Must-see nightlife in The USA

  • Borracho's Craft Booze & Brews

    New Mexico

    The local watering hole features a bit too much corrugated metal, but serves an excellent variety of New Mexico beers, well-mixed cocktails and green…

  • JR's Bar & Grill

    Houston

    With a stylish but low-key vibe and cheap drinks, JR's consistently rates among the best in Houston – aim to come Tuesday night, when drag queen champion…

  • Wild Bean

    West Virginia

    Indie coffee shop with big windows and lots of space for laptops and lounging. Serves breakfast burritos ($5) in the morning and wraps and sandwiches ($9…

  • Harpoon Brewery & Beer Hall

    Boston

    Take an hour-long tour ($5) to see how the beer is made and to sample some of the goods. Or just take a seat at the bar in the beer hall and watch the…

  • Woods

    Orlando

    Craft cocktails and craft beers hidden in a cozy, smoke-free, 2nd-floor setting (in the historic Rose Building), with exposed brick, a tree-trunk bar and…

  • Vortex Juice Bar

    San Juan Islands

    Fresh juices are Vortex's forte, made with whatever fruits and vegetables are on hand. Above-average salads and wraps ($7 to $10) are among its other…

  • Great Dane Pub

    Wisconsin

    Big, friendly and rambling like its namesake dog, the Dane is a popular brewpub cooking up some 14 beers on site. In warm weather, head to the ivy-walled…

  • Bar Belmont

    Dallas

    Sip your adult beverage on a stylish terrace overlooking the city, at least what you can see through a new crop of apartments. There are snack options for…

  • Park House

    Pittsburgh

    A friendly bar in Deutschtown on the North Side, with free peanuts, popcorn and music. A menu of hummus and falafel balances out the beer. Wednesday is…

  • Cafe Mokka

    North Coast & Redwoods

    Bohos head to this cafe at Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs for a mellow, Nordic vibe, good coffee drinks and homemade cookies.

  • Joe Coffee Company

    West Village, Chelsea & Meatpacking District

    Superb coffee is served at this always-bustling joint sitting squarely on bucolic Waverly Pl in the heart of the Village. Some say this is the best cup of…

  • Raglan Road

    Walt Disney World

    Traditional Irish ditties. Irish dancing, solid tasty fare, cozy pub decor and beer flights with Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks and Kilkenny complete the…

  • Coffee Obsession

    Cape Cod

    At this lo-fi cafe, you can buy global beans by the pound or a toasted bagel to accompany your quality espresso, cappuccino or latte. It's a welcoming…

  • Javalina Coffee House

    New Mexico

    A great coffee shop, with seating of all sizes and styles, from couches to love seats to wooden chairs, along with board games, reading material and local…

  • Bridgetender Tavern & Grill

    Lake Tahoe

    Après-ski crowds gather for beer, burgers and chili-cheese or garlic waffle fries at this woodsy bar (mains $8 to $14). In summer, grab a seat on the open…

  • ABG's Bar

    Wasatch Mountains

    Plop down on a bar stool at this divey downtown joint, aka the 'Libation Emporium,' for some playful banter. There's pub grub, pool tables and live music…

  • Warren's Inn

    Houston

    The jukebox at this lovable downtown dive bar has been officially voted the best for oldies in town, while the cheap drinks have been unofficially voted…

  • Mud House

    St Louis

    Chemex coffees, loose-leaf teas and a great breakfast menu with many veggie options (try the Vegan Slinger!) make this funky Cherokee St staple an ideal…

  • Rocks on the Roof

    Savannah

    The expansive rooftop bar at the Bohemian Hotel is breezy, fun and best when the weather is fine and the fire pit is glowing.

  • Woodshed

    Charlotte

    Charlotte’s best-known gay men’s bar, an old-school Levis ’n’ leathers place with a welcoming neighborhood vibe, is near the airport, 6 miles west of…

  • Iconik Coffee

    Santa Fe

    Sip your house-roasted java in steampunk style inside this longtime favorite or grab a sunny spot outdoors. There's a second location downtown (314 S…

  • Blake's

    Atlanta

    Just off Piedmont Park, Blake's bills itself as 'Atlanta's favorite gay bar since 1987.' It's straight-friendly, hosts a drag revue and serves some decent…

  • Opening Bell Coffee

    Dallas

    This cafe multitasks gracefully: sip fair-trade coffee, watch the financial markets and hear some of the best acoustic music in Dallas. Tuesday is open…

  • Casino El Camino

    Austin

    With a legendary jukebox and even better burgers, this is the spot for serious drinking and late-night carousing. If it's too dark inside, head for the…

  • Inversion Coffee House

    Houston

    A great indie coffeehouse. Even if you're not in Montrose, the casual local vibe, decent baked goods and a rotation of food trucks outside make it worth a…

  • La Colombe

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Popular coffee shop serving strong, rich cups of Joe. This location has plenty of seating and a busy crowd, making it a good spot to get work done while…

  • J22 Tap and Table

    Rhode Island

    Jamestown's most popular bar (due to a veritable lack of competition) also tries its hand at upscale Modern American food. Our tip, drink here and dine…

  • Nick's English Hut

    Indiana

    Popular with students and professors from nearby Indiana University for 90 years, Nick's has also filled the cups of Kurt Vonnegut, Dylan Thomas and…

  • Palate: A Coffee Bar

    Bend

    This cute and cozy hangout in a woodsy little bungalow serves impeccable espresso made with beans from Stumptown and Coava. Good place to nestle in with a…

  • Nallen’s

    Denver

    Nallen’s is a venerable Irish pub, and since opening in 1992 it's been the go-to place for a perfectly poured pint of Guinness. Happy hour is from 2pm to…

  • Seven Suns Coffee & Cafe

    Mt Shasta Region

    This snug little hangout serves organic, locally roasted coffee, light meals (around $10) and is consistently busy. There’s live acoustic music some…

  • No Name Saloon & Grill

    Park City

    There's a motorcycle hanging from the ceiling and bison and elk heads mounted on the wall at this memorabilia-filled bar with a great rooftop patio in…

  • 4th West Pub

    Southwestern Utah

    A fun spot to unwind after a day out on the trails. Expect good banter, local craft beers and California wines, decent pub grub, and foosball and pool…

  • Baby's on Fire

    Baltimore

    Flip through new and used vinyl as you wait for your crimson-and-clover maple latte at this appealingly hip (yes, that's possible) small coffee shop and…

  • Redlight, Redlight

    Orlando

    Beer aficionados will love the impressive offerings of craft beers on draft at this contemporary local hangout housed in a former Weathermasters repair…

  • Montauket

    Long Island

    Experts agree: this is the best place to watch the sun go down on Long Island. An unassuming slate-blue-shingled building, full of local flavor (and…

  • Tap Bar & Restaurant

    El Paso

    If you prefer dive bars, duck in to the Tap. Located right downtown, it's also a Mexican restaurant, so you can scarf down some nachos to soak up the…

  • Sardine Factory Lounge

    Monterey

    The legendary restaurant’s fireplace lounge pours wines by the glass, delivers filling appetizers to your table and has a live piano player most nights.

  • Café Integral

    SoHo & Chinatown

    Refuel with exceptional single-origin coffee at Café Integral, an airy spot with a crowd on Elizabeth St. Tasty pastries are another reason to stop by.

  • Buon Giorno Coffeehouse

    Fort Worth

    An atmospheric Downtown coffeehouse, serving European-style coffees, and with plenty of power outlets for those in need of a charge beyond the caffeine.

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