San Diego
The recently opened satellite tasting room in Ocean Beach has a rustic lofty interior, stripped walls and a Scandinavian-like wooden bar. Beer barrels…
San Diego
The recently opened satellite tasting room in Ocean Beach has a rustic lofty interior, stripped walls and a Scandinavian-like wooden bar. Beer barrels…
Waikiki
Waikiki's dive bars are a dwindling lot as the blocks towards the canal fall to the wrecking ball ahead of a glossier future. So the timeless Honolulu…
Philadelphia
Many cafes now carry the beans from these excellent local coffee roasters (since 1994), but this is the original, occupying a pleasant space near…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
With excellent beers rotating on tap, a dartboard on the wall, and fish-and-chips and shepherd's pie (as well as gourmet burgers and wood-fired pizzas) on…
Portland
Great acoustic bands and good beer spill the crowds onto the sidewalk at this dark, homey neighborhood joint. There's free live music, firmly in the…
Hilo
This lounge is mainstream but has good evening entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Among the cocktails, the Luella, made with…
Alabama
This effusively friendly cafe is a good spot for, yes, a cup of coffee (or cappuccino or latte, pick your caffeinated poison). But there's also the…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
Famous for its beef Wellington and graceful, aged location in Aaron Burr's old carriage house, this is quite possibly New York's favorite date restaurant…
Washington, DC
An agreeably worn neighborhood joint, Larry's is known for its potently boozy drinks, dog-friendly patio and big windows perfect for people-watching. It's…
Key West
A celebratory crowd, great DJs and striking male dancers (who shimmy on top of the bar from 10pm onward) keep the party going at this iconic spot on Duval…
Santa Fe
With just enough room for a counter, an espresso machine and two or three customers, plus two tables somehow squeezed onto the sidewalk, there’s not…
Midcoast Maine
That settles it: you can be in the most isolated, off-the-radar corner of a basically medieval-tech-level island in the middle of the damn ocean, and…
Philadelphia
Only organic ingredients are used to create the tempting range of fresh-pressed juices, smoothies and sweet and savory dishes at this Main St vegan cafe…
South Carolina
Belly up to the framed chalkboard menu of seven or so daily caffeine-delivery options from Peru, Colombia, Papua New Guinea, Rwanda and the like at this…
Atlanta
Housed in an atmospheric period dining room in a restored train depot slightly off the grid in Decatur, Kimball House harbors a vaguely saloon-like feel…
North Coast & Redwoods
Sonoma winemaker Pat Knittel returned home to Humboldt to open this hole-in-the-wall cidery in the Creamery District, which offers tastings of four dry…
Santa Barbara
Any actual test pilot would be grounded after one of the strong but delicious cocktails at this tiki bar in the Funk Zone. The decor follows a nautical…
Hilo
If you're curious about kava (ʻawa in Hawaiian), try a cup at this minimalist bar. Friendly bar staff serve freshly brewed, locally grown kava root in…
Superior Bathhouse Brewery and Distillery
Arkansas
It's surprising that an outdoorsy town with this many hikers and hipsters lacked a craft brewery for so long, but as the sun rises in the east, so too…
Delaware
The best bar in Dover also serves up some good food – that you can order from the local pizza joint. First priority is maintaining the atmosphere of an…
Fort Worth
This upscale gastropub serves up locally sourced sandwiches and meaty mains in its downstairs dining room, but the real action is up on the roof, where…
Outer Banks
Locals and tourists converge at Ocracoke Coffee, home of the Grasshopper Latte (chocolate mint and toffee) and Island Smoothie (various flavored smoothies…
Portland
This is a great summer bar, where you can drink mainly outdoors on a spacious porch, with a young crowd and easy breezy vibe. It can get a little fratty…
Iowa
In post-industrial Western Gateway Park, this brewery offers a range of convivial spaces to enjoy their excellent brews. Anytime it's warm, head out to…
Honolulu
The old industrial area of Kakaʻako has become trendy and Bevy is one of the trendiest, offering inventive and classic cocktails in artsy surrounds. There…
Connecticut
The former saloon that became Donovan's was established in 1889. With an antique vibe, there's standard pub fare and cold beer. Known for its ½lb burger,…
New Orleans
Do you like whiskey? We sincerely hope so, because there are almost 300 to pick from here, including smoky, smooth and sublime. The crowd is young…
Atlanta
This club inside a former underground parking garage remains the place for young indie scenester rage – you enter through a small retractable garage door…
Monterey
Sample medal-winning Monterey County wines from as far away as the Santa Lucia Highlands while soaking up dreamy sea views, then peruse thoughtful…
Fairbanks
One of the best bonuses of this basement-level dive, with its dusty floors, beardy clientele, strong drinks and sports on the TV, is its downtown location…
Truth or Consequences Brewing Co
New Mexico
Opening its doors in 2017, this spacious and welcoming watering hole already feels like a longtime neighborhood bar. The festive patio is the place to be…
New Mexico
We're not sure if Blu Dragonfly is a microbrewery that happens to serve good BBQ or a BBQ joint that makes great beer. Either way, this appealing indoor…
South Beach
The oldest brew-pub in South Beach is on the untouristed end of South Beach (near Alton Rd). It’s friendly and packed with folks listening to throwback…
Coastal North Carolina
Super-chilled atmosphere to enjoy a cup of coffee, with friendly baristas and unusual seats – like comfy armchairs and a church pew. Speciality drinks…
Chicago
The low red light, paper lanterns, floral wallpaper and carved peacock mirror give Wang's a Chinese-opium-den vibe. It's mostly guys sitting around the…
Denver
From the sleek deco interior to the DJ roster, Bar Standard is an inimitable gem in Denver’s nightclub scene. It’s ice cold without the attitude and when…
Juneau
A little more than just a coffee shop (though it does serve locally roasted Sentinel Coffee), Coppa serves fresh-baked pastries, loose-leaf teas and…
Sacramento
Set in Sacramento's urban sprawl is this little gem of a brewery that's highly regarded among the town's other brewers. The small taproom boasts fun…
North Coast & Redwoods
Wonderfully cozy and inviting, this Victorian-feeling wine bar will open any bottle on their list of 80-plus wines if you're getting two or more glasses…
South Carolina
Tucked behind a lumberyard in a warehouse district 1 mile inland from Ocean Blvd, this hyperlocal craft brewery has been at it since before craft was a…
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