Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
A century-old vestige from the days when Division St was ‘Polish Broadway,’ the Gold Star remains a divey winner, drawing a posse of bike messengers and…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
A century-old vestige from the days when Division St was ‘Polish Broadway,’ the Gold Star remains a divey winner, drawing a posse of bike messengers and…
Hudson Valley
Vintage light fixtures and dignified wooden interiors give this welcoming cocktail bar an authentic feel of yesteryear without the grime. Friendly bar…
Washington, DC
The Tabard Inn Bar is in a hotel, but plenty of locals come to swirl an old-fashioned or gin and tonic in the wood-beamed, lodge-like lounge. On warm…
Seattle
This trendy coffee shop mixes ultra-cool interior design (check out the giant gold faux-taxidermied rhino head and cat portraits on the wall) with a menu…
Kansas City
Killer coffees brewed from direct-trade beans make this trendy spot in the River Market neighborhood understandably busy. With its exposed-brick walls and…
Key West
There's always something going on at this festive two-story drinking space on Duval. Catch some fun nightly drag shows upstairs at the cabaret bar; there…
Walt Disney World
Escape to the islands, Disney-style, with umbrella-topped tropical drinks and Blue Glow-tinis. There’s also an excellent selection of bar food, including…
New Orleans
Willy's is one of the oddest bars in New Orleans, a neighborhood-style dive in a patch of empty parking lots that lacks a neighborhood. It's consistently…
Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village
At this map- and globe-filled ‘travelers’ tavern – replete with flag-bedecked wallpaper – artsy types sip coffee by day and suds from the 200-strong beer…
Philadelphia
This roving beer garden is a fun feature of Philly's spring and summer season. Go online to check which of the 23 different city parks it is located in…
Alexandria
Killer by name and execution, this hipster haven serves Alexandria's best coffee. Enjoy an espresso, drip, cold brew or pour-over example with a gluten…
El Paso
Too crowded inside? That's OK, we were heading to the beautiful patio to enjoy the nice weather anyway. This is a great place to unwind – and it's just…
Baltimore
The 51 Rye India Pale Ale is a crowdpleaser at this new family-run brewery, where the tap room and tanks are tucked inside a cavernous brick warehouse…
Birmingham
This well-run cafe serves coffee from Seed, a local roaster that practices sustainable business ethics, and serves fine coffee and baked goods besides…
Seattle
All of the beers at this congenial brewery are organic and range from the light Luna Weizen to the heavy-hitting Demolition IPA. The food goes way outside…
Boulder
This traditional Chinese teahouse has an enormous selection of imported loose-leaf tea, including rare finds. In the back, patrons snuggle over steaming…
Illinois
This atmospheric downtown Rock Island coffeehouse decked out diner-style with banquette seating is chock-full of historic photos, artifacts and propaganda…
Albuquerque
Minimalist taproom with a horseshoe bar and concrete floors that fills up almost every night of the week thanks to the central Nob Hill location. Five or…
Lake Tahoe
Laying claim to being Tahoe’s oldest bar, lakeside Chamber’s Landing sees the biggest crowds descend for drinks and appetizers in its bar, especially…
Napa
For the best views of the Napa Valley on earth, head to the 6th floor of the Archer Hotel to this spacious rooftop terrace that offers up chic lounge…
Lahaina
Let the sea breeze whip through your hair while you linger over a heady mai tai – come between 2pm and 6pm and they’re cheap. After sunset, you can listen…
Portland
Portland's best cider company now has its very own pub and tasting room, so you can sample Everybody Pogo, Never Give an Inch or Plastic Paddy at the…
Portland
The kitschy tiki bar (aren't they all?) to come to for 'historical' tropical cocktails, all made from fresh juices, handcrafted syrups and premium spirits…
Rhode Island
For live music (rock, blues, reggae), try this lively bar. The deck extends over the beach, where you might glimpse a midnight loner casting for blue fish…
San Diego
When you’ve had it with gentrified style and you’re looking for a historic dive, head to this old-school bar (decorated year-round with Christmas lights)…
Sacramento
The sunny patio of this corner beer bar overlooks Fremont Park, making it a perfect place for a pint of Belgian ale and bite of tapas. Inside, Karma…
South Beach
The Weekend is a grimy, sweaty, slovenly dive, filled with pool tables, cheap domestics and – hell yeah – Golden Tee and Big Buck Hunter arcade games. God…
Indiana
All steel, glass and tin-plated ceilings, Lucabe is a modern coffeehouse with a sense of place. But striking architecture aside, it's one of Indiana's…
Key West
This French-run wine bar is tiny but utterly charming, with velvety red wines by the glass or bottle from an impressive rotation of French and American…
Seward
You'll find homecrafted brew at this expansive restaurant and taphouse. The food ($12 to $21) is just as good as the beer; it's a departure from standard…
Honolulu
Amuse, at the Honolulu Design Center, offers over 80 wines that you can pour yourself. Just put some credit on a house card and wander the taps sampling…
Morning Brew Coffee House & Bistro
Kailua
Baristas at this pleasant cafe cup everything from chai to ‘Funky Monkey’ mochas with banana syrup. It has a long breakfast menu as well as baked goods,…
El Paso
A unique spot in El Paso, this open-air beer garden is a great place to wind down after a long day – the folks here are some of the friendliest you will…
Chicago
Practice your home-run swing at Sluggers, a cheesy but popular bar and grill across from Wrigley Field. Sidestep the schnockered Cubs fans and giant…
Santa Fe
This spacious, relaxed indoor-outdoor cafe at the eastern end of Canyon Rd makes the perfect break while gallery hopping. More than 160 teas from all over…
Fort Worth
Fort Worth's top brewery keeps six beers of its own on tap, plus a rotating array of guest brews. Enjoy in the exposed brick dining area or outside on the…
West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District
This renowned Portland roaster is helping to reinvent the NYC coffee scene with its exquisitely made brews. It has an elegant interior with coffered…
Las Vegas
Stop by Downtown's upstart microbrewery to sample unusual brews like jalapeño hefeweizen, super-hoppy black IPA and brown ale infused with apples and…
Waikiki
If you prefer your [pricey] latte sweetened with Hawaiian honey, or an iced mocha tricked out with macadamia nuts and coconut drizzle, get in line behind…
Honolulu
Smack in the middle of the Hotel St nightlife, this lofty space features red-brick walls and provocative photos and paintings. It serves as a serene…
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