Oakland
Walk into this dive bar (skulls) and you may notice a certain decorative flair (skulls); it's a presence you'll feel as you order a drink (more skulls),…
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The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Your friendly Victorian corner dive c 1893, complete with carved-wood bar, pressed-tin ceiling, salty roast peanuts in the shell and Mission characters…
Cleveland
Jerman's is Cleveland's second-oldest bar. Slovenian immigrant John Jerman opened it in 1908, and his family still runs it. It's a terrific, old-school…
Outer Banks
Set in a wooden building dating back to 1921, this atmospheric cubbyhole cafe and bookshop, formerly the Powder Ridge Gun Club, once had whalebones…
Chicago
An old-fashioned, four-lane bowling alley with hand-set pins hides inside this busy neighborhood bar and grill. Those who prefer to shoot stick can chalk…
Philadelphia
Brewing craft beer since 1996, which makes them one of Philly's most established and accomplished microbreweries. There's usually at least nine different…
Bend
This local favorite is located in an industrial neighborhood (don't let the 'no trespassing' and 'private road' signs put you off). It has a casual…
New York City
Delighting in its 1960s diner decor, the Bearded Lady likes her cocktails packed with vitamin C and infused with rosemary, matcha powder and perhaps a…
Portland
The slightly more refined sibling of the late, lamented Hungry Tiger, this neighborhood dive bar has better-than-average food (with lots of vegan options,…
Hilo
Nearly trendy by Hilo standards, this polished beer and wine bar is the best bet in the city for craft-focused suds and spirits. On their eight or so beer…
Charlotte
One of Charlotte's most sociable taprooms – when the South End scene descends, it can feel like a sophisticated singles bar, full of hot millennials –…
Vermont
One of New England's best breweries, Otter Creek Brewing makes fine craft beers, from year-round favorites like Berner IPA to seasonal brews like…
Indianapolis
On a sunny day, the patio at this hip taproom feels a bit like the departure lounge for Noah's Ark! This animal-loving microbrewery, which gives 5% of its…
Honolulu
Ignore the grim exterior in this storefront below the Foodland supermarket, there are surprises in this cave-like Italian restaurant. Specifically, you'll…
Greater Palm Springs
More high energy than chill, but an essential stop on the Arenas 'boys town' strip. Relax at the rectangular bar or on the wraparound patio, and mingle…
Gold Coast
The brewer makes some wild beers using unexpected ingredients, from pig’s head (Pig Porter) to asparagus (Spear Beer ale) to cherry pie (Cherry Pie amber…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Unlike some gastropubs, Monk's Kettle realizes you're here for beer – and delivers, with 28 cult draft brews ranging in hue from Portland's Allagash white…
Alexandria
Sure, the focus is pizza, but the beer list here is outstanding. With 14 brews on draft, 190 or so bottle varieties and one rotating cask selection, you…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
When exploring 500-plus Mission murals takes the wind out of your sails, restore your spirits at Virgil's. Dock here for unfussy cocktails named for SF…
New York City
Haven of bespectacled and bearded beer lovers, Covenhoven takes its intriguing name from a farm that once stood on this very spot. The atmosphere, however…
Chicago
Late Bar is off the beaten path on a forlorn stretch of Belmont Ave surrounded by auto-repair shops and Polish bars, though it’s easy to get to via the L…
Indiana
Small-batch, nitro and cask ales are occasional at this excellent riverside brewpub, but you can count on a wealth of hop-heavy IPAs and weighty stouts at…
Nashville
This little Germantown chocolatier invites visitors to come in and stay a while, offering good-value wine, chocolate and cheese pairings, as well as a…
Chicago
This whimsical, Bavarian-looking tea shop is a great place to get some work done over an exotic beverage. Grab a maté latte (South American–style tea with…
Seattle
A sibling to the Hilltop Ale House in Queen Anne, this is the kind of place that, if you lived nearby, you’d find yourself in several times a week. It’s…
Los Angeles
This storefront across from the water does triple duty: cafe, bakery and possibly California's micro-est brewery. Tiny tanks in the corner dispense brews…
Chicago
A hodgepodge of funky light fixtures dangles from the ceiling, and paintings hang on the exposed-brick walls so the room resembles a salon. Settle in to a…
Milwaukee
Consistently voted the city's best German bar – a worthy distinction given Milwaukee's Teutonic lineage. You'll find lots of unusual German and Belgian…
Las Vegas
Slated for a refresh in late 2019, this already elegant cocktail bar feels sheltered from the cacophony of the slot machines – especially when a talented…
Denver
There’s nothing like ordering a stiff drink inside a cathedral built in 1865. Yes, this club, which draws a young and diverse crowd, is in a former house…
Philadelphia
The ales brewed and served at this spacious microbrewery change weekly, but you can expect plenty of IPAs as well as more adventurous styles such as a…
Indiana
At its heart, ZwanzigZ (please excuse the unfortunate name) is a pizzeria, but it's quite serious about brewing, and its 24 taps are the most wildly…
Charlotte
The hippest intersection of Charlotte’s happening NoDa neighborhood makes an ideal location for the first outpost of Asheville coffee roasters Trade and…
Philadelphia
The latest incarnation of this impressive Greek Revival building (designed by William Strickland in 1837 for the Mechanics National Bank) is as a spacious…
Tennessee
The name of this downtown tavern is Civil War slang for an alcoholic drink. And this cozy newcomer stays true to its moniker. The extensive bourbon and…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Blue Bottle may have originated in Oakland, but New Yorkers have happily embraced this high-quality third-wave roaster. Blue Bottle's small outpost across…
Coastal North Carolina
Located in a bright space in the Brooklyn Arts District just a short walk from Front St, Flytrap Brewing specializes in American- and Belgian-style ales…
Boston
Enclosed by glass and surrounded by the greenery of Post Office Sq, Sip Café is a delightful place to stop for lunch or a caffeinated beverage. There's…
The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill
Surprise: the hippest cafe in town is also the friendliest, with upbeat baristas and no outlets or wi-fi to hinder conversation. Drip roasts are complex…
San Francisco
The last Castro bar to open at 6am, Mix lives up to its name with a full rainbow of colorful neighborhood characters – acclaimed lesbian playwrights, AIDS…
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