Must-see nightlife in The USA

  • Death Valley Brewing

    Death Valley National Park

    This craft brewery in the middle of nowhere is not a mirage but the pint-sized operation of artist and brewer Jon Zellhoefer in a restored railroad tie…

  • LynLake Brewery

    Minneapolis

    The inventive brewers at this popular Uptown micro-brewery and taproom have hit on the right mix of beers (everything from sweet stouts to piney-flavored…

  • Monk's Cafe

    Philadelphia

    Hop fans crowd this mellow wood-paneled place for Belgian and American craft beers on tap – it has one of the best selections in the city. For those…

  • Mudsmith

    Dallas

    A hipster vibe reigns at this boho-style coffee shop on the Lower Greenville Ave strip, with its ironic antelope heads, Western-themed paintings and…

  • Brass Bear

    Santa Barbara

    Large glasses of wine and beer and a great grilled cheese make this cozy place, located up an alley off Anacapa (follow the murals), a worthy detour…

  • Top of the Park

    The Adirondacks

    Top of the Park bucks the trend of other lakeside options in Lake Placid, which tend to be chintzy and uninspired. This small bar has fantastic…

  • Champion's

    Milwaukee

    Champion's is the perfect choice if you're looking for something quiet, friendly and authentic. It has been a neighborhood fixture since the 1950s and not…

  • Überbrew

    Montana

    The most polished of Billings' half-dozen downtown brewpubs also happens to create award-winning beers that are a noticeable step above the rest. The food…

  • Mercy Tavern

    Massachusetts

    A dark and cozy pub with exposed brick walls, this is the perfect place to sip a pint and listen to the blues. This happens every Friday (4pm to 7pm),…

  • Che's Lounge

    Tucson

    This slightly grungy but hugely popular watering hole does cheap beer and features a huge wraparound bar and the Geronimo's Revenge food truck (Thursday…

  • Marble Brewery

    Albuquerque

    Convivial downtown brewpub, attached to its namesake brewery, with a snug interior for winter nights and a beer garden where local bands play early…

  • Civil Life Brewing Co

    St Louis

    Embodying everything that makes a neighborhood bar wonderful, this brewpub offers comfy seating inside and out in unpretentious surrounds. The brew lineup…

  • Two Corks & a Bottle

    Dallas

    Creative owners make all the difference, as the pair behind this cork-sized little uptown wine bar certainly prove. Besides a fine selection of vino, with…

  • Brick Store Pub

    Atlanta

    Beer hounds geek out on Atlanta's best craft-beer selection at this pub in Decatur, with some 30 meticulously chosen drafts (including those in the more…

  • Joynt

    Wisconsin

    Landmark bar on popular Water St is worth a trip in its own right to admire the photos of the jazz and blues legends who used to play here when it was a…

  • Bootlegger Tiki

    Greater Palm Springs

    Crimson light bathes even pasty-faced hipsters with a healthy glow, as do the pretty crafted cocktails at this teensy tiki bar with blowfish lamps and…

  • Ogie's Trailer Park

    Providence

    This place is just so awesome and unexpected that we almost want to keep it to ourselves. Let's just say that in terms of thematics and design, if you…

  • Ginger Man

    Dallas

    This always-busy neighborhood pub occupies an appropriately spice-colored house, with multilevel patios, and porches out front and back. One of the city’s…

  • Alley Sports Pub And Grill

    Moab

    Part sports bar, part bowling alley and there's even a mechanical bull here to channel your inner urban cowboy. Have a good look around the bar and you'll…

  • Boulevard Brewery

    Kansas City

    Welcome to the home of the largest specialty brewer in the Midwest. There are 21 home brews on tap at the 2nd-floor beer hall, where a patio boasts great…

  • The Avery

    Providence

    Tucked into a quiet residential neighborhood in West Providence, the Avery is easy to miss. But inside there's a jaw-droppingly gorgeous varnished-wood…

  • Apple's Bar & Grill

    Idaho

    Bonfire on the deck, burgers on the grill, Olympic ski jerseys on the ceiling, tall tales of sick lines and epic powder at the bar – Apple's is where the…

  • Ladybird Grove & Mess Hall

    Atlanta

    With an enviable location (and enormous patio) overlooking the BeltLine, Ladybird offers its patrons one of the best drinking views in Atlanta. Complement…

  • Tiger's Den

    Missouri

    Part used bookstore, part cocktail bar, Tiger's Den is the stuff of Hemingway dreams. Sit on one of the plush sofas and order a drink inspired by the…

  • Montana Ale Works

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Bozeman’s former Northern Pacific freight warehouse brings industrial chic to this ever-reliable bar-restaurant, with excellent food (mains $11 to $26),…

  • Skyfall Lounge

    Las Vegas

    Enjoy unparalleled views of the southern Strip from this rooftop bar atop Mandalay Bay's Delano hotel. Sit and sip cocktails as the sun sets over the…

  • Cave Vineyard

    Missouri

    Yes, this is a vineyard with a cave. Yes, you can drink in the cave. Sound like a gimmick? Rest assured the wines are some of the best in Missouri. The…

  • Standby

    Detroit

    Standby hides in the alleyway known as the Belt. Find it, and crazy-creative cocktails like Snake in the Grass (gin, lime, celery bitters and nitro…

  • Marty's PM

    Birmingham

    Marty's plays to hipsters, cool kids and an unapologetically geeky crowd, who are all attracted to a friendly bar packed with comic book art, Star Wars…

  • Gulu-Gulu Café

    Massachusetts

    Gulu-gulu means 'gulp, gulp' in French, and this place is named after a now-defunct cafe in Prague. That's an indication of how eclectic it is, featuring …

  • Iowa Taproom

    Iowa

    The best beers from over 30 Iowa breweries feature at this fiercely local pub in East Village. It's got the expected industrial vibe (the building was a…

  • Ordinary

    New Haven

    Ordinary is anything but. It's tall, dark and handsome, ineffably stylish and a treat for the senses. Its patrons often also fall into at least one of…

  • Horizon Line Coffee

    Iowa

    Serious coffee lovers crack a big smile at this coffee shop that is passionate about all things related to the bean. Seasonal specials include a range of…

  • Elixir Coffee Roasters

    Philadelphia

    Tucked in an alley, this hopping coffee spot has a warehouse theme, complete with meat-locker doors for the bathrooms. Funky miniature terrariums, murals…

  • Wren House Brewing

    Phoenix

    Snag a stool in this cozy, reconverted house for some of Phoenix’s best small-batch beer. The sin cuidados – a sour farmhouse ale with hints of apricot –…

  • Memorial Union

    Wisconsin

    The campus Union is Madison's gathering spot. The festive terrace, overlooking Lake Mendota, pours microbrews and hosts free live music and free Monday…

  • Moon Tower Inn

    Houston

    A simple shack with an edgy Warehouse District vibe, Moon Tower Inn draws a lively crowd of young and old. They hunker down at picnic tables in its huge…

  • Atomic Lounge

    Birmingham

    This is the sort of bar Birmingham boasts would be the envy of New York or Los Angeles. Atomic Lounge is just funky and fun – a cross between a 1950s rec…

  • Blueberry Hill

    St Louis

    St Louis native Chuck Berry rocked the small basement bar here until the day he died in 2017. The venue hosts bands big and small and has good pub food …

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