bacteria, but whatever). So it stands to reason that…

  • Radicle Effect Brewerks

    Illinois

    This Rock Island hophead destination manages to strike the perfect balance between craft nanobrewery and neighborhood dive bar. Saddle up to the bar with…

  • Red Door Saloon

    Nashville

    A hard-drinking dive bar at heart, Red Door has an extensive beer and liquor selection, and a bar menu featuring staples such as nachos, hot dogs and…

  • Capital Brewery

    Wisconsin

    Lots of families and groups of friends gather at this social spot. From April through October, they congregate at picnic tables in the outdoor beer garden…

  • Butchertown Hall

    Nashville

    This hipster hangout, the first beer hall in Germantown since 1909, plays to the neighborhood's historical roots. The 2200-sq-ft space is gorgeous:…

  • Royal Palms

    New York City

    If you're hankering for some sports but prefer your activity close to your bar stool, the faux-Floridian Royal Palms is for you. Inside this 17,000-sq-ft…

  • Bathtub Gin

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Amid NYC’s obsession with speakeasy-styled hangouts, Bathtub Gin manages to poke its head above the crowd with its super-secret front door hidden on the…

  • Two Bits

    Nashville

    Tired of going to bars and just standing around? Look no further – this one is interactive. Two Bits specializes in games and lots of them: board and card…

  • Build Coffee

    Chicago

    The cozy little room with found furniture and exposed brick walls is a great place to munch a sandwich, sip a rose cardamom latte with oat milk, and shop…

  • Kinslahger Brewing Company

    Illinois

    This gorgeous, retro, Prohibition–styled taproom was Oak Park's first, originally started in 2016 as a lager-only adventure (hence the name). Today, there…

  • Ghost Donkey

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Rowdy meets trippy meets craft at this mezcal and tequila house, with vibes of Mexico, the Middle East and the Wild West. If the moon had a saloon, this…

  • Tavern Law

    Seattle

    Named for the 1832 law that legalized drinking in public bars and saloons, Tavern Law is one of Seattle's most sought-after high-end cocktail bars (they…

  • Bob & Barbara's Lounge

    Philadelphia

    This classic dive with a padded linoleum bar and lots of Pabst Blue Ribbon–themed decor is named after its original owner and manager. They're long gone…

  • Centerpoint Brewing Company

    Indianapolis

    Centerpoint Brewing rode on the coattails of the popularity of its Blood Orange IPA (a refreshing, citrus-hopped explosion!) to the top, taking home 'Best…

  • New Holland Pub on 8th

    Gold Coast

    Destination brewery New Holland is known for its robust beers, such as Tangerine Space Machine and Dragon’s Milk stout, and its housemade gins and rums…

  • District Winery

    Washington, DC

    Is the wine made here world class? No. But the space is really cool. It's enormous, with steel tanks fermenting the juice in back, and a clean-lined,…

  • Pine Box Rock Shop

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    This entertainment upstart in a rickety former casket factory is run by a friendly vegan musician couple. There are more than a dozen draft beers to…

  • Lupulo Craft Beer House

    Santa Cruz

    Named with the Spanish word for hops, Lupulo Craft Beer House is an essential downtown destination for traveling beer fans. Modern decor combines with an…

  • Sea Witch

    New York City

    Better-looking than the average maritime-themed bar, Sea Witch snares an easygoing crowd in among its nautical miscellany, mermaid mural and backlit…

  • Lucky Dorr

    Chicago

    Lucky Dorr, which stands about 20 paces from Wrigley Field, sends out its siren song to beer aficionados. The 20 taps pour brews by local makers such as…

  • Jewel

    Las Vegas

    From the creators of Hakkasan, long-awaited Jewel replaces its predecessor Haze, which failed to dazzle. Boasting five VIP suites and more than 1400 sq ft…

  • Fat Bottom Brewery

    Nashville

    Fat Bottom doesn't brew a vast quantity of different beers, but each one is well-crafted and approachable. With four flagship brews, four seasonal and a…

  • 18th Street Lounge

    Washington, DC

    Chandeliers, velvet sofas, antique wallpaper and a ridiculously good-looking, dance-loving crowd adorn this multifloored mansion. The DJs – spinning funk,…

  • Little Trouble

    Atlanta

    This somewhat-hidden-in-plain-sight drinking den feels a bit like you're drinking cocktails inside a video game – the neon-lit entrance is accessed via…

  • Wally's Mills Ave Liquors

    Orlando

    It's been around since the early '50s, before Orlando became Disney, and while its peeling, naked-women wallpaper could use some updating, it wouldn't be…

  • Drai's Beachclub & Nightclub

    Las Vegas

    Feel ready for an after-hours party scene straight outta Hollywood? Or maybe you just wanna hang out all day poolside, then shake your booty on the petite…

  • Panorama

    Philadelphia

    The Guinness Book of World Records has declared Panorama home to the largest wine preservation and dispensing system in the world (and who are we to argue…

  • Sunlife Organics

    Malibu & Pacific Palisades

    The place to come for everything from wild honey, organic chocolate, supplements galore to its raison d'être – a fabulous juice bar where ingredients such…

  • Brewery Ommegang

    Catskills

    Owned by Belgium brewers Duvel, this top-notch brewery is a short drive south of Cooperstown's center. It takes its Trappist-style beer-making very…

  • Hey Love

    Portland

    Bright, colorful, high-octane craft cocktails and boozy, fruity frozen concoctions elicit perpetual summer vibes at this women-led lounge, attached to the…

  • Piscobar

    New Orleans

    One of the more haute and hip options in downtown New Orleans, the downstairs bar at the Catahoula specializes in pisco-based cocktails, in case it wasn't…

  • Radegast Hall & Biergarten

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    This reimagining of an early-20th-century Germanic beer hall is not all gimmick: the huge selection of European and local brews, kitchen slinging…

  • Mad Anthony's Auburn Tap Room

    Indiana

    This tap room sits in a historic downtown building with big windows and exposed-brick walls. The company has been brewing for close to 20 years,…

  • Mountain Sage

    Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada

    This popular cafe is also an art gallery, nursery and live-music venue all rolled into one, with fair-trade coffee, tasty baked treats and an excellent…

  • Kettle of Fish

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Step into this former Jack Kerouac hangout, full of couches and plump chairs, and prepare to stay for a while because the crowd is simply beguiling. It's…

  • Harp & Crown

    Philadelphia

    It's tempting to hang out upstairs at this buzzing restaurant and bar with its double-height ceiling and long horseshoe bar. But head downstairs to…

  • HopCat

    Michigan

    Ranked as one of the nation's best beer bars, HopCat draws beer fans young and old. They pack the vintage wood tables in the low-lit room, knocking back…

  • Greyline Brewing Company

    Michigan

    Greyline is a bit of an outlier, about 3 miles northwest of downtown, but it’s worth the trip. Set in a squat grey building at the edge of an industrial…

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