Must-see nightlife in The USA

  • Second Street Brewery at the Railyard

    Santa Fe

    Santa Fe's long-running brewery makes a good place for a pint after a long hike, serving its own handcrafted English-style beers plus a hearty selection…

  • Canopy

    St Petersburg

    The 5th-floor rooftop bar of the Birchwood Inn is currently the hottest ticket in town for late-night drinking thanks to its sexy ambience and panoramic…

  • Migration Brewing

    Portland

    Migration is a popular neighborhood brewpub with a great casual-industrial atmosphere. Wood picnic tables outside make it easy to see and be seen, and are…

  • Four Barrel Coffee

    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…

  • Genius Lounge

    Waikiki

    Like a Japanese speakeasy, this glowing candlelit hideaway is a chill retreat for attitudy hipsters and lovebird couples. East-West tapas bites let you…

  • Archie’s Iowa Rockwell Tavern

    Chicago

    From the Hamm's beer sign over the door to shots of Malört (Chicago's infamous, vile-tasting liquor) and mounted fish on the wall, Archie's has all the…

  • JR’s

    Washington, DC

    Button-down shirts are de rigueur at this gay hangout frequented by the 20- and 30-something, work-hard-and-play-hard set. Some DC residents claim that…

  • Sound Table

    Atlanta

    If you are looking for a mega nightclub with lasers and confetti, head to Opera, but if you want a more intimate night out with cutting-edge DJs, head to…

  • Kudu

    Charleston

    Rock up at 6:45am and order an excellent espresso or craft booze – we're not judging – at this hipster cafe and beer bar just off Marion Sq.

  • Death & Taxes

    Reno

    Imagine if Marilyn Manson opened a bar in the Old West and you're almost there. It's all-black everything in this joint, from Chesterfield sofas,…

  • Maine Beer Company

    Midcoast Maine

    The tasting room of this small, ethically minded brewery is a popular destination for beer lovers, who like both the hoppy flavors and the brewers' ideals…

  • White Squirrel Brewery

    Kentucky

    Join a rotating cast of locals at the small, friendly Squirrel for the house kolsch, pale ale and seasonal brews. Groovy paintings and tree-like…

  • White Horse Tavern

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Run continuously since 1880 (it may be the second-oldest bar in NYC), this West Village institution is, understandably, on the tourist trail. Don't let…

  • Sutler Saloon

    Nashville

    A wall of colorful cowboy boots serves as the stage backdrop at the Sutler Saloon. Upstairs, upbeat crowds gather in a lofty space for craft whiskey,…

  • RumFire

    Waikiki

    The collection of vintage rum is mighty tempting at this lively and huge hotel bar, with fire pits looking out onto the beach and live contemporary…

  • Trade & Lore

    Asheville

    Deft baristas dole out serious java in this trendy downtown coffeehouse, drowning in industrial cool but leavened by occasional fits of vintage furniture…

  • Honolulu Coffee Company

    Honolulu

    Overlooking Tamarind Sq with city skyline views, here you can take a break from tramping around Honolulu’s historical sites for a java jolt brewed from…

  • Paddler’s Inn

    Moloka'i

    The island's only real pub has a dive feel, with a large terrace that makes up in cheer for what it lacks in charm. The long menu is served between 10am…

  • Edge

    San Francisco

    A classic Castro bar that's been a local favorite for more than 25 years. Drag divas and leather daddies bond over show-tune sing-alongs Musical Sundays,…

  • Greenbush Brewing

    Gold Coast

    On Saturdays and Sundays in summer, tiny downtown Sawyer's main drag is dominated by merry weekenders who have drunk, are drinking, or will drink at this…

  • Peter B's Brewpub

    Monterey

    Often heaving with locals and tourists, Peter B's combines huge meals – the burgers are really good value – with a solid array of craft beers brewed on…

  • Vaughan's Public House

    Connecticut

    This popular Irish pub serves a full pub menu – including beer-battered cod and chips, Guinness lamb stew and farmhouse pie – at a long wooden bar. There…

  • Island Fish Company

    Florida Keys

    The Island has a friendly staff pouring strong cocktails on a sea-breeze-kissed tiki island overlooking Florida Bay. Chat with your friendly bartender –…

  • The Hound

    Alabama

    It's worth noting the Hound is a restaurant, one that serves decent burgers and steaks. We mainly love it for the bar though, a lovely old cedar-top where…

  • MauiGrown Coffee

    Lahaina

    Your view from the lanai at MauiGrown’s historic bungalow? The famous Pioneer Mill Smokestack and the cloud-capped West Maui Mountains. A 12oz cup of…

  • Jimmy's Woodlawn Tap

    Chicago

    Many of the geniuses of our age have killed brain cells right here in the Woodlawn Tap (also known as Jimmy's for the longtime owner). The place is dark…

  • HopCat

    Michigan

    The East Lansing outpost of the regional pub chain has a bottle-cap-studded bar made from old gym bleachers, lights repurposed from a shuttered church and…

  • Laughing Goat

    Boulder

    Sure, the ambience might be diminished by the glow of two-dozen laptops, but the coffee is good (served in pint glasses too!) and locally roasted. The…

  • Tiltz

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    Nerdy for retro gaming? Want a hands-on activity to slow down your beer intake? Friendly Tiltz has you covered with 50 arcade games from Tetris to Kung Fu…

  • 540 Club

    San Francisco

    Bank on bargain booze in this converted savings-and-loan office – just look for the neon-pink elephant over the archway. Come for weekday happy hours …

  • Cove Lounge

    Chicago

    There's much to admire at the Cove: the worn swivel chairs at the bar, the jazzy jukebox, dart games and literary conversations. Add in the decent craft…

  • Fulton Beer

    Minneapolis

    Sip the local brewer's concoctions – there's usually a pale ale and blonde ale among the selection – at communal picnic tables in the tap room. It's a few…

  • Heinold's First & Last Chance Saloon

    Oakland

    At this 1883 bar constructed from wood scavenged from an old whaling ship, you really have to hold on to your beer. Keeled to a severe slant during the…

  • Yield

    The Mission, Dogpatch & Potrero Hill

    It’s easy being green at Yield, a storefront wine bar with a rotating list of sustainably farmed vintages served at rough-hewn wooden tables. Pull up an…

  • Vesta Coffee Roasters

    Las Vegas

    Vesta started with a "love… nay, a passion for coffee" according to its marketing literature. Your eyes will stop rolling though once you taste the…

  • Angry Chair Brewing

    Tampa

    A bunch of dudes trying to escape 'the monotony, the rat race and the white-collar world' got together and made some beer that thankfully wound up less…

  • Miller's Pub

    Chicago

    The beauty of Miller's isn't to be found in the dark-wood furnishings, stained glass or nostalgic sports photos adorning the walls, but from its late…

  • The Bar

    Miami

    All in a name, right? Probably the best watering hole in the Gables, The Bar is just what the title says (which is unusual in this neighborhood of…

  • Bridger Brewing

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    This well-run, friendly brewpub with central horseshoe bar draws a loyal combination of beer hounds and local MSU students. The Lee Metcalfe Pale Ale is a…

  • The Rest

    Salt Lake City

    This low-lit novelty is worth the stumbling around it might take to find it if you are looking for something different. Go downstairs from Bodega, a…

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