Must-see nightlife in The USA

  • Gold Star Bar

    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…

  • Stockade Tavern

    Hudson Valley

    Vintage light fixtures and dignified wooden interiors give this welcoming cocktail bar an authentic feel of yesteryear without the grime. Friendly bar…

  • Tabard Inn 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…

  • Brother Joe

    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…

  • Quay Coffee

    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…

  • 801 Bourbon Bar

    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…

  • Tambu Lounge

    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…

  • Handsome Willy's

    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…

  • Map Room

    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…

  • Parks on Tap

    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…

  • Killer ESP

    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…

  • Hope & Anchor

    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…

  • Monument City Brewing Co

    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…

  • East 59 Vintage & Cafe

    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…

  • Elliott Bay Brewery & Pub

    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…

  • Ku Cha House of Tea

    Boulder

    This traditional Chinese teahouse has an enormous selection of imported loose-leaf tea, including rare finds. In the back, patrons snuggle over steaming…

  • Theo's Java Club

    Illinois

    This atmospheric downtown Rock Island coffeehouse decked out diner-style with banquette seating is chock-full of historic photos, artifacts and propaganda…

  • Bosque Brewing

    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…

  • Chamber’s Landing

    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…

  • Sky & Vine

    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…

  • Aloha Mixed Plate

    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…

  • Cider Riot

    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…

  • Hale Pele

    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…

  • Ocean Mist

    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…

  • Star Bar

    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)…

  • Karma Brew

    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…

  • Lost Weekend

    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…

  • Lucabe Coffee Co

    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…

  • Vivez Joyeux

    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 Brewing Company

    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…

  • Amuse Wine Bar

    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,…

  • Aceitunas

    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…

  • Sluggers

    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…

  • Teahouse

    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 Brewery

    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…

  • Stumptown Coffee Roasters

    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…

  • Banger Brewing

    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…

  • Island Vintage Coffee

    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…

  • Manifest

    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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