Must-see nightlife in The USA

  • Sunshine Mill

    Columbia River Gorge

    Atmospherically located in an old flour mill, this wine bar is an awesome place to take a break, nibble on snacks and taste some wine from two boutique…

  • Coin-Op Game Room

    San Diego

    Dozens of classic arcade games – pinball to Mortal Kombat, Pac-Man and Big Buck Safari to Master Beer Bong – line the walls of this hipster bar in North…

  • Tonga Room

    San Francisco

    Tonight's San Francisco weather: partly foggy, with 100% chance of typhoons every 20 minutes inside the Tonga Room. No need to duck for cover – rain only…

  • Santiam Brewing

    The Willamette Valley & Wine Country

    Fans of British brews and bites should head to this lively taproom tucked in a nondescript industrial complex. Santiam has a dedicated cask-ale bar and…

  • Bodega

    South Beach

    Bodega looks like your average cool-kid Mexican joint – serving delicious tacos (US$3 to US$5) from a converted Airstream trailer to a party-minded crowd…

  • Berghoff

    Chicago

    The Berghoff dates from 1898 and was the first Chicago bar to serve a legal drink after Prohibition (ask to see the liquor license stamped '#1'). Little…

  • Honolulu Beerworks

    Honolulu

    This corrugated-metal-fronted warehouse microbrewery is one of O‘ahu's best brewers. The inside is a cavernous mix of distressed wood and concrete, while…

  • Hayride Scandal

    Louisiana

    This cocktail bar is one of the best things to happen to the Baton Rouge bar scene since the invention of Abita. There's a sepia-toned, dark-wood vibe at…

  • Alulu Brewery & Pub

    Chicago

    Pilsen's bohemians love this intimate brewpub and no wonder. Join them at the reclaimed wood tables for a flight and fancy pub grub such as poutine with…

  • Beards Brewery

    Gold Coast

    A couple of hairy-faced home brewers got together to open Beards, and they know their stuff, as the hoppy IPAs, tart saisons and nutty brown ales flowing…

  • Smartmouth Brewing Company

    Virginia

    In the Chelsea arts district, this indoor-outdoor tasting room and brewery has an inviting neighborhood feel, plus there's usually a food truck handy to…

  • Songbyrd Record Cafe & Music House

    Washington, DC

    By day hang out in the retro cafe, drinking excellent coffee, munching sandwiches and browsing the soul and indie LPs for sale. You can even cut your own…

  • Espresso Vivace at Brix

    Seattle

    Loved in equal measure for its no-nonsense walk-up stand on Broadway and this cafe (a large retro place with a beautiful Streamline Moderne counter),…

  • Kaos

    Las Vegas

    The first superclub in Vegas to launch in four years, Kaos has pulled out all the stops with 100,000 square feet of party possibility, both indoor and…

  • Cafe Van Kleef

    Oakland

    Order a greyhound (with freshly squeezed grapefruit juice) and take a gander at the profusion of antique musical instruments, fake taxidermy heads,…

  • Museum Club

    Flagstaff

    This country-music roadhouse on Route 66 has been kicking up its heels since 1936. Inside what looks like a huge log cabin you'll find a large wooden…

  • Arbella

    Chicago

    Named for a 17th-century ship full of wine-guzzling passengers, Arbella is an adventuresome cocktail bar. Booze from around the globe makes its way into…

  • General Mercantile

    Montana

    You'll have to weave through all sorts of Montana eclectica for sale – hummingbird feeders, postcards and homemade jam – to get what is widely regarded as…

  • Rising Tide Brewing Company

    Portland

    In a pocket of town growing in stature (and with a neighboring distillery), Rising Tide is well worth investigating. Locals congregate in the car park,…

  • Drink

    Boston

    There is no cocktail menu at Drink. Instead you have a chat with the bartender, and he or she will whip something up according to your mood and taste. It…

  • Municipal Winemakers

    Santa Barbara

    Dave, the owner of Municipal Winemakers, studied the vine arts in Australia and France before applying his knowledge in this industrially decorated…

  • Fireside Lounge

    Las Vegas

    Don't be blinded by the outlandishly bright neon outside. The Strip's most spellbinding retro hideaway awaits at the pint-sized Peppermill casino…

  • Bodovino

    Boise

    Whether you're a sommelier or a swiller, the variety of vintages on tap here is nothing short of hazardous – especially considering you're on your own…

  • Centennial Crafted Beer & Eatery

    Chicago

    Centennial hides in plain sight. It's rarely mobbed, like many of its neighborhood competitors, yet its 50 taps of carefully chosen craft beer and its…

  • Culmination Brewing

    Portland

    At this comfortable tasting room in a refurbished old warehouse, you'll find some of the city's best beers (including the top-notch Phaedrus IPA plus a…

  • Buena Vista Cafe

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    Warm your cockles with a prim little goblet of bitter-creamy Irish coffee, introduced to America at this destination bar that once served sailors and…

  • Central State Brewing – The Koelschip

    Indianapolis

    Until it opens its proprietary taproom near the old Central State psychiatric hospital grounds (from which it takes its name), the Koelschip bar is where…

  • Hula's Bar & Lei Stand

    Waikiki

    This friendly, open-air bar is Waikiki’s legendary gay venue and a great place to make new friends, boogie and have a few drinks. Hunker down at the pool…

  • NoMad Bar

    Las Vegas

    You have to walk across the restaurant to check in with the hostess at this bar – all the better for checking out the gorgeous decor (and people) at this…

  • Lola's Saloon

    Fort Worth

    If you’re looking for an intimate music experience, simply dive into this dive bar, a perennial favorite with local fans. Bands – indie, honky-tonk,…

  • Grace in Growlers

    Kailua

    With only a few years under its belt, this beer bar is already a Kailua institution. It's a real community gathering spot and has an innovative concept:…

  • Le Mardi Gras

    Pittsburgh

    This excellent dive bar has been open since 1954, and they've probably cleaned the carpets at least once since then. You can still smoke inside, the…

  • Pappy & Harriet's Pioneertown Palace

    Joshua Tree National Park

    For local color, toothsome BBQ, cheap beer and kick-ass live music, drop in at this textbook honky-tonk in Pioneertown, a movie set turned living town…

  • Red Lodge Ales

    Montana

    From the makers of the regional-favorite Bent Nail IPA come many other well-crafted brews and ciders served in the roomy, family-friendly warehouse of Sam…

  • Old Buckhorn Bar

    Wyoming

    For live country music and beers, you'll want to head to the Old Buckhorn Bar. Established in 1900, it's Laramie's oldest-standing bar and a fantastic…

  • Apothecary Lounge

    Albuquerque

    The views of the city are superb from this relaxed rooftop bar atop the Hotel Parq Central. The craft cocktails are a highlight – we like the prickly pear…

  • Bar Gernika

    Boise

    Ongi etorri (welcome) to the Basque Block's most accessible pub-tavern, with a menu that leans heavily on old-country favorites such as lamb kabob,…

  • Liquid Planet

    Montana

    Considering how much Missoula loves its beverages, it's no surprise Liquid Planet was born here. Opened by a university professor in 2003, it's a…

  • Santa Fe Spirits

    Santa Fe

    The local distillery's tasting flight includes an impressive amount of liquor, including shots of Colkegan single malt, Wheeler's gin and Expedition vodka…

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