Must-see nightlife in The USA

  • Melrose Billiard Parlor

    Nashville

    A local favorite since 1944, the Melrose Billiard Parlor is a dive bar in all the right ways. Drinks are cheap and there are pool tables, ping-pong tables…

  • Colectivo Coffee – State St

    Wisconsin

    The University of Wisconsin branch of the popular Milwaukee-based coffee chain is a hive of activity. Students wander in to grab a cup and something light…

  • Majestic Hotel Bar

    Yosemite National Park

    The perfect way to experience the Majestic Yosemite Hotel without dipping too deep into your pockets; settle in for a drink at this cozy bar completely…

  • Frothy Monkey

    Nashville

    The Frothy Monkey is a Nashville staple and this outpost is one of the best. High ceilings and ample seating make a comfortable place to sip a latte or…

  • Common Grounds

    Denver

    Hidden on the ground floor of an office tower on the corner of Wazee and 17th St, Common Grounds is hands down the most pleasant cafe in the downtown area…

  • Gruet Tasting Room

    Santa Fe

    The second-largest winery in New Mexico has a lovely bar in the Hotel St Francis, where you can sample five wines for $12. Wines are mostly sparkling and…

  • Dogwood

    Hudson Valley

    Pull up a seat at the long wooden bar at this friendly gastropub to enjoy a good range of craft beers. The menu lists the usual selection of sandwiches,…

  • Wigle Whiskey Garden at the Barrelhouse

    Pittsburgh

    This craft whiskey maker's barreling facility on the North Side hosts bands and bingo in a pretty outdoor space. Its distillery, in the Strip District, is…

  • Mirabar

    Providence

    This venerable gay nightclub attracts devoted regulars, many of them on a first-name basis with the bartenders. It's got two floors – the 2nd floor is a…

  • ChadLou's Coffee & Tea

    Kailua

    This laid-back coffee shop with comfy sofas and chairs is where friends chat over espresso drinks, blended frozen coffees and ice-cream floats or cookie…

  • Escobar's

    Aspen

    If you follow the local crowds after dinner, you might just end up in the tiny cramped basement disco at Escobar's, spinning live beats seven days a week…

  • Rival Bros Coffee Bar

    Philadelphia

    This outlet of a well-regarded local coffee roaster is handy for a takeout coffee to enjoy in Fitler Sq. It's also a pleasant space to sit in.

  • Rocks

    The Adirondacks

    This large LGBT bar and nightclub is the place to go to catch drag shows, do karaoke, or just dance until the wee hours of the morning. There are many…

  • Fireside Lounge

    Seattle

    Stop in at this cozy bar in the Sorrento Hotel for a cocktail or beer while sitting in an overstuffed leather chair next to the lounge's titular fire…

  • Owl Shop Cigar Lounge

    New Haven

    Not for everyone, places like this are truly dying out. Even if you can't stand the sight or smell of a cigar, it's worth poking your nose in for a taste…

  • Beacon Bar & Grill

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Imagine all of Lake Tahoe is your very own front yard when you and your buddies sprawl across this big wraparound wooden deck. If you want to get…

  • Asha Tea House

    Berkeley

    Find your bliss in this industrial-modern tea shop, where acrylic prints of verdant tea plantations overhang the bar. Handcrafted Indian chai, Japanese…

  • Groggs Pinnacle Brewing Company

    Utah

    The place to be and the best place around for grub is Groggs Pinnacle Brewing Company, with friendly staff, tasty casual-American fare and microbrews on…

  • Hopping Gnome Brewing

    Kansas

    This small storefront taproom in the Douglas Design District has family-style tables, fresh popcorn and a good selection of board games. Oh, and gnomes…

  • Highland Stillhouse

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    This fun pub, with great outdoor seating overlooking the Willamette Falls, claims to have the largest selection of single malts in the Portland area. Huge…

  • Zablozki's

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    A gallant welcome and twinkly bar area strung with fairy lights foster a chic ambience in wood-lined Zablozki's. Convivial without feeling crowded, this…

  • Brewery 33

    Ohio

    When you’re thirsty after a day of hiking or paddling, Brewery 33 has the cure, be it a mango sour ale, hazy wheat beer, double IPA or one of the other 15…

  • RoosRoast

    Michigan

    This small, high-energy spot roasts its own beans and cranks up the music. Join the cool crowd sipping nitro cold brews and coconut milk mocha lattes…

  • Iron Cactus

    Dallas

    With over 80 selections of Mexican tequila, this bubbly downtown party spot is thronged for its happy hour. It's certainly the breeziest patio, with a…

  • Twist

    South Beach

    There's never a dull moment at this two-story gay club – it has some serious staying power and a little bit of something for everyone: six different bars;…

  • J-Bar

    Aspen

    Once Aspen’s premier saloon, this bar was built into the Hotel Jerome in 1889 and remains full of historic charm. It's packed with everyone from local…

  • Cafe La Reine

    New Hampshire

    The name may be French but the cozy interior evokes the New Hampshire outdoors, with snowshoes, a sled and fishing poles adorning the walls. On a pretty…

  • Courier Coffee Roasters

    Portland

    Courier is a small-batch roaster with friendly baristas and a great macchiato. Exceptional pastries, too. Go for an iced drink on a hot day. It delivers…

  • Celtic Crossing

    Memphis

    In warmer months the patio is the place to be at this convivial bar in the Cooper-Young neighborhood. And this is where everyone comes to watch the…

  • Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods

    Coastal North Carolina

    Serving Durham's excellent Counter Culture Coffee, this hip coffeehouse is the most serious of many downtown java joints. In addition to caffeine, it…

  • Coffee Grinder

    Newport

    Enjoy an espresso and a pastry on a bench at this small shingled shack at the end of Bannister's Wharf. You'll be surrounded by water, with great views of…

  • Heat

    San Antonio

    This 18-and-up club is frequently open after hours, catering to a late-night crowd which comes for the huge dancefloor, techno music, theme nights and…

  • Discretion Brewing

    Santa Cruz

    Rye IPA, English ales and traditional Belgian and German brews are always on tap, off Hwy 1. The raffish beer garden is dog-friendly, and ramen noodles…

  • Whiskey Jacques

    Idaho

    Sun Valley's top nightspot is purported to have been one of Ernest Hemingway's favorite watering holes. A rustic, Old West saloon–style spot, it's where…

  • Foothills Brewpub

    North Carolina

    The downtown outlet of Winston-Salem’s best-known microbrewery features a dozen seasonally changing favorites on tap. It also has a good menu of pub food …

  • Fairfax Coffee House

    West Virginia

    With exposed brick, burlap coffee sacks and lots of tables, and perched just a few steps from the springs, this cozy coffeeshop is an appealing place to…

  • Whirlaway Lounge

    Chicago

    With threadbare couches and broken-in board games, this Logan Square fave has the homey charm of your uncle’s '70s rumpus room – if your uncle had loads…

  • Goose Island Brewhouse

    Philadelphia

    Chicago's Goose Island craft brewery's spiffy new operation is in an old dry ice factory near the river. There's a great range of beers on tap including…

  • Bitters & Bones

    The Adirondacks

    Mingle with the locals over beers, cocktails and elevated pub food in this appropriately cozy tavern. It hosts lots of events, so keep an eye on the…

  • Churchill's

    Miami

    A Miami icon that's been around since 1979, Churchill’s is a Brit-owned pub in the midst of what could be Port-au-Prince. There’s a lot of live music here…

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