Must-see nightlife in The USA

  • Culture Brewing Co.

    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…

  • Honolulu Tavern

    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…

  • La Colombe

    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…

  • MacDuffs Pub

    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…

  • LaurelThirst Public House

    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…

  • Wai‘oli Lounge & Cafe

    Hilo

    This lounge is mainstream but has good evening entertainment on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Among the cocktails, the Luella, made with…

  • Coffee Shoppe

    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…

  • One If By Land, Two If By Sea

    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…

  • Larry's Lounge

    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…

  • Bourbon St Pub

    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…

  • Holy Spirit Espresso

    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…

  • Monhegan Brewing Company

    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…

  • Juice Merchant

    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…

  • Drip

    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…

  • Kimball House

    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…

  • Wrangletown Cider Company

    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…

  • Test Pilot

    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…

  • Bayfront Kava Bar

    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…

  • Golden Fleece

    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…

  • Bird Café

    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…

  • Ocracoke Coffee

    Outer Banks

    Locals and tourists converge at Ocracoke Coffee, home of the Grasshopper Latte (chocolate mint and toffee) and Island Smoothie (various flavored smoothies…

  • Thirsty Pig

    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…

  • Exile Brewing Co

    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…

  • Bevy

    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…

  • Donovan's

    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,…

  • Barrel Proof

    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…

  • MJQ Concourse

    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…

  • A Taste of Monterey

    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…

  • Midnite Mine

    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…

  • Blu Dragonfly Brewing

    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…

  • Abbey Brewery

    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…

  • 24 South Coffee House

    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…

  • Wang's

    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…

  • Bar Standard

    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…

  • Coppa

    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…

  • New Glory

    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…

  • 2 Doors Down

    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…

  • New South Brewery

    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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