Must-see nightlife in The USA

  • Legend Brewing Company

    Richmond

    On the south side of the James River, Legend has excellent microbrews, tasty pub grub and fine views of the city from its popular outdoor deck. There's…

  • Pier 37 Boathouse

    Cape Cod

    Overlooking Falmouth Harbor, the Boathouse is the place to hit the dance floor around here; it packs with the partying 20-something crowd Thursday through…

  • Club One

    Savannah

    Drag shows (late resident star Lady Chablis appeared in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil), ripping dance nights and plenty of flirting kick off…

  • Coffee Spot

    Taos

    Large, ramshackle and very popular coffeehouse and bakery, serving all-day breakfasts – try the chile-smothered Taos Benedict – plus espresso, juices,…

  • Alley

    Boston

    Half the fun is trying to find this secret spot, tucked down a pedestrian lane between Washington St and Court Sq, with no sign on the door. This place is…

  • Lone Pine Brewing Co

    Portland

    Get yourself into the tasting room of this hardworking little brewery and go gaga on imperial brown ale mixed with maple syrup, or traditional Belgian…

  • Lost Abbey

    San Diego

    Using monastic and artistic Belgian brewing traditions, Lost Abbey's hoppy concept beers are freshly made on-site. There a 42-tap system in the tasting…

  • Zane Grey Bar & Ballroom

    Flagstaff

    When the weather is nice, the 3rd floor wraparound porch of the Weatherford Hotel, just wide enough to hold one row of tables, makes a delightful perch…

  • Silvertone

    Boston

    Black-and-white photos and retro advertising posters create a nostalgic atmosphere at this basement pub and grill. The old-fashioned comfort food is…

  • Sidebar

    New Orleans

    This is a classy little spot, the sort of bar that feels like a warm drinking den in your tasteful friend's home more than anything else. For all its…

  • Bailey's Taproom

    Portland

    This popular, non-intimidating place has a rotating selection of 26 eclectic beers and ciders from Oregon and beyond. It's a fun place to try something…

  • West 5

    Seattle

    Looking like a cross between a diner and a cocktail lounge, West 5's curious formula obviously works – it's been in business since 1966. The long, skinny…

  • Toad Hall

    San Francisco

    Post-work posses get their drink on fast with Toad Hall's two-for-one happy hour till 8:30pm. It's named after a famous 1970s Castro gay bar, as seen in…

  • Good Life

    Boston

    The Good Life means a lot of things to a lot of people – solid lunch option, after-work hangout, trivia-night place etc. But the top reason to come here…

  • AJ Rocco’s

    Cleveland

    This unvarnished pub can satisfy most needs. A cup of house-roasted coffee and egg-and-cheese breakfast sandwich? Here. Pints of Guinness and craft beer?…

  • Tipsy Crow

    San Diego

    There are three distinct levels at this historic Gaslamp building that's been turned into an atmospheric watering hole: the main floor with its long…

  • Smooch & Bisou Bisou

    New York City

    By day, as Smooch, this tiny triangle of a cafe turns out expertly made espressos as well as cakes, salads and sandwiches. Five nights a week it then…

  • Rebar

    Nashville

    Set in an old brick-and-stone house with low ceilings, a wide concrete patio and flat-screens broadcasting ball games, this is a popular day-drinking spot…

  • Novare Res Bier Cafe

    Portland

    Tucked away off the Lower Exchange Street alley, this European-style beer garden attracts a mixed-age crowd, who sit at communal tables quaffing drinks…

  • Rock Harbor Brewing Company

    Midcoast Maine

    A hoppy IPA or a thick stout does wonders when it comes to warding off the chill winds blowing in from the Rockland docks. Enjoy those beers in the…

  • Kasey's Tavern

    Chicago

    A friendly neighborhood pub that draws a mix of artsy students from the nearby universities, local condo dwellers and sports fans, all of whom belly up at…

  • Jives Coffee Lounge

    Colorado Springs

    Easily the hippest hand on the Old Colorado City stretch, this large brick-walled coffee lounge has ample sofas, wi-fi, and a bandstand featuring regular…

  • Lost Colony Brewery & Cafe

    Outer Banks

    Classic American pub vibe and home-brewed beers make this a solid place to grab a pint after a day of sightseeing. On rotating taps, varieties include the…

  • Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar

    New Orleans

    There’s always somebody sipping a drink at one of the sidewalk tables at Lucy’s, a beach-bum kinda spot oddly plopped in the middle of downtown. It draws…

  • Biergarten on Lamar

    Dallas

    Enlivening an otherwise desultory patch of downtown next to the convention center and attached to the Omni Hotel is this beer garden aimed at visiting…

  • Rosie's

    Portland

    There are a lot of forgettable bars in the Old Port, but Rosie's, with its neighborhood vibe, wood floors and local clientele, stands out by not super…

  • Satellite Coffee

    Albuquerque

    Albuquerque's answer to Starbucks lies in these hip coffee shops – look for the five other locations around town – luring lots of laptop-toting regulars…

  • Johnny's Ice House East

    Chicago

    Johnny's is an ice rink, which explains why you can practically see your breath in the upstairs bar. The wood-paneled, neon-lit room is prime for watching…

  • Simone's

    Chicago

    A distinct neighborhood hot spot, Simone's packs in the young and beautiful from around Pilsen. Recycled and found materials comprise the cool decor…

  • Stateline Brewery

    South Lake Tahoe & Stateline

    Seat yourself by the shiny industrial brewing vats at this subterranean eating and drinking spot. German- and American-style ales taste mighty good after…

  • Eau Claire Downtown Coffee

    Wisconsin

    Handy coffee counter on the ground floor of the Lismore Hotel. Good coffees as well as cakes, sweets, salads and sandwiches. Eat in or takeaway. The main…

  • St James Infirmary

    Reno

    With an eclectic menu of 120 bottled varieties and 18 on tap here, beer aficionados will short-circuit with delight. Red lights blush over black-and-white…

  • Publik Draft House

    Atlanta

    Before and after anything happening at the Fox Theatre, this bourbon-forward bar – alongside the theater structure itself – is elbow to elbow. If it's too…

  • Edge

    Reno

    The Peppermill reels in the nighthounds with this mammoth Latin-leaning dance club, where go-go dancers, smoke machines and laser lights may cause sensory…

  • QBar

    San Francisco

    Determined 20-something club kids shimmy and shout over pop remixes on the cramped dance floor, while smokers flirt on the patio. Perpetually busy…

  • Ola’s Liquor

    Wicker Park, Bucktown & Ukrainian Village

    This classic ‘slashie’ – the term for a combination bar/liquor store – has hours catering to third-shift locals and the most indomitable night owls. Order…

  • Rivertown Coffee Co

    Alabama

    You need coffee, you need a soft cafe setting, you need a pastry or a sandwich or a...burrito? Sure, they're served evenings, Monday to Saturday. Anyways,…

  • Deer Head Inn

    New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

    This inn has rooms if you can find someone to book them, but the real attraction here is the live jazz: top-flight performers play Thursday through Sunday…

  • Caffè Dello Sport

    Boston

    An informal crowd of thick-accented guys from the ’hood sit at glass-topped tables and drink espresso and Campari. This is a great place to watch a…

  • Minisink Hotel

    New York, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

    If you've been a hiking and a trekking over the wilds of the Water Gap, take the edge off at this popular pub, situated deep in the foothills of northeast…

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