Must-see nightlife in The Southwest

  • Lobby Bar

    Las Vegas

    This romantically illuminated, rouge-colored lobby bar, located on the Encore's ground level near the guest elevators, is an atmospheric spot round-the…

  • 1 OAK

    Las Vegas

    The Mirage's reincarnated nightclub is the second location for 1 OAK (an acronym for 'one of a kind') after NYC. The main staircase was made for strutting…

  • Rí Rá Irish Pub

    Las Vegas

    Built with salvaged elements from a 19th-century Irish pub that were shipped to America and reassembled on the Strip, Rí Rá has a wee bit more hospitable…

  • Yavapai Tavern

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    One mile from the canyon rim, with a massive window, patio road-side seating and modern interior, pleasant Yavapai Tavern serves regional craft beer, wine…

  • Red Dog Saloon

    Nevada

    Stick around late into the night and this might be the only C St watering hole still showing signs of life. Dating back to the Comstock mining days, it…

  • Chateau Nightclub & Rooftop

    Las Vegas

    Hip-hop prevails at this rooftop venue landscaped to look like Parisian gardens. Views over the Strip are divine from tiered outdoor terraces while, back…

  • Bird Cage Saloon

    Arizona

    The original Bird Cage Saloon – famous for its collection of taxidermy birds – burned down in 2012, but came back bigger and better a year later, just…

  • Beer Park (by Budweiser)

    Las Vegas

    Occupying a prime spot beneath the Paris' Eiffel Tower and overlooking the Fountains of Bellagio, this open-air beer garden has tap varieties from around…

  • Pay 'n' Take

    Flagstaff

    As much a bar as a 7-Eleven-style market, the Pay 'n' Take is a local institution for noon imbibing. Help yourself to whatever you'd like from the wall…

  • Bare

    Las Vegas

    A 20-something pool club with ‘European-style’ (ie topless) sunbathing, chaise longues and palm trees waving overhead isn't worth the steep price of…

  • Rhumbar

    Las Vegas

    Mojitos, caipirinhas and daiquiris are pure mixology magic at this Caribbean-flavored bar and cigar lounge – these cocktails are a big step up from the…

  • Hideout

    Arizona

    The bar is always open at the Hideout, a convenient place to escape the bling and glitz of the casinos. You can also play slots set into the bar (although…

  • Bar at Times Square

    Las Vegas

    Baby boomers dig the sing-along vibe at this packed dueling piano bar with polished wooden floors. Show up early for live music or risk waiting outside in…

  • Coffee Spot

    Taos

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

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • Sin City Brewing Co

    Las Vegas

    Drop off anyone who thinks shopping is hell at this made-in-Vegas microbrew bar, then come back for them once they're angelically soused on pints of…

  • Gold Spike

    Las Vegas

    Gold Spike, with its playroom, living room and backyard, is many things: bar, nightclub, performance space, canteen; sometime host of roller derbies,…

  • Piranha

    Las Vegas

    The gay universe orbits the Fruit Loop's sexiest gay nightclub, decked out with fireplace patios, aquariums and waterfalls, plus the luxurious 8½ Ultra…

  • Spanish Steps

    Las Vegas

    Outside Caesars Palace fronting Las Vegas Blvd, order a fruity, frozen mojito, margarita or boozy lemonade while you sit and watch the world waltz by. It…

  • Griffin

    Las Vegas

    Escape from the casinos' clutches and imbibe craft beers and cocktails at this darkly lit lounge, an arty twist on the dive bar. Glowing fireplaces,…

  • Bucket of Blood Saloon

    Nevada

    The longtime family-run Bucket of Blood Saloon serves up beer and other booze at its antique wooden bar with expansive views out the huge back window, and…

  • Postino Central

    Phoenix

    This inviting branch of the flowering tree of Postino wine bars sits in burgeoning uptown. It offers $5 wine by the glass for listed wines from 11am to…

  • Bright Angel Lounge

    Grand Canyon National Park South Rim

    The dark, windowless bar inside Bright Angel Lodge doesn't offer much character, but it's a cozy and friendly spot for a beer and occasional live music. A…

  • Downtown Subscription

    Santa Fe

    The coffee shop of choice for Santa Fe's artists and writers serves 31 types of tea, plus espresso, pastries and savory offerings, all complemented by a…

  • Bell Tower Bar

    Santa Fe

    In summer this bar atop La Fonda hotel is the premier spot to catch one of those patented New Mexican sunsets while sipping a killer margarita. After dark…

  • Moon Doggies

    Las Vegas

    Moon Doggies is an iconic Las Vegas locals' institution famous for its bartenders, spin-off Naked City Pizza and chilled vibe. Kick back and watch the…

  • Old Town Cellars

    Park City

    This tiny wine bar achieves what many splashy haunts don't around here: intimacy. Locally owned with great service. Meat and cheese boards with blended…

  • Lola Coffee

    Phoenix

    Artisan roasted beans, slick decor, friendly staff and a patio for fair-weather latte-sipping set the tone for this coffee bar. Lola is ever-popular for…

  • Rainbow Room

    Grand Canyon Region

    The Rainbow Room is perched above Lake Powell, with picture windows framing dramatic red-rock formations against blue water. Your best bet is to eat…

  • Freezone

    Las Vegas

    Every night is a party at this gay dive bar. Sunday is ladies’ night with go-go girls, Thursday is boyz’ night with go-go boys, Friday and Saturday nights…

  • BJ's Tavern

    Arizona

    Not stylish. Not contemporary. Not hip. And depending on your personality, that may be a good thing. Inside there's a jukebox, pool tables and karaoke…

  • Casa Fuente

    Las Vegas

    Wicker sidewalk chairs and a petite bar serving tropical cocktails make this 'money' cigar shop feel like a little slice of Miami. A walk-in humidor…

  • The Scene Pool Deck

    Las Vegas

    The highlight of Planet Hollywood's Pools, which feature two separate decks with daily DJs, is the Flowrider constant wave pool, the first of its kind on…

  • Rickety Cricket

    Arizona

    A huge neon sign proclaiming 'Kingman Club' marks the spot – the Rickety Cricket is the larger of the two breweries in town, with over 20 beers on tap and…

  • Flagstaff Brewing Company

    Flagstaff

    Popular with students and outdoors types, this downtown brewpub offers a small and convivial outdoor patio, pub fare (poutine, wings, burgers and such),…

  • Anaconda Bar

    Taos

    The Anaconda is a work of art, a real feast for the eyes. The bartenders and chefs take care of the other senses, with perfectly made drinks and gourmet…

  • Uinta Brewhouse Pub

    Salt Lake City

    Riding the wave of rustic cool, this warehouse houses a pretty good brewpub with organic and gluten-free beer options. The session ale with peach notes…

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